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4/28/2011

Rola 59109 Adventure System with Swing Away Review

Rola 59109 Adventure System with Swing Away
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This particular item is fantastic!Functionality is awesome!The box itself is a little hard to handle by a single person, but can easily be handled by two.For security, go ahead and order the locking hitch pin, for stability reasons, order the hitch tightener, and for legality reasons, go ahead and order the license plate relocation kit with light.Unfortunately, I was awaiting the item for an upcoming trip, and when it arrived, the hardware and swingaway was not part of the shipment.The customer service that I received following that initial call was atrocious, and each process and escalation procedure that was, or wasn't followed needs to be looked at and corrected accordingly.I am in the customer service industry, and was extremely disappointed, not only in the ways that my issue was handled, but the number of times that I was lied to by representitives of the company.If one more persons reads me a script of how they are the supervisor on duty, and that a manager is not available, I'm going to scream, and insist yet AGAIN to speak to someone in the US.Overall a very sad, disappointing customer service experience, and I will make sure that hundreds and potentially thousands of people hear about it.

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Keep your cargo safe and dry with this adventure system which features a weather resistant, lockable, modular storage pod and a swing away cargo tray that is designed to fit 2" receivers. The usable tray surface area measures 21" x 49" and has a 250-lb load capacity for added versatility.

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2/01/2011

Lund 601012 Black 37.5" x 56.6" Roof Top Cargo Rack Review

Lund 601012 Black 37.5' x 56.6' Roof Top Cargo Rack
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When I first went to assemble the two pieces to make a whole basket, the tubes going from one piece (male) into the other (female) did not fit.Further investigation showed that the tubing on the female side was bent (not from shipping), and to make it work, I had to spend about 1/2 hour re-opening the tubes.

After finally putting the basket together, it came time to mount it on the roof of my 2008 Highlander.Keep in mind, before I bought this rack I contacted the company to inqire whether or not it would fit my car.I was told that yes, it had universal fittings so it would fit all car roof racks.

Well it did have universal fittings, but they were so simplistic that I had to spend 1 1/2 days, and trips back and forth to hardware stores, to make it work.The reason, even when the clamps were tightened as tight as they would go, the rack slid back and forth and would not tighten firmly.

To make it work (and I never did get it "tight"), I had to use a metal cutting saw to cut parts of it away, put jerryrigged blocks between the basket and the crossbar, and tape it tightly to the crossbar.

These problems would have been more acceptable if I had paid half as much.I can live with the imperfections in the tubes (since at this price I didn't expect the quality of a Thule or a Yakima), but to have to spend the time and money to make this product safe to travel on my roof at up to 80 miles per hour, is unaccepable.

The only way I would recommend this product to anyone is if Lund puts a truly universal clamping system with it that is uncomplicated and easy to understand.Otherwise, be prepared to use extraordinary measures to safely attach it to your roof.

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Product Description:
Lund's roof top cargo rack provides plenty of storage space for luggage, cargo bags, and just about anything.The basket attaches to factory or aftermarket roof racks without drilling or lots of extra tools.The thin-wall steel construction makes it lightweight and easy to handle.

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1/12/2011

Lund 601011 Black 37.5" x 51" Roof Top Cargo Rack Review

Lund 601011 Black 37.5' x 51' Roof Top Cargo Rack
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Assembly is very easy however that's the only nice thing.I only had this on top of my Jeep for 2 months before it started to rust at it's assembly points.The rust then leaked ontop of my jeep creating havoc on my paint.Will not recommend this unit.Spend the extra money and get something nicer.

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Lund's roof top cargo rack provides plenty of storage space for luggage, cargo bags, and just about anything.The basket attaches to factory or aftermarket roof racks without drilling or lots of extra tools.The thin-wall steel construction makes it lightweight and easy to handle.

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11/08/2010

Surco ST100 Spare Tire Carrier Review

Surco ST100 Spare Tire Carrier
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This spare holder is very high quality.Is is made so that it stradles the cross bars to support the rack and the spare tire.Has a chain setup to utilize a pad lock to secure the tie down handle to the rack.

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Spare Tire Carrier - store your spare on top of your roof

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9/26/2010

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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9/22/2010

SportRack Explorer Roof Box Review

SportRack Explorer Roof Box
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I have only a few complaints about this product.

First the material it is made of is thin and flimsy. It is certainly not as strong as some of the boxes made from ABS plastic. If you park in the sun for any time the plastic softens to the point where you may have trouble getting the hinges to engage to hold the top up. Another result of the softened plastic is the sagging of the hinge side of the lower portion of the box. This causes the top to sag down slightly reducing the clearance for loading items.

Another issue is the assembly. It was painfully cumbersome, and I am very mechanically inclined. It's definitely a two man job, one to hold the top while the other attaches and tightens the nuts and bolts.

Attaching to my vehicle (04 Dodge Durango) was a pain as well. The height of the vehicle made it challenging enough but attaching the "U" bolts on the hinge side was a real pain. If you have a smaller vehicle like a sedan or a Subaru Outback or something like that it may be easier

But, this thing is huge and holds a lot. We had 2 larger rollaway suitcases, two large duffle bags, 2 sleeping bags and 2 pillows and had room for coats and toiletry bags. It really hold quite a bit. But one of the biggest advantages is has is the price. For the cost of a competing unit from yakithule you can by 5 of these things.

I highly recommend this unit if your budget is tight, especially if you can get someone else to assemble and install it...

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Product Description:
Tough and spacious, the SportRack Explorer rooftop cargo box is an ideal accessory for people who need more storage space than their car can provide. The Explorer is made of high-density polyethylene, a sturdy, long-lasting material that stands up to bumps, rocks, and any other obstacle a road can provide. The box's 18 cubic feet of storage space, meanwhile, gives you plenty of room for extra luggage and sports gear. And despite the generous capacity, the Explorer isn't unwieldy enough to obstruct your vision while you drive. The Explorer, which offers a capacity of 100 pounds, measures 54 by 19.5 by 39 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 32 pounds without gear. The box comes with a U-bolt mounting bracket.


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