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How to Carry Cargo on Roof of 2018 Toyota 4Runner With Factory Roof Rack  

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I had a Volvo Xc70 wagon all wheel drive now I have a 2018 Toyota four runner Trd off road and was wondering if my Yakima skybox cross arms will fit on the raised rails of the Toyota thanks for any feed back I did put the cross arms on and they seemed to be secure but wanted to be sure

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We have options for you, though I checked with Yakima as well as Thule, and they do not have any of their rooftop cargo boxes, including the Yakima SkyBox 18 # Y07336 you referenced, as a fit on a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. The reason for this is the factory crossbars of the 4Runner are very low, and the clamps used to secure these rooftop boxes may not be able to completely wrap around the bars, not allowing the cargo boxes to be fully secure to the rack.

What I recommend instead is going to a rooftop cargo bag, the Thule Interstate Rooftop Cargo Bag # TH869 because this is by far the best value for a rooftop bag. The reason for that is the bag is made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material, which is just a fancy way for Thule to say it is extremely durable. This is important because with the bag being outside in the elements (it is water-resistant), and traveling at high speeds, a high-quality bag is really important.

I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the of the Thule Interstate Rooftop Cargo Bag # TH869.

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