Recommended Roof Rack and Cargo Box for Transporting Luggage on a 2016 Toyota RAV4 Limited
Question:
I have a 2016 Toyota RAV4 Limited and I need some type of roof top luggage carrier, box or bag. I know Absolutely nothing about this. What specific models would work? Thank you. So much. we have the side bars that run the length of the car but no bars across the width. And, we do have a sun roof if that is important. We just need something to transport suitcases...maybe medium size.
asked by: Anne
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, as long as your RAV4 isn't an electric (EV) model.
I recommend the Thule AeroBlade system made up of:
Load bars # TH711400 in silver or # TH711420 in black
Evo rasied rail feet # TH710401
A good size roof cargo box for luggage on your RAV4 is the Thule Pulse # TH614. The Pulse will have 14 cubic feet at 14 inches tall by 33 inches wide. I have linked a video of the cargo box for you to check out. What's really nice about this box is how easily and quick it mounts to the crossbars. It's important to note that the cargo box can handle 110lbs of weight, which the rule of thumb is that you will be reduced to the lowest rated capacity of the setup which happens to be your vehicle at 101.9lbs in this instance.
I have linked the above recommended products to this page for your viewing and purchasing convenience.
Products Referenced in This Question
Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Thule Pulse Medium Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Matte Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- Medium Profile
- Medium Capacity
- Passenger Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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