Recommended Aero Roof Rack and Rooftop Cargo Box for 2019 Honda HR-V  

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I am happy to help you with an aftermarket roof rack for your 2019 HR-V so you can use a rooftop cargo box like the 18-cubic-foot Trunx Rooftop Cargo Box # TRX34FR or 9-cubic-foot Trunx Rooftop Cargo Box # TRX44FR.

Let's start with a roof rack. Since your HR-V has the roof style with the flush-mounted front-to-back rails I recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero system made of parts # RRVA126B-2 and # RRSX100. I like this rack for your HR-V because it offers the same kind of quiet aerodynamic crossbars as the costlier Thule AeroBlade racks but at a substantially lower price. You do not sacrifice anything in terms of weight capacity, styling or safety. The rack's aluminum bars, part # RRVA126B-2, feature a black finish which I like as it tends to distract less from the vehicle's appearance.

Both of the Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carriers noted above will fit fine on these aero-style bars. These carriers offer excellent value in a USA-made carrier. Both feature durable thermoplastic construction and an aerodynamic shape. The larger model has a lid that opens at the rear as shown in the included photo while the smaller model's lid opens to the passenger side. Both feature simple tool-free installation using u-bolts and wing knobs. Please refer to the two videos on these boxes to see all of their features.

We do sell RV ladders like # LA-460B but for your cargo box application I instead recommend the Telesteps Folding Step Stool # TE97FR. This step is super-lightweight thanks to its aluminum construction and it comes fully assembled. Simply unfold it and you instantly have a foot of extra reach for loading and unloading. When you're done just fold it closed and toss it in the cargo box or inside the HR-V until you need it. I own one of these steps and we find it really useful both around the kitchen (for getting to those tall cabinet shelves) and around the garage and yard.

expert reply by: Adam R

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