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product_id: 55417586
title: "Rooftop Cargo Carrier for Car Storage - Large Roof Rack Style Carrier - Heavy Duty Weatherproof Storage - Made in USA - 18 Cubic Ft - 110 Lb Capacity - Aero Hard Shell"
brand: "jegs"
price: "KSh954251"
currency: KES
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reviews_count: 3
category: "Jegs"
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# 18 cu ft capacity 4-corner locking system aerodynamic design Rooftop Cargo Carrier for Car Storage - Large Roof Rack Style Carrier - Heavy Duty Weatherproof Storage - Made in USA - 18 Cubic Ft - 110 Lb Capacity - Aero Hard Shell

**Brand:** jegs
**Price:** KSh954251
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚗 Elevate your road trips with secure, spacious, and sleek rooftop storage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rooftop Cargo Carrier for Car Storage - Large Roof Rack Style Carrier - Heavy Duty Weatherproof Storage - Made in USA - 18 Cubic Ft - 110 Lb Capacity - Aero Hard Shell by jegs
- **How much does it cost?** KSh954251 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- jegs enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jegs brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fuel-Smart Aerodynamics:** Sleek design reduces drag and wind noise for a smoother, more efficient ride.
- • **Lock & Secure with Confidence:** Four-corner locks plus weather-tight seals keep your cargo safe and dry.
- • **Massive 18 Cubic Feet Storage:** Pack everything from camping gear to golf bags without compromise.
- • **Effortless Side-Loading Access:** Convenient dual-side opening makes loading and unloading a breeze.
- • **Made in USA with Lifetime Guarantee:** Premium build quality backed by a limited lifetime warranty for peace of mind.

## Overview

The JEGS Rooftop Cargo Carrier offers a robust 18 cubic feet of weatherproof, lockable storage in a hard shell design. Engineered with aerodynamic contours to minimize drag and noise, it fits vehicles with cross-rail roof racks rated for 150 lbs or more. Easy to install without tools, it features a four-corner locking system and weather-tight seals to protect your gear on any journey. Proudly made in the USA and backed by a limited lifetime guarantee, this carrier is perfect for professionals and adventurers seeking reliable extra cargo space.

## Description

The JEGS 90098 18 Cubic ft. rooftop cargo carrier is an impact-resistant hard shell lockable weatherproof storage unit built with high-quality materials, securing your cargo and providing peace of mind during your travels. Its aerodynamic design reduces drag and minimizes wind noise compared to similar models. With an impressive capacity of 18 cubic feet, it is ideal for storing suitcases, camping gear, coolers, sleeping bags, air mattresses, a stove, a tent, and other essential camping supplies. This extra storage space helps to free up room in the rear cargo area of your vehicle for additional luggage or make it more comfortable for your family pet. Don't be fooled by inexpensive soft-sided cargo carriers. Protect your investment with JEGS Lockable Hard Shell Rooftop Cargo Carrier.

