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2007 Honda Element Roof Rack Basket

by Rack Princess on July 27, 2010

Photo of roof rack cargo basket for 2007 Honda Element includes Malone MPG311 Katahdin roof basket and cargo net - cargo basket mounts directly to factory rack crossbars on Honda Element.

Photo of roof rack cargo basket for 2007 Honda Element includes Malone MPG311 Katahdin roof basket and cargo net - Malone cargo basket mounts directly to factory rack crossbars on Honda Element.

This great idea for a roof  mount cargo basket for a 2007 Honda Element comes from Malone.  The Malone MPG311 Katahdin roof basket mounts directly to the factory rack crossbars on the 2007 Honda Element.  This 2007 Honda Element roof basket comes with a cargo stretch net to hold your gear in place.

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Photo of 2004 Land Rover Discovery II luggage basket and roof pads using Thule 953 Super High Rain Gutter Foot rack system with Yakima Basket Case roof basket and Thule 556 roof crossbar pads.

Photo of 2004 Land Rover Discovery II luggage basket and roof pads using Thule 953 Super High Rain Gutter Foot rack system with Yakima Basket Case roof basket and Thule 556 roof crossbar pads.

Thanks to D.A. in sunny California for this great shot of his 2004 Land Rover Discovery roof luggage rack and roof crossbar pad rack.  You can see why a taller raingutter foot is needed based on the location of the raingutters in relation to the roof.  This ‘04 Discovery roof rack is using the Thule 953 Super High raingutter rack system.  Mounted to the Thule LB65 65″ loadbars is the Yakima BasketCase roof luggage basket and a pair of Thule 556BLK crossbar pads

Complete details and more great photos for 2004 Land Rover Discovery Roof Basket.

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2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Luggage Rack

by Rack James on June 29, 2010

Nice photo of a 2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport with factory racks using Yakima LoadWarrior Cargo Basket mounted directly to factory crossbars.  Also being used is a set of Yakima's Basket Locks for extra security.

Nice photo of a 2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport with factory racks using Yakima LoadWarrior Cargo Basket mounted directly to factory crossbars. Also being used is a set of Yakima's Basket Locks for extra security.

A great way to get extra space for luggage and gear is with a cargo basket.  If it can’t fit inside the car, you can put it on top of the car.  Here we can see the Yakima LoadWarrior cargo basket mounted directly to the factory crossbars of this 2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport.  The universal mounting clamps will work on Yakima, Thule, Inno, and virtually all factory crossbars.  Locking it securely to the crossbars is a set of Yakima’s Basket Locks.  Once the basket is loaded, a great way to keep everything in place is with the Yakima LoadWarrior Cargo Stretch Net.  If more room for gear is needed, you can use the Yakima LoadWarrior Extension

Complete install details for ‘10 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Luggage Carrier.

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Thule 690XT MOAB roof basket

This a good video from ORS Racks Direct to follow along to and learn all there is to know of the Thule 690XT MOAB basket, a general-purpose roof rack basket for carrying any cargo gear, luggage, camping equipment, beach supplies and more. Mounts to any factory racks as well as aftermarket roof racks from Thule, Yakima and Inno using the included set of four universal mounting clamps (lockable using a 4 pack of Thule locks). Includes a front basket fairing for styling, enhanced aerodynamics and protection of basket contents. Great accessories available such as the 692 Cargo Net that stows and secures everything in place during transport. Thule 691XT MOAB basket extension lengthens the basket another 20 inches for even more cargo carrying space. A very innovative feature is the pair of basket load bars that come included. You can attach any gear carriers to these load bars, allowing to transport bikes, kayaks, canoe, surfboards, standup paddleboards and more directly on the 690XT MOAB basket.

Thule 690XT MOAB basket video

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2010 Subaru Outback Wagon with Luggage Rack

by Rack Princess on June 14, 2010

2010 Subaru Outback Wagon with Yakima MegaWarrior Roof Top mounted gear carrier and roof luggage basket.

A 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon roof rack basket system with Yakima MegaWarrior roof luggage basket mounted directly to the 2010 Subaru Outback factory rack cross bars.

