It is possible to place suitcases inside the RoofBag carrier. However, you will use the space inside the carrier more efficiently if you place the items in the carrier directly, without the suitcases.

If you carry suitcases in the RoofBag car top carrier, cushion the interior points of contact between the hard edges of the suitcases and the fabric of the RoofBag carrier with towels or blankets to avoid damage to the fabric of the carrier.

We also offer Duffle Bags to help pack, organize, load and unload your items with ease.

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11 cu. ft Car Top Carrier

A RoofBag carrier size 11 holds 11 cubic feet of contents, which is the equivalent of 4 medium-sized suitcases.

Example of contents that fit the 11 cu ft car top carrier:

Suitcase: 20"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 22"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 26"H x 18"W x 11"L
Suitcase: 28"H x 18"W x 12"L
Folding Chair: 36"H

15 cu. ft Car Top Carrier

A RoofBag carrier size 15 holds 15 cubic feet of contents, which is the equivalent of 5 medium-sized suitcases.

Example of contents that fit the 15 cu ft car top carrier:

Suitcase: 20"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 22"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 22"H x 14"W x 10"L
Suitcase: 26"H x 18"W x 11"L
Suitcase: 28"H x 18"W x 12"L
Box:18"H x 12"W x 9"L
Folding Chair: 36"H

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15 cu. ft Car Top Carrier

A RoofBag carrier size 15 holds 15 cubic feet of contents, which is the equivalent of 5 medium-sized suitcases.

Example of contents that fit the 15 cu ft car top carrier:

Suitcase: 20"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 22"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 22"H x 14"W x 10"L
Suitcase: 26"H x 18"W x 11"L
Suitcase: 28"H x 18"W x 12"L
Box:18"H x 12"W x 9"L
Folding Chair: 36"H

11 cu. ft Car Top Carrier

A RoofBag carrier size 11 holds 11 cubic feet of contents, which is the equivalent of 4 medium-sized suitcases.

Example of contents that fit the 11 cu ft car top carrier:

Suitcase: 20"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 22"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 26"H x 18"W x 11"L
Suitcase: 28"H x 18"W x 12"L
Folding Chair: 36"H

 

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, CAPACITY

11 cu. ft Car Top Carrier

A RoofBag carrier size 11 holds 11 cubic feet of contents, which is the equivalent of 4 medium-sized suitcases.

Example of contents that fit the 11 cu ft car top carrier:

Suitcase: 20"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 22"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 26"H x 18"W x 11"L
Suitcase: 28"H x 18"W x 12"L
Folding Chair: 36"H

15 cu. ft Car Top Carrier

A RoofBag carrier size 15 holds 15 cubic feet of contents, which is the equivalent of 5 medium-sized suitcases.

Example of contents that fit the 15 cu ft car top carrier:

Suitcase: 20"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 22"H x 14"W x 8"L
Suitcase: 22"H x 14"W x 10"L
Suitcase: 26"H x 18"W x 11"L
Suitcase: 28"H x 18"W x 12"L
Box:18"H x 12"W x 9"L
Folding Chair: 36"H

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Since the RoofBag carrier is flexible, the weight limit is really determined by the roof of the car and not by the RoofBag carrier. We have heard that customers carry 100 lbs, or even 150 lbs of cargo in the carrier without a problem.

As long as the weight is distributed over a wide area of the roof, the normal weight of items that people normally carry in luggage bags like clothes, camping gear, etc. does not cause any damage to the roof of a car.

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We fold each RoofBag carrier meticulously so that we can ship it in a small box.

We ship the RoofBag size 11 in a box 14" x 12" x 6", and the RoofBag size 15 in a box 16" x 12" x 6".

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A RoofBag car top carrier size 11 weighs about 8 lbs, and size 15 weighs about 9 lbs.

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The strap guides are separated by 22" in the RoofBag size 11, and by 31" in the RoofBag size 15.

Dimensions:

    - 11 cu. ft: 22 inches

    - 15 cu. ft: 31 inches

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Dimensions:

- 11 cu. ft Cargo Bag: 36.5 inches wide x 40 inches long.

- 15 cu. ft Cargo Bag: 38 inches wide x 48 inches long.

- Height of both carriers is approximately 10 to 11 inches at the front and 17 to 18 inches at the back.

- The width is measured side-to-side and the length front-to-back.

You can find more dimensional details on this page: RoofBag Car Top Carrier Dimensions

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Both models use the same fabric and have the same size and shape. Also in both models the zipper, which spans three sides of the carrier, is waterproof and is covered by a 2-inch flap that further deflects water from the zipper.

The difference is in the technique used to make the zipper flap.

In the RoofBag Cross Country carrier, the zipper flap is welded, so that this car top carrier has no exposed stitching at all, making it 100% waterproof.

In contrast, in the RoofBag Explorer, the zipper flap is stitched instead of welded, creating the possibility of minor water penetration through the needle holes along the stitching. Because of the possibility of minor water seepage in heavy rain, we describe the Explorer as being 99% waterproof.

We recommend the Cross-Country RoofBag cartop luggage carrier when the best protection is desired, when heavy rain or snow is likely, and when the extra cost is not a problem.

We recommend the Explorer RoofBag cartop luggage carrier for short trips, when heavy rain is not likely, or when a more economical price is an important factor in the decision.

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