Cargo boxes work with a wide range of vehicles including SUVs, crossovers, minivans, hatchbacks, and sedans.

When you submit your vehicle year, make, and model, we confirm:

• roof compatibility
• cargo box size for your vehicle
• rear hatch clearance

Roof Rax installs cargo box rentals on many of the most popular vehicles in Southern California, including:

Common SUVs and crossovers
Toyota RAV4
Tesla Model Y
Honda CR-V
Subaru Outback
Subaru Forester
Toyota Highlander
Ford Bronco
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Volvo XC-90

Many sedans can work too
Our slim, low-profile cargo boxes are designed to maintain stability and visibility on vehicles like:

Tesla Model 3
Toyota Camry
Toyota Prius
Honda Accord
Honda Civic

Many other vehicles may also be compatible depending on roof configuration.

Vehicles with existing roof crossbars are compatible. If your vehicle doesn't have them, we can provide and install a set for most models.

If your vehicle isn’t compatible, we’ll let you know before scheduling. There’s no commitment when checking availability.

Cargo boxes mount to roof crossbars (the two bars that run the width of your vehicle).

Many vehicles already have compatible crossbars installed from the factory or from brands like Thule or Yakima.

For most vehicles without crossbars, Roof Rax can provide and install them as part of your setup. Submit your vehicle details and we’ll confirm the best option.

Yes. Roof Rax professionally installs every cargo box rental before your trip.

Depending on your location and booking type, we offer:

• delivery + installation

• Huntington Beach self-pickup + install

• flexible return options

Most installations take about 30–45 minutes depending on your vehicle setup and whether crossbars are needed.

We also perform fit and safety checks before your trip so everything is secure and road-trip ready.

No. Roof Rax typically schedules installations and returns outside of your actual trip dates when possible, so you have more time to pack and unpack without paying for extra rental days.

Roof Rax provides cargo box rental delivery and installation throughout Orange County and select Southern California areas.

Our primary service area includes:

• Huntington Beach

• Newport Beach

• Costa Mesa

• Irvine

• Laguna Beach

• Anaheim

• Fountain Valley

• Mission Viejo

• Seal Beach

We also support select bookings in:

• Long Beach

• South Bay

• Los Angeles

• Inland Empire

Delivery availability, minimum booking requirements, and travel fees may vary by area.

For customers outside our delivery routes, Huntington Beach self-pickup may also be available.

Submit a Check Availability request and we’ll confirm the best option for your trip.

Once you submit the form, we review a few things to make sure your rental will work smoothly:

• your vehicle compatibility
• your roof setup or crossbars
• your location and service area
• our installation availability for your dates

We’ll text you to confirm availability, usually within minutes during business hours.

At that point, we’ll send a secure Stripe payment link to reserve your rental and lock in your dates.

About a week before your trip,About a week before your trip, we’ll reach out to schedule your delivery or pickup appointment based on your booking type and location. In most cases, we install the cargo box 1-2 days before your trip, so you can leave whenever you'd like the day of your trip. If your schedule requires a different installation time, we’ll work with you to find a convenient option.

Once we confirm your vehicle compatibility and installation availability, we’ll send you a secure Stripe payment link to complete your booking.

Payment reserves your cargo box rental and locks in your trip dates.

Extended-distance bookings may include additional travel fees or minimum rental requirements depending on location.

A fully refundable $300 security deposit is included to protect the equipment and is returned after pickup once everything is confirmed in good condition.

Most customers complete their booking within minutes.

We confirm compatibility before every booking.

If your vehicle setup isn’t compatible, you don’t pay anything and there’s no obligation to proceed.

Checking availability is completely risk-free.

Yes. Our Thule cargo boxes are designed and tested for highway travel and long road trips.

During installation, we securely mount the cargo box to your vehicle’s crossbars and verify that everything is properly tightened and aligned before you leave.

Thule cargo boxes use reinforced mounting systems and locking mechanisms to keep the box stable during normal driving conditions.

We also review basic loading guidelines with you during installation—such as distributing weight evenly and keeping heavier items toward the center—to help ensure safe travel.

Yes.

Our Thule cargo boxes are:

• Lockable

• Weather-resistant

• Designed for highway travel

Your gear stays protected from rain, wind, and road conditions.

Cargo boxes can slightly reduce fuel efficiency because they add wind resistance.

However, modern Thule cargo boxes are designed to be aerodynamic and minimize drag.

Most drivers notice only a small change in fuel economy during road trips.

Cargo boxes are best for bulky, lightweight items that would otherwise take up space inside your vehicle.

Common items include:

• Carry-on size luggage

• Duffel bags

• Sleeping bags and camping gear

• Beach chairs or towels

• Ski or snowboard gear

For safe travel, it’s best to distribute weight evenly inside the box and place heavier items toward the center.

Most Thule cargo boxes support a maximum cargo weight of about 100 lbs, depending on the vehicle and crossbars.

Our cargo boxes are lockable and weather-resistant, helping protect your gear during road trips and highway travel.

Buying a cargo box and crossbars can easily cost $1,000 or more, and you still need to install and store it when not in use.

Renting gives you extra storage only when you need it.

Roof Rax also delivers and installs the cargo box for you, saving time and hassle.

Most installations take about 30-45 minutes at your home or driveway, depending on your vehicle setup and whether crossbars are needed.

We deliver the cargo box to you, securely mount it to your vehicle, and perform fit checks before your trip.

When you return from your trip, we come back to remove and pick up the box, so you never have to deal with installation or storage.

No. You don’t need to clean the cargo box before pickup.

After your trip, simply unload your gear and we’ll handle the rest. Every Roof Rax cargo box is hand cleaned and inspected between rentals to ensure it’s ready for the next customer.

These terms all refer to the same type of rooftop storage container.

Depending on the brand or retailer, they may be called:

• Cargo box

• Roof box

• Roof pod

• Roof cargo box

• Rooftop cargo carrier

• Car top carrier

• Car pod

• Car roof carrier

• Car roof storage

• Car roof box

• Thule roof box

• Cargo container

• Cargo carrier

• Car top luggage carrier

Whatever you call them is just fine. At Roof Rax, we rent premium Thule hard-shell cargo boxes designed for road trips, camping gear, luggage, skis, and bulky items.

Roof Rax provides premium cargo box and roof box rentals throughout Orange County and select Southern California areas.

We offer:

• home delivery + installation

• Huntington Beach self-pickup

• flexible scheduling around your trip dates

Common service areas include:

• Huntington Beach

• Newport Beach

• Costa Mesa

• Irvine

• Anaheim

• Laguna Beach

• Long Beach

• Los Angeles

• Inland Empire

Delivery availability, minimums, and travel fees may vary by area.

Submit the Check Availability form and we’ll confirm the best option for your trip.

Yes. Roof Rax is fully insured for cargo box delivery and installation services.