Thule 857 Caravan Rooftop Cargo Bag

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All new PVC free car top bag that has all the advantages of a rooftop box but requires a fraction of the storage space and easy to mount and remove.
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- Generous 13 cubic foot capacity accommodates all types of loads
- Easily attaches to factory installed or aftermarket luggage racks
- Constructed of durable pvc free 600 denier weather resistant nylon
- Storm flaps with hook and loop fasteners protect zippers
- Conveniently collapses down to sore in its own storage bag
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 "Nice Bag!!" 2009-09-12
By Christal Bussenger (Bangor, PA USA)
I like this bag very much, however, I thought weather resistant meant rain would not penetrate the cargo bag. That is exactly what happened to us. It wasn't the end of the world, but did cause a little headache having to dry things out. We had to put things in gargage bags the second time we used it, just in case of an unexpected rain shower. I like the fact that it stores easily and it is very roomy. It eliminated us putting items all around our children and making them uncomfortable for the six hour drive. Huge bonus!! I would recommend this for people who can't store those big, bulky roof top carriers.

 "not at all impressed" 2009-07-08
By ajake (chicago,il)
Open the packagae and the thing has two tears along the seam. of course our road trip was the next day, so we used it and Amazon (which is incredible!) sent us a new one in exchange for when we got back.



In addition, it happened to rain one evening and our topper soaked thru.



For the money, Id skip it and save up for a hard shell topper instead.

 "Not Weatherproof!!!" 2009-06-26
By P. Carlton
While we like the idea of this soft Cargo van (for easy on and off), after a few hours of driving in the rain, eveything was SOAKED from my babies pack and play and stroller to golf shoes. Not sure that i would take on another trip unless the sun was going to shine for sure.

 "Great in a pinch " 2008-08-06
By M. Miller (Sewell, NJ USA)
I literally made this purchase while on vacation. We traveled 250 miles with the car fully loaded. Passengers were cramped. Many cars passed us having some kind of cargo device on their roof. We all were comparing different types along the way. So, I went online to compare prices and shipping. Just about everyone was at the same price point, but Amazon killed the competition with only 15.00 for 2 day shipping. It arrived in plenty of time and when we left to go home, the car had some room. The product is well made and with 13CF of space, it was a blessing. Storage at home was a breeze as well. I folded it back up, put it into the carrying case and hung it from a hook in the garage.

 "Great car rooftop cargo" 2008-08-03
By Richard A. Leipold (Carnegie, PA USA)
We needed some extra storage space for vacation this year, so we considered a rooftop cargo bag. I wanted something that was not heavy or clumsy, inexpensive and could attach to the side roof bars on my SUV. The Thule Bag seemed to fit my needs so I bought one and tried it. I was impressed. It was easy to pack and was easy to attach to the roof, but you should have another person to help you get it tied down tightly. It took a lot of highway miles without any flapping noises or need for adjustment. When unpacked, it folds nicely into its own travel pack for storage. Excellent product!


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Allen Stainless Steel Locking Hitch Pin for Allen Hitch Mount Bike Racks (2-Inch Receiver)

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Stainless Steel Locking hitch pin for Allen 2" Receiver Racks
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Technical Details

- Stainless steel locking hitch pin locks and tightens Allen 2" receiver Racks (works with models 530RR, 540RR, 550RR, 640RR, and 740RR)
- Solid brass locking cylinder and cylinder case.
- Internal "O" ring and water-tight cap protect locking mechanism.
- Includes 3 keys.
- Lifetime on workmanship and material
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 "Allen Bike Rack Lock" 2009-09-12
By R. Hymer
Found that with the Allen Bike Racks, you need too use this lock.

It works great. Keeps the bike rack from wobling back and fourth

as you drive down the road. Very little play once you put this

lock/bolt on.

