How Does the SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box Secure To Crossbar

Updated 02/09/2015 | Published 02/08/2015

Question:

Can you reverse the bolts so they go in from the top and tighten the nuts from the bottom of the cross rail?

asked by: Tom G

Expert Reply:

The only way to use the install hardware for the SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box # SR7018 is with the plate mounting on the inside of the box and the u-bolt going around the crossbar, coming up through the box, and then getting secured with the wing nuts.

Since there is a curve in the u-bolt it would put undue stress on the inside of the cargo box if it was mounted upside down and tightened.

I attached a review video for this cargo box for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C