How to Install an X-Cargo Car Top Carrier

Take it with you with a car-top carrier.

People love to take vacations. Many of these happy travelers prefer to drive. One of the biggest problems with this is that cars are getting smaller and people are getting larger. A simple solution to this dilemma: Install a roof-top cargo carrier, such as the X-Cargo Car Top Carrier.

Things You'll Need

• X-Cargo Roof-Top Carrier and hardware
• Vehicle with cross-roof rails

Instructions

1. Place the carrier on the roof with the help of another person. Set it on the cross rails of the vehicle.

2. Adjust the roof rails. Set the cross rails (if adjustable) to the widest setting that will line up with the mounting slots in the carrier.

3. Set the carrier as far to the rear of the vehicle as possible to reduce wind resistance. Leave room for the rear hatch (if applicable) to open.

4. Place the U-bolts around the vehicle's cross rails and up through the carrier. Place a metal reinforcing plate between the roof rail and the carrier. Secure with the threaded knobs. Tighten by hand until tight. Repeat this step for all four U-bolts and secure all four corners of the carrier to the cross rails of the vehicle.

5. Cover the extra holes. Place the vinyl patches included with the carrier over any unused mounting holes in the bottom of the carrier. This will help keep water out of the carrier.

6. Close the carrier. For safety, the lid of the carrier must be closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion.

Tips & Warnings

• Your vehicle must have a roof rack with cross rails for this carrier to work.

References

• Sears: X-Cargo Sport Mounting Instructions