OT: Desperately seeking cargo carrier for Corolla

[sandellie4]

Hi all,
I know this is off topic but I've never bought a cargo carrier and I need one now for a loooonnng trip to the in-laws -- with three of our kids and three of our dogs. We don't have a van or SUV or anything, just a 2006 Toyota Corolla. All the cargo carriers I am finding require a roof rack. Can I add that? How do I know what to get? I just need something safe and serviceable, as we don't travel often.

I'm thinking of this carrier http://www.amazon.com/Highland-10391...xgy_auto_img_a (http://www.amazon.com/Highland-10391-Waterproof-Soft-Sided-Carrier/dp/B0002MA8TE/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_img_a)
and there is something called a "bar carrier" on the same page. Is that the roof rack? Or is that something else that I would need a roof rack for? Do we need the tiedowns, too...?

Please help! I need to find one quickly enough to have it arrive by our departure date on the 21st of this month.

[Sandra in NC]

This is what we got - our car has roof racks, but according to the website, they aren't necessary.

http://www.roofbag.com/

[yslek]

You can get removable roof racks. Don't have time to search right now, but we had one when we moved cross-country several years ago. We attached a soft carrier to it; it was great!

HTH

[Melissa B]

I believe the one you listed does require a roof rack. Here is one that only straps to the car top for $39.99. I would call them to verify as I haven't used that exact product.

http://roofracks4less.com/soft-sided-car-top-carrier.html

[sandellie4]

We have a cargo carrier. You ladies are the best!

Sandy