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Originally Posted by Mark4runnar
Just looking for any feedback on brands and experience on how to add cargo capacity to the LE. I have the OEM rails and cross bars.
Here is the background:
Can't fly - need to haul a 80 lbs Lab -----
I plan to drive the 4runner from Boston to our house in Ft Myers. With the dog consuming most of the cargo space, or chewing anything that is in his domain, I need to come up with some external storage capacity.
I have looked at the "overlander site" and they are better matched for serious off-roading and endurance equipment that is beyond my requirements.
I have seen 4runners with Thule / Yakima " sarcophagus (s) on the OEM roof rack systems.
Any thoughts? - does anybody have a preference between the two of them?
I have also seen "soft bag versions"......but sense that they are better suited for day trips. We plan to take 3 days - 2 overnights to get there.
The other option is to rent a suburban and dump it in Ft Myers......I have a audi wagon in Ft Myers that we use once we are there. We had a suburban back in the day, and they have really improved them, but .......
Thanks
.mc
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The OEM cross bars are too close to the roof for the Yakima or Thule cargo boxes; I have a Yakima Skybox that I love, but the attachments hit the roof when I put it on
My suggestion is to rent a UHaul trailer. They would be a lot less expensive than a Suburban. All the latest 4Runners come with a hitch receiver and plug in wiring; all you would need is a ball mount and ball.