Rooftop Bag Carrier for 2017 Toyota Prius V That Installs Without A Roof Rack  

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There is a type of car rooftop carrier that can mount on a bare roof and NOT require you to purchase and install a roof rack. This type of product, a roof bag, is shown on the linked page. Hard cargo box type carriers like # CTC-18S and metal basket carriers like # TH859XT that we offer do require a roof rack for installation.

Among my favorite such items is the 18-cubic-foot Rightline Sport 3 Rooftop Cargo Bag # RL100S30. This bag features waterproof material, shielded zippers and double-sealed seams to protect your belongings while you're traveling. We recommend using a protective non-skid pad such as # RL100650 to both protect your paint from scratches and to help hold the bag securely in position.

Another option is to install a light-duty Class I hitch # 24847 on the Prius V and to then use a compatible Class I hitch-mount tray-style cargo carrier such as # C18145 or # C18110. This setup gives you the highest possible weight-carrying capacity for the car. These tray carriers can be used along with cargo bags if desired.

expert reply by: Adam R

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