Hearwarming shot of two happy folks standing in front of thier 2010 Toyota RAV4 with Thule 630 Ranger 90 Cargo Carrier attached directly to the RAV4's factory roof crossbars.

A simple and affordable way to increase your cargo space is with a roof moutned cargo box or cargo bag.  The Thule 630 Ranger 90 cargo bag  is a cargo bag with a hard bottom that attaches to factory crossbars much like a cargo box.  This 2010 Toyota RAV4 with factory crossbars is a prefect match with the Ranger 90 cargo bag. 

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2001 Ford Econoline Van canoe rack and luggage bag. Combination includes Inno IN-AD Raingutters roof rack , Inno BRA120 Flex Top 18 Cargo bag and Inno IN762 Canoe Pads.

If you want to carry a canoe on a 2001 Ford Econoline 250 Van roof top canoe rack and still have room for all your other gear this set up works well. It consists of the Inno IN-AD RainGutters Roof Rack with an extra pair if IN-AD Stays and an extra  single Inno crossbar, the Inno BRA 120 Flex Top 18 Cargo Roof Bag and Inno IN762 Canoe pads. The Inno BRA 120 Flex Top 18 roof bag for a 2001 Ford Econoline van has 18 cubic feet of storage space and folds up when not in use.

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An excellent photo of a 2010 Subaru Outback roof rack cargo box and bike racks system using the Thule 450 Crossroad car rack mounted to the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack side rails. Thule 685XT Atlantis 1200 roof box and two Rocky Mounts PitchFork bike racks connected to the 450 CrossRoad base rack load bars.

Another fantastic example of how easy it really is to rack up the new 2010 Subaru Outback wagon. There has been much discussion regarding the new factory rack on the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon. Many owners are unsure exactly what roof rack components are acceptable for this vehicle (We highly recommend visiting this 2010 Subaru Outback factory roof rack article for complete details on what is available). The picture above is a superb 2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack and cargo luggage box solution. With the Subaru Outback factory rack cross bars in their stored position, they cleverly serve as the factory side rails that then allow you to mount the Thule 450 Crossroad multi-purpose base rack system to the side rails. You can then attach any gear carriers to the 450 Crossroad car rack load bars. The photo above shows two RockyMounts PitchFork bike racks and a Thule 685XT Atlantis 1200 cargo roof box connected to the load bars.

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Nice shot of a 2009 Nissan Versa luggage rack set up using the Inno IN-SU Roof Crossbar System (Inno IN-SU Stays, Inno B127 Cross Bars, and Inno K313 Fit Hooks, locks/keys included) and the Inno BRA120 Flextop 18 Roof Bag.

This is a great example of the multi-use versatilty of a base rack system.  Here we have a shiny 2009 Nissan Versa roof rack luggage carrier system using the Inno IN-SU Roof Rack System (Inno IN-SU Stays, Inno K313 Fit Hooks, and B127 50″ Cross Bars, and included locks/keys)  for its multi purpose base rack system.  The Inno INA262 Medium Wind Fairing can be seen attached to the front crossbar not currently doing what it is designed to do, which is quiet wind noise at higher speeds.  On top of the cross bars is the Inno BRA 120 Flex Top 18 cargo carrier roof bag, or luggage carrier, or whatver you may call “a highly weather resistant roof mounted cargo carrier that has an interior frame with a soft bag stretched around it that mounts to existing crossbars and carries a alot of gear and whose frame can be folded down flat when not in use.” The Inno BRA120 roof bag combines a hard-shell roof box and a soft-sided roof bag into one superior product. Delivers the versatility of multi-purpose gear transport, even skis and snowboards in winter, not to mention camping equipement and all the luggage you need for a family vacation. Folds flat when not in use for dramatic fuel efficiency.

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SportRack Sherpa 13 roof bag

The SportRack A21106B Sherpa 13 roof bag is currently the leading cheap roof bag solution available on the market today for carrying cargo gear, luggage, camping equipment, beach supplies and more. A low-cost option for that annual family vacation trip, the SportRack Sherpa 13 car roof top cargo luggage gear gear keeps costs down and within budget, justifying why you decided to vacation road trip instead of forking over the big bucks for plane tickets for the entire family! Offers 13 cu/ft of storage capacity, plenty of room for stowing all the luggage and gear up on the car roof top instead of inside the car.  Please note that the SportRack Sherpa roof bag requires a 4-way cross bar roof rack system for attachment, meaning the base rack system must have a pair of cross bars and a pair of raised side-rails on the rooftop (see video for further details).  Made of durable heavy-duty materials, with 2-ply water resistant construction and includes a 3-sided zipper for easy access.

SportRack Sherpa roof bag video

Q:  Hello, I am looking for a complete bike roof rack system for a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. So far, it looks like no car rack companies have had any 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer roof rack systems as of yet. Can you recommend any? Thanks.

A: Good news, Inno Racks now has the Inno IN-SU roof rack system engineered to work as a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer car rack multi-purpose base rack system. The Inno IN-SU system includes four Inno IN-SU Stays, four Inno K336 Fit Hooks (these Fit Hooks are specific to your 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer) and two cross bars (please note the B127 50″ cross bars are the recommended length for your vehicle). You can then attach any Inno, Thule or Yakima gear carriers directly to the front and rear cross bars.  This car rack also comes with locks included to lock the rack to the roof top.

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Q: I have the 2008 Ford Taurus X and it does have the side rails. I really want to use the Thule 867 Tahoe roof bag on the roof top. I love how this roof bag is waterproof and has a ton of room for all our luggage gear. But i’m confused whether it works directly on the Ford Taurus X roof rack side rails or if i have to install a base rack system with crossbars on the side rails first. The Thule 867 Tahoe luggage bag says it even mounts to cars with just side rails. But I used the Thule fit guide and it says I have to get a rood rack first? What do I need? I also want to lock the roof bag, what is the best option for a roof bag lock?

A: Roof bags will not work directly on your side rails. You will need to install a 2008 Ford Taurus X roof rack on the siderails first in order to get the crossbars that you can then attach the Thule 867 Tahoe roof bag to. We highly recommend the Thule 450 Crossroad car rack system for mounting to the side rails. THe 58 inch load bars are the length you will need for the 2008 Ford Taurus X roof top. An excellent option for roof bag locks is the SteelCore Lock Straps.

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Q: I am using the Yakima Control Tower roof rack system with the Yakima LP11 Landing Pads as a 2008 Mercedez S550 roof rack setup. I then have the Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak rack attached to the Control Tower crossbars. My question is what would I want to use for a wind fairing on this setup? Would the Yakima Wind Jammer work on the crossbars?

A: Both the Yakima 50″ extra-large fairing and the Yakima WindJammer will work on your 2008 Mercedes S550 roof rack Yakima crossbars.