Roof Basket Recommendation to Replace Rusting Roof Basket

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My husband bought me a ROLA roof basket in August of this year and it is rusting and dripping rusty water all down my rig. I would like to trade for a 1 piece basket as this one is two pieces and is causing a big mess.

asked by: Wendy H

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I'll be happy to recommend a replacement roof basket for your 2021 Toyota 4Runner!

Since roof baskets are a larger item all of them will require some assembly and I've never heard of a single solid roof rack. The Rola brand is definitely more on the cost-effective end of things which is why you're seeing that rust issue this quickly. To avoid future rust issues I recommend going with an aluminum roof basket since aluminum won't rust.

My favorite, and the one I recommend, is the Inno Roof Deck Platform Rack which comes in a smaller 39-1/2" x 43-1/4" # INA510 size as well as a larger 55" x 55" # INA520 size. I really like this system because it is lighter than it looks, can accommodate up to 165 lbs (check to make sure you don't overload your roof capacity), and it is extremely easy to install since you use the memory mount clamps. You can also add the Eye Bolt Kit # IN37FR or Rail Kit, part # IN24FR for small or # IN57FR for large, for easy tie-down points as well.

I've actually had the chance to install this system a few times so I'm attaching a link to my video of this on a 2019 RAV4 for you to check out and get my take on it.

expert reply by: Jon G

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The shipping box of the Inno Roof Deck Platform Rack for Crossbars - Aluminum - 39-1/2" x 43-1/4" #INA510 is 48x18x9. To secure your cargo to the platform, I recommend the Eye Bolt Kit #IN37FR and the Erickson Cam Buckle Straps #EM34409.…

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Answer 2

The Yakima SkinnyWarrior Roof Cargo Basket #Y07014 uses a clamping system instead of a track mounted system. The U-Bolts ate a bit more sleek looking than the standard U-Bolt kit though as the housing they insert into hide them really well. Track…

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The Thule Caprock Platform Roof Rack for Crossbars #TH76XE that you referenced requires a set of crossbars on the vehicle roof that run from side to side. But I have a better option that makes a lot more sense for you. Thule has a version of this…

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If you have a factory tow package you will need the following items to pair with your Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Proportional, part #RED24FR. The Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Classic or Elite Trailer Brake…

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Answer 5

Whether you are using the user controlled mode (manual mode) or the proportional mode on the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller #RED44FR there is no need for a diode. The only other thing you would need to install the RedArc Tow-Pro Eilte…

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Answer 6

Great question! The OEM roof rack on your 2021 Toyota 4Runner looks nice but it sits too low to your roof for the Yakima LockNLoad #Y05045-39 mounting hardware to fit. Instead of purchasing a roof rack AND the LockNLoad what I recommend doing is…

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For suspension enhancement on your 2021 Toyota 4Runner limited I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SS68DR. These are maintenance-free and will help keep you level. They use progressive load control so they springs…

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Answer 8

The only differences between the factory pigtail and the Redarc Pigtail #RED49FR (Redarc part number TPH-021) will indeed be the external ground and a diode pre-installed on the red wire. There were a few issues with brake controller wiring in the…

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