Roof Cargo Bag Compatible w/ Rola Roof Rack on 2009 Pontiac Vibe

Question:

I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe, base model, with the Rola Roof Rack for fixed OEM mounting points installed. What Roof Cargo Carriers are most compatible with the Rola roof rack?

asked by: Kenton E

Expert Reply:

Although roof mounted cargo bags work best when they're sitting flat on a cargo basket like the # TH859XT Thule Canyon XT Roof Basket, you can indeed place a cargo bag directly on the roof and use the bag's straps to secure it to the crossbars. This would be a perfectly acceptable installation that would work just fine.

The bag will be partially sitting directly on the roof surface, so using a non skid protective mat like part # RL100650 is recommended. Rightline makes some really good roof bags, the # RL100S20 provides a roomy 15 cubic feet of storage. The bag would work very well with your Rola crossbars on your Vibe.

If you click the provided link, you can see an FAQ article about roof cargo carrying options.

expert reply by: Mike L