Has anyone seen the cheap roof basket at Walmart or bought one themselves

 

I don't patronize ChinaMart, so the answer is no.

 

I've seen it but am building a real rack myself. I guess it'd be better than nothing.

 

I saw one that's branded with the Reese name. It looks ok but it's a bit small. It's only $100 though so not too bad I guess. I've thought about getting one and probably would but I think it's only 36" wide and about 4" tall.

 

What's the load limit? 25 pounds?

 

Actually it holds 125 lbs. It doesn't look to bad for a basic basket. I just wish it were bigger.

 

Id rather zip tie a milk crate to my roof.

 

As long as the milk crate and zip ties are 100% manufactured in the good ole USA, I'm all for it.

 

I looked at most all racks and Nates4x4 always won out. It's full-size or half-size and strong. Would prefer aluminum however. Was $300 delivered.
http://www.nates4x4.com/XJ_Roof_Rack_p/xj_roof_rack.htm

 

my mom has the one from wall mart on her dodge caravan. its like 4'x4' its not bad at all for 100 bucks. it can easily do a couple hundred pounds. her and her husband and kids load the thing to the max and make trips from Ca to Co all the time.

 

I take it you're the "black sheep" I this situation? Lol

 

Hit the rage cage for a cheap rack if they still make them

 

+1. I haven't seen the inside of one in a decade, and life is good.

 

I triple-dog-dare you to find one that is 100% made in the USA!

 

Specially considering that 90% of the steal used in the US comes from CHINA.