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Monday, September 14, 2009

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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Technical Details

- 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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Customer Buzz
 "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.

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 "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.

Customer Buzz
 "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.

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 "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.

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 "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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Customer Buzz
 "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.





Customer Buzz
 "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.

Customer Buzz
 "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.

Customer Buzz
 "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.

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 "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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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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Technical Details

- 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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Customer Buzz
 "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

Customer Buzz
 "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).

Customer Buzz
 "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.

Customer Buzz
 "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

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 "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 962XT Speedway 3-Bike Trunk Rack

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The Speedway is simple to install and designed to fit most vehicles
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Technical Details

- 3 bike capacity
- T3 cradles and No sway cages lock bikes and control bike movements
- Six strap design for maximum stability
- Perfect fit on vehicle with the patented Thule Fit dial
- Refer to Fit guide for recommended applications
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Customer Buzz
 "'04 Honda Civic SI (hatchback) - Thule 962XT Speedway 3-Bike" 2009-09-14
By J. Correa (Missoula, MT)
This is an excellent bike rack but the hatchback design for the newer hatchback SI leaves some improvements to be desired for the trunk mount. The top and bottom hooks are secure but the ones mounted near the rear brake lights (as shown in the Thule example) seem to slide down as the car hits bumps in the road. This loosens the mount and it begins to bounce more as you ride. There are no sharp corners to adequately hold the side hooks so I am looking to add something (tape or closed cell foam) to prevent slipping. Secondly, my mountain bike design does not fit well on the rack. I have to rest the rear suspension spring on the bike rack arm so the weight is not evenly distributed. This could be another element causing the side hooks to slip. Either way, it's an excellent bike rack aside from the design issues with my hatchback Civic SI and Iron Horse mountain bike.

Customer Buzz
 "World Class Bike Rack" 2009-09-12
By Robert Gray (Mississippi USA)
I go to a lot of big road bike events and ride road bikes several thousand miles a year. I looked at a lot of other racks at events and talked to the people were using them. This is one of the the most sturdy, stable and well detailed racks available. The robust rubber stays and guides keep the bikes securely positioned and protected. If you are going to put very expensive road bikes on a car rack, you can afford the best rack.

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 "Excellent Quality" 2009-09-12
By P. Lindsey (Knoxville, TN)
I purchased this rack for my daughter's Hyundai Santa Fe. The quality is excellent and fit well on the Santa Fe. She said that it performed well, holding the bike securely while moving to Boston from Alabama. After seeing the quality of this product I plan to purchase another one for use on my Toyota Prius.

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 "Solid rack" 2009-08-20
By C. Hu (United States)
No problem in using it. Easy to install in general. In the beginning I bought the roof type of rack but it turned out difficult for me to put the bike on. This one is pretty convenient for occasional (weekends) trip.

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 "Does it fit or not???" 2009-06-13
By Randy (Decatur, IL USA)
OK - So I'm researching about buying this bike rack. I just happen to own an Audi A4 Wagon and the picture on the listing here at Amazon and other sites actually show the rack mounted to an A4 wagon. But when you look at the installation directions for the rack it says that you shouldn't use the rack on an A4 wagon because there's no safe place to secure the top straps. What??????


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Swagman Locking Hitch Pin (2-Inch Receiver)

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Secure bike racks, hitch covers, boats, cargo carriers to your receiver hitch. Swagman XC and XT Bike Racks require a special lock.
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Technical Details

- Optional Locking Hitch Pins (5/8 inch) will secure your 2" or 1 1/4" receiver rack to your vehicle, preventing thieves from removing the rack.
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Customer Buzz
 "Does not fit Swagman Bike Rack" 2009-07-16
By Lance
Does not fit Swagman Bike Rack - it uses a threaded hitch pin. How do I return it?

Customer Buzz
 "Does not fit Swagman XC2 Bike Rack" 2009-07-14
By Ron B
This lock was advertised as an accessory to the Swagman XC2 Bike Rack. It does not fit the rack's receiver; which is a threaded bolt.

Customer Buzz
 "SWAGMAN LOCKING HITCHPIN" 2008-09-14
By billy-don (J-town)
This is a fine product. I used to worry about someone stealing my removable hitch, but not anymore.

Customer Buzz
 "A good lock for your trailer hitch cover " 2008-05-20
By ejg80s
Bought this to go along with my Yukon Hitch Cover - Black 2". Well worth the price!


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