Expert Answers about Volkswagen Roof Basket

• What Is The Better Option Roof Platform or a Roof Basket
• The cargo baskets offer more security for your items. To be honest I like the fact that the roof baskets have bars around their product. That gives me the peace of mind that my items are more secure when on my roof. A product like the Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket # RMCB02 can be applied to round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars. It is made with the passengers and drivers that are carrying oversized cargo. The basket does come with a fairing, and that's...
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• Comparing the Longer and Shorter Thule Roof Cargo Baskets for a 2007 Toyota 4Runner
• I am happy to help you in determining which Thule roof cargo basket is best for your lifestyle and your 2007 Toyota 4Runner! The most important questions when comparing these 2 options is how much space do you plan on needing and will the larger basket stick out in front or behind your 4Runner? The smaller basket, part # TH859XT, measures 49" x 40" x 6" while the larger basket, part # 59504-EXT, has the same width and depth measurements and is just 20 inches longer at 69" long. The other...
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• Comparing Thule Canyon and Malone Katahdin Roof Rack Cargo Baskets
• In terms of carrying capacity the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket # TH859XT-8591XT beats the Malone Katahdin since the Thule basket/extension measures 69 x 40-inches as compared to the Malone which measures 61 x 38-inches. Despite its larger size the Thule Canyon with the extension piece actually weighs about one pound less than the Katahdin. If you plan to leave the rooftop cargo basket installed on your Passat at all times, even when you're not carrying anything in it, then there will...
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• Comparing Roof Mounted Cargo Boxes with Roof Mounted Baskets for a Cross-Country Trip
• There are quite a few differences between boxes and baskets. A Roof mounted cargo box is going to keep your items out of the elements whereas a basket would need an additional cargo bag to keep your items from the weather. For oddly shaped items, a basket is better because it does not have the dimension restrictions of a box. A basket is also easier to store should you decide to remove it from the roof. Most people just leave them on. A Cargo box is going to take up a lot of space and...
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• Rhino-Rack Steel Cargo Basket Differences, Are They Compatible With Yakima Spare Tire Carrier Basket
• I am looking online at the two Rhino-Rack rooftop cargo baskets you are referencing in your question: Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 57" Long x 42" Wide - 165 lbs, part # RMCB02 Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket and 2 Bike Carrier - Steel - 58-1/4" x 41" - 165 lbs, part # RRRMCB03 The only difference between the two rooftop cargo baskets is the XTray comes with the fork mounts, installed in the basket, and wheel straps. With regards to using the Spare Tire Carrier for...
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• Comparison of Yakima MegaWarrior Roof Cargo Basket and Thule M.O.A.B. for a 2007 Toyota Sequoia
• Both the Yakima MegaWarrior Roof Cargo Basket # Y07080, and the Thule M.O.A.B Roof Cargo Carrier # TH690, include the hardware needed to mount to crossbars. Since your 2007 Toyota Sequoia has factory cross bars it will mount right to them. Both carriers come complete, but the Yakima MegaWarrior has a few add-ons, that you may find useful, such as the Spare Tire Carrier, part # Y07076. There is also the Light Mounting Bracket, part # Y07075, the Hi-Lift Jack Mount, part # Y07077, and Shovel...
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• Rooftop Cargo Basket Recommendation for Use on 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan
• The Thule MOAB cargo basket is no longer offered but their Canyon roof basket # TH859XT measures 49- x 40-inches and has a 150-lb weight rating. The Yakima Load Warrior # Y07070 measures 44- x 39-inches and has a 140-lb weight capacity. The Thule Canyon is slightly heavier at 29-lbs versus the Load Warrior's 25-lb weight. Both of these cargo baskets are designed to fit a range of crossbar shapes, including most factory-installed bars, but the key is to note the center-to-center spread...
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• Comparing Yakima OffGrid and Thule Canyon XT Baskets for 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Both the Yakima OffGrid # Y07138 and the Thule Canyon XT # TH859XT roof baskets are compatible with round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars and both feature comparable weight capacities: 165 lbs for the OffGrid and 150 lbs for the Atlas. That being said, the quick installation and huge versatility make the Yakima OffGrid the clear choice. When it comes to space, the Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket is 44 inches long by 40 inches wide but there is an 18 inch extension...
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• What Cargo Basket Would Work Best With My Rhino Rack Crossbars
• When it comes to which basket would work best for your 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser I would recommend # RMCB. It is rated for off-road use and has a nice modern look to it. What pushes it above the rest though is it has a higher weight capacity then similar baskets. It is a 2-piece basket so it a simple and quick assemble process and all tools and hardware is included. MAKE SURE TO REMOVE THE NAME FROM THE QUESTION - OTHERWISE, GOOD ANSWER AND IT'S GOOD TO GO - LGS
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• Comparing Rhino-Rack, Thule and Yakima Low Profile Cross Bars For a 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness
• The Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack # JA7970 actually has rubber coated stainless steel straps which secure it to the raised rails on your 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness. So you won't have issues with the straps failing. If you are only using your rack for a roof basket the Rhino-Rack is a great option. I do prefer using the Thule Rack # TH96FE, # TH69SC if you are constantly changing your roof mounted accessories. With the Thule having the 2-piece channel seal you will not have...
