Still impressed with cargo space for SUV

[BuckyBadger]

Well I tested the capacity of the 4R again this weekend, took a trip upto the Minnesota Canada border for an ice fishing trip with 3 buddies. So we had 4 guys with all of our fishing gear and of course the essential nector to survive some cold overnights on the lake. As you can see I added on my Yakima roof carrier as well as my rear hitch mount to get everything north. Once nice thing about the 4R compared to my last Jeep Grand Cherokees is that I was not able to open the rear hatch on my Jeep's when I had the rear carrier on. With the 4R the hatch clears just fine and since it has the nice Auto close feature I can make sure I clear the hitch mount and I don't have to slam it close.

 

[BuckyBadger]

Another view, impressed with the amount of gear we could get inside as well.

 

[2003-4x4runner]

Another view, impressed with the amount of gear we could get inside as well.

Hey BuckyBadger,

Thanks for the photo's. I was thinking about getting a rear hitch
carrier my self since the wife wants to take everything on our trips (even the kitchen sink) The one thing i was worried about was the heat from the tail pipe. Does your gear get hot behind the tail pipe?

 

[BuckyBadger]

Hey BuckyBadger,

Thanks for the photo's. I was thinking about getting a rear hitch
carrier my self since the wife wants to take everything on our trips (even the kitchen sink) The one thing i was worried about was the heat from the tail pipe. Does your gear get hot behind the tail pipe?

I have never had a problem with the heat from the tail pipe before, I am always aware of what I put on that side but it sits far enough away to not really be affected. More than the heat may be any smells THey make weather proof square bags now that fit in those carriers, so if you get one of those I am sure you would be good to go.

 

[Iron Clad Lou]

this is an older shot of my rig, but you get the idea...I did the exhaust mod to ensure no exhaust on my carrier.