Choosing A Roof Box For Your Ford Escape

The Ford Escape is a compact SUV that has been in production for about two decades. It has a spacious interior, comfortable seats and lots of tech. The storage over the different year models though may leave drivers wanting for more when embarking on longer family trips that require taking lots of cargo.

Many have turned to roof boxes and bags to get more needed cargo space. They stay on the roof, out of the way.

You can’t just pick any roof box or bag though, since there are things to consider before settling for one. You need to know the capacity you need to buy so you do not buy less or more than you actually need. For this to happen, you need to know the cargo capacity of your car.

The Ford Escape has a different capacity for different year models. For example, the 2021 model has 37.5 cubic feet while the 2019 model has a smaller 34 cubic feet. You can determine the capacity of the carrier you need by subtracting the figure from the estimated total cargo space that you need.

You also have to be careful not to overload your car. Ford Escape has a maximum recommended roof load of 45 kg, which means your roof carrier and cargo must not exceed 45 kg in weight. Care should also be taken not to position the load on the roof, but on roof racks. The load should also be evenly dispersed.

If you are shopping for a roof carrier, we have rounded up the best bags and racks you can get.