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Quality cargo transport solution for your outdoor adventures
Last reviewed: March 2026
At a glance
Why this product
At 43" and 25 lbs, the Arksen basket is a budget-friendly compact option for smaller vehicles. Steel construction handles light-duty hauling at a fraction of name-brand pricing. The downside? The finish won't hold up like powder-coated alternatives, no wind fairing, no accessory mounting system, and the universal fit hardware requires more adjustment to get secure.
Detailed specs
| Platform Length | 43 in |
| Platform Width | 39 in |
| Floor Type | Mesh |
| Wind Fairing Included | No |
| Wind Fairing Available | No |
| Extension Available | No |
| Basket Weight | 25 lbs |
| Side Wall Height | 4 in |
| Accessory Mounts | No |
| Awning Compatible | No |
Best prices
| Retailer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon US | Check price | Check availability | Check Price |
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Compact 43" roof cargo basket. Budget-friendly steel construction.
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Performance analysis
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Fitment
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe(5th Gen) | 2021+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer(6th Gen) | 2020+ | good |
Community feedback
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Common questions
Crossbars needed |
| Escape(4th Gen) | 2020+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V(6th Gen) | 2023+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Pilot(4th Gen) | 2023+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| CR-V(5th Gen) | 2017β2022 | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe(5th Gen) | 2024+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Tucson(4th Gen (NX4)) | 2022+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee(WL) | 2022+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage(5th Gen) | 2023+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Telluride(1st Gen) | 2020+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue(3rd Gen (T33)) | 2021+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forester(5th Gen (SK)) | 2019β2024 | good | Crossbars needed |
| Crosstrek(3rd Gen) | 2024+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Outback(6th Gen) | 2020+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Forester(6th Gen) | 2025+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y(1st Gen) | 2020+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4(5th Gen (XA50)) | 2019β2024 | good | Crossbars needed |
| 4Runner(5th Gen (N280)) | 2010β2024 | good | Crossbars needed |
| 4Runner(6th Gen) | 2025+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Highlander(4th Gen) | 2020+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| RAV4(6th Gen) | 2025+ | good | Crossbars needed |
| Corolla Cross(1st Gen) | 2022+ | good | Crossbars needed |