JEGS Waterproof Rooftop Cargo Carrier for Cars and SUVs

STEVEN01STEVEN01: I waited almost a year to write this review because I wanted to test this carrier on a number of road trips. After traveling about 2,000 miles with this carrier attached to my 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, it passed every test with flying colors.

First, it was easy to install. I had to drill two pre-marked holes to enable it to fit on the van’s cross rails, as the rail positions on this particular van are not fully adjustable but this was easy to do.
The carrier also easily held everything I needed it to hold: Large suitcase, duffle bag, dog food container, small suitcase and a beach canopy, etc. The 18 cubic feet capacity should be large enough for most people’s needs. I followed the instructions and ensured that the heavy, large suitcase was positioned in the middle of the carrier and between the cross bars to support its weight.

The locks work OK but are only made to keep the top of the carrier secured to the bottom. They are not high-quality security locks and wouldn’t serve that function. I discovered that if I manipulated the latches with one hand while inserting the key into the locks, the key slid in pretty easily. I can only assume that if the top comes...

United States on Apr 01, 2023

Robert S MacWright: I drove a GMC Yukon XL for 16 years, finally downsized to a GMC Acadia. The only doubt I had was camping; we packed the Yukon to the gills, how would we fit the gear into the Acadia? According to the stats, the Acadia has 18 cu. ft. less cargo space than the Yukon - so the Jeggs was the perfect solution!
I bought the crossbars for the Acadia from the dealer, not bad, about $150 for the pair. They are adjustable, but I set them bigger than the instructions said, I drilled holes in the outer dents (You'll see what I mean), which I think gave me 32" between the bar centers.
I was a bit concerned about how I'd get it on the roof, especially since I'm 68. But it really was a snap to slide the bottom half up onto the rails from one side of the car. I was a bit concerned about scratching the paint, so I put a blanket around the roof rails, but it turned out not to be an issue. I stood on the back door frames to install and tighten the C-clamps that hold the box to the rails, but I'm tall. Someone shorter may need a small step stool.
Having succeeded there, I slid the top onto the bottom the same way. I had the locks open (bars sticking down), then one side at a time I lifted the...

United States on Oct 01, 2021