 "No brainer." 2009-08-03
By JoJo (Columbia, MD USA)
Worked well as described. Easy to install. Has 3 keys, so I should have no excuse for loosing any! Used with our Allen 5 bike rack. Pleased with value. I really appreciate Amazon. I do shop around as I did get the bike rack from Greenfish Adventure Sports. Allen 555RR Premium 5 Bike 2" Hitch Rack for $149 from Greenfish. Price/deal was cheaper. Shipping was free and IMMEDIATE. Within 24 hours. I was equally pleased with Greenfish, which was a company I'd never heard of. Took a chance. [...]. I equally recommend them for the value though Amazon is a great company to work with.

 "Nut seizes on pin and no way to remove it, big disaster" 2009-07-22
By David Troup (SAN FRANCISCO, CA USA)
This product is so simple, what could go wrong?



Well, like another reviewer here, the included nut seized up on the pin the very first time I installed it, and as a result, there is no way to get the bike rack off of my vehicle. And I can't figure a way to cut it off because the design of the bike rack and my car's hitch leaves no way to get a hacksaw in or maneuver it. So this product has already cost me hours of grief and inconvenience -- and I STILL can't figure out how to get it off.



The manufacturer is supposed to be sending me a new pin, but that won't do me any good until I figure out how to get this one off -- and I'm out of ideas. I'm hoping I can get one of the ends to snap off but haven't been successful so far.



If you buy this product, do NOT use the locknut with the plastic insert which is provided. Go to the hardware store and buy a regular old nut (which can be easily removed) and use that. So long as you're using the locking shaft behind the nut, there's no way it can back off the pin, and you won't have to endure all the grief I'm going through.



One star - a product that creates far more problems than it solves is not a good product.

 "Great Product" 2009-04-03
By Paul R. Bond (AZ)
This product works great. It keeps the Allen bike rack from wobbling as I drive and keeps the rack secure. Do not just drill a bigger hole into the Allen rack to accommodate a normal locking pin, it will not hold the rack correctly.

 "Excellent Product!" 2009-01-08
By Miles T. Hanley
The item arrived with the box compromised, but as mentioned by others, when I opened it, everything was fine. It took less than a half hour to install on my 2008 Toyoto Highlander equipped with a Reese 2" hitch. I purchased the Allen Universal Stainless Steel Locking Hitch Pin for 2-Inch or 1 1/4-Inch Receiver Hitches to use with this. I bought my wife a bicycle several years ago since she said she never had one as a child. But she very rarely used it because she was afraid of riding in the street. I purchased this product with the intent of carrying our bikes to bike paths and/or trails which I hoped would get her to ride the bike. We took a one week vacation to Hilton Head Island the last week of 2008. We drove from Columbia, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC (almost 3 hours) and used the carrier. It was easy to mount the bikes and they were very secure. The unit itself is very substantially made and the appears to be just as well made as other carriers costing 2 or 3 times more. I would highly recommend this carrier. By the way, my wife really enjoyed riding her bike on the bike paths and now wants us to go riding together several times a month on the local trails. So all in all, this was a great purchase!


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Saris Bones RS 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack

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The first "set it and forget it" rear rack. Replaces straps with a pair of steel-belted bands and two tightening ratchets. Provides a stable and secure fit with family-friendly convenience.
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- Ratcheting System eliminates straps and fits a wide range of vehicles, from sedans, to mini�vans
- Rubber�coated clips and steel�belted bands secure the rack to your vehicle
- Pivoting anti�sways and hold�downs easily adjust to secure your vehicle
- Integrated locking system adds security
- Easy to load up to 3 bikes
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 "Sturdy frame, very poor straps/bindings" 2009-08-09
By S. Rajagopalan (Newark, DE, USA)
The plastic binding straps (for mounting the bikes) on this rack scratch and damage the paint job and furthermore, do not offer sufficiently tight way to secure the bikes. This makes the bikes wobble and bounce on the road and increases the potential to damage. Very, very bad design by some person who obviously does not bike or use this product. Save your money and get the Thule -- any of the Thule's have rubberized straps that won't kill the paint job and at the same time offer a tighter grip on the bikes.

 "Great Bones" 2009-06-28
By RICHARD WHITEHILL (RANCHO SANTA FE, CA United States)
Saris Bones RS 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack I bought the RS-3 as our new Passat 3.6 4-motion would not allow a hitch mount. I was very concerned about stability of the rack, the attached bikes and the finish/paintwork of the car. In a word (or so) no problems. The 2 mountain bikes we carry are rock steady on the rack, the rack is rock solid on the car and the paint hasn't suffered at all.