Review: Very sturdy car top carrier - Used this car top carrier for a cross country trip of over 2000 miles. We went through every kind of weather including high swirling winds coming at us from every direction as the mountain highway twisted and turned, along with heavy rain, some snow and ice, and traveling at speeds in excess of 75 mph for long stretches of highway. This JEGS car top carrier handled it all with no problem, and at our destination, it was still exactly where it was at the beginning -- no shifting in any direction on the cargo rails -- no tie-downs required at all. The only tie-downs I used were to strap a step ladder to the vehicle - as shown, which had nothing to do with the carrier. I used a dense insulation foam (1 inch x 1 inch in size) on the inside on the mounting brackets. I pierced slit-holes in the foam to fit the spacing of the mounting brackets and slid it down over the bracket poles between the inside of the floor of the carrier and the lock-down plate and then tightened down the thumb screws until they were tight and that stopped any leakage into the interior of the carrier from the mounting bracket holes. At the end of the trip, the carrier was perfectly dry inside. We didn't access the interior of the carrier during the trip and the locking mechanisms worked perfectly - held the top secured tightly and showed no signs of shifting at high speeds during the trip (checked it each time we stopped for gas and to stay at a motel) and they were perfectly in place and tight all during the trip and at the end of the trip. --- I can't see how the locking mechanisms could fail unless they were not installed properly or were somehow defective (which would be obvious) from the start - as others have reported losing the top of the carrier at highway speeds. - Quite literally - I don't see how that's possible unless it wasn't locked down properly before taking to the road. -- Also: The locking mechanisms each have a hole to insert a padlock to prevent anyone breaking into the carrier. We used a padlock on each locking mechanism, but even without the padlock, there should be no way for the locking mechanism to come undone. The only flaw I noticed was the bars for holding the carrier open were very difficult to get put in place and did not sufficiently hold the top up far enough from the bottom for easy loading and unloading, and should be made like the brace of a fold-out ladder with a hinge in the middle of two bars that expand out to hold the top of the carrier up high enough for easy access of the interior. Those bars could be made to be easily installed by the user if properly designed and manufactured so the carrier could still be shipped with the top and bottom nestled together. So - if you're going to take a trip and need extra room for your stuff, this car top carrier would be an excellent choice. It's about half the price of the "top name" brands, but every bit as good at the job as those expensive ones -- and holds a lot more stuff than most of the expensive ones. Overall: I highly recommend the 18 cubic foot JEGS Rooftop Cargo Carrier. It's well worth the investment.
Review: Perfect in every way! This is the one you want! - 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 top to pull the bars into the slots on the bottom. Then I closed the locks on the drivers side. I'll admit the locks are a little fussy, but if you take your time and jiggle the key gently, it will go in and turn the bars. With the bars locked on the driver's side, I lifted up the lid on the passenger side, and used the front and back struts to hold it open. Cool! We went on a camping trip, and I fit 4 sleeping bags, two umbrella chairs, some blankets, a rug for inside the tent in the box, closed the lid and locked the other two latches. I put the key on the key ring with my car keys so I wouldn't go crazy looking for it. I could have stuffed more in the box, but was cautious on the maiden voyage. The latch on the front is easy to forget to latch, but you will hear it tapping the box and figure out what the noise is. It really is amazing, but your just can't tell it's up there! The car drove as normal as can be. They give you a little sticker for your windshield that has a picture of a car with a box hitting a tree, with a caption "Look Up!" Have to admit, I thought of going to the car wash, and then remembered that sticker! Being lazy about unloading after a trip, I left the box with all the stuff on the roof for about a week, and really didn't notice it. When I finally unloaded it, I reversed the process I used to put the two halves on the car, no problem at all. I set the lid on a table in the garage, then nested the bottom inside the lid, and left the hardware in the bottom half. I threw all the sleeping bags and blankets on top, no wasted garage space! One thing I suggest for Jeggs, is they might make their listings for this side-open box and the rear-open box more obvious, maybe have the rear-open box listing say in big letters "side open box also available", and vice-versa. I almost bought the rear open box, then realized I couldn't load it from the rear! Luckily I looked further down my original search list and found this side open box, which was actually a few bucks cheaper. I saw there were some negative reviews, but I would ignore them if I were you, especially knowing what I know now. You can spend more on boxes from other manufacturers, but you won't find one that is better. Easy to mount and remove, very sturdy and very roomy. Also a good price! You can't ask for anything more.

## Features

- Secure & protect your gear in this 18 cubic ft. HDPE plastic hard shell vehicle cargo carrier; high-capacity interior dimensions 57 L x 38 1/2 W x 17 3/4 H inches; aerodynamic design for fuel efficiency
- Weatherproof storage for your luggage with a four corner locking system, front latch, and weather-tight seal for ultimate car rooftop protection and security
- Easy & convenient loading and unloading from either side of the car make for smooth travel and hassle-free storage
- No tools required, easy assembly and installation on Vehicles with Roof Luggage Rails and Crossbars.All mounting hardware and simple instructions are included to get you safely on the road quickly. The base is pre-drilled for 24in crossbar spacing - if your vehicles crossbars are NOT adjustable the plastic base can be re-drilled to match your vehicle (20in to 30in bar spacing)
- Made in USA, limited lifetime guarantee. The JEGS car top carrier’s high-quality construction and performance give you peace of mind
- Comfortably Holds 3 golf bags, up to 5 if stacked depending on size.
- Designed to fit ONLY on cross-rail systems rated at 150 lbs. and greater. (See Vehicles Owners Manual for Weight Carrying Capacity)
- This cargo carrier must be mounted onto a roof rack with horizontal crossbars
- Be sure to allow for clearance of rear hatchback, roof-mounted antennas, and navigation fins
- Load cargo carrier paying careful attention to distribute the weight evenly and not exceed the maximum allowed weight of the box or cross rails

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B078WK774N |
| Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,053 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #5 in Vehicle Hard-Shell Carriers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (4,095) |
| Date First Available | May 2, 2023 |
| Exterior | Painted |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Volume | 18 Cubic Feet |
| Item Weight | 35 pounds |
| Manufacturer | JEGS |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 555-90098 |
| Mounting Type | Roof Mount to Vehicles with Luggage racks with Crossbars |
| OEM Part Number | 90098 |
| Product Dimensions | 57 x 38.5 x 17.75 inches |
| Shell Type | Hard |
| UPC | 012657128235 889944091257 |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** JEGS
- **Color:** Black HDPE
- **Item Weight:** 35 Pounds
- **Material:** HDPE Plastic
- **Product Dimensions:** 57"L x 38.5"W x 17.75"H

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very sturdy car top carrier
*by A***N on January 9, 2022*

