Recommended Roof Top Cargo Basket and Cargo Bag Combination for a 2017 Honda Pilot
Published 06/27/2017
Question:
Thank you Jon. I'd prefer not to purchase a cargo basket. The distance between cross bars is approx 30 inches. The distance between roof rails is approx 46 inches. What bag would you recommend thanks
asked by: Ken
Expert Reply:
If you are just looking for a rooftop cargo bag then you actually have quite a few more options. The only time that you are restricted to a bag that sits on your crossbars is if you have a window on your roof like a sun or moon roof. In that case I recommend putting the cargo bag in a cargo basket on the OEM crossbars of your 2017 Honda Pilot.
If you are needing a cargo basket then I recommend going with the Thule Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # TH859XT. This is confirmed to fit your Honda Pilot and has dimensions of 49" long x 40" wide x 6" deep. This will enable you to carry a cargo bag that is bigger than the Thule Outbound # TH868 that you referenced.
I recommend the Rightline Gear Sport 2 Rooftop Cargo Bag # RL100S20 if you end up using the cargo basket.
To determine what size cargo bag will fit on the roof of your Pilot all you will simply need to do is measure the space inside your OEM crossbars and compare that measurement with our cargo bag selection which is linked for you to look through.
If you take the measurement and can't decide just let me know what that measurement is and I can make a recommendation for you.
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Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
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- Steel
- 150 lbs
- Medium Capacity
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Ken
6/27/2017
Thank you Jon. I'd prefer not to purchase a cargo basket. The distance between cross bars is approx 30 inches. The distance between roof rails is approx 46 inches. What bag would you recommend thanks