I am adding this basket to a 2019 Jeep Renegade to up its Edginess factor. I read the reviews, and it seems that most people are reviewing the prior model. I did not find any issues with the assembly at all and the all black hardware is a significant advantage when compared with other Baskets in this price category. The mounting hardware seems very sturdy and easy to use. By snapping the basket rails into the spacers, any possible noise or metal shaking on the road is eliminated. I will post some photos as soon as I get this fully mounted to my crossbeams (they were delayed 2 days). And then I will update the review after driving with it on the car for a while.
Note: For the lubricant for the rubber pieces that protect the screws, I used Canola oil. Made the slippery enough to push along the rails. I elected to put them over the screw heads rather than under them as shown in the photo. I believe that this will help with long-term durability, but only time will tell.
Update: Attached the basket to the crossbars today. Everything went smoothly. I used the widest setting possible, something that is determined by the length of the basket itself. This is the perfect size for a small vehicle like the Renegade. I am going to add a light bar up front, so anything larger would have interfered.
Make sure that you have your front cross bar loose when you are centering the basket. Then center the basket to the car, not necessarily the cross bars in case they have been extended. The rear cross bar can stay locked down so that you have one static reference point.
When tightening the brackets down, make sure they seat wholly on top of the two plastic nubs. This will ensure a tight fit when you finally screw them down.
I am going to drive around for a few days and check the tightness. I will get back to you (my loyal readers...lol) after some general tests.
| Manufacturer | Reese Explore |
|---|---|
| Brand | Reese |
| Model | 1391300 |
| Item Weight | 23 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 18 x 37.25 x 9.38 inches |
| Item model number | 1391300 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1391300 |
