Roof Mounted Cargo Bag Recommendation for a 2010 Hyundai Tucson with No Roof Rack

Updated 06/10/2025 | Published 05/23/2013

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Question:

Hello there. My family will be going on a trip in a few weeks. Well be driving from Chicago to Tulsa and back. We will need to get a cargo carrier but we have 2010 Hyundai Tucson with no rack on the roof. Could you please give me some suggestions.

asked by: Daniel B

Expert Reply:

I will be happy to help you find a cargo bag for your 2010 Hyundai Tucson. We have several cargo bags that will fit on a vehicle with no roof rack. I have included a link to them for you. Since you need cargo space for the whole family, a larger bag would be your best bet. It is better to have a bag that is too large than one that is too small.

The largest naked roof bag that we have is # RL100S30. It has an 18 cubic foot capacity. I have incldued a link to a video review of this bag for you. I also recommend a couple of accessories for any bag that you choose. To protect the roof, I recommend the non-skid pad # RL100650. And to make getting to the bag easier I recommend the tire step # HE4040.

I should explain that the way these bags attach to a naked roof is by running the straps through the inside of the vehicle. You will place the bag, then open the doors on the vehicle, run the straps through the vehicle and tighten them. The doors can be closed on the straps, no problem.

Be sure to check your owners manual or contact Hyundai for the roof weight carrying capacity before loading anything in the bag.

expert reply by: Michael H

Kari S.

3/23/2020

Hi!I will be travel cross country in 3 weeks - Southern California to Upstate, NY. I need a cargo carrier for my Hyundai Tucson 2013 and is has those crossbar racks not a big metal holder thing on the roof. Could you please give me some suggestions on a size and waterproof brand that will fit? Thanks

Chris R.

3/23/2020

I honestly really like the Rightline Bag # RL100S30 that Michael recommended above. It can attach right to those factory bars on your Tucson and its waterproof construction will keep everything dry. The best size for you really depends on just how much of your cargo won't fit inside the vehicle. If you think the 18 cubic feet of storage on this unit is a bit too much, a smaller alternative (with the same waterproof construction) can be found with the 10 cubic foot model # RL100S50.

Helpful Links

Roof-Bag/Rightline-Gear/RL100S30.html

Roof-Bag/Rightline-Gear/RL100S50.html

Holly Y.

6/8/2025

Hi Michael H. Your response to Daniel B was similar to what we are looking for. We have a 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid with a moon roof. When I entered our car information into your search (Toyota Avalon 2019) the RL100S20 came up, not the RL100S30. Also, I didn’t see a recommended non-skid roof pad. We are worried about damaging the moon roof. Would you please let us know what you would recommend for us? Thank you! Sincerely, Holly Y

Nick S.

6/9/2025

@HollyY Hey Holly, either of those part numbers will work for your vehicle, one is just a big bigger. The # M2204is 4" shorter than the # RL100S30 for less storage space. Both will work for your setup. In terms of the non-skid pad, we not longer carry that pad and it was the only one that we had so we do not have anything to offer in terms of a protection pad for the mood roof. I recommend trying to contact Rightline directly to see if they still have those available, or your local hardware store to see if they have a polyester material you could use.

Hollyy

6/10/2025

@NickS Thanks so much for your response NickS! That helps a lot. We really appreciate the advice!