What are the Differences Between Roof Bag on Naked Roof and Roof Rack Mounted Bag?
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I did have 'some' questions still though, I just haven't followed up yet. Presumably there is some benefit of a Bag that goes on a a roof rack vs. one that does not - otherwise why would they even exist? (or vice versa)
asked by: Andrew B
Helpful Expert Reply:
Apart from how the rooftop bags mount there is little difference between the cargo bags that go on the naked roof of your 2013 Kia Soul or one that attaches to a roof rack. To avoid having to put a pricey roof rack on your Soul, I strongly recommend going with a bag that mounts to your naked roof such as the Rightline Gear Sport 2 Rooftop Cargo Bag # RL100S20. This bag is waterproof, has 15 cubic feet of storage and is 44" long x 36" wide x 19" tall.
You can mount the Rightline by running the straps inside your vehicle and close the doors over the straps, or if you prefer you can use the Car Clip Set # RL100600 which are rubber-coated hooks that attach under the vehicle's door frame. With a naked roof I do recommend using the Non-Skid Roof Protection Pad # RL100650 as well.
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Replacement Car Clips for Rightline Gear Rooftop Cargo Bags - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Car Roof Bag
- Car Clips
- Rightline Gear
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Non-Skid Roof Protection Pad for Rightline Rooftop Cargo Bags
- Accessories and Parts
- Car Roof Bag
- Protection Pad
- Rightline Gear
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Rightline Gear Ace 2 Rooftop Cargo Bag - Water Resistant - 15 cu ft - 44" x 34" x 17"
- Car Roof Bag
- Water Resistant Material
- Naked Roof Mount
- Roof Basket Mount
- Roof Rack Mount
- Large Capacity
- Long Length
- Black
- Rightline Gear
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 49 Inch Bar Space
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- Black
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Rightline Gear Sport 2 Rooftop Cargo Bag - Waterproof - 15 cu ft - 44" x 36" x 19"
- Car Roof Bag
- Waterproof Material
- Naked Roof Mount
- Roof Basket Mount
- Roof Rack Mount
- Large Capacity
- Long Length
- Gray
- Rightline Gear
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Andrew
1/23/2018
I did have 'some' questions still though, I just haven't followed up yet. Presumably there is some benefit of a Bag that goes on a a roof rack vs. one that does not - otherwise why would they even exist? (or vice versa)