- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Winter Olympics
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Roof Cargo Carrier vs. Hitch Cargo Carrier
Posted on 6/22/18 at 6:11 am to XGLDNBAND
Posted on 6/22/18 at 6:11 am to XGLDNBAND
If you go with a hitch carrier make sure not to overload it, an overloaded hitch carrier can make the front of the car floaty and can really change the steering and feel of the car.
0
Posted on 6/22/18 at 6:16 am to XGLDNBAND
Roof because I suck at backing up trailers.
ETA: Misunderstood the question. Need more coffee.
ETA: Misunderstood the question. Need more coffee.
This post was edited on 6/22/18 at 6:53 am
Posted on 6/22/18 at 6:38 am to XGLDNBAND
Have a 17cf Thule. Love it.
Even with a Yukon xl, having three large kids and two dogs on semi regular road trips, it has been a huge help.
Even with a Yukon xl, having three large kids and two dogs on semi regular road trips, it has been a huge help.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 6:44 am to Mariner
My Thule takes up waaay more space at home than my hitch carrier.....
Posted on 6/22/18 at 6:49 am to XGLDNBAND
I got this one for a cross country trip. Fit enough in it for an infant and two adults. I'd recommend just keeping overnight bags out so you don't have to unstrap it.
Paid like $225 for carrier and bag on Amazon.
Paid like $225 for carrier and bag on Amazon.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 7:20 am to XGLDNBAND
I went with the soft rooftop carrier. The main reason is storage once you arrive at your destination or back home. Got mine for less than $100 a few years back. Works great and holds a ton of stuff.
Just unload it, fold it up and it's out of the way.
If you keep the hitch carrier hitched up, it can get in the way and be a general pain in the arse, plus it takes up room in your garage/basement while not in use.
Just unload it, fold it up and it's out of the way.
If you keep the hitch carrier hitched up, it can get in the way and be a general pain in the arse, plus it takes up room in your garage/basement while not in use.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 7:25 am to XGLDNBAND
Potential problem with a roof cargo carrier
Posted on 6/22/18 at 7:35 am to AUsteriskPride
Y’all know anybody that got pulled over because the license plate was blocked?
Posted on 6/22/18 at 7:48 am to Bullfrog
I just got a hitch carrier to go to the beach last month. Worked great for two big ice chests. The thing I didn't think about was my wife's SUV has a straight exhaust pipe. After the 7 hour haul to Florida, the exhaust had basically melted the rubber tires of the rolling ice chest... Guess I'll have to get a 90 to add to the tip of the exhaust for the next trip.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 7:56 am to XGLDNBAND
Hitch is good for tailgating or camping. It depends what you need to put outside the car. We keep luggage in the back but beach chairs or strollers in the roof carrier. I like that better for vacations because it’s easier to park places and less of a hassle. The hitch carrier is good if we have the car full of people and just wanna throw an ice chest and chairs on the back.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 8:08 am to Clark W Griswold
Reese ProSeries Rambler
Had this one for 4 years. Use it when driving to New Mexico for skiing and also on beach trips. Throw stuff in large totes and tie down with bungee cords. Works great.
I’ve had the kind that fold up, but too much play in those for me. I prefer these.
Had this one for 4 years. Use it when driving to New Mexico for skiing and also on beach trips. Throw stuff in large totes and tie down with bungee cords. Works great.
I’ve had the kind that fold up, but too much play in those for me. I prefer these.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 8:41 am to Geaux-2-L-O-Miss
+1 on that flip up option and the thick bag or else a solid container(s).
Posted on 6/22/18 at 8:50 am to Bullfrog
quote:
Hitch impacts your mpg a lot less. And you can fit into parking garages
We got this one from Walmart to put on our Highlander to take to Knoxville/Gatlinburg last November.
The MPG difference was maybe 1mpg less(around 20miles less on a tank).
We loved it. It's Cheap($60) and worked Great, secure and waterproof in rain we hit twice.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 9:00 am to CharlesLSU
I've had a roof carrier for years. Doesn't effect MPG that much if you have it adjusted properly on your roof.
I screwed some eye hooks in the ceiling of my garage in a back corner and ran some rope between them to form a cradle for the carrier. Keeps it off the floor and out of the way.
quote:
My Thule takes up waaay more space at home than my hitch carrier.....
I screwed some eye hooks in the ceiling of my garage in a back corner and ran some rope between them to form a cradle for the carrier. Keeps it off the floor and out of the way.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 9:10 am to Bagger Joe
we have both, but i like the hitch a lot more and easier to pack than the roof rack. For me with wife and three young kids doing all the packing and loading myself, I always choose the easier option. Using a waterproof bag, we can pack all of our luggage into it for road trips back home during christmas and on trips to the beach all the beach gear. no more sand to vacuum out.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 9:15 am to XGLDNBAND
Hitch cargo carrier is often subject to higher heat from exhaust (depending on vehicle exhaust system).
I have both, and prefer the rooftop carrier for long trips/vacation. The sears x-cargo isn't as stylish as others...but it is cheaper and bigger. The x-cargo sport 20 is 20 cubic feet of storage for right at $200.
The Yakima looks cooler...but why pay twice the price for less storage space on something you are only going to use a couple of times per year?
I have both, and prefer the rooftop carrier for long trips/vacation. The sears x-cargo isn't as stylish as others...but it is cheaper and bigger. The x-cargo sport 20 is 20 cubic feet of storage for right at $200.
The Yakima looks cooler...but why pay twice the price for less storage space on something you are only going to use a couple of times per year?
Posted on 6/22/18 at 9:21 am to Bagger Joe
quote:
I screwed some eye hooks in the ceiling of my garage in a back corner and ran some rope between them to form a cradle for the carrier. Keeps it off the floor and out of the way.
I've seen some wall storage pictures for roof boxes as well.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 9:49 am to XGLDNBAND
I have used both and won’t go back to the roof. The gas mileage difference alone is shocking. I have had hard and soft roof top carriers and the both catch a shite ton of wind.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 5:07 pm to Bullfrog
Mine has a license plate holder with a light. Works perfectly.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 7:19 pm to Bullfrog
quote:
Y’all know anybody that got pulled over because the license plate was blocked?
The one I have has two holes to screw your plate into if it's going to be covered, although I don't think cops really care unless your brake lights are covered.
I've never moved mine and haven't had an issue.
This post was edited on 6/22/18 at 7:20 pm
Page 2 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News