Highland 35036 Black Universal Car Roof Top Basket Carrier

I'm sure it was good, but didn't fit on my car (2010-07-13) Rating: 4/5
I bought this for my boyfriends '02 Jetta, and it was too big. We couldn't find a way to take the antenna off (like it shows on the pic on the box). We tried putting it on with the antenna, and it just sat too far forward that we didn't feel that it would be safe to drive. It looked like it was a really good product, but we couldn't get the antenna off of the car to make it work. One of my friends has one on her mini van and LOVES it!
Needs a Little Help (2010-07-10) Rating: 3/5
Spent last night assemblying and mounting the rack to my 2004 Camry sedan. The gutter hooks that attach to the inner door frame kept slipping off if you pressed on them from the wrong angle. I think I solved this problem by inserting cardboard wedges between the roof of the car and the upper end of each gutter hook. That seems to allow the hooks to keep a good grip. This rack could be a DEADLY (!!!) accessory to your car if just one of these hooks slips off and the rack and all your luggage goes flying into the path of a trailing car. It's a little scary that four pieces of cardboard are the only items precluding such a tragedy. Tomorrow we'll head for the beach and see what happens.
What I expected (2010-06-01) Rating: 4/5
Great carrier for the price. It made a 1000 mile trip in winter weather from Minnesota to Pennsylvania. Have also used it for hauling cabinets and lumber.

A random note: Spacing of the bottom bars is perfect for hauling standard decking boards.

Leaks can be a problem during heavy rain. Doesn't fit the contour of the 2009 Elantra perfectly, but well enough.
Solid performance (2010-05-21) Rating: 4/5
I was a little skeptical as to how an 800 mile journey across the southwest with a removable roof top carrier would work out. This thing stayed on with a large heavy highland bag. We drove through Arizona where there were 65-75 mph head/cross winds hitting us directly. This carrier stayed on and was very stable. The only thing was that the straps came loose a couple of times. I eventually tightened them all as much as possible and duct taped the excess strap and there wasn't a problem after that with them coming loose. Also the feet were difficult to be placed completely flush with the roof and the bottom rubber shoes kept coming loose. But as for this thing working in the condition it did, I recommend it, because that was almost worse case scenario and I made it. Assembly was easy also. The frame is very sturdy.
study and simple... (2010-05-18) Rating: 4/5
this is a great product- i would have given it 5 however my only wish was that is was a little larger-

this product is as it is described and arrived promptly

it is very simmple to put together and i plan on using it for camping cargo - i own a van and actually purchased 2 of them in addition i purchased
cargo bags (15 cubic ft fits perfectly in this carrier) and although the harnessing included in this kit is ample i choose to use exsisting van roof bars and u-bolt them on.

i was on the market for another hard top carrier,
all of which are too expensive or not the right size etc. with this carrier (2) and the cargo bags that i also got on amazon (about 30 dollars) i will add 30 cubic feet of cargo, it will be secure within the cage and waterproof due to the cargo bags. its a great way to pack lots of things for an amazing deal

figure on $70 for cage and cargo bag, not bad and will
hold up and on...

i would recommend this product if your looking for cargo space, however i would also recommend a waterproof (weatherproof only mean water resistant) so choose wisely. and best of all it folds and is easy to store.

highland makes a complete line of car accessories and have other products that i am very please with

so again, its a great product and a great deal