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• Difference Between Surco and Curt Hitch Cargo Carriers
• We do have two 24x60 hitch cargo carriers that fit your criteria (folding, class III, 2" hitch receiver) and price range, the Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier # C18151, and the etrailer Hitch Cargo Carrier # e98874. The cargo carriers are not designed to also carry hitch mounted bike racks. The rear of a cargo carrier would typically extend 2-1/2 to 3 feet beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle. If a bike rack were to be attached to the rear of that, the entire assembly would extend approximately...
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• Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty or Vortex Crossbars for 2019 Ford Transit Connect
• The primary difference between the Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Crossbars and the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars has to do with what they are designed to carry and what accessories work well with them. The Heavy-Duty Crossbars feature built-in C-channels that are made specifically for Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty accessories like the Hi-Lift Jack Mounting Brackets # RJHB. Because the bars are larger than most other systems they will not be compatible with a lot of accessories that aren't specifically...
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• Thule Rooftop Cargo Solutions for 2012 Honda Pilot
• The different types of car top cargo carriers, enclosed boxes such as the Thule Motion XT # TH629806 and metal basket carriers like their Canyon XT # TH859XT, each offer certain advantages and the better option for you may depend on the nature of your cargo items. Skis for instance clearly will do better in a cargo box, as will more delicate items that need protection from the elements. If your 2012 Honda Pilot has factory-installed side-to-side roof rack bars the either of the above products...
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• Comparing the 50 Inch and 58 Inch Long Malone AirFlow2 Roof Racks for a 2017 Subaru Forester
• Yes, the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG215 and the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG216 will both fit the raised factory side rails on your 2017 Subaru Forester. The only difference between them is length as you alluded to, 50" long vs 58" long. The 58" long crossbar will have a slight decrease in aerodynamics as it is longer therefore more surface area for the wind to come into contact with but this is not anything that you would be able to notice. The best one for you really...
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• Is it Better to Use a Hitch Cargo Carrier or Roof Cargo Carrier for a 2015 Honda Odyssey
• You are correct that there are definite advantages of hitch cargo carriers over roof cargo carriers. You will have less drag improving your gas mileage and you won't have to reach up to the roof of your vehicle each time you load or unload. The biggest upsides you will find from the roof cargo carriers is accessing the cargo and of course the cost difference for the amount of cargo you can carry. A good hitch cargo carrier is the GearDeck 17 Enclosed Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Slide...
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• Comparing Inno and Rhink Rack Roof Rack Systems for 2017 GMC Yukon
• There are a couple of things that set the Rhino Rack system using # RRVA150B-2, # RRRCH4, # RRRCP43-BK apart from the Inno system that uses parts # INXB138-2, # INXS350, # INTR154 you're looking at. I'll start out by saying that when it comes to installation, they will install in basically the same manner on your 2017 GMC Yukon, so there's no real benefit of one over the other. Comparing the two, I generally think that having the extra few inches of bar space that the Rhino Rack provides...
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• Comparing Curt and etrailer.com Trailer Hitches for a 2017 Honda Pilot
• The Curt Trailer Hitch # C13146 and the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch # e98840 are identical in their design and measurements with the only difference being the Curt has a gloss black powder coat finish whereas the etrailer.com has a matte black powder coat finish. The matte black will do a better job at hiding scratches and dings from road debris so I recommend ours over the Curt option. With that being said, these trailer hitches can only fit with an 18" or smaller spare tire. If yours...
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• Comparing Thule AeroBlade & AeroBlade Edge Roof Racks for 2013 Ford Explorer with Raised Side Rails
• For your 2013 Ford Explorer Sport Thule offers two types of AeroBlade roof racks, the 60-inch thru-bar type and the 39-3/4-inch Edge crossbars that provide more of an OEM look. Both bar lengths are fully compatible with your Explorer's raised side rails. You also have a choice of silver or black crossbars. Both types of rack when installed on your vehicle will have the same 165-lb weight capacity and the same 38-inch crossbar spread (the distance between the centers of the two bars). All...
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• Comparing 47 and 53 WingBar Evo Crossbars for a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
• The advantage of using the 53" WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711400 over the 47" part # TH711200 is that you have more crossbar space to potentially hold more equipment. The only problem here is that the WingBar Evo crossbars only have a limited amount of space on the underside where your Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401 connect to the raised rails on your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. I do have another option for you to use longer crossbars but if you are wanting to stick with the Thule WingBar...
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