Car Roof Bag Cargo Carrier, 15 Cubic Feet Waterproof Rooftop Cargo Carrier Soft Box Luggage with 6 Reinforced Straps + Packing Bag - Suitable for All Vehicle with/Without Rack
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It is supposed to be, but after the first use, a large portion of the inside coating began to peel away. Its integrity could be jeopardized as a result of this.
Because there's only one zipper with two "handles," I'm sure you could buy a small key lock and loop it through the two handles to secure it. We had to unload it at our midpoint hotel on our road trip, so it's kind of a shame we didn't do that. This would have allowed me to save a significant amount of time.
It is not something I would recommend! You want it to be as secure as possible on your rooftop, so I would thoroughly inspect the vehicle's interior.
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When you're finished loading, roll up the extra straps and tape them to the cinched portion of the straps to keep them from flapping in the wind. I could see that causing problems. br>br>My only criticisms are that 1) the instruction sheet is poorly written, and 2) I'm not sure how to secure the 7th and 8th straps. And, third, the cargo bag and its carrying bag are similar to snow chains and their carrying cases. It will not be replaced once it has been removed. br>br>Even if the straps are taped down, you will likely hear some noises from them. Double- Check that they are still secure, but you should always double-check your load when you stop. I can't rate water resistance because we didn't get any rain on our trip. It did, however, withstand sustained winds of up to 50 miles per hour.
The included instructions are woefully inadequate, to the point where they are useless, at least if you don't have a rack. After you've watched some videos and done some research online, turning it on and off isn't too difficult, albeit time-consuming. With a rack and rails, it might be a lot easier. Bring extra straps to tie it down and keep it from flapping in the wind - Not dangerous, but it can be distracting and mask the sound of more serious issues. BRING A CHECKLIST WITH YOU! br>br> We forgot to zip it once and ended up losing all of our bags after about a half-hour of driving at 70 mph. Of course, it's not the bag's fault. Before each drive, ALWAYS zip it, pat the skirt down, velcro the flap, and double-check both straps through the body and all four clips. br>br>After clipping the four clips, wrap the extra around and tuck it in to keep it from making unsettling noises in the wind. br>br>Bye, bye, bye, bye bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, by Don't put anything too heavy up there - This is ideal for sleeping bags, camping equipment, and even lightly loaded suitcases. For that reason, you're going to adore it. Keep your cinder blocks and other heavy items in the trunk.
This is something I'm currently using while on a trip. I was driving from Illinois to the Panhandle and got caught in a light rain for a few hours, and I was sure this thing was going to leak the whole time. br>br>When I arrived at the hotel, I discovered that my clothes were soaked. Oh boy. They weren't completely drenched, but they were dripping wet. Of course, with water gushing off this thing at 85 miles per hour, what else could you expect? The zipper was the obvious entry point. Suitcases should be placed in large trash bags, in my opinion.
When this bag arrived, I had high hopes that it would be fantastic. It's easier to install than the older Fox brand one I had, and it has a more aerodynamic shape, which I assume will help with gas mileage. br>And that's about it for the positives. This bag is NOT weatherproof, and I repeat, NOT weatherproof. Rain of any kind, from a drizzle to a downpour, will pass through this bag and soak your belongings inside, owing to a low-quality untapped zipper. The zipper is covered by a weather strip, but it flips up as soon as the vehicle reaches anything approaching highway speed, exposing the untaped zipper and allowing water to enter. br>br>To be fair, the bag is quite large; I had no trouble fitting five suitcases and three folding beach chairs inside. Would it be ok if 100% you were 100% sure of good weather the entire journey ? In the rain, don't take any chances.
That problem was solved by this Roof bag. It easily accommodated my four-person family's clothing as well as two tents for a weekend of camping. On the way, we encountered a small amount of rain, perhaps 15 to 20 minutes. "Light" Florida rain for 20 minutes. It easily strapped to the roof, stayed put, and didn't move during our drive. I'm looking forward to using it when we go camping next.
Extra ties are available if desired. A ratchet strap can be used to protect the down. This bag is one of my favorites. With this bag strapped to my Hyundai Elantra, I recently relocated from Washington, DC to Florida. It is simple to set up. Because I don't have a roof rack, I simply place the bag on the roof and use the provided straps to secure it. I wanted to add some extra security, so I added a ratchet strap. I was caught in a downpour, and the water resistance did its best to keep me dry (no puddles inside the bag). only a smidgeon of condensation/"sweating"). The zippers didn't move around much, and the velcro all around the bag is fantastic.
We didn't have any rain on our trip, so I can't say for sure how water resistant it was, but the thickness and feel of the material made me think that if water got in, it was because it wasn't completely closed. br>I expected installation to be simple, but after about 10 miles, the inside-car straps began to slip. And then we got a call from our friends behind us, telling us that our bag was dancing around on the roof. To avoid slipping, it's difficult to tell which way the straps should be fed through the buckle. We had to tie knots and wrap the remaining straps around itself to get it to work. Because of this, I would only recommend it if you have a true rooftop rack to attach it to.
I had no idea it came with a case! I was worried about how much room it would take up in my small closet in my storage-constrained apartment. So I'm glad it'll all (hopefully) fit back into a mostly nice cube shape again. So far, the materials and workmanship appear to be excellent! There were a lot of straps included, as well as fairly detailed instructions. There are no issues with it right out of the box! And while I expected it to be larger, it is definitely larger than I anticipated, which is a good thing! I'll be taking a 4-hour road trip with 5 kids and 2 adults next month for a long weekend, so I'll need all the room I can get. Hopefully, I'll be able to fit everything in this bad boy and that it will stay dry if it rains. Hopefully, the fabric and straps will not be shredded by the wind while driving. Later, I'll provide an update.