Anbody run a cargo box or tow hitch box?

MotoXXX · Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 119 Location: San Jose

I need a little more space for the family and dog for road trips. Was looking for a roof cargo box or a trailer hitch box but came up short! Anybody run one of these? Any pics?

stinger11723 · Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 42 Location: Louisville, KY

Did you check out etrailer? I've got the trailer hitch and bike rack, but I haven't tried any of the cargo items.

http://www.etrailer.com/c-cc114.htm

MotoXXX · Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 119 Location: San Jose

Ya I checked them out, I will most likley get a tow hitch and then make my own box out of one of those hitch trays? Nobody makes one yet for the XB

08SWbox · Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 183 Location: Corona, CA

well the xB isnt a towing vehicle, regardless of what you are doing, there is a reason toyota doesnt offer a tow hitch for it. Simply, its just not meant to be..

However, i understand its your vehicle you will do as you want, I just do not see a point in it really..

MotoXXX · Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 119 Location: San Jose

08SWbox wrote: well the xB isnt a towing vehicle, regardless of what you are doing, there is a reason toyota doesnt offer a tow hitch for it. Simply, its just not meant to be..

However, i understand its your vehicle you will do as you want, I just do not see a point in it really.. Did somebody say Towing??????????????

jimmbomb · Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 950 Location: St Louis

I got the trailer hitch from e trailer too..
I hook up the bike rack to it.
AND, got a 1/14 to 2" adaptar & also run a 60"X24" platform rack on the back to haul lawnmowers, Ice chests, stackable totes, etc,,, ... works great! jh

FamilyTuning · Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 23

I talked to a Thule fit specialist before my vacation. I was looking to roof rack and cargo box. Thule has a roof rack for the 2008 but has "not fit" the 2009 yet. They said about 2 more months.

09XB24 · Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 78

i know its not that great of a picture but i bought a class 1 hitch off uhaul.com and plasma cut off the 1 1/4 square and arc welded on a custom 2 inch receiver and i put my bike hauler on the back and it carries it fine, and the back end only sags about an inch to an inch and a half with my 220 pound dirtbike on it, the car is able to carry 350 pounds back there, and i love it, beats draggin a trailer around anyday!! http://s437.photobucket.com/albums/qq97/powerband3000/?action=view&current=0906081433.jpg

MotoXXX · Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 119 Location: San Jose

09XB24 wrote: i know its not that great of a picture but i bought a class 1 hitch off uhaul.com and plasma cut off the 1 1/4 square and arc welded on a custom 2 inch receiver and i put my bike hauler on the back and it carries it fine, and the back end only sags about an inch to an inch and a half with my 220 pound dirtbike on it, the car is able to carry 350 pounds back there, and i love it, beats draggin a trailer around anyday!! http://s437.photobucket.com/albums/qq97/powerband3000/?action=view&current=0906081433.jpg I built a custom cargo box for my scion, fully loaded with kids and gear it sags a little too. Check these out, mite want to look into them for hauling that Kawasaki http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150231047847

09XB24 · Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 78

09XB24 · Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 78

you have that you say? what does it get mounted onto? and does it affect the ride? cuz i put lowering springs in my whip so it handles better, but at the same time i wish it didnt sag like it does.

09XB24 · Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 78

i saw how they get installed, but if you have it, does it help a lot? and is it worth it?

MotoXXX · Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 119 Location: San Jose

09XB24 wrote: you have that you say? what does it get mounted onto? and does it affect the ride? cuz i put lowering springs in my whip so it handles better, but at the same time i wish it didnt sag like it does. I dont know if they will fit the lowered spring? They fit inside the rear springs, you can air them down to the minimum psi and its just like stock, air them up and it will caryy more weight without the sag. You may want to contact Air lift to find out if they will fit. I run a set on my Tacoma truck but they mount to the frame and leaf instead. I love them they work great.

09XB24 · Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 78

sweet thanks a lot for the heads up :)

xseveredveganx · Posted: 10/9/08 8:16PM Post subject:

You could even just run straight up air bags in the rear instead of springs. have schrader valves hidden under the car. Just an idea.

I've been tossing the idea of getting a Honda Ruckus around, but I can't justify spending $2000 for something I can only mob for 6 months. :lol:

MotoXXX · Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 119 Location: San Jose

09XB24 wrote: sweet thanks a lot for the heads up :) Here is my custom box set up.

09XB24 · Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 78

yea i was gonna run air bags on mine, but didnt have the cash to swing that upgrade... :(

09XB24 · Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 78

nice, im liking the rims, but only if it were an inch and a half lower....

MotoXXX · Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 119 Location: San Jose

09XB24 wrote: nice, im liking the rims, but only if it were an inch and a half lower.... LOL hear it all the time. The wife put her foot down and said enough! Thats cool though, more money for my KTM bling.

jimmbomb · Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 950 Location: St Louis

here's my rack getting more use.

jh