What are the Best Rooftop Cargo Carriers for Cars, Trucks & SUVs?

Best Rooftop Cargo Carriers

When this world gets you down, there’s nothing like the thrill of hitting the highway for a long-overdue road trip. And what makes this exodus all the better: a travel top carrier or roof rack to take the comforts of home with you on your next adventure.

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From a Jeep Wrangler roof rack to safely stow your surfari gear to the perfect roof rack to secure your skis or snowboard, we've got you covered. After extensive research, we have narrowed down our recommendations for the best roof racks available. Let's take a closer look:

The Surco Safari Roof Rack

The Surco Safari Roof Rack features an expansive basket for carrying luggage, gear bags, tools and more. Made with ready-for-action aluminum tubing construction, it has a powder-coated black finish and runners that shoulder the weight of heavy cargo. With an aerodynamic design and extra accessories to carry a spare tire, hold an axe and shovel, display lights or haul a bike, the Surco Safari Rack readies you and your compadres for the adventure of a lifetime.

Roof Cargo Boxes

Though this cargo carrier giant makes a range of products including Thule cargo baskets and Thule racks, the Thule Force Cargo Box garners a spot among the top on our short list of favorite. Thule’s enclosed travel top carrier mounts to your stock or aftermarket roof racks for easy installation. Best yet, the Atlantis is as secure as a treasure chest locked deep below the Andalusian shores, thanks to its key and lock system. The key can’t be removed until the box is fully locked providing peace of mind that your cargo is safe, leaving you more time to focus on fun.

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What's the Best Roof Carrier for You?

A good cargo carrier makes sure there is room enough for two on your roof. Be sure to read loads of roof rack reviews and cargo carrier reviews on our site. They come directly from AT customers like you.

Rooftop Cargo Carriers Customer Reviews

Thule Force Cargo Boxes | Thule quality is unbeatable

Reviewed by Karl B. (Oregon City, OR)—2013-02-14 05:53:57

Exactly as advertised. If you need a cargo roof box that fits a bunch of gear, this is it. Snowboards, tent, sleeping gear, etcetera. Nicely made with quality hinges, it's lightweight (for its size), and bolts right on. Stays secure on the highway.

Thule Force Cargo Boxes | love it!

Reviewed by Jordan V. (South Salem, NY) Reviewed for a 1994 Chevy Blazer—2007-11-19 20:28:51

My Safari rack is one of the best things I've purchased for my '94 Fullsize Blazer! It looks cool, and you can also put stuff up there!