Recommended Rooftop Cargo Basket for 2015 Dodge Journey with Raised Factory Roof Siderails

Question:

Have a 2015 dodge journey with factory roof rails,looking for a metal basket with about 6 inch side to connect to roof rails,Rails run lenth of car,Have NO croosbars

asked by: JOHN K

Expert Reply:

If your 2015 Dodge Journey has the raised factory side rails you can use one of the rooftop cargo baskets from Surco that mount directly to them without the need for roof cross bars. The linked page will show you several sizes of their lightweight aluminum baskets, such as the 60 x 45-inch # SPS4560-1101 which is a good fit for your car. Both larger and smaller sizes are available.

Keep in mind that these baskets each have a weight rating. This is the capacity for the basket itself but your car's roof weight limit may differ. Check your owner's manual to confirm the car's roof weight capacity (or you can check with your local dealership). The weight of the basket you select must be subtracted from the car's roof weight rating to give you your actual loaded cargo weight limit.

For example, let's say the manual indicates the roof rating is 125-lbs. If you select the super-sized 84 x 50-inch basket # SPS5084-1101, which itself weighs about 40-lbs, then you could safely load up to 85-lbs of cargo. If you use the smaller # SPS4550-1101 that weighs 30-lbs, then your cargo limit goes up to 95-lbs.

Often customers that choose rooftop cargo solutions also choose a tire step like # HE4040 to make it easier to load and unload their cargo. The Topline comes fully assembled and simply slips over a rear tire when you need roof access. It folds for easy storage in the vehicle.