EXTENDABLE ROOF TOP CARGO CARRIER FOR A VEHICLE

A cargo carrier for the rooftop of a vehicle has a housing which includes a first opening formed therethrough which forms a first compartment therein for cargo storage. The cargo carrier also includes at least one module movably connected to the housing. The module has an opening therethrough which forms a second compartment in communication with the first compartment, and the module is configured to fit within the housing in a retracted position and extend away from the housing in an extended position. A portion of the module and a portion of the housing overlap each other and connect together in the extended position. When the module is positioned within the portion of the housing, an end portion of the module is positioned against a rim of the housing to provide the retracted position.