Recommended Low Profile Roof Basket for Yakima JetStream Crossbars

Question:

Will this fit into the channel on Yakima jetstream crossbars? The basket looks flat. The jetstream bars have a bit of an arch to them. Will it fit flush? Want to have it have as low a profile as possible.. This is on top of a mini cooper with dual sunroofs the roof clears other stuff i have on the rack when its open.

asked by: Jae

Expert Reply:

I do have a solution for you, however the Inno Shaper 100 Roof Cargo Basket # INXA569 referenced in your question will not work with the T-channel on your Yakima JetStream Crossbars. The channel dimensions on the JetStream bars do not match up with the mounting hardware for the Inno Basket.

For your Yakima roof rack, I instead recommend the Thule Canyon roof cargo rack, # TH859XT. This is another low-profile basket that will actually clamp around the aero-style bars on your vehicle instead of utilize its T-channel. It measures 49"long x 40" wide and 6" tall. It will work with a crossbar spread of 20" - 37". You can also add locks, # TH450400, and a 20" extension in part # TH8591XT.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this product that you can also check out.

expert reply by: Chris R