Fit of Righline Roof Cargo Bag on 2010 Chevy Equinox with OEM Roof Rack

Question:

will this cargo bag work with a 2010 Chevy Equinox with factory side rails and crossbars?

asked by: Dave K

Expert Reply:

The Rightline Sport 2 Cargo Bag # RL100S20 measures 44 by 34 inches. If the maximum spread of your crossbars and the distance between the side rails that run from the front to the rear of the vehicle are a sufficient distance apart, this cargo bag would work great for you. I really like the unique placement of the zipper, which makes it much more difficult for water to enter the bag.

If the available space between the cross bars and side rails is too small for the bag to fit, you have some other options. If the cross bars are removable (like they are on some models) they can be removed to accommodate the length of the bag. If that is not possible, a cargo basket, like the Yakima # Y07138 OffGrid can be used.

If you should find that you do not have sufficient space on your roof for the cargo bag you referenced, let me know the measurement of the maximum spread between your crossbars and the distance between the side rails, and I would be happy to provide more specific options.

Before using a cargo bag that will sit directly on the roof of your vehicle, you will want to ensure that the roof and the bottom of the cargo bag are ABSOLUTELY clean and grit-free to avoid scratching the paint. A good coat of quality car wax is a good idea, as well. A non-skit pad like # RL100650 placed between the bag and roof would be a great idea.

expert reply by: Mike L