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Rooftop storage
Your family may be ready for a private getaway this winter, a place where you can shelter safely away from home. How do you pack all that winter gear and still have space in your vehicle?
If you’re feeling a bit squeezed for space when traveling this winter, we have some suggestions to clear out your vehicle cabin.
Rack manufacturers recommend the following guidelines:
- If your vehicle does not have roof rails, ask your advisor to help determine the right size.
- Consider the kind of cargo you want to carry. There are many choices for attachments, from clips to locks.
- Stow large items in enclosed, weatherproof capsules.
- Just carrying skis or a bike? Basic clamps may work. Cushioned clamps are useful for skis and cycles.
- Need containers for boots or clothes? A clamshell enclosure with locks protects gear from theft.
- Temporary racks and hitch-mounted racks may be removed easily and do not require any alternating of the roof itself.
- Permanent racks offer the safest way to carry winter gear.
- Stainless steel parts are less likely to rust or break than plastic components. ABS plastic lasts longer and weathers better than cheap polyethylene plastic.
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