Used this car top carrier for a cross country trip of over 2000 miles. We went through every kind of weather including high swirling winds coming at us from every direction as the mountain highway twisted and turned, along with heavy rain, some snow and ice, and traveling at speeds in excess of 75 mph for long stretches of highway. This JEGS car top carrier handled it all with no problem, and at our destination, it was still exactly where it was at the beginning -- no shifting in any direction on the cargo rails -- no tie-downs required at all. The only tie-downs I used were to strap a step ladder to the vehicle - as shown, which had nothing to do with the carrier. I used a dense insulation foam (1 inch x 1 inch in size) on the inside on the mounting brackets. I pierced slit-holes in the foam to fit the spacing of the mounting brackets and slid it down over the bracket poles between the inside of the floor of the carrier and the lock-down plate and then tightened down the thumb screws until they were tight and that stopped any leakage into the interior of the carrier from the mounting bracket holes. At the end of the trip, the carrier was perfectly dry inside. We didn't access the interior of the carrier during the trip and the locking mechanisms worked perfectly - held the top secured tightly and showed no signs of shifting at high speeds during the trip (checked it each time we stopped for gas and to stay at a motel) and they were perfectly in place and tight all during the trip and at the end of the trip. --- I can't see how the locking mechanisms could fail unless they were not installed properly or were somehow defective (which would be obvious) from the start - as others have reported losing the top of the carrier at highway speeds. - Quite literally - I don't see how that's possible unless it wasn't locked down properly before taking to the road. -- Also: The locking mechanisms each have a hole to insert a padlock to prevent anyone breaking into the carrier. We used a padlock on each locking mechanism, but even without the padlock, there should be no way for the locking mechanism to come undone. The only flaw I noticed was the bars for holding the carrier open were very difficult to get put in place and did not sufficiently hold the top up far enough from the bottom for easy loading and unloading, and should be made like the brace of a fold-out ladder with a hinge in the middle of two bars that expand out to hold the top of the carrier up high enough for easy access of the interior. Those bars could be made to be easily installed by the user if properly designed and manufactured so the carrier could still be shipped with the top and bottom nestled together. So - if you're going to take a trip and need extra room for your stuff, this car top carrier would be an excellent choice. It's about half the price of the "top name" brands, but every bit as good at the job as those expensive ones -- and holds a lot more stuff than most of the expensive ones. Overall: I highly recommend the 18 cubic foot JEGS Rooftop Cargo Carrier. It's well worth the investment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect in every way! This is the one you want!
*by R***T on October 1, 2021*

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 top to pull the bars into the slots on the bottom. Then I closed the locks on the drivers side. I'll admit the locks are a little fussy, but if you take your time and jiggle the key gently, it will go in and turn the bars. With the bars locked on the driver's side, I lifted up the lid on the passenger side, and used the front and back struts to hold it open. Cool! We went on a camping trip, and I fit 4 sleeping bags, two umbrella chairs, some blankets, a rug for inside the tent in the box, closed the lid and locked the other two latches. I put the key on the key ring with my car keys so I wouldn't go crazy looking for it. I could have stuffed more in the box, but was cautious on the maiden voyage. The latch on the front is easy to forget to latch, but you will hear it tapping the box and figure out what the noise is. It really is amazing, but your just can't tell it's up there! The car drove as normal as can be. They give you a little sticker for your windshield that has a picture of a car with a box hitting a tree, with a caption "Look Up!" Have to admit, I thought of going to the car wash, and then remembered that sticker! Being lazy about unloading after a trip, I left the box with all the stuff on the roof for about a week, and really didn't notice it. When I finally unloaded it, I reversed the process I used to put the two halves on the car, no problem at all. I set the lid on a table in the garage, then nested the bottom inside the lid, and left the hardware in the bottom half. I threw all the sleeping bags and blankets on top, no wasted garage space! One thing I suggest for Jeggs, is they might make their listings for this side-open box and the rear-open box more obvious, maybe have the rear-open box listing say in big letters "side open box also available", and vice-versa. I almost bought the rear open box, then realized I couldn't load it from the rear! Luckily I looked further down my original search list and found this side open box, which was actually a few bucks cheaper. I saw there were some negative reviews, but I would ignore them if I were you, especially knowing what I know now. You can spend more on boxes from other manufacturers, but you won't find one that is better. Easy to mount and remove, very sturdy and very roomy. Also a good price! You can't ask for anything more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ High capacity and good value
*by P***M on March 19, 2025*

I waited to review this, because it took me awhile to get it on the car and test it out. This week I embark on at 2000 mile road trip, the real reason I bought the carrier, so I’ll report back after that trip with any updates. My experience so far: my car didn’t come equipped with crossbars on which to mount the carrier, so I had to order those first and figure out how to mount them. Once I got those installed, installing the carrier was simple. I had to drill new mounting holes as my crossbars were not the default distance apart. That was a simple process, and the carrier has regularly spaced markings for drilling other holes. I was able to lift the carrier onto the roof of the car by myself (with a ladder). It’s unwieldy, but not heavy. The mounting hardware works well. I was immediately impressed by how capacious the carrier is. I loaded it with some test cargo in order to see how stable and quiet the carrier was on my roof. I was impressed. Again, I haven’t taken it for many hours at highway speeds yet, but in neighborhood traffic, and for short bursts of highway traffic, the carrier is stable and quiet. so far, I am pleased with this purchase. UPDATE: We just completed the cross-country trip, and this carrier performed admirably. There was some noise from wind, but nothing that really caused a problem. Clamped down tight before departure, none of the components that hold the carrier to the crossbars vibrated loose. The front clamp held fast. No adjustments were necessary at any point on the trip. Great performance and value!

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