Recommendation for Mounting Roof Basket on 1989 Isuzu Trooper
Question:
I have an 89 Isuzu Trooper. The only type of roof rack that will work with mine is one that can be mounted using brackets mounted to the drip rails. Does this rack come with them or can other mfg brackets work?? Surco Safari Rack 5.0 Rooftop Cargo Basket for Factory Rails - 84inch Long x 50inch Wide Item # SPS5084-1101
asked by: Ted L
Expert Reply:
I may have an option for you, however your 1989 Isuzu Trooper does not have the type of factory raised side rails that are needed to mount a cargo basket like the Surco Safari Rack # SPS5084-1101 that you referenced.
We do not currently have a roof rack available that is confirmed to fit your Trooper, however we do have a system that might work. I recommend taking a look at the Inno Feet for Square Crossbars # INSD. These feet are designed to mount to a vehicle's rain gutters like what is shown below. If you have these type of gutters on your roof, then this may be a great option. You can then use the feet to install square crossbars of your desired length. I have attached a link that will take you to our available selection of Inno square crossbars for you to look through.
With a roof rack installed, you can then mount a standard roof cargo basket like the excellent Rhino-Rack # RMCB02.
Otherwise, if you are simply looking to store some cargo on the roof of your vehicle, you can also look into a roof bag like the Rightline Gear Sport # RL100S30. This particular cargo bag offers 18 cubic feet of storage space and can actually be mounted to a naked roof (without side rails or crossbars) using the included straps to run through the vehicle's interior. I lastly recommend just checking the owner's manual for your Isuzu Trooper for roof's weight capacity to ensure safety when loading your cargo. I have attached a short video demonstration on this product that you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Inno Feet for Square Crossbars - Rain Gutters - 7-1/2" Tall - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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Rightline Gear Sport 3 Rooftop Cargo Bag - Waterproof - 18 cu ft - 48" x 36" x 18"
- Car Roof Bag
- Waterproof Material
- Naked Roof Mount
- Roof Basket Mount
- Roof Rack Mount
- Extra Large Capacity
- Long Length
- Gray
- Rightline Gear
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Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 57" Long x 42" Wide - 165 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- Steel
- Large Capacity
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Surco Safari Rack 5.0 Rooftop Cargo Basket for Factory Rails - 84" Long x 50" Wide
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Raised Factory Side Rails
- Extra Long Length
- Aluminum
- Extra Large Capacity
- Black
- Surco Products
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