Aspen03
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Looking at options for hauling extra stuff for the family when going camping or the in laws house boat.
Being we didn't find an EL we liked and settled on a standard length expedition we are a bit shy in storage space when the whole family is loaded up and looking at options for some extra gear so we dont have to rely on packing in another vehicle thats traveling along.
I've never had an external cargo carrier of any type. I was unaware until just today they make enclosed hitch mount options which I'm guessing would save considerably on drag/fuel economy over a roof mount option as well as have easy access.
Being weatherproof is an obvious must. Not terrible concerned about security as it would be very unlikely sit overnight without being unloaded. If it's broken into in broad daylight it was probably going to happen anyway. We would likely store the more bulky items that are less sensitive to weather in there...chairs, foldable table, stove, cooler, etc. Unlikely we'd make a trek across country or anything, I'd rent a Max first.
Any recommendations or experiences good/bad out there?
Being we didn't find an EL we liked and settled on a standard length expedition we are a bit shy in storage space when the whole family is loaded up and looking at options for some extra gear so we dont have to rely on packing in another vehicle thats traveling along.
I've never had an external cargo carrier of any type. I was unaware until just today they make enclosed hitch mount options which I'm guessing would save considerably on drag/fuel economy over a roof mount option as well as have easy access.
Being weatherproof is an obvious must. Not terrible concerned about security as it would be very unlikely sit overnight without being unloaded. If it's broken into in broad daylight it was probably going to happen anyway. We would likely store the more bulky items that are less sensitive to weather in there...chairs, foldable table, stove, cooler, etc. Unlikely we'd make a trek across country or anything, I'd rent a Max first.
Any recommendations or experiences good/bad out there?