Does Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket C18115 Include Roof Crossbars for Installation
Question:
Will the curt roof mount cargo basket come with the bars to put on my car or do I have to buy them separately? I dont have any stock roof bars.
asked by: Mark W
Expert Reply:
The Curt Roof-Mount Cargo Basket # C18115 does not come with the roof rack crossbars that it requires for mounting on a vehicle like your 2001 VW Passat. This particular roof basket requires that the two crossbars have one of three specific crossbar spreads: 15-, 22- or 29-inches apart measured at the centers of the two bars. Similarly, cargo basket # TH859XT from Thule is versatile enough to fit most crossbar spreads and configurations so no worries.
The best roof rack option for you is the Inno Aero-style roof rack which consists of the following parts:
- 51" Aero Crossbars # INXB130-2
- Through Feet # INXS250
- Fit Kit # INK533
We also offer rooftop cargo bags, such as the waterproof 18-cubic-foot Rightline # RL100S30. This bag can install on your Passat without having to add a roof rack of any kind! Depending on what cargo you need to load this may offer you a very cost-friendly alternative to a metal roof basket.
Either way, you may want to consider a tire step like the # HE4040. This simple item comes already assembled, and you just slip it over a rear tire for better access to your rooftop cargo for loading and unloading. It folds for easy storage inside the car's trunk.
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HitchMate TireStep Adjustable Step for SUVs, RVs and Light Trucks - 22" x 10" - 400 lbs
- Truck Bed Step
- Tire Step
- Fold-Up Step
- Steel
- 400 lbs
- 10 Inch Wide
- Black
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Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSU-K5 Roof Rack Feet
- Roof Rack
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Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 51" Long - Qty 2
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Rightline Gear Sport 3 Rooftop Cargo Bag - Waterproof - 18 cu ft - 48" x 36" x 18"
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- Waterproof Material
- Naked Roof Mount
- Roof Basket Mount
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- Extra Large Capacity
- Long Length
- Gray
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Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
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Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Rhino Rack HD Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- CURT
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