Rooftop Cargo Basket Recommendation for Use on 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan

Question:

what is the size difference between Thule MOAB and Yakima Loadwarrior ? and which one would you recommend to buy? its for my 2003 infiniti g35 sedan? thank you.

asked by: Eric

Helpful Expert Reply:

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 of the roof crossbars on your G35. The Canyon fits crossbars spreads between 20- and 37-inches and the Load Warrior fits bar spacing of 24- to 32-inches. You can measure your bars (from center to center) to see if one basket is a better fit than the other.

Keep in mind that your G35 may have a roof weight capacity that is less than the baskets'. The lower-rated item determines overall capacity. If your G35 owner's manual says the car's roof can handle 100-lbs, then from this you must subtract the weight of the basket you choose. The Load Warrior's 25-lb weight means you could load up to 75-lbs of cargo weight; the Canyon's 29-lb weight means you could load up to 71-lbs of actual cargo.

You might want to consider a set of ratcheting straps like # EM34410 from Erickson for cargo control.

expert reply by: Adam R