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    Narrow Cargo Basket? Do they exist?

    04-13-2012 03:09 PM #1
    I am currently running a roof-mounted bike rack, but would like some extra storage on the roof. Are there any narrow roof-mounted cargo/safari baskets made that would allow me to keep the bicycle carrier? Let's see what you folks got.
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    04-13-2012 03:20 PM #2
    Why don't you take the bike mount off of your current crossbars and mount it inside of a normal sized roof rack... It would look better and still do what you need.
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    04-13-2012 03:23 PM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by CreeperSleeper View Post
    Why don't you take the bike mount off of your current crossbars and mount it inside of a normal sized roof rack... It would look better and still do what you need.
    I didn't think of that. Do you have any pictures of this being done?
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    04-13-2012 05:12 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by Metallitubby View Post
    I didn't think of that. Do you have any pictures of this being done?
    Google it.





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    04-13-2012 05:20 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by WD-40 View Post
    Google it.
    I can't @ work, which is why I asked for pictures.
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    04-13-2012 11:04 PM #6
    I don't know if you care about MPG or not but you will lose a few with a basket rack.
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    04-14-2012 12:12 AM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by AndyG86 View Post
    I don't know if you care about MPG or not but you will lose a few with a basket rack.
    I am ok with losing a few MPG for the ability to carry more if need be.
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    04-14-2012 01:10 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by WD-40 View Post
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    04-15-2012 07:59 PM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by deucestudios View Post
    Haha. I was thinking the same thing. I almost didn't include it, but then I figured that if it looks good OR if it looks stupid, the OP would probably want to know either way.

    Here is the other picture from the site...

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    04-15-2012 08:46 PM #10
    Stop...
    AND a separate cargo box?
    Probably doesn't want to scratch his fresh rhino lining.
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    04-16-2012 02:45 PM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by WD-40 View Post
    the OP would probably want to know either way
    Yeah, that's waaaaaay up there. I like the look, but not the height.
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    04-16-2012 04:28 PM #12
    Quote Originally Posted by deucestudios View Post
    Stop...
    AND a separate cargo box?
    Probably doesn't want to scratch his fresh rhino lining.
    Come on guys, the bed is for the ladies!
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    04-29-2012 12:07 PM #15
    That's cool. Who makes just the basket? Thule also?
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