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Surco S5050 Safari Roof Rack Basket, 50" x 50" x 5", Black, For Select Roof Racks Review

Surco S5050 Safari Roof Rack Basket, 50' x 50' x 5', Black, For Select Roof Racks
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Ok, found out the hard way, your going to have to buy an extra 130 bucks or so (or more) worth of specifice mounting hardware for your particular vehical to get this rack to work. Other than that the rack is great, just wish that the discription had listed that you need the additional mounts. Be sure and check the SURCO's website and the application guide to find out what exactly you will need.

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mfr: SURCO SAFARI RACK 50X50.PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES.This is a new product we just added and currently working to add the images and the specifications.please email us (sales@builderdepot.com) if you notice the product weight is wrong.

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Yakima 2009 CopperHead Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Rack Review

Yakima 2009 CopperHead Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Rack
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We LOVE this roof top rack. Bike was wobbly at first but my husband realized he didn't have the rack tightened down as much as it should be to the truck. Problem solved.We have 5 kids so there is 7 bikes in all. The bike is very sturdy up there. I am looking to buy another one now.(and a hitch rack) We have a yukon so as a women I don't think I cld put my bike up there but my husband is 6'5". So the height of your vehicle and your height depends if this really works for YOU. You also need an easy release front wheel. Otherwise this would be a pain to have tools w you to remove your wheel. I would have 4 of them if that wouldn't be to pricey but for my budget it would be. we did have to buy a lock separately for it, you don't have to have this but if you plan on leaving your bikes unattended its a good idea.

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Yakima's most affordable bike rack, the CopperHead fork-mount rooftop bike rack is strong, attractive, and functional. The CopperHead is equipped with a sturdy fork that attaches quickly and easily to your bike's SKS-lockable skewer. As a result, you can install just about any type of bike on the rack, including mountain bikes, road bikes, and hybrids. (The CopperHead accommodates quick-release wheel skewers, so owners of bikes with nutted front wheels, triple clamp forks, or forks with dropout spacing should consider other mounts instead.) The aerodynamic fork block, meanwhile, adds stability--a must when driving at high speeds or on gravel roads. And despite the low price tag, the CopperHead fits all round and square rooftop crossbars, along with all common bike wheel and tire sizes. Easy to install, the CopperHead comes with Yakima's lifetime warranty.


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Rola 59501 Roof Top Cargo Basket Review

Rola 59501 Roof Top Cargo Basket
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I bought a pair of Rola roof racks for our Hyundai Elantra (which didn't fit well at all) and ordered this roof rack thinking it would fit to their own racks. Boy was I wrong. This is the biggest engineering fail I've ever seen. The u-brackets included aren't long enough to fit the mounting brackets they include *when used with their own roof rack*!I had to go to Lowe's to buy washer and nuts to replace the wing nuts they included that would not grab the threads (the supplied wing nuts, by the way, had they fit, would have stuck up about 1/2" below the bottom of the rack, resulting in four "posts" I would have had to pack around) . On top of that, once I finally got the nuts on (I had MYABE 1/4" of thread for them to "grab"), tightening the brackets down only served to deform the bottom of the roof rack, instead of settling nicely into place.

However, after some creative engineering to get it to stay on tightly, I was able to load it up with a fair amount of gear and bungee it down. It seemed reasonably sturdy and held up well to a 2,000 mile trip through some rain and wet snow.Overall, I liked the rack but was supremely frustrated by the poor execution of the mounting system.

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This roof top cargo basket is designed for wagons, minivans, or SUV's and mounts to round or square factory racks to carry extra cargo and gear. It has a black powder coat finish for attractive styling and a long lasting durable finish and is easy to install and remove.

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Riverside Deluxe Cartop Canoe Carrier Review

Riverside Deluxe Cartop Canoe Carrier
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Just as claimed in the ad, very convenient works well on suv with no carrier.I wish the foam pads were just a little higher so I could place them further apart.

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Riverside Deluxe Cartop Canoe Carrier Fast Economical And Easy Transport For All Canoes And Small Craft. Works With Or Without Bar System Roof Racks. 4-7" Blocks. 1-15' Lash Strap. 2-15' Bow And Stern Straps. 4-bumper Hooks. This Item Is In Category:Cargo > Boat Carriers Brand: Riverside

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Valley 91000 Large Cargo Net Review

Valley 91000 Large Cargo Net
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I purchased this Valley 91000 Large Cargo Net for my Tacoma. From the description of the product I was
under the assumption that it would've worked well for the bed of the pick up. Turns out the net was too small-
36"x 40" with 4' hooks. Bummer. This was partially my fault since there was no size description in the ad. I've
learned from this mistake. The net however does appear to be constructed well.

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Valley Large Cargo Net is designed to secure cargo during transportation. It features weather resistant finish offering long life. This net is easy to use and facilitates easy installation.

