Cargo bags/carriers

[HACK BLOCK]

recently went on a trip with 7 people and it was a disaster space wise with all the bags so I was wonder what everyone is using for extra space? I'm thinking more of a waterproof cargo bag that goes on the roof

 

[wjburken]

recently went on a trip with 7 people and it was a disaster space wise with all the bags so I was wonder what everyone is using for extra space? I'm thinking more of a waterproof cargo bag that goes on the roof

We use a Thule Evolution on top of our XL. It is sealed and easy to mount. Have gone through some heavy rains a with it and had no problem with leaks. If shopping for one, I’d recommend one that can be opened from either side of the vehicle. I borrowed my brothers old X-cargo that was hinged at the front and that was kind of a pain to get stuff in and out of.

 

[915_Tahoe]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rightline-Gear-Car-Top-Cargo-Bag-Jr-100W50/179738731

i bought this one for the Hoe, really durable and water proof. wal-mart offers different sizes.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Don't forget that the roof racks have like a 200lb limit.

When we used to travel with the 2001 Yukon, I bought one of those carriers that attached to the hitch.

With the XL we haven't needed it, plenty of room behind the 3rd row.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[HACK BLOCK]

Don't forget that the roof racks have like a 200lb limit.

When we used to travel with the 2001 Yukon, I bought one of those carriers that attached to the hitch.

With the XL we haven't needed it, plenty of room behind the 3rd row.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

that's the flat basket looking one?

 

[gooffeyguy]

that's the flat basket looking one?

Yeah, about 4-6" deep and about 50"x20". They make them in aluminum also to save weight and make it easier to handle. Great for hauling things you don't want to put inside too.

We've bungied/strapped down suite cases and coolers to it, and if it looks like rain we wrap a tarp over everything before straping down.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[wjburken]

Yeah, about 4-6" deep and about 50"x20". They make them in aluminum also to save weight and make it easier to handle. Great for hauling things you don't want to put inside too.

We've bungied/strapped down suite cases and coolers to it, and if it looks like rain we wrap a tarp over everything before straping down.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

We have used one of those a few times as well. Have a set of large waterproof totes that we bought to use with it. Worked well. Sometimes with a family of six you just need to have a lot of cargo space so we have had to use both the roof and hitch carriers along with inside space.

 

[HACK BLOCK]

I think im gonna have to use a bag cause I don't have space to keep a hitch mount or totes. with a bag I could just wrap it up when not in use and throw it in the closet or under the bed. but if I use a bag on the roof and it's not completely full will it be flapping round in the wind the whole time? I would get a very large bag just in case but not if it's gonna be making noise the whole time

 

[swathdiver]

I think im gonna have to use a bag cause I don't have space to keep a hitch mount or totes. with a bag I could just wrap it up when not in use and throw it in the closet or under the bed. but if I use a bag on the roof and it's not completely full will it be flapping round in the wind the whole time? I would get a very large bag just in case but not if it's gonna be making noise the whole time

Pick one up off Craigslist and sell it when you're done with it. Stuff on the roof kills mileage near as much as towing a travel trailer. Pete on here uses a little utility trailer for his trips to Florida from the Big Apple.

 

[2010gmcyukon]

Yeah, about 4-6" deep and about 50"x20". They make them in aluminum also to save weight and make it easier to handle. Great for hauling things you don't want to put inside too.

I have one of those too. They make great deer haulers.

 

[Mickey_7106]

is that the limit for the bars going across or does that include the weight for the rails? ive seen some people gp with after market cross bars. not sure if that increases the weight limit

Don't forget that the roof racks have like a 200lb limit.

When we used to travel with the 2001 Yukon, I bought one of those carriers that attached to the hitch.

With the XL we haven't needed it, plenty of room behind the 3rd row.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[swathdiver]

is that the limit for the bars going across or does that include the weight for the rails? ive seen some people gp with after market cross bars. not sure if that increases the weight limit

Either the side rails and or the cross rails, not directly on the roof.

 

[Mickey_7106]

Too good to be true? im tempted https://www.harborfreight.com/500-l...MI6-rvrJbA6AIVCarsCh0rzQldEAQYByABEgIrF_D_BwE

Yeah, about 4-6" deep and about 50"x20". They make them in aluminum also to save weight and make it easier to handle. Great for hauling things you don't want to put inside too.

We've bungied/strapped down suite cases and coolers to it, and if it looks like rain we wrap a tarp over everything before straping down.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[HACK BLOCK]

price wise it's legit but quality is a different story

 

[gooffeyguy]

is that the limit for the bars going across or does that include the weight for the rails? ive seen some people gp with after market cross bars. not sure if that increases the weight limit

My owners manual doesn't specifically say whether it's on the roof or rails....

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[gooffeyguy]

Too good to be true? im tempted https://www.harborfreight.com/500-l...MI6-rvrJbA6AIVCarsCh0rzQldEAQYByABEgIrF_D_BwE

I have the steel one. Worked fine for what I needed at the time. Aluminum ones were much more expensive back then.

They also have a soft cover made for these
https://www.harborfreight.com/54-1-2-half-inch-long-expandable-nylon-cargo-carrier-cover-95165.html

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[wjburken]

Too good to be true? im tempted https://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-aluminum-cargo-carrier-92655.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiNjkzNjEzNzgiLCJza3UiOiI5MjY1NSIsImlzIjoiNjcuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk IjoiMjQ2NSJ9 &cid=paid_google|||92655&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6-rvrJbA6AIVCarsCh0rzQldEAQYByABEgIrF_D_BwE

Looking at the dimensions, it’s only 48”. Might be a little small. Most I’ve seen and used are closer to 60”.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Looking at the dimensions, it’s only 48”. Might be a little small. Most I’ve seen and used are closer to 60”.

Yeah, the steel one is longer

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18