Dan:

We used a motorcycle trailer for years with 2 teenagers, 3dogs and 2 adults.  A life saver.   Also could then leave it at a site and just use the westy as a taxi.  It was also great in nasty wet weather for keeping things dry and secure.  If you can, check craigslist.  

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Mike Saint-Amour
www.slowcarfasthouse.com

> On Jun 6, 2015, at 9:45 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I have tin tops and I use both Thule rooftop cargo carrier and a fold up
> hitch cargo carrier for long trips...like this one...
> 
> http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Curt/C18153.html
> 
> if you put a rooftop cargo carrier you may want this item to assist you
> when pop the top
> 
> http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4505
> 
> also make sure your hitch is strong enough to hold hitch mount the cargo
> carrier and its load
> 
>> On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 6:35 PM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote:
>> 
>> First out of Province trip with the kids (4 and 6) this summer. We have a
>> fair bit of gear and I'm looking for a bit more space. Options seem to be a
>> rooftop carrier, motorcycle trailer or hitch mount cargo carrier like this:
>> 
>> 
>> http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/53-1-2-x-19-1-2-in-aluminum-hitch-mount-cargo-carrier/A-p8547317e
>> 
>> Anyone have experience with either of the last two?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Jeff
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone