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ZowieR's avatar
ZowieR
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Jul 26, 2013

Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier for Roadtrek RS Adventurer

I just bought my Roadtrek RS Adventurer and due to lack of storage am looking to add a trailer hitch cargo rack. Does anyone know of a hitched rack without a box that swings out or down so you can open the back doors of the van when the rack is installed? I have found the Thule box that swings down but I don't really want a box. The Rola company makes a box/rack that swings to the side but the reviews I have seen suggest the box is not good gaulity. If I did get a box rack I would need to attach a bike rack to the trailer hitch or be able to mount a bike ontop of the box.
  • tvman44's avatar
    tvman44
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2013
    Sure hope you will put a frame mounted receiver hitch for that and not on the bumper. :)
  • ZowieR's avatar
    ZowieR
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2013
    Thanks SquirrelyM that was exactly the type of carrier I was looking for. My hitch is a class 3 hitch so I think that should work.
  • mlts22's avatar
    mlts22
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2013
    The good news is the RS's hitch is frame mounted (the OEM Mercedes one), which can haul a lot. Only downside is that your vehicle ends up being a 25-26 footer, with the parking issues of that.

    As another option, there are small cargo trailers, but that means having some place to put it.

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