Recommended Mounting Hardware for SportRack Explorer Cargo Box
Question:
I bought a used Sportrack Explorer for my 2006 Honda Civic, 4 door. I bought straps and the appropriate hooks to mount without a roof rack. Would you have any pics of someone doing this? Any thoughts or advice? Also, I will be ordering the full parts kit to refurbish the box. Thank you
asked by: Richard K
Expert Reply:
Your SportRack Explorer Cargo Box is designed to attach to crossbars on a vehicle's roof rack system. I cannot recommend mounting the box to your vehicle in any other way.
For a nice but economical roof rack that is confirmed to fit your 4-Door Honda Civic, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Euro Bar Roof Rack System. This system consists of # RRVA126B-2 for the two 50 inch Crossbars, # RRRLKVA for the 2500 Series Legs, and # DK152 for the Custom DK Fit Kit. I have attached a short video demonstration on this roof rack along with the installation instructions that you can check out.
For a complete hardware kit that will work for your Explorer Cargo Box, you can use the Replacement Hardware Kit # SR05587. This kit includes everything needed to mount the box to your roof rack.
I have attached a video demonstration of the SkyLine box that you can check out. The mounting process will essentially be the same for your Explorer model.
Products Referenced in This Question
Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 49 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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SportRack Replacement Hardware Kit for Explorer and SkyLine XL Roof Mounted Cargo Boxes
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Box
- Mounting Hardware
- Thule
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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