Is this good enough for a small suv like the Honda CR-V? Also, how heavy is this? Am torn between this and the coleman 4 gauge 16ft! But I don't want a too inconvenient one..
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I would stay with the heavier one, you might need the extra electrical capacity at some time. m
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So sorry I can't help, and I appreciate the help I get from other buyers.I bought them for emergencies and have not had to use them. Hope I don't have to. My main requirement was length.
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That is the is the same one iI bought for my wifes CR-V. I think it will work great for your needs.
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They're good enough but, I wouldn't really call them "heavy duty". They are not as good as the Car and Driver cables they replaced. I would go with the 4 gauge if I had to do it again. Hope this helps.
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These will work for you vehicle with no issue. I have used these on small cars and dual battery diesel trucks. I have three sets in all of our vehicles just in case. For the price difference I am happy and would buy again. They have held up after a couple years now.
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I don't have an answer for that, those were my thoughts also. Getting a larger tent allows for more movement while working inside so that was my reason for buying along with the additional savings. This version might also be a better seller therefore they are able to discount this product to attract more buyers. Anyways this is a great piece of equipment. It's built very well and it should last for many, many years if taken care of. I think the initial weight as it arrives in it carrying case is over 70 lbs, it's a beast.
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We have an Acura RDX, which is the smallest SUV Acura makes, and it worked great. We had an ice chest and 3 large suitcases on it -- which was probably about 200 lbs. It didn't budge at all. We are very pleased with it.
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There is no weigh rating on this hitch as you would find on an automotive type hitch. I have these on a Honda Rincon, Suzuki Eiger, and a Honda TRX300EX. I have never had an issue with towing a fully loaded garden trailer, or another ATV. I would expect that the hitch would handle anything up to the towing capacity of your ATV/UTV (800-1500 pounds). This is for what it is designed.
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I have a king size and I definitely wouldn't consider it for camping. If you get a smaller one, then maybe...Even then, I think it would be difficult. Unless of course you have an RV and just want to store somewhere in there till needed. You might be able to get a single size folded up and stuffed into a really big plastic bag that air gets sucked out if. If they even make them that big.
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Hi Natalie, sorry I didn't reply sooner. I've used my Coleman 2-person a few times with just me and it handled pretty well. Since it's longer, it won't manuever quite as well as a smaller single, but as long as you're not making a lot of tight turns I wouldn't think it would be a problem. FYI, I bought the double because my 20-year old daughter (150 lbs) has cerebral palsy and can't do many outdoor activities, but she can ride in the front seat and I paddle from the back. I've also taken along a large male friend who couldn't paddle due to shoulder issues and was able to handle all the paddling--we weren't going very fast but were able to keep up with some others fairly well. Let me know if you'd like more info.
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Mine weighs 17 lbs.. I bought the lavender one and am very happy with it. I can comfortably load it in the back of my SUV. I just have to remember to remove the basket first which is easy.
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This has not been a issue for me. I use the carrier on my Nissan Juke and load in two camp trunks and tons of loose towels and pillows. My guess is, if you use the carrier as intended and not load in rocks, you should be fine. This is more of a space saver than heavy duty hauler. Hope that helps...also, sun roof should add some rigidity.
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I drive a Honda CRV and it does not shift, I think mainly because of the weight. I also have stuff in there, that's why I got it in the first place :) Beside this one, I also have a foldable trunk organizer, by CoolKarStuff, which is also very well built and high quality, just like this one but collapsible, which comes in handy. I fold it out when I need more storage space or when I buy grocery and put the reusable grocery bags in there. That one has an anti-skid bottom (Velcro strip).
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Yes! Definitely! It might look bulky with the smaller vehicle compared to the SUV that I have but if you measure the dimensions it is just about the same. I even got my co worker who drives an old Honda Accord to but one for her 4 year old girl!
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I have the 4.5 for a travel trailer. It does not get the tire to be repaired totally off the ground due to the suspension. I have to use a small hydraulic jack. The 4.5 helps take off the trailer weight. I would go with the 5.5 if I had to do it again. Biggr is always better. I had a 23 foot deck boat on a galvanized trailer and believe it weighed more than the travel trailer..... Hope this helps
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Yes it would cover you SUV. I have an explorer, it would cover that. My big concern would be wind. This tent has a roof that makes it want to fly away with even the slightest breeze. I bought weights for the feet and they did little to help. Mine got bent the first time I used it in a place I could not peg it and strap it down in the grass on all 4 corners. Still useable, but aggrivating.
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It does not look sturdy enough to drive far or at any speed! But I would be willing to drive with mine up around the campground. Just keep the speed around 10 MPH and if you have it on tight it should be good!
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It's a bit louder than the Honda equivalent, but not uncomfortably so. Under full load, this is substantially quieter than a weedwacker at idle in my opinion. With a modern camper a pair of these are unheard over the A/C with a standard 25 ft cord strung out. They do run a little on the rough side, so mounting to the camper while you sleep would possibly be noticable. The idle seems to surge and stumble a bit.
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Hi - I think maybe this one might fit a car better: Rightline Gear 100S10 Sport 1 Car Top Carrier .. We Have a Honda CR-V and got only the slip/protector pad and it worked GREAT. It poured when we camped last year and it was dry inside and never moved on the roof. The weight of your stuff and the pad do the job just fine .. we do not have a roof rack. Oh also we have a sunroof and it was functional so I think the smaller version should work for you without a cargo rack and possibly even if you have a sunroof.
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I towed the recommended 1500lbs with no problems. XV Crosstrek. It actually rode better but Killed my otherwise excellent fuel economy.
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Ray , I have used this rack twice since I bought it . First , I used to carry a mid sized generator on the back of our trailer (100 to 110 lbs ) and it worked fine. Second , I used it to carry deer from the field to the locker ( 150 - 160 lbs ) and it worked ok on my jeep . I like the height of it , it's easy to load and unload . But about the 500 lb limit or on the back of a sedan ?