Best Cargo Basket for Rola Roof Rack on 2011 Kia Soul

Question:

Hello, I have a 2011 Kia Soul and I am wanting to purchase the Rola roof rack 59842 AND the Curt mounted cargo basket C18115-117. Are these compatible? Thank you!

asked by: Ronnie T

Expert Reply:

We do have cargo carriers that fit the Rola Roof Rack 59842 but the Curt Cargo basket does not fit. The Curt cargo basket only fits bars up to 3 inches wide and the Aero bars of the Rola rack are 3 1/8 inches wide. Please keep in mind the Rola roof rack part # 59842 fits a 2011 Kia Soul with a naked roof.

The best cargo basket option for the Rola Roof Rack is Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 62" Long x 39" Wide Item # Y07070-74 because it fits the Aero Bars of the Rola Roof Rack. The weight capacity of the Rola roof rack is only 110 lbs for the Kia Soul. The weight of the cargo carrier itself counts towards that number.

The weight of the cargo basket is 32 lbs compared to other baskets that can weigh over 50 lbs. The Rola rack with the use of the Yakima Roof basket, you can carry 78 lbs of cargo in the basket. The useable space inside the basket is 62 inches long by 39 inches wide and 6-1/2 inches deep.

I recommend using the Curt cargo net part # C18201 to tie the cargo down. It is 65 inches long and 38 inches wide so it is large enough to keep all of your cargo inside the Rola cargo basket. I have attached videos of the basket and net for your reference.

expert reply by: Heather A