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Car top carriers?
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:20 pm
by mbw1024
You know those cars you see on the highways in the summer, filled to the rafters and with that big thing on the rooftop? That will be us this summer on our annual Maine jaunt to the lake. We have been taking Charlie's dad with us the last few years and we are really packed in with stuff and 3 people in our Nissan Xterra. Last year we ended up taking 2 cars but not doing that this year!
So, we want to get the roof thing but I have no idea what to get or where to get it. Anyone have experience with these things?
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:34 pm
by Eric in NJ
A Sears auto center usually carries some. And Pep Boys might also. Try Googling Thule I believe they make allot of different units.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:50 pm
by waterguy
I have a Yakima "sp" it is used for skis in the winter and what ever in the summer if I'm not taking the truck.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:56 pm
by flip-flop
My hubby has the Yakima Space cadet (funniest name ever) for his car. Google cargo boxes for the most choices.
As a biker, he always had yakima bike racks so when it was time for a cargo box, we went with them. Good quality, decent price. Very easy to use.
We would have had to leave one of the kids home if not for this on our last (local) trip to the beach.
The link:
http://www.yakima.com/racks/cargo/boxes ... et-15.aspx
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:57 pm
by mbw1024
thanks. will check it out!
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:37 pm
by pjayer
Hi MB. We bought one several years ago at Sears, and here are two handy tips I'd like to share with you.
Handy Tip #1 - Close and lock it each and every time BEFORE you take off.
Handy Tip #2 - Pay attention to the height limit if you go into a parking garage.
I won't say how I came across this information, because it may incriminate someone I live with.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:50 pm
by mbw1024
hahahahhahaa... thanks for the advice!
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:39 pm
by sailorgirl
Do you have a trailer hitch on the Xtera? if so how about renting a small tear drop trailer?
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:53 am
by mbw1024
sailorgirl wrote:Do you have a trailer hitch on the Xtera? if so how about renting a small tear drop trailer?
heehee I have no idea! better ask the hubs that one!
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:17 am
by sailorgirl
Can't miss a trailer hitch , does anything stick out from under the center of the rear bumper with a metal ball on top?
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:25 am
by mbw1024
no!
ok I know what it is. we have a place for the hitch but we don't have a hitch. if that makes any sense!
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:55 am
by waterguy
You probaly have a clas 3 hitch and if you rent the trailer they should beable to rent hyou the addapter that goes in there with the ball attached.
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:11 pm
by Steve S
Watch Craigslist. You should be able to grab a decent one for less than $50. They are space savers when on your car, but they are just the opposite when trying to store in your garage; thus they are ususally the first to go when someone wants to organize and reduce clutter.
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:38 pm
by sailorgirl
mbw1024 wrote:no!
ok I know what it is. we have a place for the hitch but we don't have a hitch. if that makes any sense!
You ran outside and looked at the back of the car didn't you
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:39 pm
by mbw1024
sailorgirl wrote:mbw1024 wrote:no!
ok I know what it is. we have a place for the hitch but we don't have a hitch. if that makes any sense!
You ran outside and looked at the back of the car didn't you
Just out the window