Is there a roof basket or cargo carrier that can be mounted safely without cross bars? I want to pack around 100-200 lbs on the roof without investing in cross bars. I'd probably pack camp chairs and/or a large cooler on the rack. Cost is a factor, otherwise I'd spring for the cross rails.

A hitch carrier seems like a good alternative but I don't think they offer much space and my cargo would probably absord a lot of exhaust.

If I don't find a good option, I just strap stuff directly to the vertical bars and wrap straps across the front and back to keep it from sliding.

Kev

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I have the Surco roof rack. It comes with it's own cross bars mounted on the rack itself.
It's a 30 minute procedure from opening the box to putting the rack on the Lib.
KJKev

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Why not just go to Home Despot and pick up some flat stock or square channel and some u-bolts? Cross bars for under around $25. See the thread about the cross bars.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=5813

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