Car-roof cargo bags/carriers

[peapod1980]

Looks like we might break down and get one this year. Jenay suggested getting a soft one, not the "shell" type. Our vehicle has two vertical side rails only. Recommendations, suggestions?

 

[STL Don]

The soft ones don't last as long, but are far easier to store--you can get one at Target

 

[RiverOtter]

Looks like we might break down and get one this year. Jenay suggested getting a soft one, not the "shell" type. Our vehicle has two vertical side rails only. Recommendations, suggestions?

We bought our shell type at Sears. Seems like it was around $150 or less. If I had it to do over again I would get the longer version that opens to the side. Much easier to load. We never had any problems with leakage even thought its not waterproof. I had 2 different neighbors that had the soft version and both had wet clothes and Christmas presents.

 

[Jdarg]

We don't put anyting that can get wet in the soft one. It is strictly for beach chairs, toys, and things like sodas, detergent, umbrellas, and all the misc. crap that I managed to find a need for---

 

[John R]

i would go hard shell. you know the seal will be tight and there won't be any potential for abasion against the paint on a 1400 mile round trip drive. also, the hard shells are contoured for less drag.

ymmv.


Rocket box

 

[Miss Kitty]

Which little pea gets to ride in the carrier?

 

[Ocean Lover]

The soft ones don't last as long, but are far easier to store--you can get one at Target

We have a soft one from Target and and use it for beach chairs, boogie boards etc..you can put suitcases in it too...just put them in a big black trash bag first. We've had it for probably 4 years and have used it 4 or 5 times. It works for us.

 

[dbuck]

Just be sure to put it on top of your vehicle AFTER you pull out of your garage - unless your garage has adequate clearance.

 

[audie]

i may have to rent a u-haul this year mr audie will not be please when we load up...as per usual..

 

[Jdarg]

Just be sure to put it on top of your vehicle AFTER you pull out of your garage - unless your garage has adequate clearance.

Do you "know someone" who has experience with this issue?;-)