Best Vehicle Cargo Carriers
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Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After researching many other hitch racks, I bought this Pro Series rack for a long trip from Georgia to Utah and back. The "stinger," which is the part that slides into your vehicle receiver hitch, has an upward bend that gives the rack more ground clearance. Another advantage of the extra ground clearance is that the rack sits high enough that it is totally protected by the vehicle. As you drive, the rack is in the vehicle's slipstream, so there's no additional drag that reduces gas mileage as you drive. With some racks, you might risk having the exhaust melt your cargo bag. Buy a locking hitch pin on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009V1WS4/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_10), which is helpful to keep the rack from being stolen while you're spending the night in a hotel. The hitch tightener will prevent that wobble, so as you're driving down the road and hit a rough patch, you won't hear a bumping sound from the hitch rack behind you. Buy a quality cargo carrying bag to use with your rack. The bag also comes with built in lashing straps so you can secure the bag to the cargo rack. If you are looking at other hitch racks, don't get caught up in how much weight they will hold. You will also want to check the tongue weight rating on your vehicle to see if your vehicle can even withstand 500 lbs of tongue weight. As I was driving across the country, I saw many other vehicles with hitch racks."
"This is a very rugged rack."
"I like the tight mesh floor, but if you use the Pro Series 7330 Stretch Net Cargo Net it is hard to get the large plastic hooks into, so I got creative with a combo of hooking to rails and wrapping under to hooks from other side of net."
"12460 TELESCOPIC SAFETY FLAG. For legality reasons, rear side markers in the form of 1" red reflector tape trimmed to height of vertical side supports (Purchased at local hardware store but similar to the product below). Salzmann Waterproof Diamond Grade 3M Scotchlite reflective stickers. StowAway Hitch Tightener. License plate relocation with light for DOT compliance: LAMPHUS Cruizer Horizontal Bar Clamp Mounting Kit 1"/ 1.5"/ 1.75" (Includes 1 clamp). Peterson M436B Clear License Plate Light with Steel Bracket. The mounts/clamps for the license plate did not fit snug enough over the square tube, but this was fixed with a small 1-1/2" long piece of serpentine belt placed into one of the side of the mount before placing over the bar."
Folding shank allows carrier to be tilted up when not in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I added bike mounts and now I can carry 4 bikes if needed."
"Instructions are small and difficult to read but with a handful of bolts/nuts, common sense will prevail. Although the outside is coated to protect against rust, the inside of the steel tubes are not, and they open ends invite water intrusion. It looks great on the outside, but if I don't address internal rusting it will still look beautiful the day it fails (hopefully not in transit). Doing this, in conjunction with the ratchet straps, did not compromise the Pelican Case's ability to remain water tight. I would recommend against approaching the 350 lbs as a bump in the road can spike the force on the tongue past capacity. Recommendation to the Seller: Cap the open ends of the steel tubes to protect the inside from rust."
"It holds tons of equipment, and I love the rise on the shank to keep the basket at a height that is easier to load, and to avoid scrapes and contact when coming out of a steep parking lot or other change in grade. The center 2" tubular under the grating, the two halves of the basket, and the bent shank. Second, where the two halves join together, there is a flat rectangular plate on either side (one picture shows the Curt sticker). Again, you need another set of hands to force and bend the two halves closer together while you fit the plates and install the bolts. Third, the locking pin holes that secures the carrier in either the 0 or 90 degree position are slightly out of wack. You have to wiggle the carrier back and forth to get the pin to fully engage through the shank and basket. It is a bit disappointing to see something "Made in USA" with this level of quality control."
"Good thing hubby is strong, I don't think I can lift this by myself. The rails are great, bungee cords hook in easily, as do the ratchet style tie downs."
"Sleeping bags, folding chairs, tents, mattresses... And there was room to spare."
"Went and had this assembled at a professional shop which specilises in this stuff and he said this was larger than what they typically carry and that it could hold at least 500 pounds."
Waterproof rooftop cargo bag with 15 cubic feet of space.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Recommend purchasing with mat (ROOF CARGO BAG PROTECTIVE MAT for Car Roof Storage Bags with EXTRA PADDING and GRIP Place the car roof mat under any rooftop cargo bag TOP UNIVERSAL ROOF RACK PAD for PROTECTION from Car Roof Racks. * Really is WATERPROOF. * Car handling/gas mileage - May affect car's handling and gas mileage. When I was driving, it felt to me as though, particularly at high speeds or in high winds, the cartop carrier was affecting handling. This would be true of anything you put on top of your car, but maybe the sleeker hardtop carriers are more aerodynamic?"
