Recommended Roof Baskets with low profile

[bigbadpoppa]

Hi all, looking it outfit my 4runner

2015, trail edition KDS 4runner, 5 passenger.

I'm looking to get a roof basket, but I'm looking for a setup that's ideally 6 feet 5 inches in height...maybe to a maximum of 6 feet 7 inches. I live in the city, and lots of underground and restricted parking areas. When I drive already with my stock setup, it looks like I typically only have a couple inches left to work with.

Does anyone have a certain setup they have tried or recommend to fit my needs? If so, a quick summary of your setup would be greatly appreciated. I'm also looking for something of high quality and also maximizing weight. Enough to store a couple full coolers, maybe some gas, and some camping gear.

Thanks in advance.

 

[JD914]

Rhino racks makes a couple low-profile options. I have the smaller version of their budget mesh basket: http://www.etrailer.com/Roof-Basket/Rhino-Rack/RRRPBS-S280.html
Or an even larger, higher end type: http://www.etrailer.com/Roof-Basket/Rhino-Rack/JA8647.html
The mesh type is easy to mount and very easy to tie multiple items to. I have a smaller version and just wish I had gone bigger with it!


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[sn_85]

Not exactly a roof basket add-on but Prinsu racks are pretty low profile. The 3/4 rack doesn't require any drilling and it's very high quality.

http://www.prinsudesignstudio.com/_p/prd12/4445675501/product/2010-2016-toyota-4runner-roofrac-3-4

 

[comp_engineer]

check out the Kuat baskets - they look to be the lowest profile baskets.

 

[DesertCanyons]

Baja Rack low profile

Look at Baja Racks Utility Rack. It's about as low as the stock roof rack rails and it's flat on top, allowing you to load and carry long loads like lumber or canoes. Mine sits less than an inch (1/2" ?) above shark fin tip. You have to tie everything down anyway so not having side rails or a basket style doesn't really matter. I bought the version without the sunroof opening because I have no sun roof and I got the non-mesh, rail top version. I like it a lot more than the mesh and it's easier to tie down gear exactly where you need to place the rope than it is with a mesh floor.

 

[bigbadpoppa]

Hmmmm the gobi stealth rack says 6 ft 5 inches. That might be perfect. Anyone know if the trail editions run any higher cleaance than the sr5 or limited versions?

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