Roof-Mounted Cargo Basket That Fits The Factory Raised Roof Rails On 2011 Volvo XC60

Question:

Hey there, Im looking at 60 x 45 Surco cargo racks for my 2011 Volvo XC60 with Volvo also circa 2011 crossbars. Can you tell me which kit would fit best? Thanks,

asked by: Chris N

Expert Reply:

I strongly suggest looking into the Surco Safari Rack 5.0 Rooftop Cargo Basket for Factory Rails - 60" Long x 45" Wide # SPS4560-1101 which is the one you mentioned. It is a universal cargo basket that is made to fit factory raised roof rails running parallel to your vehicle which seems to be what you have on your 2011 Volvo XC60. The weight capacity is 250lbs but you will want to check your owner's manual to verify the weight capacity of your vehicle's roof.

If you actually have crossbars running across your roof left to right, then you will instead want a cargo basket that clamps onto crossbars. For this, you can go with Rhino Rack XTray Pro Roof Mounted Cargo Carrier # RRRMCB03 which has built-in fork blocks to mount up to 2 bikes. The weight capacity for this basket is 165lbs.

There are several accessories that you can add to a cargo basket. I would look into the CargoSmart Stretchable Cargo Net - 36" Long x 48" Wide # CS54FR to keep all your cargo safe and secured to the basket. You could also use some simple rubber straps like Erickson Adjustable Tarp Tie-Down Strap w/ S-Hooks - Rubber - 31" Long # EM06736 to secure some items to the basket. I have attached demonstration videos for these products.

expert reply by: Andrew N