Rooftop Cargo Basket and Bike Rack Recommendations for 1999 Honda CRV
Question:
I drive a 1999 Honda CRV and Im going to buy the Rhino series Crossbars. Now my question is which roof basket would best fit the bars and have enough space to throw my spare tire up there. I also would like to know if I can mount a bike rack onto the Cargo Basket while still having my spare tire on the roof as well. -hoping for help
asked by: James C
Expert Reply:
Yakima offers a Spare Tire Carrier for Rooftop Cargo Baskets, part # Y07076. This part is made for their LoadWarrior, part # Y07070, and MegaWarrior, part # Y07080, cargo baskets. These cargo baskets will allow you to mount a roof top bike rack on top of the basket so you can still bring your bike with you.
The RockyMounts SwitchHitter Roof Bike Rack, Fork Mount # RKY1270 is compatible with the round bars of the LoadWarrior or MegaWarrior. I like this rack because it is a durable, aluminum rack at a budget-friendly price and it will allow you to use lock cores # RKY0332 to lock the rack and bike to the cargo basket.
I would also recommend the Thule Cargo Tie downs like # TH523. These cinching tie-downs secure your gear to a cargo carrier or roof rack.
Also you will need to consult the vehicle owner's manual or with Honda for the roof capacity before loading. For install details and some product demonstration videos, click the provided links.
Products Referenced in This Question
Lock Cores for RockyMounts Bike Carriers - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Bike Racks
- Truck Bed Bike Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- RockyMounts
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RockyMounts SwitchHitter LS Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Aluminum - Black
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 12mm Thru-Axle
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 9mm Fork
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- RockyMounts
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Thule Load Strap Cinch Straps w/ Padded Cam Buckles - 15' - 750 lbs - Qty 2
- ATV-UTV Tie Downs
- Truck Bed
- Padded Buckles
- 2 Straps
- Manual
- 11 - 20 Feet Long
- Cinch Strap
- 501 - 850 lbs
- Thule
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Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 39" Wide
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- Yakima
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Spare Tire Carrier for Yakima Roof Cargo Baskets - Lockable
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Basket
- Carriers
- Spare Tire Carriers
- Yakima
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Yakima MegaWarrior Large Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 52" Long x 48" Wide
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- Steel
- Large Capacity
- Black
- Yakima
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Elijah W.
6/27/2020
I was wondering for the Rocky Mountain switch hitter fork bike carrier if there would be a problem opening my trunk. I have a 2015 Jeep Cherokee trailhawk with the automated lift gate so I don’t want it to scratch the paint when I access the cargo inside. Just wanted to confirm before I buy it.