There seems to be lot’s of discussion about what roof top rack solutions apply to the awesome 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon.  This install picture shows a great roof top luggage rack for the 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon, the Yakima MegaWarrior  roof basket attaches directly to the 2010 Subaru Outback factory rack crossbars. And as an added bonus, the MegaWarrior also includes  2 integrated crossbars that enable you to attach a bike rack, canoe rack, kayak rack etc. right on top of the Yakima MegaWarrior Luggage Gear Basket – no need to mess around taking it on or off. Not only can you pile all your stuff in the MegaWarrier car roof top basket, you can also attach gear carriersto the 2 integrated basket crossbars and carry your skis-snowboards, kayaks, canoe, bikes, surfboards and more right on the roof basket!

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Malone Katahdin roof basket

The Malone MPG311 Katahdin basket delivers what no other roof rack mount cargo luggage basket is able to provide, premium design styling with superior fuel-saving aerodynamics. Looks great on even the latest, high-end, high-performance vehicles. The Malone Katahdin gear basket includes universally mounting hardware so it can attach directly to virtually any factory rack cross bars as well as any aftermarket roof rack cross bars from Malone Racks, Thule, Yakima, Inno Racks and more.  Also includes a wind fairing for the front of the basket and a basket cargo net for stowing and securing all the roof basket contents in place. Bomber, heavy-duty, long lasting construction with fully corrosion resistant black powder coat finish. Great for carrying camping equipment, beach gear, luggage and other cargo gear.

Malone Katahdin basket video

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A great photo of a 2010 Subaru Outback roof rack basket bike rack setup using the Yakima MegaWarrior basket mounted to the Subaru Outback wagon factory crossbars and the Yakima Boa short tray bike rack attached to the integrated crossbars located on the Yakima MegaWarrior basket.

A great photo of a 2010 Subaru Outback roof rack basket bike rack setup using the Yakima MegaWarrior basket mounted to the Subaru Outback wagon factory crossbars and the Yakima Boa short tray bike rack attached to the integrated crossbars located on the Yakima MegaWarrior basket.

For some 2010 Subaru Outback wagon owners, deciding which solution to choose for transporting their gear can be somewhat troublesome. Much of this was previously due to the lack of information available for selecting a 2010 Subaru Outback wagon roof rack system that is right for your needs. We recommend visiting this 2010 Subaru Outback factory roof rack article for complete details on what is available.

As indicated in the picture above, a very popular option is to mount a cargo baasket to the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack crossbars. The Yakima MegaWarrior basket is featured on this Subaru Outback wagon. This basket also includes a pair of integrated Yakima cross bars, allowing for the mounting of any gear carriers right on the MegaWarrior basket cross bars. This offers a very versatile cargo carrying solution. Simultaneously stow all your cargo luggage and camping gear in the basket while transporting skis & snowboards, bikes, kayaks, canoe, surfboards and more right on the basket. In the picture above, the Yakima Boa short tray bike rack is mounted directly to the Yakima megaWarrior crossbars.

2010 Subaru Outback roof rack basket bike rack install details

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2007 Subaru Outback Luggage Rack Cargo Basket

by rackdawg on April 19, 2010

The Yakima LoadWarrior luggage basket is featured in this picture as a 2007 Subaru Outback roof basket cargo carrier.

The Yakima LoadWarrior luggage basket is featured in this picture as a 2007 Subaru Outback roof basket cargo carrier.

Tired of carrying all that luggage cargo gear, camping equipment, sports accessories, beach gear and other stuff inside your car? You would do well with a car roof luggage rack such as the Yakima Loadwarrior basket cargo carrier. The photo above shows the Yakima Racks 8007070 Loadwarrior being used as a 2007 Subaru Outback luggage rack cargo basket. Includes universal mounts for attaching directly to factory racks. Many basket accessories also available such as basket locks, cargo net and more.

2007 Subaru Outback roof basket cargo carrier install details

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2010 Subaru Outback Wagon with Yakima MegaWarrior cargo basket mounted to factory installed roof racks.

