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