"I would say our trip probably put this Keeper to the ultimate test and it passed all without a single scratch. The first obstacle for our Keeper was that our Mazda3 does NOT have sidebars or any rooftop rails, nor did I install any removable or inflatable crossbars. Getting things soaked didn't really bother us since the clothes were all vacuumed sealed but we were worried that water might add extra weight if it's trapped inside. The ONE little inconvenience we had was that water would occasionally drip into the car when it rained very hard because the straps were linked into the vehicle, but that's only because we didn't have sidebars or rails to tie it."
Best Vehicle Cargo Baskets
Smart, rugged mesh floors make clean-up quick and easy. Durable powder coat finish resists the elements, scratches and rust. Optional light kits available: ROLA #59516 LED Light Kit or ROLA #20174 Incandescent Light Kit; Optional Bike Clips available: ROLA #59904 Dart Fork Mounted Bike Clip. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After researching many other hitch racks, I bought this Pro Series rack for a long trip from Georgia to Utah and back. The "stinger," which is the part that slides into your vehicle receiver hitch, has an upward bend that gives the rack more ground clearance. Another advantage of the extra ground clearance is that the rack sits high enough that it is totally protected by the vehicle. As you drive, the rack is in the vehicle's slipstream, so there's no additional drag that reduces gas mileage as you drive. With some racks, you might risk having the exhaust melt your cargo bag. Buy a locking hitch pin on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009V1WS4/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_10), which is helpful to keep the rack from being stolen while you're spending the night in a hotel. The hitch tightener will prevent that wobble, so as you're driving down the road and hit a rough patch, you won't hear a bumping sound from the hitch rack behind you. Buy a quality cargo carrying bag to use with your rack. The bag also comes with built in lashing straps so you can secure the bag to the cargo rack. If you are looking at other hitch racks, don't get caught up in how much weight they will hold. You will also want to check the tongue weight rating on your vehicle to see if your vehicle can even withstand 500 lbs of tongue weight. As I was driving across the country, I saw many other vehicles with hitch racks."
"This is a very rugged rack."
"I like the tight mesh floor, but if you use the Pro Series 7330 Stretch Net Cargo Net it is hard to get the large plastic hooks into, so I got creative with a combo of hooking to rails and wrapping under to hooks from other side of net."
"12460 TELESCOPIC SAFETY FLAG. For legality reasons, rear side markers in the form of 1" red reflector tape trimmed to height of vertical side supports (Purchased at local hardware store but similar to the product below). Salzmann Waterproof Diamond Grade 3M Scotchlite reflective stickers. StowAway Hitch Tightener. License plate relocation with light for DOT compliance: LAMPHUS Cruizer Horizontal Bar Clamp Mounting Kit 1"/ 1.5"/ 1.75" (Includes 1 clamp). Peterson M436B Clear License Plate Light with Steel Bracket. The mounts/clamps for the license plate did not fit snug enough over the square tube, but this was fixed with a small 1-1/2" long piece of serpentine belt placed into one of the side of the mount before placing over the bar."
Best Vehicle Hard-Shell Carriers
Integrated SKS Locking System.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Hatch on car opened normally, even sunroof didn't hit clamps. With radio off and sunroof shade open (sunroof closed) I could def hear it up there. With shade closed and radio on like normal, didn't notice it. We'll see when suitcase is full, it fit empty as a test."
"I purchased some smaller plastic containers to keep things organized and was able to put 3 of them in there along with other duffle bags etc."
"Like other reviewers, I was worried this product would stick out over the front wind-shield, or prevent the back hatch from opening fully."
"It's completely stable at cross country highway speeds, water tight through 12 hours of constant rain and the latches give you a nice affirming close letting you know the box is ready to rock."
"One time I opened it from one side and somehow didn't fully close it right and my husband opened it from the other the next day and because it wasn't closed right the wind blew it all the way up and open and we had to wrestle it closed!"
"Used it for a trip to Disney World and it held all the items for the six passengers."
"Yakima also reimbursed me $9 for a key extraction kit that failed to remove the broken key portion from the original lock handle."
"Yes, it was closed properly and no Yakima won't replace it for free citing that wind is an act of God."
