I ended up buying a used motorcycle trailer this year. Worked very well. I never noticed it was there (which is disconcerting when you're driving and can't see it!). Nice and easy to access although less secure than a rooftop box. 

Jeff

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> On Jul 19, 2015, at 12:49 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I have use the bumper luggage carrier ....
> 
> but always have this question.... the pro and the con...
> 
> 1. on one side I put stuff like tools boxes... bulky stuff... a leave them
> there almost permanently on long trips....
> 
> 2. on the other side I have the option of put all those stuff inside and
> not have the bumper luggage carrier at all.. but I have to move them out at
> camp site and put them in when we move
> 
> on the #1... what's the negative aspect? is the rear extra weight will
> change anything in handling? weight distribution?
> 
> on the #2... the hassle of moving stuff in and out on long trip... very
> tiring...
> 
> I'd appreciate any ideas.... yay or nay? and why?
> 
> thanks in advance...
> 
> dan