How many fit
14 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Pack taller suitcases”.
14 models fit, out of 26 checkedPicked for one job
The best roof box for tall luggage
Top pick
Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L
Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530 offers the tallest verified internal height here, 17 inches.
Why it suits this job
- Capacity is 18.7 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 210.8 centimeters long fits.
- The catch
- With an 85-inch shell, hatch and roof length both need careful checking.
- Go with JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier if
- what decides it for you is carrying taller suitcases
More reasons we picked it
- Documented crossbar spread is 21.7 to 39.4 inches.
- Dual access is how it opens.
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At 17 inches, Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530 has the tallest verified internal height here.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the roof cargo boxes we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Why it helps
Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L lists 18.7 cu ft for listed cargo volume, 17% above the 16 cu ft median.
- Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L
- 18.7 cu ft
- Typical (median)
- 16 cu ft
- Models with this figure
- 20 of 26
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Pack taller suitcases”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the published exterior-category volume. Shape, mounting hardware and long gear can leave less room to pack. The median draws on the 20 of 26 models that publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L |
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| JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier |
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| Thule Force 3 M |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530 offers the tallest verified internal height here, 17 inches.
What settles the choice
It holds 18.7 cubic feet. With an 85-inch shell, hatch and roof length both need careful checking.
What puts Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L ahead
You get 18.7 cubic feet, and gear up to 210.8 centimeters long fits inside.
When another box is the better fit
JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier is the one to choose if carrying taller suitcases is the deciding need. Thule Force 3 M is likewise the choice when carrying taller suitcases decides it.
What this page can’t tell you
- Vehicle compatibility cannot be certified by this screen.
- A published volume figure cannot promise that a given suitcase layout will fit.
- Roof limits depend on the vehicle configuration.
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Rhino-Rack, RMFT530A
Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L
You get 18.7 cubic feet, with space for gear up to 210.8 centimeters long.
Top pick ifstow skis with the seats up while packing for a family of four
Key facts
- Capacity is 18.7 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 210.8 centimeters long fits.
The catch
With an 85-inch shell, hatch and roof length both need careful checking.
JEGS, 555-90098
JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier
The documented crossbar spread is 24 to 35 inches, and the box has 18 cubic feet of space.
Pick this instead ifwhat decides it for you is carrying taller suitcases
Key facts
- Capacity is 18 cubic feet.
- The documented crossbar spread runs from 24 to 35 inches.
The catch
Its wide, short shape suits luggage and camping gear, and skis are out.
Thule, Force 3 M
Thule Force 3 M
It holds 14 cubic feet, and the longest gear it accepts is 155 centimeters.
Pick this instead ifyour deciding need is carrying taller suitcases
Key facts
- Capacity is 14 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 155 centimeters long fits.
The catch
Most adult skis are longer than its 155 cm limit.
Ready to buy
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Top pick for this job
Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L
Capacity is 18.7 cubic feet.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
JEGS 18 Cubic Foot Rooftop Cargo Carrier
what decides it for you is carrying taller suitcases
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