Will The SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box # SR7018 Fit On A 2007 Nissan Xterra With Factory Crossbars

Question:

Will this SportRack Cargo Box Fit atop a 2007 Nissan Xterra that has a factory installed roof rack? My concern is that the U-bolt wont be wide enough or long enough to fit/wrap around the roof cross bars. I tried a similar cargo box that looked like it was going to fit. Not only did the U-bolt barely fit around the cross bars but the length was not nearly long enough to even fit through the bottom of the cargo box.

asked by: Brett J

Expert Reply:

The SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box - Roof Mount, part # SR7018, will fit on Thule square load bars, Yakima round crossbars and most factory bars, but you will want to measure the diameter of your factory cross bars on your 2007 Nissan Xterra. This cargo box will only fit factory crossbars that are 3-3/4 inches or less in diameter. The measurements on the U-Bolt that are used to attach the cargo box to the crossbars is 4 inches wide and 2 inches deep in the center of the bolt.

I would recommend the Yakima roof cargo boxes for your Xterra. Yakima has a wide range of roof cargo boxes that will attach to the factory crossbars on your vehicle. A popular choice that I would recommend is the Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 Black Cargo Box, part # Y07192. This is a 14 cubic feet cargo box that installs quickly and easily. I am including a link to the installation instructions for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jeff D