I traded my C on a new 2013 Please-way Lexor - sweet! Now I am trying to set it up for camping. I am searching for the best options for increasing the storage capacity. I've seen some cargo carriers that attach to the towing receiver, but I plan on doing a lot of towing (bass boat) so I'm not sure the carrier on the back is an option. Has anyone added a hitch to the front for a carrier? How about storage racks on the roof? Any and all suggestions is appreciated. Thanks.

I faced the same problem with my B. For storage inside, use packing cubes from ebags.com. You can store considerable more clothes with the packing cubes. For your cargo carrier, there is a company that makes a cargo carrier that is rated to tow as well. I deleted the bookmarks when i purchased my cargo carrier, but a little work with Google and I am sure you will find it.

Along the lines of using the ebag packing bags (which we use & recommend) try to buy sizes that fit into the "nooks & crannies" that categorize much of Class B storage. There's quite a bit of that storage, but relatively little space for large items, so consider buying smaller size products, even if you have to re-supply more often.

Those packing cubes look ideal so I placed an order. I'll look for the cargo carrier. I've found some that look like they will fit a hitch but the description is silent on whether you can tow with them. Do you have a name brand of your carrier DownTheAvenue? Thanks.

FishB8s wrote:I've seen some cargo carriers that attach to the towing receiver, but I plan on doing a lot of towing (bass boat) so I'm not sure the carrier on the back is an option. I solved that with a dual hitch extension Actually, I needed the hitch extension for dragging a little Shasta down to Florida and decided it made sense to get the dual as well just in case.

FishB8s wrote:Those packing cubes look ideal so I placed an order. I'll look for the cargo carrier. I've found some that look like they will fit a hitch but the description is silent on whether you can tow with them. Do you have a name brand of your carrier DownTheAvenue? Thanks.I bought this ( http://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-aluminum-cargo-carrier-92655.html ) from Harbor Freight. Cheap but it does the job very well. I then strapped this box ( http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/tractor-supply-coreg%3B-44-in-chest-toolbox ). I wired tail lights to the carrier and used a hitch extension so the rear doors can be opened.This arrangement will not work if you want to tow using the carrier.Here is a cargo carrier you can tow with.http://hitchcorner.com/hitch-cargo-racks.htm#cargo_tow

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RnRs-RT
Explorer
Jul 21, 2015
Not encouraging a fix but a weld done by a good welder should not brake. The metal will probably brake before the weld. That being said, I have seen some draw bar and receivers in some of the discount stores that look like some kindergartner did the weld job. Anyone can make a bubble gum weld but a good welder will make a good penetrating weld that should be as strong as or stronger than the base metal.
I can weld but do not consider myself a professional welder but I worked in construction around steam fitter welders and I would defiantly trust their work.
rlb8s
Explorer
Jul 20, 2015
924guy wrote:
ouch.. but nothing a good welder cant fix (and reinforce.. )

I am not going to risk it. If the original weld couldn't take the stress I don't see a new weld doing any better. Thanks for the thought though.
924guy
Explorer
Jul 19, 2015
ouch.. but nothing a good welder cant fix (and reinforce.. )
eric1514
Explorer
Jul 19, 2015
:E

How scary was that?
rlb8s
Explorer
Jul 19, 2015
Well, my external storage idea worked for a while, but didn't last. The extension failed during towing. Fortunately I was able to put the storage box in the van, remove the extensions to get me home. I don't see me pulling the boat w/ the storage box installed again.
rlb8s
Explorer
Apr 06, 2015
Here is a pic of the stowawy w/ the boat in tow -

It was easy to launch and recover the boat too. No issues. I really like the set up.
Escargot
Explorer
Mar 31, 2015
This link may help with interior space saving storage solutions:

Space saving ideas
rlb8s
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015
OP here. This is what I went with -

So far I am happy with it. However I am trying to resolve a key issue and a leaking issue. I pulled the boat to FL and back this week with no issues.
wincrasher65
Explorer
Jan 29, 2015
I love my Stowaway2. I've posted a bit on it on this forum. Use the search to find them.
mlts22
Explorer
Jan 28, 2015
Last time I was at a boat launch, the person ahead of me drove their vehicle first into the water (instead of backing in the boat), hydrolocking their truck, and closing the ramp for hours until a tow truck could get both the boat and the truck out of the drink. Made me glad I helped the boat's owner pony up for a slip.

From my experiences with boating... RV-ing is comparatively cheap. No bottom jobs needed, Camping World is cheaper than West Marine for the same doodads, etc. However, there is definitely something about spending a night on hook in a cove that is unique.

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