Best Vehicle Soft-Shell Carriers
Size: 15 Cubic Feet - Premium. Premium Waterproof rooftop cargo bag with 15 cubic feet of space.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Recommend purchasing with mat (ROOF CARGO BAG PROTECTIVE MAT for Car Roof Storage Bags with EXTRA PADDING and GRIP Place the car roof mat under any rooftop cargo bag TOP UNIVERSAL ROOF RACK PAD for PROTECTION from Car Roof Racks. * Really is WATERPROOF. * Car handling/gas mileage - May affect car's handling and gas mileage. When I was driving, it felt to me as though, particularly at high speeds or in high winds, the cartop carrier was affecting handling. This would be true of anything you put on top of your car, but maybe the sleeker hardtop carriers are more aerodynamic?"
"I would say our trip probably put this Keeper to the ultimate test and it passed all without a single scratch. The first obstacle for our Keeper was that our Mazda3 does NOT have sidebars or any rooftop rails, nor did I install any removable or inflatable crossbars. Getting things soaked didn't really bother us since the clothes were all vacuumed sealed but we were worried that water might add extra weight if it's trapped inside. The ONE little inconvenience we had was that water would occasionally drip into the car when it rained very hard because the straps were linked into the vehicle, but that's only because we didn't have sidebars or rails to tie it."
Best Vehicle Sports Rack Parts & Accessories
Size: 6pk Black. Features silver protectant finish that offers a rich appearance and 3x more corrosion resistance.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The straps themselves are fairly heavy, compared to some thinner straps I purchased not long ago at Harbor Freight."
"I use them to tie down my 18 foot hobie tandem island to the trailer.I was a little concerned that they wouldnt hold on a long trip but performed beautifully.They,re a great time saver verses ratchet straps.I was always worried about over tightening with the ratchet straps."
"Ordered 1 box last Christmas and when I bought more ornament boxes I ordered another set of these straps."
"I have been using these straps to carry my heavy canoe on my mini van on more than 2 dozen highway trips and this has held on quite well."
"Anyone who has memory foam mattress, this tool is ideal for packaging when you move. it bends the mattress and makes everything easy, but if you have 12-in thick memory foam, you probably need to vacuum your mattress."
"I was looking for some straps to use on sleeping bags so these seemed to fit the bill."
"easy to unlock that is why I chose them the service was excellent as well I received them very fast this is the 2nd time I have bought some of these tie downs I needed more and they are easy to use."
"These Cartman 1" x 12' Lashing Straps are real handy for lashing and binding all sorts of things."
Best Kayak, Canoe & SUP Car Racks
The DownLoader is our latest innovation in fold-down design thatdelivers convenient overhead clearance and large kayak transport capability. JAWZ mounting hardware fits round, square and most factory oval cross rails, includes both 60mm and 70mm pre-coated mounting bolts;Cam style load straps with buckle protectors.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Not knowing, I attached the brackets directly to the bars, loaded the kayaks, strapped them in, and went on a three hour drive across Idaho. On the trip home driving 65mph there were strong crosswinds pressing on the kayaks, so strong that the front aero bar bent up on the left (see photo) and the continued force of the wind caused the right aero bar bracing to slip off the side rail. Thankfully the brace jammed on the inside edge of the side rail instead of flying completely off, and thankfully the Malone racks held strong, and the kayaks remained strapped tight. I pulled over, re-fit the left jammed side brace, moved the rack further out over the right bar bracing, and drove the rest of the way at about 50mph due to the prevailing winds and concern that the bent rack would slip out again."
"I have never had kayak carriers before. From reading reviews about the Malone Load Assist, it seemed to me that individuals that happen to post pictures & had problems did not use Malone kayak carriers."
"Long story short not only did I get it home in one piece but while unhooking it I realized my dad who helped me strap it down had put the tie down strap on the back carrier through a little wire bracket that is only there to keep the tie downs out of the way while loading it and unbelievably it didn't break off. (the tie downs are supposed to go around the actual bar on the rack, it will make sense when you see it in person). And with the convenience of never having to remove them sense they fold down there a definitely worth the extra $50 over the stationary ones."
"I installed these in the dark, with a large number of mosquitoes nipping at me. But I had some very nice Thule straps that have the little "mitten" for the cleat."
"Really wanted to give this a positive review, but the product showed up missing the clamps and bolts needed to actually attach it to my crossbars."