| Rain-X 161040 Roof Top Cargo Bag | 
| Brand: Rain-X
List Price: $64.99
Buy New: $43.81
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 324
Color: Black
Media: Misc.
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.2
MPN: 161040
Model: 161040
UPC: 019912525501
EAN: 0019912525501
ASIN: B000CACMMM
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Attaches to roof top racks | | • | Attaches to roof rack with included tie downs | | • | Heavy-duty water-resistant material | | • | Easy to install and remove | | • | Folds flat for easy storage |
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Product Description
Features of the Rain-X Roof Top Cargo Bag: * Durable weather-resistant construction, 5-year Limited Warranty! * Keeps 15 cubic feet of luggage safe, dry and secure on your roof luggage rack. * Holds (4) 27-inch suitcases and then some! * Ultimate protection from all of thr elements. * Quick-release buckles for easy access; no need for complete re-lacing each time you open the bag. * Lasts Longer: Pos-A-Net construction puts the holding power into the netting itself, not into the seams of the bag! * Heavy-Duty, no-snag zipper with dual, overlapping flaps. * Folds down into small storage for easy keeping and carrying: No more large plastic shells taking up valuable garage space. * This item measures: 36 inches long x 36 inches wide x 18 inches tall. NOTE: This product is highly water-resistant, NOT WATERPROOF!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 not as advertised December 28, 2006
Anjanette Wall (baltimore, md)
39 out of 40 found this review helpful
I was so excited about this bag but it was a huge disappointment. The description clearly indicates WATERPROOF, but in fact it is mostly water RESISTANT, an 8 on a scale of 1-10 according to the box. and since our travel coincided with several rain storms, this was a very important differentiation!
the straps for the 'net' are extremely unmanageable and there are several key elements missing from the instructions. having never used a roof top cargo bag before, this presented quite an obstacle for me. there are loops through which you send the straps for the net that holds the bag down, the instructions make no mention of them, do you loop the strap through before or after you loop it through the luggage rack? does it make a difference? it took me 45 minutes just to get the thing attached to my roof due to trial and error (not counting loading time).
the clips themselves are very poor construction, one of them broke upon tightening and had to be makeshift tied instead.
the straps also do not tighten very easily, you have to feed the straps through the clips and then keep moving the clips back and forth until you get it to the length you want.
the stitching also started ripping when trying to close the very stubborn zipper. the bag was not overstuffed.
I cannot recommend this product.
 Waterproof September 18, 2006
Kate's Mom (Radcliff, Kentucky United States)
8 out of 13 found this review helpful
Used on Dodge Grand Caravan Roof Rack on roundtrip from KY to FL in the rain - worked great. Rain-X is also on Axius carrier.
Great Cartop Carrier January 23, 2008
D. Furlong (Charleston, SC USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
We purchased this carrier because our current carrier, a hitch-based carrier on the rear of the car, put too much weight on the rear of the vehicle, making it hard to steer in wet or icy conditions.
The bag is made of VERY heavy vinyl-type fabric. So heavy in fact that it is hard to open, close, and zip. But once you get it worked out (I brought it inside to warm it up, which helped a lot) it is a nice accessory.
The straps were easy to lace through the eyelets, and although it was not detailed in the instructions how to lace them through, I was able to work it out in no time. Instructions could have been clearer.
The zippers are very heavy duty, but because the fabric is so heavy they are difficult to open or close. I believe this is a function of the fabric being water resistant. I found myself trying to stretch the creases / folds out of the fabric in order to pull the zipper. Even a TINY crease will prevent the zipper from moving as the fabric is so stiff.
The zipper is covered by a large flap on the bottom that velcros to a large flap above the zipper, essentially creating a seal that I really can't imagine ever leaking (unless you put the bag on backwards, with the zipper facing forward instead of backwards). We never went through rain but we went through snow with no issues of leakage.
There was NO flapping or moving about while we were underway. The eight way staps held tight and held everything securely, without putting stress on the bag itself since it covered the bag like a net as opposed to tying to the bag.
Last of all, it held about 100 pounds of clothes and gear without any stress or strain. The van was much more manageable with the weight being put in the middle of the car instead of on the hitch. Very handy in the snowy conditions in which we were navigating.
Of course it was much less convenient than the hitch mounted unit (hard to reach), but there are tradeoffs with everything (we spent $500 on our "Cargo Carrier" for our hitch).
Hard to beat for $50!
My only real complaint is the stiffness of opening and closing the zipper. I wish they had put straps on the zippers, and I'll probably find some and do it myself.
Well Worth the Money February 6, 2008
Beau Rodgers (Salt Lake City, Utah USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This past December I found myself in need of a cargo bag for a one time, 2000 mile drive. After researching different options (all with price tags in the $100's of dollars) I stumbled across the rain ex. I thought I would give it a try. I was shocked at how much baggage it held and how easy it was to attach and detach from my Blazer. (Although it held so much cargo that once it was off it was hard to manage due to the fact that its a bag not a shell) We went through a few rain storms and not a drop got inside. I was more than pleased with its performance and anyone who isn't simply isn't being realistic for the money. I would recommend it to anyone for one or two time use on a major trip.
Good deal for the money August 25, 2007
Kim Mutchler (Bucyrus, OH United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Our Rain-x Cargo Bag made it through a rain storm and hot weather without any problems. When you first set it up it is a little tricky, but once you have the straps set, it was easy to reload and excellent for storage! It really does fit back into a bag the size and shape of a large shoe box!
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