Roof Rack Cargo Basket 200 LBS Capacity 46x36x4.5 For SUV Truck Cars

Stop cramming gear into your cab. The VEVOR 46x36x4.5 Roof Rack Cargo Basket gives you a rugged, full-size rooftop platform rated at 200 LB so you can haul camping totes, kayaks, ladders, toolboxes, duffel bags, and job-site equipment without sacrificing a single inch of interior space. Built tough, priced right, and ready to mount on virtually any crossbar-equipped SUV or truck on the road today. Compatibility This basket is engineered for universal crossbar compatibility, making it an ideal upgrade for a wide range of popular US vehicles. Confirmed fitments include the Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon, RAM 1500, RAM 2500, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Frontier, Honda Pilot, and Dodge Durango. The mounting system works with both factory OEM roof rail crossbars and most aftermarket crossbar setups. Before ordering, measure the span between your front and rear crossbars and confirm the bars fall within the bracket adjustment range included with this basket. Round, square, and aerodynamic bar profiles are all supported by the included U-bolt hardware. If your vehicle has a flush roof without crossbars, you will need to install aftermarket towers and bars before fitting this basket. Key Benefits • Reclaim your cabin: move bulky camping gear, sports equipment, and worksite tools to the roof and open up legroom and sightlines inside your truck or SUV. • 200 LB dynamic weight capacity handles heavy loads — contractors can run ladders and pipe; overlanders can stack full coolers, tents, and recovery boards simultaneously. • 4.5-inch raised perimeter side rails keep cargo corralled through corners, sudden stops, and highway wind buffeting, reducing the need for extra tie-down effort. • Open mesh floor lets air pass through the deck, cutting aerodynamic drag versus solid-floor carriers and recovering lost fuel economy at highway speeds. • Black powder-coat finish resists road salt, UV fade, chips, and rust across all four seasons — no annual touch-up required. • At 1,656 square inches of usable deck space, this platform rivals a full-size pickup bed organizer, giving you room to stage gear with room to spare. Technical Specifications • Platform dimensions: 46 inches long x 36 inches wide x 4.5 inches tall (side rail height) • Dynamic weight capacity: 200 LB (approximately 90 kg) • Usable deck surface area: 1,656 square inches • Mounting hardware: Zinc-plated U-bolts with anti-rattle rubber sleeves • Crossbar profile compatibility: Round, square, and aerodynamic/oval bars • Finish: Matte black powder coat, minimum 60-micron film thickness • Frame construction: Heavy-gauge welded steel wire grid • Product weight: Approximately 28–32 LB (verify with current spec sheet) • Recommended installation torque: Hand-tight plus 1/4 turn; do not overtighten U-bolt nuts Materials and Build Quality The VEVOR cargo basket frame is fabricated from heavy-gauge steel wire welded at every intersection for a rigid, rattle-free grid structure. Unlike thin stamped-plate competitors, the welded wire construction distributes load evenly across the entire deck so heavy items like toolboxes and coolers do not bow the floor over time. Every exterior surface receives a multi-stage powder-coat process: the steel is cleaned, phosphated for adhesion, and then coated with a durable matte black thermoset powder that is baked on at high temperature. The result is a finish that resists road salt corrosion, stone chips, UV bleaching, and winter ice-melt chemicals far better than spray paint or thin e-coat alternatives. Corner junction points and rail welds are inspected for full penetration, and the perimeter side rails are formed from larger-diameter tube stock for additional rigidity. The U-bolt mounting hardware is zinc-plated to prevent thread corrosion and comes with rubber sleeves that cushion the crossbars and eliminate metal-on-metal vibration noise at speed. Installation Guide Installing this roof rack cargo basket is a straightforward process that most owners complete in 30–45 minutes with basic hand tools. Step 1: Gather tools — you will need a measuring tape, adjustable wrench or socket set, and a torque wrench if available. Step 2: Measure the front-to-rear span of your existing crossbars. Confirm the basket mounting feet can be positioned to straddle your crossbars properly. Step 3: Lay the basket face-down on a clean surface and thread the U-bolt brackets into the corner mounting channels. Step 4: With a helper, lift the basket onto the crossbars and position it centered on your roof. Step 5: Drop the U-bolts over each crossbar from below, thread the rubber sleeves onto each bar first to protect the finish, then seat the saddle plates and hand-thread the lock nuts. Step 6: Working in a cross pattern — front-left, rear-right, front-right, rear-left — tighten the nuts evenly to ensure the basket sits level. Do not overtighten; you risk cracking the rubber sleeve or damaging crossbar coatings. Step 7: Give the basket a firm shake in all directions to confirm zero movement. Step 8: Load cargo and secure with ratchet straps or bungee nets through the mesh floor. Re-check all hardware after the first 50 miles of driving. What's in the Box • 1x VEVOR 46x36x4.5 roof rack cargo basket (assembled frame) • 4x Zinc-plated U-bolt mounting brackets with rubber crossbar sleeves • 8x Lock nuts and flat washers • 4x Corner mounting channel brackets • 1x Installation hardware bag with spare fasteners • 1x Printed installation instruction sheet Why Shop With Us We stock this VEVOR roof rack basket ready to ship so you are not waiting weeks for overseas freight. Orders placed before the daily cutoff ship the same business day from our US warehouse. Every product listing includes real specifications, real measurements, and honest compatibility notes — no bait-and-switch fitment claims. Our customer support team understands automotive parts and can answer specific crossbar spacing questions before you buy. We stand behind every order with a straightforward return process; if the basket does not fit your crossbar setup, contact us and we will make it right. Ready to free up your cabin and haul more on every trip? Add the VEVOR 200 LB Roof Rack Cargo Basket to your cart today. Check your crossbar span, confirm fitment, and get it rolling toward your door.