new roof basket option

[vxcp]

I just recently installed this roof basket on my OEM rack:

http://www.amazon.com/Highland-1041900-U-Venture-Rooftop-Basket/dp/B007GMHTQ8/

It looks pretty good, is cheap, and doesn't cause a problem with my sunroof.

Width is about right for the Vx and for full size spare.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/photo_7_.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24098)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/photo_8_.png (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24099)

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[vxodus]

:: looks even better in person but it's a crossfit work out drill getting that tire up there ::

[vxcp]

LOL, and that was with a ladder. Yes, need a compact winch tire lifter contraption.

[WormGod]

Not too shabby. Like you said, cheap and not bad looking. Being a brand I never heard of, I would keep my eye on corrosion. Off brands usually are able to cut cost because of lack of $$ and time spent on welds and paint prep/quality.

Still, good deal.

[tom4bren]

... need a compact winch tire lifter contraption.

Sue put one up in her garage. Maybe she can give you some feedback.

[VXorado]

Not bad, looks very similar to the Rola basket I have but for half the price.

I have no clue how these companies can make more than a few dollars selling baskets this cheap. Cost of metal, bending the metal, welding, powder coating (assumed), packaging, shipping etc. I could build a similar looking product in my garage for $600 :laughing:

[Riff Raff]

Well, there goes your MPG with all of that constant wind drag.........:rollo:


For a portable ladder, use this tire hanging step by Rhino:

http://www.cargogear.com/OneItemInfo.aspx?partnum=RKTSTEP

:bgwb:

[JoFotoz]

I've found that...


LOL, and that was with a ladder. Yes, need a compact winch tire lifter contraption.

...an eye bolt and a simple 4/1 rope purchase works well.

jo

[VX KAT]

Sue put one up in her garage. Maybe she can give you some feedback.

Installed a two pulley system in ceiling with an i-bolt in a big chunk of wood above ceiling.
Pulling the cord to raise the rack/tire/rim proved harder than expected (about 102 lbs), so we tied the cord to the superbumper on car to pull the cord to lift the rack and then lower it on truck. Worked great!
Tom the enginerd designed it for me. Thanks Tom! :thumbup:

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[VXD959]

I'm considering the Rolla and noticed that the dimensions are 52L x 40 1/2W x 6 Deep. It's my understand that some VXrs have purchased this one.
http://www.etrailer.com/Roof-Cargo-Carrier/Rola/59504.html

The one you just bought have a total diferent size in comparison...38 x 16.9 x 9.5 inches...Seems to me that the width is not correct in the website...Is it shorter because of the sunroof?
http://www.amazon.com/Highland-1041900-U-Venture-Rooftop-Basket/dp/B007GMHTQ8/

[JMNY]

I will try and find my receipt for my Rolla basket but I paid 139. I think it was hitch anything.com????

[VXR]

Well, there goes your MPG with all of that constant wind drag

Not sure his MPG was that good before the rack...

[JMNY]

I found it....bought mine in Feb. - hitchanything.com
Paid 139.00 free shipping and no tax!

59504 Rola 59504 Vortex Rooftop Cargo Carrier With Air Deflector

Good luck!

[VXD959]

JMNY -

Thanks. I found it around $145 here with free shipping here:
http://ecustomhitch.com/i-8203524-rola-59504-rola-roof-top-vortex-cargo-carrier.html

Do you have a picture of it on the VX? I did a quick search and it seems that some modification may be required to install the basket on the VX racks? Could you please share your experience?

I also found your post, but cannot see the rack very well...
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=23935&highlight=rola

[VXorado]

Here's a couple pics of the rola when I had it installed. I haven't really needed mine for extra cargo and decided it wasn't worth keeping it installed. It's a pretty big basket, little wide but still looks pretty good because it's low profile. I also used a Yakima cargo net that fit nicely.

I mounted it on the roof rails directly but it comes with brackets and should mount up to the rack without issue. JMNY can confirm this...


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[JMNY]

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I had no problem attaching it to my rack and I am a novice at anything mechanical.

And I cant figure out how to post large pics here either. Check out my gallery.

[vxcp]

So I took the new roof basket offroading at Padre Island National Seashore this past weekend and there were a few issues. In short, the basket slid side to side a bit so I'm going to have to make a few fixes on the mechanism to clamp to the roof rack before further recommendation of this roof basket.

The basket dimensions are 44 inches x 35 inches x 4.25 inches.

I like the pulley system, but unfortunately that won't work with my carport setup so I'll be sticking with a ladder for the time being.

On an unrelated note, I saw what looked to be a broken down Vx being loaded on to a flatbed tow truck outside of San Antonio on the way to Corpus last Friday. :(

[vxcp]

As a follow up, I fixed up the mounting issues with some JB Weld and better washers/nuts. Things are holding up well now (had spare on the roof for a number of months), though I'm still not crazy about the U-braces that the rack comes with and I'll be keeping my eyes open for something to replace them.