Do you Need Roof Side Rails To Mount A Cargo Carrier Basket
Updated 07/03/2024 | Published 06/26/2024
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Do you need roof side rails to mount a cargo carrier basket?
asked by: Charles G
Expert Reply:
Hello Charles, thanks for reaching out. Your do not necessarily need roof side rails in order to mount a cargo carrier basket. You do however, need to install crossbars on your roof for the basket. A roof rack with crossbars can be installed on vehicles with or without side rails, and we have roof racks for any roof style. I see that you were looking at parts for a 2017 Honda Pilot. For a 2017 Pilot with no existing side rails, I recommend the Rhino Rack ROC25 Roof Rack for Naked Roofs # RR73XR. This will allow you to mount a roof cargo basket, like the Thule Canyon XT # TH859XT you were looking at.
We made a video reviewing the Rhino Rack roof rack on a 2017 Honda Pilot, and you will find a link to the video below.
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Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- 150 lbs
- Medium Capacity
- Black
- Thule
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