What Rooftop Cargo Box do You Recommend for My Rhino-Rack Crossbars on My 2005 Dodge Dakota?
Question:
Will this cargo box fit the aero rhino roof racks?
asked by: Bri
Expert Reply:
I have a great cargo box solution for you. I looked up your recent order with us (thanks so much!) and discovered that you have the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells # Y02-490B. With the aero-styled crossbars on this system, unoftunately you will not be able to use the Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carier - 9 cu Feet # TRX44FR. This is because the mounting clamps on the Trunx are not big enough to grasp the 1-1/2 height of the aero bars.
A great alternative is the Thule Sidekick Roof Mounted Cargo Carrier Box - 8 cu Feet # TH78GC or the larger SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box - 18 cu Feet # SR7018. Both of these roof boxes come with an aerodynamic design to reduce wind resistance and saving gas mileage. Also, the Thule Sidekick has a maximum weight capacity of 75 pounds, and the SkyLine XL has a maximum weight capacity of 100 pounds. As with all cargo carriers, I recommend confirming with your vehicle's user's manual to confirm your roof can hold that much weight.
Products Referenced in This Question
SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box - Roof Mount - 18 cu ft - Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Rear Access
- Black
- SportRack
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Thule Sidekick Roof Mounted Cargo Carrier Box - U-Bolt Mounts - 8 Cubic Feet
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Medium Profile
- Extra Small Capacity
- Passenger Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount - Black - 59" Bars
- Roof Rack
- Camper Shell Systems
- Aero Bars
- 59 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carrier - 9 cu ft - Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Extra Short Length
- High Profile
- Extra Small Capacity
- Passenger Side Access
- Black
- Trunx
more information >
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