2010 Subaru Outback Wagon with Yakima MegaWarrior cargo basket mounted to factory installed roof racks.

Here is a great way to maximize the C.C.C. (Cargo Carrying Capacity) of your vehicle.  Mounted on top of the factory roof racks of the Subaru Outback is the Yakima MegaWarrior Cargo Basket.  This set up allows transport of all sorts of things, but what about bikes, or kayaks, or skis/snowboards you ask?  Well, although it isn’t being shown here, the LoadWarrior comes with an accessory crossbar that can be mounted to the sides of the basket.  When paired with the rear tube of the frame, you’ve got two Yakima crossbars that you can use to mount your bike, kayak, or ski/snowboard carriers, leaving room in your basket for the appropriate gear.  To protect your investment, we suggest a set of Yakima Basket Lock Brackets.

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Photo featuring a 2003 Toyota 4-Runner roof basket and bike carriers setup using the Yakima MegaWarrior baasket and two RockyMounts PitchFork bike racks.

Photo featuring a 2003 Toyota 4-Runner roof basket and bike carriers setup using the Yakima MegaWarrior baasket and two RockyMounts PitchFork bike racks.

A car roof rack mount gear basket is a superb option that offers versatile solutions for carrying many items besides camping equipment and cargo-luggage gear. The picture above shows a 2003 Toyota 4Runner roof basket with two bike racks attached to the gear basket. The Yakima MegaWarrior roof basket is mounted directly to the 2003 Toyota 4Runner factory rack cross bars. The neat thing about the MegaWarrior is that the basket, itself, has a pair of integrated cross bars also. This allows for the attachment of all kinds of gear carriers right to the basket. In this case 2 RockyMounts PitchFork bike racks are mounted to the MegaWarrior basket crossbars. You can still place all your cargo-luggage gear, camping equipment in the basket while the bike carriers and bicycles are installed and loaded on.

2003 Toyota 4Runner roof basket bike racks install details

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1985 Volkswagen VW GTI Car Rack Basket Install

by rackdawg on March 10, 2010

Headed out to Burning Man, this picture shows off a sweet 1985 VW GTI roof rack cargo basket system that includes the Thule 305 Volkswagon car rack and A21030 SportRack basket.

Headed out to Burning Man, this picture shows off a sweet 1985 VW GTI roof rack cargo basket system that includes the Thule 305 Volkswagon car rack and A21030 SportRack basket.

A fantastic choice of components for the ultimate road trip to Burning Man, this 1985 VW GTI car rack basket configuration includes the Thule 305 Volkswagon roof rack (includes a four pack of Thule locks to lock the roof rack to the VW GTI roof top) and the A21030 SportRack roof basket attached to the Thule 305 cross rails. FYI, the 1985 VW GTI has a 3A 2.0L bubble block motor out of an Audi 80.  The previous owner ralley crossed this baby!

1985 VW GTI car rack basket install details

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Malone Katahdin Car Roof Basket MPG311

by rackdawg on February 17, 2010

Image of the MPG311 Malone Katahdin gear basket for mounting to any factory racks or after-market car rack crossbars. Ideal for carrying golf clubs, luggage bags, camping gear etc.

Image of the MPG311 Malone Katahdin gear basket for mounting to any factory racks or after-market car rack crossbars. Ideal for carrying golf clubs, luggage bags, camping gear etc.

Brand new for 2010 and now available is the Malone MPG311 Katahdin car roof rack basket for transporting all kinds of gear such as luggage, tents, sleeping bags and other camping equipment, coolers, beach supplies, golf clubs and so much more. Includes universal mounting clamps to attach the luggage basket directly to factory racks and any after-market multi-purpose base rack systems from Yakima, Thule, Inno etc. Features gorgeous design styling and is sized perfectly to fit all kinds of vehicles including small 2-door cars, sedans and station wagons, pickup truck cabs, vans, minivans,  SUV’s etc. Even includes wind faring and cargo net to keep all the Malone Katahdin gear basket contents secured while travelling.

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Thule 690XT MOAB Basket Video

by rackdawg on September 30, 2009

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Thule MOAB 690XT roof basket

If you are interested in an all-purpose car roof mount cargo carrier for hauling all kinds of gear including luggage,  camping equipment, vacation gear, sports equipment or even a baby stroller or baby jogger, you’ll definitely want to check out this video featuring the Thule 690XT MOAB roof basket. Fits all sizes of vehicles and mounts directly to factory racks as well as Thule, Inno and Yakima roof rack system crossbars. The optional Thule 691XT MOAB basket extension is great for lengthening the basket and adding more cargo carrying space. Also includes a pair of Thule square load bars that attach to the basket so you can mount all kinds of other gear carriers to the 690XT M.O.A.B basket itself.

