Recommended Roof Basket and Crossbars for a 2013 Volkswagen GLI

Published 07/27/2023

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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 50" Long - Qty 2

(602)

$269.95

Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs

(107)

$499.95

BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2

(887)

$71.95

BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2

(887)

$71.95

BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4

(88)

$274.95

Question:

Hey I’m looking to purchase a roof rack and basket. I was hoping you could help me. I have a 2013 GLI Volkswagen.

asked by: Michael U

Expert Reply:

First for a set of crossbars on your 2013 Volkswagen GLI, I recommend going with the Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00428 with the BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y28TR, and the BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers # Y06137 & # Y06126.

These crossbars are going to work with your Volkswagen's naked roof, measure 50" long x 2-3/4" wide x 1-1/8" tall, and has a dynamic weight capacity of 165 lbs.

For a roof basket, I recommend going with the popular Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket # TH859XT. This roof basket will easily install onto the crossbars mentioned above, measures 49" long x 40" wide x 6" tall, and has a max weight capacity of 150 lbs which should be plenty for most situations.