I recommend a thorough reading and understanding of the instructions and then a rereading and "dry mounting run". Given you mount the carrier correctly, it's a superior product worth the superior price. Make sure that the rack fasteners and cups are clean as should be the trunk lid of the car. It also works very well on my wife's M3.

 "It doesn't get any better" 2009-06-26
By Elisa Taylor (Tennessee)
Never had to even look at the instructions for this bike rack; I had watched the demo a couple of times, and the rack installed exactly as the video had shown. This is a rock-solid bike rack, and installation/removal couldn't be more of a breeze -- 30 seconds to one minute. For me, this rack is well worth the money. I have carried two bikes on it with no problems at all, but as another person stated in their review, the bikes do need their front wheel/handlebars secured so they don't move around ("yes/no" movement). I think this is a normal situation when a bike is suspended and moving on anything; I just use a small nylon harness to loop through the bike wheel and the bike itself to correct this "problem". The bikes are extremely secure, and for the first time, I don't worry at all about them falling off. Hands down, this is the ultimate in bike transport if you are going to use a trunk mount rack.

 "This rack works as promised" 2009-06-21
By AZ Rider (AZ)
I purchased this rack based on the reviews and it works as promised. The install went well and the rack fits secure to the back of my car. There is plenty of adjustment.



The guy from NC should use his head before writing a negative review about this rack. The rack comes locked from the factory and if you unlock each side, the straps release and work perfectly.



Great rack!

 "Love This Rack!" 2009-06-16
By T. Cronkhite (Boston, MA)
I had been looking for a trunk rack for a while, I had a Thule rack that I used last summer for a trip to Nova Scotia that was horrible. I almost lost the bikes (only 2) 4 times, and it was very difficult to get the straps to stay tight. I have only used this rack a couple of times so far, but I love it. It is easy to apply to the trunk, no extra straps to fight with, and best of all it actually held my bike in place without any slipping, or even much bouncing at all even at highway speeds. I can't wait to travel with my bike this summer! I highly recommend this rack.


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Bell Triple Back Locking 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack

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Bell Locking Triple Back Three Bike Rack has a guaranteed fit with locking to keep bikes safe.
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- Three-bike trunk rack with narrow frame configuration to fit wide variety of bikes
- Fits regular trunks to square back SUVs and minivans
- 6-foot, 8 millimeter locking cable designed to lock all three bikes; four straps secure rack to vehicle
- Bike hold-downs separate and firmly hold bikes
- Reflective red end caps for increased visibility and safety
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 "rebuild" 2009-06-22
By Carol Bishop (Sparks, NV)
Might be nice if the mount was put together right... had to go to a bike store to find out what was wrong with it... we'll see if it works after I get it back together... very unhappy

 "Good purchase" 2009-05-04
By B. DURAN (Tampa Bay Area, FL)
Pros:

The bike rack was easy to install. I could've done it myself, but having another set of hands really helped hold it in place while I adjusted the straps.

The rack went on the back of my mini-van just fine with the padding hitting the back hatch exactly where it should, and I experienced no damage to the vehicle.

It went on in 10 minutes.



Cons:

The straps don't really hold the bike stationary on the rack. We used a bungee cord to get it situated nice and tight.

My "girl" bike took some figuring out so it didn't wind up nearly perpendicular to the ground.

I don't think it'll hold three bikes unless they're slim racing bikes.



Overall, glad I bought it, and I would highly recommend it (and an extra bungee cord or two).

 "Not the Best Rack" 2009-04-17
By J. B. Martinez
I just upgraded to this after having to return the 2-bike rack due to the fact that with an infant seat on one of my bikes it was almost impossible to fit two bikes. On the second outing with this 3 bike rack, the locking mechanism that holds the rack vertical broke. Luckily, I had attached another strap around both bikes to the main frame, keeping them from hitting the highway. Needless to say, I will be returning this and looking for a better built rack. If you get this rack, ALWAYS use another strap so you won't have to rely on the velcro straps alone should something happen to the rack while in transit.

