Roof Cargo Carrier

White Wolf · 04-23-2001, 04:21 PM

Does anyone have any thoughts on a cargo carrier. This years anual trip to the Outer Banks, NC wiil include the new addition to the family. So it will be my wife, new born son and the two dogs. I'll need a little more space for all of thos diapers. The Forester roof cargo carrier looks a little on the small side. ???

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ForesterPerformance · 04-23-2001, 04:49 PM

I think Juice's homepage shows the roof carrier he uses. If I am not mistaken, it is a soft-sided Samsonite one. I remember seeing one like it at Target that was pretty cool, in that it was two heavy-duty large duffel bags that fit on the roof, and then a cover strapped it down. Must make it real convenient to load / unload...

White Wolf · 04-23-2001, 05:01 PM

I'm kinda new around here could you give me the URL to the Juice site

Thanx

ForesterPerformance · 04-23-2001, 05:13 PM

well it was http://thejuiceman.homepage.com/directory.html
but it seems that it no longer works, at least I can't seem to get it to work.

Also, if you haven't been yet, check out my web site. www.foresterperformance.fanspace.com for lots of Forester Info...

ferretboy · 04-23-2001, 05:49 PM

White Wolf,
Yakima makes a system that goes in place of your factory crossbars or you can still use it if you want to carry a luggage rack or box. The Yakima Crosstop is made specially for Foresters and works rather well. I'd recommend stopping into your local bike shop or REI store and specing out a system.
~ferretboy signing out.

Ken S · 04-24-2001, 09:02 AM

Unfortunately, homepage.com went out of business so juice's homepage is no longer working.

I think the below website has the Samsonite Carrier juice used:
http://www.bryanglobalservices.com/

The Samsonite is probably good if you only need to use a cargo carrier every now and then. A Yakima carrier would be more aerodynamic as well as secure due to it's hard plastic shell construction.

Ken

ferretboy · 04-24-2001, 10:25 PM

White Wolf,
If you have any questions regarding a Yakima system you can give me a buzz at work, I work in a bike shop that carries Yakima and I have a system on my '01 Forester...Doublecross towers with 48" bars, bike mounts, ski attachments, cargo basket as well as the luggage box. Well I guess I just told you what will work huh?

~ferretboy signing out.

Maverick17 · 05-13-2001, 10:44 PM

This might be a little late, but Thule also make roof top cargo carriers that fit foresters. I have a thule hardshell carrier on my 98L, install as is, no additional parts needed. gives me an extra 14(?)cubic feet of space when I go camping. I absolutly love it. Thule also make all the other stuff like bike carrier, cargo bin, fairings, etc.

juice · 05-14-2001, 01:55 PM

Yeah, homepage.com went under and took my web site with them.

I have photos at PhotoPoint now, but none with the Samsonite Carrier on it.

It's a soft carrier made of nylon, with a zipper going 3/4 the way around, a felt bottom that does not scratch the paint, and 8 straps to hold it down.

I was water proof the first time I used it, but in a real heavy down pour, where it was left soaking in water, some things inside did get wet.

For that reason you may prefer a hard carrier. I hear Sears has these new black ones that are huge and not that expensive.

-juice

04-23-2001, 04:21 PM	#1
White Wolf Scooby Newbie Member#: 5598 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Vehicle: 2000 Forester Cyan Red & Mud Brown	Roof Cargo Carrier Does anyone have any thoughts on a cargo carrier. This years anual trip to the Outer Banks, NC wiil include the new addition to the family. So it will be my wife, new born son and the two dogs. I'll need a little more space for all of thos diapers. The Forester roof cargo carrier looks a little on the small side. ??? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-23-2001, 04:49 PM	#2
ForesterPerformance Scooby Specialist Member#: 5424 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: not where you are... Vehicle: BRP STi Version 3 Type RA V-Ltd RHD	I think Juice's homepage shows the roof carrier he uses. If I am not mistaken, it is a soft-sided Samsonite one. I remember seeing one like it at Target that was pretty cool, in that it was two heavy-duty large duffel bags that fit on the roof, and then a cover strapped it down. Must make it real convenient to load / unload...

04-23-2001, 05:01 PM	#3
White Wolf Scooby Newbie Member#: 5598 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Vehicle: 2000 Forester Cyan Red & Mud Brown	I'm kinda new around here could you give me the URL to the Juice site Thanx

04-23-2001, 05:13 PM	#4
ForesterPerformance Scooby Specialist Member#: 5424 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: not where you are... Vehicle: BRP STi Version 3 Type RA V-Ltd RHD	well it was http://thejuiceman.homepage.com/directory.html but it seems that it no longer works, at least I can't seem to get it to work. Also, if you haven't been yet, check out my web site. www.foresterperformance.fanspace.com for lots of Forester Info...

04-23-2001, 05:49 PM	#5
ferretboy Scooby Specialist Member#: 4782 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: I'm not fast, you're just slow Vehicle: well SF9, AE92 SF9-Brack and AE92-faded	White Wolf, Yakima makes a system that goes in place of your factory crossbars or you can still use it if you want to carry a luggage rack or box. The Yakima Crosstop is made specially for Foresters and works rather well. I'd recommend stopping into your local bike shop or REI store and specing out a system. ~ferretboy signing out.

04-24-2001, 09:02 AM	#6
Ken S Scooby Newbie Member#: 1895 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: 05 Leg GT Ltd. W Silver	Unfortunately, homepage.com went out of business so juice's homepage is no longer working. I think the below website has the Samsonite Carrier juice used: http://www.bryanglobalservices.com/ The Samsonite is probably good if you only need to use a cargo carrier every now and then. A Yakima carrier would be more aerodynamic as well as secure due to it's hard plastic shell construction. Ken

04-24-2001, 10:25 PM	#7
ferretboy Scooby Specialist Member#: 4782 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: I'm not fast, you're just slow Vehicle: well SF9, AE92 SF9-Brack and AE92-faded	White Wolf, If you have any questions regarding a Yakima system you can give me a buzz at work, I work in a bike shop that carries Yakima and I have a system on my '01 Forester...Doublecross towers with 48" bars, bike mounts, ski attachments, cargo basket as well as the luggage box. Well I guess I just told you what will work huh? ~ferretboy signing out.

05-13-2001, 10:44 PM	#8
Maverick17 Scooby Newbie Member#: 6578 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Amherst, NY, USA Vehicle: 1998 Forester L Black	This might be a little late, but Thule also make roof top cargo carriers that fit foresters. I have a thule hardshell carrier on my 98L, install as is, no additional parts needed. gives me an extra 14(?)cubic feet of space when I go camping. I absolutly love it. Thule also make all the other stuff like bike carrier, cargo bin, fairings, etc.

05-14-2001, 01:55 PM	#9
juice Scooby Newbie Member#: 1424 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Potomac, MD, USA Vehicle: 1998 Forester Acadia Green Metallic	Yeah, homepage.com went under and took my web site with them. I have photos at PhotoPoint now, but none with the Samsonite Carrier on it. It's a soft carrier made of nylon, with a zipper going 3/4 the way around, a felt bottom that does not scratch the paint, and 8 straps to hold it down. I was water proof the first time I used it, but in a real heavy down pour, where it was left soaking in water, some things inside did get wet. For that reason you may prefer a hard carrier. I hear Sears has these new black ones that are huge and not that expensive. -juice