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Valley 90350 Roof Basket Cargo Carrier Review

Valley 90350 Roof Basket Cargo Carrier
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I actually looked into building my own basket style cargo rack but really you can hardly buy the materials for the cost of this Valley Cargo Carrier. It's light weight yet very strong, great coating on it as well.

Extremely easier to put together, litterally takes just a few minutes.

The only issue is if your cross bars aren't very far apart. I have an old Jeep with a hardtop and the roof rack mounts are pretty close together. The valley basket carrier comes with four mounts to secure it to your cross bars. The problem I had is that I could only get the front ones on, on the rear mounts I couldn't get it to line up, basically I needed my bars to be another 6 or so inches farther apart.

But, this was easily fixable, I just went to the hardware store and for about 4 bucks got a few u-bolts and secured the back of the cargo carrier on with those. And the included mounts are built very well and even have quick release bots on them.

Overall I'm very happy and would still purchase again even with that one issue.

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Valley Roof Basket Cargo Carrier is designed to provide maximum storage space for cargo. It is made from light weight material offering easy installation. This carrier secures the cargo during transportation and is corrosion resistant.

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Thule 684 Terrapin Hitch Mount Luggage Box Review

Thule 684 Terrapin Hitch Mount Luggage Box
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I must have shopped 3 months for the best price on this storage box. I really wanted to support the loacal shop here in Denver, Rack Attack, but after repeated attempts to get them to match the before tax price of the Amazon product, I decided to just buy it from Amazon. It was also annoying that if I was willing to pay the extra money for their box that they wanted to charge me an additional amount to have them assemble and install it. In all, I saved about $80 by buying it from Amazon.

I could not have been more happy with the purchase experience. It was delivered as agreed and in perfect condition.

The box itself took about 2 hours to assemble and install. Not very difficult, but certainly time consuming. Also, unless you are okay with semi-heavy lifting, you should probably do this with another person. The box fit perfectly into my 2007 4-Runner hitch. The only problem was that I needed an adapter from 7 pin to 4 pin to get the brake lights to work. I had to buy this from Wal-Mart for $18.

Lastly, after installation, only one of the brake lights was working. After about 20 minutes of inspection, I realized that when I was assebling the box I had accidentally disconnected one of the brake light wire assemblies. It's easy to do if you're not careful...somewhat of a design flaw. Once reconnected, the box worked like a charm.

I am very happy with the purchase and recommend it to anyone looking for a little extra cargo space for road trips.

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The Thule 684 Terrapin Hitch Mount Luggage Box swings clear of your vehicle's rear for easy trunk or tailgate access. Designed for long-haul vacations, beach supplies, tailgate parties, or for whenever you need to carry lots of gear, this handsome two-toned carrier sports a whopping 13-cubic-foot load capacity and comes with internal dividers to keep your gear organized. It can carry up to 165 pounds, guaranteed to keep all you gear dry, and comes with a drain plug in the floor of the box for easy cleaning. Also included is a Thule SecureLock system that ensures all your gear stays secure.
Offering all the features of a roof-mounted cargo box but at a level that makes all your cargo easily accessible, this luggage box is fully compatible with 2-inch receiver hitches. Other features include rugged, UV resistant ABS construction and pre-wired tail lights. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, this luggage box includes a license plate adapter and all the necessary components for easy assembly and installation.

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48" Folding Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier (500 lb capacity) Review

48' Folding Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier
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This cargo carrier works well for me.It was not difficult to put together (I had one person helping me hold it).However, the instructions are not very clear as the manufacturer printed assembly instruction for 3 different cargo carriers in one manual.

I took it on a 600 mile trip and it was fine.However, it scrapes the pavement on a steep driveway installed on a SUV.I used it with a waterproof cargo bag by Rola (#59102). It's rather heavy and may require two people to attach to the hitch.

I like the folding feature.

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Haul extra cargo on thehitch of your vehicle with a folding hitch mounted cargo carrier. The folding hitch carrier has steel mesh and raised 2-3/4" plate sides. The strong 48" L x 20" W x 3" H hitch carrier conveniently installs behind your vehicle and can support up to 500 pounds cargo. Folds up, compactly, against the vehicle rear when not in use. Includes reflective safety stickers.Does not include hitch pin.

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Masterbuilt H2A HITCH-HAUL Lite Cargo Carrier Review

Masterbuilt H2A HITCH-HAUL Lite Cargo Carrier
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I decided to pay a little more for this lighter-weight aluminum carrier.I wanted a unit that I could easily install on my SUV by myself.This unit fits the bill quite nicely.It's 28 pounds light and very well made.It is also easy to assemble.The primary strength members are steel but the frame and mesh floor are aluminum.It has the same 500 lb. carrying capacity as the all-steel units.

