Reese

Reese Explore Expandable Cartop Carrier

$33.42
(4.7) 4.7 stars out of 10 reviews 10 reviews
$33.42
$33.42
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Reese Explore Expandable Cartop Carrier

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4.7 out of 5stars
(10 reviews)
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Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
03/06/2017
Worked great!
This worked great for me, frees up a lot of space in the car, I was actually able to see out of the back window! I was able to put all of the bags for my family of 6 up on the roof which normally takes up most of the cargo space in the back of my Dodge Grand Caravan. I drove through a pretty bad rainstorm and there was a little bit of water inside, but not a lot. Since it claims to be water resistant and not waterproof, I would say it holds up as advertised. Since rain was in the forecast & from reading others reviews on their stuff getting wet I had placed all of my bags inside of garbage bags, so everything stayed dry, but there wasn't a lot of water that got through, but some things would have gotten a bit wet. I had to stop a couple of times and cinch it down, I assume because things shifted with the wind so it then became loose. Great purchase for the price.
skippyjeff

Most helpful negative review

2.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
06/23/2016
when it rains it pours
I bought this product as a cheaper alternative to a hard shell as I only really needed it for one long road trip. As it states in the description it's supposes to be rain proof but that was far from the case. We drove through I quick light rain shower and got a puddle in the carrier. On the way back we drove through a horrible storm and it soaked our luggage and carried a large amount of water in the carrier. Although the zipper is covered I am pretty sure that's where it came from or possibly when the bag is expanded to full size the bag is not rain proof. Either way I would not suggest putting anything in the carrier that should not get wet; however it was a good way to fit a lot of stuff in a small SUV. I also had to use my own straps as the suv I was using had pre-fixed strap points that wouldn't reach with the given straps. Bottom line I would not buy this product if you are using it for luggage.
cheap84
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/06/2017
    Worked great!
    This worked great for me, frees up a lot of space in the car, I was actually able to see out of the back window! I was able to put all of the bags for my family of 6 up on the roof which normally takes up most of the cargo space in the back of my Dodge Grand Caravan. I drove through a pretty bad rainstorm and there was a little bit of water inside, but not a lot. Since it claims to be water resistant and not waterproof, I would say it holds up as advertised. Since rain was in the forecast & from reading others reviews on their stuff getting wet I had placed all of my bags inside of garbage bags, so everything stayed dry, but there wasn't a lot of water that got through, but some things would have gotten a bit wet. I had to stop a couple of times and cinch it down, I assume because things shifted with the wind so it then became loose. Great purchase for the price.
    skippyjeff
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/04/2016
    Did just what I needed
    Wanted to see out the back window when coming back from the beach so ran to Wal-Mart and got this fantastic unit. We put all the stuff with sand, dirty cloths, boogie-boards, fishing poles, etc. in it and it made the trip much more enjoyable. Notice that if you don't have some sort of luggage rack that you can pass straps through you will have to buy some sort of additional mounting kit. We have a Buick Enclave and fortunately bought the two cross bars for the rack, otherwise I discovered that we could not have mounted this to the side rails - they have nothing to tie to! Like the manual says, you don't need all four straps, two is plenty. Didn't get to test it in the rain but I am sure it will be fine - it has an additional flap that covers the zipper. And one more nice feature - it has one of those 'expansion' zippers like you see sometimes on suitcases.
    dhancock
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/01/2016
    Reese Explore Expandable Cartop Carrier
    Worked great! Held 5 large duffle bags along with a garment bag and a few miscellaneous items (dress steamer, wicker basket, large metal easel, etc.). We still had room--didn't need to expand the top at all. All product traveled safely--over 1400 miles! We also duck taped the straps down so they wouldn't flap in the wind.
    srosiefran
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/23/2016
    when it rains it pours
    I bought this product as a cheaper alternative to a hard shell as I only really needed it for one long road trip. As it states in the description it's supposes to be rain proof but that was far from the case. We drove through I quick light rain shower and got a puddle in the carrier. On the way back we drove through a horrible storm and it soaked our luggage and carried a large amount of water in the carrier. Although the zipper is covered I am pretty sure that's where it came from or possibly when the bag is expanded to full size the bag is not rain proof. Either way I would not suggest putting anything in the carrier that should not get wet; however it was a good way to fit a lot of stuff in a small SUV. I also had to use my own straps as the suv I was using had pre-fixed strap points that wouldn't reach with the given straps. Bottom line I would not buy this product if you are using it for luggage.
    cheap84
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/23/2016
    Great cargo carrier!
    The Reece car-top carrier was perfect for us. It really added to the storage capacity of the car when my daughter and I traveled across 4 states. It is easy to use; just lay it on top the car, fill it up, and strap it down. You definitely need at least 2 "rails" on the vehicle to strap on to though. We had front/back rails, but just tucked the side straps into the rear doors and it worked fine. The four cargo straps are plenty to tighten everything down. We didn't have any shifting, flapping noises, or sluggish "pull" on the car. We also loved the expandable zipper - gave that little bit of extra space to the back portion of the bag. When we stopped each day it was very easy to unstrap, unload the extra boxes and bags (into the front seats or hotel) and fold the carrier up and tuck it into the car until morning. One TIP - we had everything in 6-8" high plastic bins and those vacuum sealed bags, so they were easy to load and unload.
    CAtoTXallOK
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/21/2016
    Best Product I Have Purchased in Years
    I purchased this item for a family trip. It took only minutes to set it up, get the luggage loaded, and strap it down. It help 4 large suitcases and one smaller piece. During the trip I check the tie down multiple time, and the held up consistently each time. It allowed us to fit 6 people, and luggage, into a Ford Explorer.
    Adam
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/08/2016
    Great purchase
    I bought this carrier for a last minute family trip. The product is very sturdy and has more room than I expected. We encountered several storms on our 12 hour trip, but our luggage stayed dry inside the carrier. When not in use, the carrier folds nicely for easy storage. I am very happy with this purchase.
    ra2law
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/15/2014
    Perfect for our trip!
    I have a 2011 Honda Pilot with only the side rails on top. I was still able to use this carrier. I attached the side straps and then pulled the two front straps and two back straps and attached them to their nearest side rail. I placed three large suitcases and a small one inside and had the carrier partially expanded. We had great weather on our trip, so I can't speak for the water-resistancy of the carrier, but I can tell you that it held up beautifully going across country 2,310 miles at 80 mph! I was very pleased. The carrier feels to be made of a very sturdy material and the straps are strong and well-attached.
    TravelMama777
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/09/2014
    Good quality - straps tightly and weathers storms
    Purchased for a ten hour trip - it rained most of the way. Stayed tight and secure the whole way there an back. It rained most of the way down and some of the way back home and everything stayed totally dry. We easily fit four suitcases and two beach chairs in it.
    chocolate999
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/03/2014
    Great Product
    I just used this for our annual trip to the lake and it worked like a charm. The expandable zipper came in handy. I really like the flexibility compared to hard shell cartop carriers. It makes it easier to jam one more thing into it. That also makes it much easier to store when not in use. The tie down straps worked as expected - no loosening.
    Martymac11
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