What Roof Basket Should I Get for My Bean Trailer that has Crossbars that are 40" Apart?

Updated 09/08/2025 | Published 06/06/2025

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Inno Shaper 100 Roof Cargo Basket - Channel Mount - Aluminum - 46-1/2" x 41-7/8" - 110 lbs

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$270.06

Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 64-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Tall - 150 lbs

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$348.21

Question:

I am planning to install this on top of my bean trailer. I have Thule crossbars with channels, but they are fixed at 40 inches apart, and I cannot move them any closer. Will Ino Sharper 100 fit and accommodate such a distance between the crossbars? The length is 46 1/2 inches, but does that mean that the mounting bracket screw can move as close as 3 1/4 inches from the end of the rack?

asked by: Greg

Expert Reply:

Hello Greg,

We definitely have a roof basket for you, it could be the Inno with modification, or a different one.

Since your spread is 40" apart, the Inno Shaper 100 Roof Cargo Basket - Channel Mount - Aluminum - 46-1/2" x 41-7/8" - 110 lbs # INXA569 is not going to be a good fit because it has a maximum crossbar spread of 36". The only way it would work is if you move one of the crossbars, and then seal up the holes from where it was attached.

I looked through a lot of cargo roof baskets, but I finally found one that will work with your 40" spread (if you choose not to move one of them) the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 64-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Tall - 150 lbs # C18115-117 is quite a bit larger than the Inno, but it will work on a 22" to 50" crossbar spread.

What do you think you will do move a crossbar, or go with the Curt? Having the extra space up there might come in handy one day!

What has been your greatest adventure in your bean trailer?

expert reply by: Kate F

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Kate F.

9/8/2025

Hey Greg, did you decide to move a crossbar or go with the Curt roof basket for your bean trailer? I'm curious because your experience could help others facing a similar decision.