| Vacation Travel is in full swing and many | | | | make a string measurement on the floor of the |
| families are taking to the road. Before | | | | unit size and place the items you plan to |
| stuffing those suitcases and duffel bags in | | | | have it hold inside the string area. |
| the space between the passengers consider the | | | | |
| use of outside the vehicle storage in order | | | | The Hitch Mount or Rear Mount Carriers attach |
| to make your trip more pleasant. | | | | to the rear of the vehicle and require a 2 |
| Unfortunately many families are more | | | | in. or 1.25 in. receiver. Each vehicle has a |
| concerned with what needs to be taken to the | | | | rated towing capacity and it is important to |
| campground, or beach rather than where all | | | | have the proper receiver hitch in place. The |
| that stuff Is going to be put. With a little | | | | Dealership is a good place to start for this. |
| pre-planning the ride will be part of the | | | | It will know the towing capacity of the |
| fun. | | | | particular vehicle and do the proper hitch |
| | | | receiver installation. Many vehicles are |
| There are many types of luggage carriers and | | | | already accessorized with a receiver hitch in |
| cargo carriers that can accommodate the | | | | place. |
| additional items necessary for a long road | | | | |
| trip. The choices are between a Rooftop | | | | There are choices with the type of Hitch |
| Luggage Carrier or a Hitch Mount Cargo | | | | Mount Cargo Carriers as well. There are Hard |
| Carrier. If you decide to go with a Rooftop | | | | Rear Mount Carriers and Combination Metal |
| Carrier, in most cases, a rooftop luggage | | | | Trays with or without Soft Carrier Bags. Many |
| carrier will require a roof rail system with | | | | of the Rear Mount Carriers offer mounting |
| crossbars. If your vehicle doesn't have a | | | | accessories for bikes, fishing poles, tables, |
| rail system check with the Auto Dealership or | | | | and more. The choices are many and varied. |
| go online to find a compatible rail system. | | | | The internet is a good place to search for |
| Many vehicles have the front to rear rails | | | | the proper Hitch Mount Carrier that fits your |
| but need the left to right crossbars. The | | | | requirements. When buying your hitch carrier, |
| cross bars are available from the dealership | | | | it is a good idea to spend a little more and |
| or in many cases can be found online as | | | | get a Locking Hitch Pin to hold your carrier |
| retrofitted bars. Check the manufacturer | | | | securely in place on the receiver. |
| specifications to see what the roof load is | | | | |
| before just putting any weight on the vehicle | | | | Spend a little time before your trip thinking |
| roof. There are Hard Roof Top Carriers and | | | | of the items that you intend to take with you |
| Soft Top Carriers. Each has advantages and | | | | and get the proper outside the vehicle |
| disadvantages so choose based on your | | | | storage so there is room for the passengers. |
| requirements. One way to see if the carrier | | | | Your trip will be a lot more fun. |
| dimensions will accommodate your needs is to | | | | |