X-Cargo Sport 20 Car Top Carrier $91 To $110 Store Pick Up @ SEARS

Use code MAY15 to save $15. Price is only $90.74. Also, Ebates has 7% CashBack.

Bang. In for this. Don't know why FW shows it expired. I was able to order no prob. It would not let me use the MAY15 code until I added a filler so I put in the $3.99 Tote and then it took off $15. Since many commented the cargo box is not waterproof then the tote may come in handy. The darn cross bars set me back another $80 and those were the cheapest ones on Amazon rated to hold 150lbs.

Not waterproof is a big damper!

f2000sa said:   Not waterproof is a big damper!

Neither are Thule or Yak...but I have never had mine leak (Thule). It would take some serious wind/rain due to the design for it to leak.

On my way to pick it up, Thanks OP

great price - already have the Yakima bars on our Jeep Liberty - read on SD this can hold a BOB stroller - could use for a few trips a year - so in for 1 - thanks OP!

I've been waiting for this one-- great deal. What disturbs me is the extra installation stuff that may be required. I looked over the owner's manual pdf that you can download, and it hardly clears it up. U-bolts? Railing racks? And my car is conveniently not listed.

f2000sa said:   Not waterproof is a big damper!

Hard to say how much of a water issue there really is w/ this. More than one of the reviewers reports good experience w/ this in pretty bad rain, while another laments that it isn't waterproof.

hammer45 said:   15 cubic ft rain-proof bag is half price. What's the consensus on why this is better? Once your trip is done you have to store the thing somewhere. If you're taking a one way trip is the opinion that a bag would be better?

I had a Thule "rain proof" bag and it was terrible. Leaked like crazy. I picked up an older version of this Sears topper at a garage sale and it is much better about keeping the weather out. I wouldn't call it "waterproof" but it's pretty good, and I wouldn't trust a bag again. Just my experience though!

sweenepj said:   hammer45 said:   15 cubic ft rain-proof bag is half price. What's the consensus on why this is better? Once your trip is done you have to store the thing somewhere. If you're taking a one way trip is the opinion that a bag would be better?
I had a Thule "rain proof" bag and it was terrible. Leaked like crazy. I picked up an older version of this Sears topper at a garage sale and it is much better about keeping the weather out. I wouldn't call it "waterproof" but it's pretty good, and I wouldn't trust a bag again. Just my experience though!Soft cargo bags also tend to flap madly in the wind.

One alternative to consider is the hitch mounted cargo carrier. Then you can put a cargo bag on them. The bonus is that you do not get the drag from the top mounted carriers so your gas mileage should be better. You also don't have the extra height when pulling into a garage. However, some hitch mounted cargo carriers block your rear door/hatch.

I planned on using both the past two trips but was able to get everything into the hitch mounted cargo carrier.

I have a compact crossover and I considered one of these to increase my cargo space for when I go on camping trips but after evaluating my use, I realize that I need my roof free for my kayak carriers, so that really only left me with a hitch carrier. Unfortunately, the tongue weight for my vehicle/hitch was not much, so that ruled out a hitch carrier as well.

IIRC, rule of thumb to calculate load at hitch is to take rating and divide it by the distance (in feet).
So if you have a tongue weight rating of 150lbs and you put a hitch carrier on that puts your items at ~ 2 feet from the hitch, the hitch will support 150 / 2 = 75lbs. That is for both the weight of the carrier AND the items which was barely anything. Most affordable carriers are made of heavier steel, you gotta pony up some extra $$$ to get a lighter aluminum one.

So I agree with the comment that a hitch carrier may be a better option but please consider your vehicle / hitch rating to see if it's a viable option.
Another interesting route is to use a wheeled trailer: http://kawanow.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=prin...
(However, you could probably carry more with just a regular open trailer and a cover, bungee cords, etc).
If you're tongue weight limited, a hitch carrier won't work and you would be a lot safer pulling a small trailer, more money but here's an example (have to add plywood for floor, sides, top, etc) Text

Also, another thing to note is that not all roof racks are rated for 150lbs, they vary from vehicle to vehicle, some more, some less. I could not find the weight of this car top carrier but that will add to your maximum weight. Not trying to sway, but just wanted to make sure people loaded these safely.

that's not even funny. this is a totally enclosed container, it's worse than cages. and cages are not much better because they are like jail.
hearnold said:   Now I'll have something to transport my dog!

DAMN. I wanted to be first on the Romney train!

I hate Sears. They claim it was price mistake. Shows in cart for 109 but at checkout switches to 199.

Sears, sucks. Bull shit.

Cancelled my order, say not available in my local store. Called try to pick in another store, force me to pay 199.

Never do business with Them !

fsb666 said:   Sears, sucks. Bull shit.

Cancelled my order, say not available in my local store. Called try to pick in another store, force me to pay 199.

Never do business with Them !

Is this English?