Cargo Boxes

[GeorgeRa]

I have their lid rack and like it a lot, usually strap 2 large chairs with motorcycle straps and can still open the lid.

[gregmchugh]

Originally Posted by GeorgeRa

I have their lid rack and like it a lot, usually strap 2 large chairs with motorcycle straps and can still open the lid.

We used the lid rack on ours to carry our patio mat which was great when it was wet and muddy...

[GeorgeRa]

Originally Posted by gregmchugh

We used the lid rack on ours to carry our patio mat which was great when it was wet and muddy...

It is also great for hanging things to dry like towels with the lid opened. Mine has 3 wheels, 2 in the back and one on the hitch, it makes it easy to roll it around, it also allows one-person mounting. I scribed the line so know exactly how far to insert the hitch to be able to insert the hitch pin.

[broyston]

I did a combination of a Stowaway II frame and a diamondplate tool box. I chose the side-opening toolbox so I could mount bike racks on the top. It's been a great solution.

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[JohnnyFry]

We travel with 2 Bike Fridays which we are able to put under the rear Bed/sofa on out RoadTrek 210P. Removing and setting up is a 20-25 minute proposition so it limits some casual use but they are secure under there and out of sight. We do use a Stowaway 2 for carrying items like maps/touring books, extra clothing, canned food...essentially nothing of great value or too heavy.

[broyston]

Here's the pic. Doesn't look like I attached it properly last time.
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[GeorgeRa]

Originally Posted by broyston

Here's the pic. Doesn't look like I attached it properly last time.
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Very nice.

[Reed]

Broyston - looks great. Stowaway was reasonably inexpensive and has been sufficient

[wincrasher]

I did the hitch box thing for a while. It's fraught with problems - carrying extra junk you don't use, the extra weight, the bouncing around, worrying about someone breaking into it, and just the plain unsightliness of it. Slim down your junk and find places to store in inside your van, you'll be alot happier in the long run.

[InterBlog]

I agree with all those negatives, but they can be resolved via careful targeting of the device to legitimate needs. My hitch carrier holds gasoline for my chainsaw and 60 pounds of ice-blocked frozen food to feed five adults at my destination, in a contraption that almost can't be stolen, doesn't cause bounce, and is not large and unsightly (IMO). I can't fit that stuff inside my van, and I certainly wouldn't be happier without it.

[Boxster1971]

Driving down I-95 today I saw a small car towing a motorcycle trailer for extra storage. I struck me that this makes more sense than a larger hitch mounted cargo box. Here is link to many model options.

https://theusatrailerstore.com/pull-...ycle-trailers/

Lots of used lightly used models on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/bhp/pull-behind-motorcycle-trailer

[GeorgeRa]

I used to have a small Sears trailer and was pulling it with our VW Westfalia bus. I made a rack for 3 kids bicycles attached to the lid while our bikes were hanging on the rear door. Good option, no question. The key disadvantage was driving in reverse, with low visibility and short distance to the trailer axle the trailer needed to be unhitched.

[Doneworking]

I custom built a hitch carrier for our Roadtrek 210P. It was designed to sit slightly off center so that the continental spare was still accessible for lowering and access to the left rear door. We used it hauling extra camping stuff for a few years and then decided what the heck, we are defeating the purpose of a B in the first place. Less is more has become our -- CORRECTION!-- my theme .

Paul