How do you use an X-Cargo carrier if you don't have a roof rack?

1. Can you use a cargo bag without crossbars?
2. Can you use a roof bag without a rack?
3. How do you strap down a cargo carrier?
4. Can I use roof rack without crossbars?
5. Can you put a car top carrier without roof rack?
6. Do cargo bags scratch your roof?
7. Can you put a cargo carrier on a car?
8. Are cargo carriers universal?

Can you use a cargo bag without crossbars?

You might need crossbars for the roof of your car if you are using a cargo bag. ... If you are using a thin piece of luggage or a light fabric box on top of your car, you can use it without crossbars. You should not put many heavy things in the bag because there is a chance that they will fall out and damage your car.

Can you use a roof bag without a rack?

Roofbag. The Roofbag rooftop cargo bag carrier is made in the USA and comes with a 1-year warranty. It is completely waterproof, has heavy-duty straps, and has YKK buckles. ... This bag can be used with or without a roof rack, has 15 cubic feet of cargo space, and can fit five medium-sized suitcases.

How do you strap down a cargo carrier?

With the cargo on your roof, lay the safety strap across the width of your cargo. Take an end of the safety strap and loop it down, under a roof bar that runs perpendicular to your vehicle, and then back up to the top of the cargo. Bring that strap end around to the other side of the cargo.

Can I use roof rack without crossbars?

Definitely Yes. I agree, it's not very useful for an SUV not to include those cross rails. It's hard to use the roof without them. But it can be done.

Can you put a car top carrier without roof rack?

Many soft car top carriers, like the ones mentioned above, are actually designed to be used without a roof rack. Sometimes, they will also include a protective mat for the cargo bag to sit on so it does not damage your roof. ... For example, hard-shelled cargo carriers must be used with a roof rack.

Do cargo bags scratch your roof?

Some cargo bags also are made to sit inside inside roof baskets, which require crossbars and a separate rack system. Some come with lightly padded mats to keep the bag from slipping and to avoid scratching the roof.

Can you put a cargo carrier on a car?

A soft rooftop cargo carrier is lighter in weight, can easily be mounted to a vehicle's roof and can be quickly stowed when not in use. ... A hard rooftop cargo carrier, or roof cargo box, requires a set of crossbars and will come with a roof rack system.

Are cargo carriers universal?

Cargo boxes come with universal mounting hardware . This means they can attach to any type of crossbar - round, square, aerodynamic, or factory.