Car Top Carrier

How do you put a Car Top Carrier on a car properly? Well here's a video guide with motor racing legend Hans-Joachim Stuck that shows you exactly how to do it. You'll see that it's simple and probably a lot easier than you thought.

When vacation time hits, millions of people all around the world start hitting the road to camp out in the wilderness, swim at the nearest spring or beach, or just to visit a national park. Most road trippers, however, face a certain problem when they plan their trip: how to cram everyone AND their stuff all into one car. Whether it is family members, friends, or pets, when there are more people going on the trip, there's always going to be more stuff. Even then, the stuff you bring depends on the activity; more active and fitness-oriented people might bring sports gear such as canoes, mountain bikes, golf clubs, or fishing poles.

The first thing you want to do is examine the car that you'll be using for the trip. Some vehicles have the option of a factory installed car roof rack, while others might at the very least have a receiver for a roof rack. To check if your car has one, simply check for a small steel square hole under your rear bumper, which is usually used for towing.

If you are lucky enough to already have a luggage rack, finding a car top carrier to purchase will be much more simple. Factory roof racks are usually rated between 75 to 250 lbs., but you should definitely check with your car manufacturer and adhere to your car rack's weight limit. Most car top carriers can be attached to any luggage rack, as long as it is the type that has raised bars. If your car roof rack has crossbars that span the width of your car, you also have the option of using a rooftop cargo box or a roof basket.