Best Way to Carry Cargo on the Roof of a 2005 Scion tC
Question:
I would like to know what the best options are for top cargo carriers for my 2005 scion tC.
asked by: Janette M
Expert Reply:
The best option would be a cargo box installed on an aftermarket roof rack on your 2005 Scion tC. For a cargo box I would recommend the SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box part # SR7018.
For a more economical option you could go with a Rightline Sport Jr. Rooftop Cargo Bag # RL100S50, this bag does not require the installation of a roof rack. I also recommend a protective pad, # RL100650, to protect the roof when using the bag. This would be great if you only occasionally plan to carry cargo on the roof of your tC.
If you plan on carrying cargo frequently I would recommend you go the roof rack and cargo box option.
For a roof rack you would need the following parts:
50 inch Jetstream CrossBars # Y00425
BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06134
BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06136
Roof Rack Feet for Naked Roof # Y28TR
Products Referenced in This Question
Non-Skid Roof Protection Pad for Rightline Rooftop Cargo Bags
- Accessories and Parts
- Car Roof Bag
- Protection Pad
- Rightline Gear
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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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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Rightline Gear Sport Jr. Rooftop Cargo Bag - Waterproof - 10 cu ft - 36" x 30" x 16"
- Car Roof Bag
- Waterproof Material
- Naked Roof Mount
- Roof Basket Mount
- Roof Rack Mount
- Small Capacity
- Short Length
- Gray
- Rightline Gear
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