I should relate also that when the unit arrived, it was missing a part.I contacted Masterbuilt and their customer support was terrific.The part was on its way the next morning.All-in-all, I am very happy with this unit and expect to use it for many years.

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Masterbuilt HITCH-HAUL Lite Cargo Carrier is designed to facilitate easy storage of cargo on the vehicle. It is constructed from aluminum and has a 500 pound capacity. This cargo carrier includes a 2 inch receiver bar and is equipped with 12 tie-down holes.

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Highland 35036 Black Universal Car Roof Top Basket Carrier Review

Highland 35036 Black Universal Car Roof Top Basket Carrier
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It works as it should. The straps stay tight during the whole trip. The rubber pads aren't the tightest fit on the feet but that just is an issue when the rack is stored. Not a big deal but worth mentioning so you can make sure they are there before putting it on the car. Very light weight and sturdy.

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Highland Black Universal Car Roof Top Basket Carrier is designed to expand the vehicles carrying capacity. It is made of rust resistant aluminum and includes adjustable straps and non-marring coated hooks. This carrier measures 49.5 inch long, 37 inch wide 7 inch tall which can be installed with mounting hardware and folds easily for storage.

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48" Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier (500 lb capacity) Review

48' Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier
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We ordered this a few days before our vacation and it got to us in time. It was very sturdy and easy to assemble. A great product!

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Haul your luggage or other items on the hitch of your vehicle with the hitch mounted cargo carrier. The trailer hitch carrier has steel mesh and raised 2-3/4" plate sides. The strong 48" L x 20" W x 3" H hitch carrier conveniently installs behind your vehicle and can support up to 500 pounds cargo. Includes reflective safety stickers.Does not include hitch pin.

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Valley 90590 Deluxe Hitch Mount Cargo Basket Review

Valley 90590 Deluxe Hitch Mount Cargo Basket
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I own a Jeep Wrangler. If you know anything about Wranglers, you would know that the trunk in a wrangler is just big enough to hold a pair of socks...if you fold them carefully.

I bought the Valley Deluxe Carrier about 9 camping trips ago and I couldn't be happier! The unit works like a charm. Unlike the last hitch carrier I had, this one has a nice "rise" feature built into it. This is very handy when going up or down steep driveways and roads. I also found that the "rise" feature helps keep your stuff cleaner in rainy/muddy conditions because it puts your items higher off of the ground and away from the tires. I have loaded it to the max and it works flawlessly.

The tall sides are a nice feature that set this unit apart from those of lesser quality.

If you buy this (or any brand) of carrier, be sure to get a nice set of 3 or 4 ratcheting straps to hold your gear in place. Ratcheting straps also hold my kids in place very well as I found that they always seemed to be able to wiggle out of the bungee cords :).

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Valley Hitch Mounted Basket Cargo Carrier measures 60 long and 20 wide. It comes with an expanded steel mesh floor and 6 high sides to keep cargo secure and in place. It is designed to fit a 2 inch receiver hitch with a minimum Class III or Class IV rating. These cargo carriers are manufactured from heavy duty tubular steel and measure 5/8 inch in diameter. The installation is a very simple procedure of just bolting two pieces together.

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Highland 10391 Kar Pak Rainproof Soft-Sided Car Top Carrier - 15 Cubic Feet Review

Highland 10391 Kar Pak Rainproof Soft-Sided Car Top Carrier - 15 Cubic Feet
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We've had the Highland Kar-Pak since our first family trip to Disney World in 2002, and we've used it many a times since: trips to Disney World, trips to Gulf Shores, a few visits to Texas and, the big one, our evacuation from New Orleans a few days before Hurricane Katrina struck. Not to be overly glowing, but this thing helped us save a lot more since we could cram it full.

It holds a bundle, stores quickly, cleans up easily (bug splatter is no match for scrub brush & water, eh), is arguably leak-proof (never had a problem even through the worst rains), and attaches easily and securely (and not to dismiss another person's review/opinion, but the carrier box clearly stated "Roof Rack Mount"; however, I can see confusion with roof rack and roof bars -- those bars on the roof when you get the van/suv/etc are just styling until you add a cross-bar).

My wife came across this model locally in N.O. when we were searching for something for the roof to carry luggage on our first real driving vacation. We had looked at a lot of the hard-side ones, which were all extremely expensive and sorely lacking in capacity. She found this and we thought it might be a quick-fix but we've used it ever since and have no plans to replace it.

FWIW, a tip: get some big safety pins. Though you can tie the excess strap up it's easier to use a safety pin to pin up the excess. You don't have to, but the excess strap tends to flap in the wind and will drive you a little batty.

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Highland Black KarPak Rainproof Car Top Carrier is designed to double trunk space and keep gear high and dry with this rainproof soft-sided car top carrier. It is made of durable, leak-proof coated vinyl material and adds over 15 cubic feet of storage. This car top carrier can be easily mounted to any roof rack and includes mounting hardware.

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