 "excellant bike rack" 2009-04-08
By Gary L. Price (Sandiego Ca)
Easy to install great for the money ,overall all great all around bike rack cant go wrongBell Triple Back Locking 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack

 "Bell 3 Bike Carrier" 2008-09-16
By D. Hairston (Willow Grove, Pa. USA)
This carrier works great with my hatchback van and very easy to install.

It carries up to three bikes, I carried 2 bikes at once with it so far, it does though seem a third bike would be a tight fit. All in all I am very happy with this carrier.


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Thule 856 Nomad Rooftop Cargo Bag

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Offers generous capacity and solid water resistant construction
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- Taped seam construction provides solid water resistance
- Oversized rain flap around zippers for maximum weather protection
- Packaged in its own stuff sack for easy transport and storage
- Durable nylon construction
- Offers 14 cubic feet of capacity; measures 41 inches long by 34 inches wide by 18 inches tall, weighs 7 pounds
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 "Great product" 2009-08-19
By R. Beaman (Denver, CO USA)
I purchased the Nomad Cargo Bag for a camping trip and it performed fantastically.

it carried all of our camp chairs and collapsible table, along with our sleeping and clothes bags for a weekend in the mountains of Colorado. Was durable-no splits or tears and we had about 90-100 lbs in it. Carry handles were invaluable and included tie straps worked great also. If it were 6-8" longer this would be 6 stars, but our fly rods wouldn't fit.

 "Unreliable construction that quickly fails" 2009-01-04
By C. Stephans
My first 856 Nomad practically disintegrated during the first trip. The replacement bag has begun the same process after two 11-hour trips on the interstate. The inside liner is cracking and rips are begining in the outer liner. I have been careful not to exceed the 100 lbs. limit or to overstuff it. In hard rain, the first bag did not resist water at all.



The ease of use makes this an appealing product, but I have determined it would be better to pay more for a hard cover carrier. The material of this product is not suitable for highway driving, especially if it rains.

 "Disappointing - failed in 200 miles" 2008-06-20
By William M. Murray (Central Indiana USA)
I had seen some negative reviews on the soft type cargo carrier but figured with a name like Thule it was worth buying. First time used, a wooden child safety barrier gate (with no sharp edges, and no stretching of the bag to accomodate it) had worn a 6 inch hole thru the rear of the bag in less than 200 miles travel. The only other things being carried were a couple of foam "boogie boards" and several beach toys and floats.

I wouldn't use this bag for anything more than soft clothing - the material is not as robust as winter jacket shell cloth - and nothing like the ballistic nylon that suitcases are made of.



Update: Thule wouldn't honor their "lifetime" warranty (product less than 2 months old) which was disappointing but Amazon gave me a full refund. Happy I purchased through Amazon.

 "Good for the money and ease of storage" 2008-04-28
By S. Rose
Bought this for Spring Break run from Indiana to Florida. It held up extremely well and without leaks. Although we didn't test it with too much rain. It held 4 large duffle bags and a medium suitcase along with other things stuffed around. The closure seemed well done and the hold down straps were strong.



My only complaint is that it seemed to be missing 2 attaching straps from the bag to the car. It had 2 for attachment to the front of the bag to the front bar. But only 2 others, although there were places for 4 more attachments. I would have felt better with 2 additional straps. But nothing moved.



I did notice quite a bit more wind noise, but that is to be expected. The best part is that it is now in a pack about the size of a large dictionary. I WAS thinking about a hard case, and for as little as I will use it, I believe this was certainly the correct choice. I had a hard shell case one time, and although it was great to use, it was a pain the othere 99% of the time it was packed away.



I wouldn't go smaller than this one...

 "It served its purpose well" 2008-04-27
By W. Rizzo (Venice, Fl)
We were returning from the winter in Flordia to NY. Needing more space than we had in our Pathfinder we purchased this roof top bag. It did a great job for us. It was very secure added no extra noise. I would reccomend it.


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