Waterproof Rooftop Cargo Bag Recommendation for 2003 Honda Odyssey With Factory Side Rails

Question:

Can you recommend a cargo carrier for a 2003 Honda Odyssey which has factory installed side rails. I would prefer waterproof, or at least water resistant. I also prefer a medium size bag, around 15cu feet.

asked by: Yolanda G

Expert Reply:

We do offer a range of weather-proof cargo bags that can mount to your Honda Odyssey's factory side rails (please see the link provided) and in fact we have exactly what you are looking for! The Rightline Gear Rooftop Cargo Bag # RL100S30 is a weatherproof 18-cubic-foot cargo bag that measures 48 x 40 x 19 and features tough weatherproof PVC fabric, welded bag seams and protective flaps to help keep water out of the zippers. This bag mounts directly to your side rails using the included straps.

Even with a weatherproof bag, its a good idea to wrap or bag very delicate items before loading them.

Along with this we suggest the Non-Skid Roof Protection Pad # RL100650 which both helps hold the bag in place while you're underway and protects your vehicle's paint. It is recommended that before each use you wash the vehicle roof to remove any road grit that might scratch the paint. Its also a good idea to check your owner's manual to verify the vehicle's roof weight bearing capacity before loading your cargo.

Often customers that choose rooftop accessories select a tire step like # HE4040. This simple device comes fully assembled and slips over a rear tire to give you better access to the bag for loading and unloading. It folds for easy storage.