Thule 690XT MOAB basket video

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Yakima LoadWarrior basket

Yakima MegaWarrior basket

Check out this video for all the information you need about the coolest way to carry all kinds of cargo and luggage gear on your car roof top. The Yakima Racks MegaWarrior basket is a perfect fit for large vehicles such as SUVs, Vans, double cab pickup trucks and large station wagons. The smaller Yakima LoadWarrior basket is a great fit for 2 door / coupe cars, sedans and smaller wagons. Versatility is the name of the game with roof baskets. Throw whatever intothe basket and then secure everything using the cargo basket net. Extensions are also available to increase the length and storage capacity of the gear baskets. Crossbars are also integrated onto the Mega Warrior and Load Warrior baskets so you can attach gear carriers to the crossbars. The baskets are universally compatible with Yakima, Inno and Thule load bars as well as most factory roof rack cross bars.

Yakima LoadWarrior and MegaWarrior baskets video

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Subaru Tribeca with Yakima Load Warrior Cargo Basket attached directly to Subaru Tribeca Factory Roof Racks and Yakima Steelhead Bike Racks and Yakima Wheel Forks

Subaru Tribeca with Yakima Load Warrior Cargo Basket attached directly to Subaru Tribeca Factory Roof Racks and Yakima Steelhead Bike Racks and Yakima Wheel Forks

Wow! Thanks to Paul in Burlington, VT for showing off his sweet Yakima set up on his sweet Subaru Tribeca, which perfectly shows how nicely Yakima attachments can be mounted to the Yakima Loadwarrior Cargo Basket.  Paul is no doubt a biker, and has himself three Yakima Steelhead bike racks paired with three Yakima Wheel Forks.  His LoadWarrior, as you can see, is mounted directly to his Subaru factory crossbars.  Perhaps he uses that to carry loads of camping gear when he’s not going biking.

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A great image demonstrating a customer installation of a 1999 Range Rover basket roof rack system with the spare tire holder accessory included and also a ski rack.

A great image demonstrating a customer installation of a 1999 Range Rover basket roof rack system with the spare tire holder accessory included and also a ski rack.

Man this is a fantastic customer installation featuring a 1999 Land Rover Range Rover roof rack system with a cargo luggage basket mounted and accessories connected to the basket including a spare tire holder and ski-snowboard carrier. Specifically the Yakima Q Tower roofrack system (using 2 pairs of Yakima Q clips) is attached to the Range Rover pockets on the rooftop trim strip. The Yakima MegaWarrior roof basket with the Yakima MegaWarrior extension is connected tothe Q Tower crossbars. And because the Mega Warrior basket includes integrated crossbars, the Yakima FatCat 6 ski-snowboard rack is able to connect to the basket. The Yakima Spare Tire Holder basket accessory is used to carry the spare tire.

1999 Range Rover basket roof rack installation page

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Thanks to Capt. Bob for sending us this great picture of his 2010 Ford Transit van roof rack and luggage basket rack installation. The system includes the Thule 460 Podium roof rack (using the 3021 Fit Kits) and the Thule 690XT MOAB basket and 691XT MOAB basket extension.

Thanks to Capt. Bob for sending us this great picture of his 2010 Ford Transit van roof rack and luggage basket rack installation. The system includes the Thule 460 Podium roof rack (using the 3021 Fit Kits) and the Thule 690XT MOAB basket and 691XT MOAB basket extension.

Check out Capt. Bob’s customer installation of a 2010 Ford Transit Connect roof rack and cargo basket! This setup includes the Thule 460 Podium roof rack base system mounted to the fixed-points on the Ford Transit Connect van rooftop using the Thule 3021 Fit Kit brackets. The Thule 690XT MOAB basket and 691XT M.O.A.B. basket extension is connected to the 460 Podium base rack system load bars.

Thule 460 Podium roof rack system

Thule 690XT M.O.A.B. roof basket

2010 Ford Transit Connect roof rack installation page

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