Recommending A Roof Cargo Basket To Use On Multiple Vehicles
Question:
I have a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan with Thule aerobar crosbars and a 2019 Hyundai Tucson with Hyundai crossbars D3021 ADU02 without Panoramic roof. I am considering a roof basket carrier that could fit on either vehicle. I am considering these two: Stallion Aluminum Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 44inch Long x 39inch Wide x 7inch Deep - 150 lbs Item # 288-09200 Thule Trail XT Roof Cargo Basket - Aluminum - 53inch x 35-1/2inch x 7inch - 165 lbs I like that the Stallion has higher sides and the price. I dont like it does not have a fairing and am worried about wind noise and feeling gusts on the highway. I would be curious to know I like that Thule has other options on it and has the fairing, but has lower sides, cost more. But, lower sides mean less wind resistance, which is good. In your opinion, what might be the best option? Curious to know if third party fairings can be bought for the Stallion.
asked by: Julie M
Expert Reply:
If I had to pick a roof cargo basket I would pick one of our Yakima offerings. The Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 39" Wide, part # Y07070, will fit on both of your vehicles. It is the same size as the Stallion Aluminum Roof Mounted Cargo Basket, but with slightly lower sides. More importantly, it comes with a fairing. However what makes this a better option is when you consider the added capability of attaching roof rack accessories directly to the basket's crossbars. With the correct accessories you can carry bikes, boats, skis. You can use one half of the basket to carry accessories on the roof and the other half to carry your gear. It provides you with endless possibilities. This roof cargo basket can even be locked to your vehicle with the addition of the Locking Brackets with SKS Cores for Yakima Warrior Series Roof Cargo Baskets - Qty 2, part # Y07064. The basket has a weight limit of 150lbs, though it is the heaviest of the three roof cargo baskets at 34lbs.
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Locking Brackets with SKS Cores for Yakima Warrior Series Roof Cargo Baskets - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Basket
- Brackets
- Warrior
- Yakima
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Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 39" Wide
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- Yakima
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Aluminum Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 44" Long x 39" Wide x 7" Deep - 150 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Aluminum
- Small Capacity
- Black
- Stallion
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