X-Cargo X-Treme Car Top Carrier Reviews

So far so good.  I have only used it on one trip.  I installed this alone, but it would be much easier with two people. It can be a little difficult to install initially, but the way the mounts are designed it can be fairly easy to remove or reinstall.  I have the Thule rapid tracker cross bar and mounts so I just leave it attached to the cross bars, and it only takes about 60 seconds for me to install or remove.  It has no wind noise.  If you pack something too large in the front, it will not allow the front to close completely and therefore exposing your things to wind and rain.  I think...

I purchased this carrier because of the pricing comparison to the Thule carriers. I also think this is manufactured by Thule anyhow and resold by Sears. We used this carrier on top of our Honda Pilot on our trip to Myrtle Beach and I was able to mount it on the Pilot myself.  It performed wonderfully...it is large and very spacious which allowed us to enjoy the extra room in our car. We ran into a really bad rain storm and our cargo stayed dry, there was only a teaspoon of water that was in the recess area. I was initially concerned that the wind noise would be an issue but once on it was more...

We used it on top of our '07 Honda Odyssey for a short trip (~150 miles) with mostly interstate driving.  The real test will be in a few weeks when we make a cross-country trip.  I'm happy with it and I did not have any issues with water or noise.  The installation is a bit of a pain as I'm now afraid to scratch the roof paint when I take off the bottom clamp.  I installed it by myself, but a second set of hands and eyes would make it easier and faster.  Gas mileage seemed only mildly affected especially considering the van and cargo carrier were both fully loaded. The shipping label on the...

I recently purchased this car top carrier for a trip over Memorial Day.  To be brief, this item is terrible.  On the highway, the wind forced the front to open about 4-5 inches, exposing our luggage to the elements.  We were following some friends who were able to tell us how far it was opened.  The wind rushing through the carrier put additional stress on the mounting areas and eventually caused the mounting hardware to begin ripping the plastic.  This allowed the carrier additional flexibility to bounce in the wind so it would bang the roof of the car.  It didn't matter where I moved...

If you will ever need to remove this carrier while on vacation (or to put your vehicle in your garage), do not buy this carrier.  I consider myself very mechanically inclined, but because of the poor design of the clamps, I was unable to attach this carrier working alone after 45 minutes.  Each attachment point has 7 pieces of hardware and sometimes needs a hand both inside and outside the carrier to tighten.  Because the shell opens on only one side, it is nearly impossible to reach the internal wing nuts to tighten the carrier on the driver's side, even with a ladder.  Removing/reinstalling...

Recently planned a road trip with my family of four and my mother and mother-in-law, had cargo bag that was old and leaking, decided to purchase box type.  Researched for a while and found that the company that produces the X-Cargo is the same as the one that produces for "OTHER COMPANIES".  Found it very easy to install on my Grand Caravan, however while it was park in the driveway the day before the trip, freak accident, car lost its tire, hit side of minivan, not drivable.  We had to scramble to rent a vehicle, got a Ford Expedition, At most ten minutes to change vehicle, very easy to set...

This carrier seemed like a great deal.  Made by Thule and fit more than four travel sized bags.  45 minutes into our trip to Kansas City from Minneapolis, the carrier began to oscillate at the front and the back.  This continued the entire trip.  Had to get bungee cords to hold it down.  Once we arrived home, we realized it was cracked where it was bolted to car.  Sears gave us the run around saying we didn't install it right.  We followed directions carefully.  They said it was put on too tight-- not one mention in the directions about over tightening anything.  After going to a second...

Aside from the way it attached to my roof rack this was the perfect fit for my needs. We just returned from a 4100 mile trip during the month of June. We travelled through rain and as you can see a bunch of dirt and dust! None of it entered the carrier.  Not sure who makes this, but I wouldn't be surprised if Thule made them. Make sure you have the roof real estate to use this one, its longer than it looks.  I highly recommend it.  Strongly suggest you have help when you install. I did it by myself and it's doable, but you'll do less cussing with just a little help. The  metal that's used to...

Overall I really like this carrier. It's lightweight, I can lift it on top of the van without help; however I need a ladder to secure the backside attachments to the roof. It holds quite a bit of gear, doesn't feel like any drag when driving, and keeps our gear dry!

We purchased our X-Cargo X-Treme Car Top Carrier in 2005 and promptly installed on my 2004 Honda Odyssey.  My wife, three kids, and I were driving from Northern Virginia to Port St. Lucie, Florida.  It rained the moment we got in the car until halfway through South Carolina (about 7 hours).  When we finally arrived at our destination, everything inside of our X-Cargo was desert dry, but to achieve a similar result you should take one precaution.  As is the case with all hard shell car top carriers, there must be bolt holes on the bottom to accommodate the roof rack attachment hardware, therefore ...

I bought this after reading many reviews of similar products on many sites.  The week after purchase, we drove from Central Florida to Portland, OR in October.  The weather enroute was variable, including pouring rain and high winds through the Columbia River Gorge in Interstate 84.  After reading the reviews regarding water penetration, I did something that, while no one had suggested, I'm sure many thought of, so I am including it here.  I bought weather stripping and placed the whole length starting from the front and going equally towards the back.  The cover closed easily, and despite...