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Car Roof Luggage Carrier - Suggestions?
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:35 pm
I'm looking at getting a luggage carrier for the top of my car. I don't know much about these, but I'm looking for:
- Hard case
- Less than $200
- Big capacity
- Somewhat aerodynamic to not create much drag
- Can be locked
I've seen some old versions of Sears carriers on craigslist for decent prices, but I'm not sure if they are any good. Does anyone have good experience with these types of luggage carriers and can make a recommendation?
- Hard case
- Less than $200
- Big capacity
- Somewhat aerodynamic to not create much drag
- Can be locked
I've seen some old versions of Sears carriers on craigslist for decent prices, but I'm not sure if they are any good. Does anyone have good experience with these types of luggage carriers and can make a recommendation?
This post was edited on 12/2/15 at 3:35 pm
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Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:37 pm to SUB
We got one of these:
LINK
Meets all your requirements, except price.
ETA: we have had it for 2 years and have used it on multiple trips. Sturdy, some wind noise, but not what you would expect. You can fit a lot of shite in it. Access (and locks) from either side of the vehicle.
LINK
Meets all your requirements, except price.
ETA: we have had it for 2 years and have used it on multiple trips. Sturdy, some wind noise, but not what you would expect. You can fit a lot of shite in it. Access (and locks) from either side of the vehicle.
This post was edited on 12/2/15 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:42 pm to SUB
A friends transmission burned up with one on his mini van roof, fwiw
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:43 pm to SUB
What about the one that goes on the back in the hitch?
This post was edited on 12/2/15 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:46 pm to SUB
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:47 pm to udtiger
Any disadvantages to getting a soft carrier, besides creating a lot of drag...
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:47 pm to Pepe Lepew
quote:
A friends transmission burned up with one on his mini van roof, fwiw
doubt it had anything to do with the carrier.
I have a really old sears one I used to use. It last twenty years, but on the last trip a clip broke off and we had to use ratcheting straps to keep it on the roof rack. Now neither of our cars has a roof rack.
So we have a hitch rack now.
This post was edited on 12/2/15 at 3:49 pm
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:48 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
quote:
What about the one that goes on the back in the hitch?
I'd rather that but I have an SUV and the trunk door swings out instead of up, so I don't see how that would work. I don't want to have to take the rack off if I need access to the trunk.
This post was edited on 12/2/15 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:55 pm to SUB
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:59 pm to SUB
quote:
Any disadvantages to getting a soft carrier, besides creating a lot of drag...
Very few hard shells are watertight, but people that I know that have soft carriers tend to have more water intrusion.
Other than that and drag, that's all I can think of.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 4:04 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
That's pretty neat. I also fear of backing into something since I can't see the rack. I know roof racks are susceptible to low clearances, but I feel I'd be more likely to forget that rear rack is on and hit someone.
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