Not everyone wants to drive a mini van or suv even they take the car for a family trip. Only in America it’s almost a rule that if you have one baby people need an SUV or mini van.. in europe it’s normal if you have 2 kids that you still drive your sedan or hatchback
@@jdnrotterdam2150 You've got that right. As a person from the U. S. (from a 17th century New England family) I witness so much waste that I want to vomit. But if a country contains about 0.04% of the world's population and yet consumes, conservatively, at least 25% of the world's natural resources, its population too, can be wasteful, wanton, uncaring, and just plain greedy.
@@lanalorenzen - Your post reminded me of a day when some friends visited with their newly-adopted two year old son. The new father had been easy to spot on the roads because of his green convertible. It was gone, replaced by a minivan, a horrible one at that. When I asked, "Why a minivan?", he said "because of him." He pointed to his tiny son, sitting alone in the back of that cavernous van. It was the funniest excuse for driving a minivan I had ever seen. That boy remained an only child; so, it's not as if they needed the extra seating. ;-)
@@StealthGTI I agree. I’ve ordered racks and a box from a store and am awaiting to pick them up. We only need the extra space once per year, maximum twice per year.
Thanks, Jon! Check out the setup that I used when I moved my late mother's three cats from CA to VA in this video, ruclips.net/video/3WSPJQyGOZ4/видео.html, if you're interested. Thanks for visiting.
Thanks for sharing that. I tend to over-analyze things. I'm glad to know there are other rationals out there who appreciate the extra info. Thanks for visiting.
The guitar riffs add a new dimension to mundane insanity. You did a great job editing and I enjoyed the video. I just wish there were more pyrotechnics.
HAHA! Thanks! I used to experiment with different music, but never really liked it if it was too loud. My goal is to have sound other than my voice, but without being overwhelming. Sometimes I get a good mix; sometimes I don't. These days, I taper the music after the intro and bring it back for the closing. It makes for consistent videos, but not necessarily an exciting viewing experience. ;-)
HAHA! Another way to put it was "I wanted everyone to be outta my face." HAHA! The turtle needed heat and proper lighting so that she didn't get sick during the 30-day trip. She's 35 years old this year. Thanks for visiting.
Thanks! Both of those cats are gone now. Both lived long enough to reach legal drinking age. The turtle is still with us. She's 35 years old now and has been from VA to MA to NM to CA and back to VA. Thanks for visiting.
Good point! It would be faster for me, too, if I just left my rack mounted. ;-) My paint is marred; so, it's a temptation to just leave it mounted. Thanks for visiting!
Wow.......bravo.....from the heart. Finally someone who understands the meaning of "Thorough" ....thank you sir and i salute you for your integrity and honesty. God bless you and be safe.
HAHA! I've seen some cool supercar cargo boxes on an IG called "I_Like_Your_Box." The newer series of cargo boxes look sweet because they're made to sit lower on the crossbar and hug closer to the roof. Thanks for visiting.
I could tell right from the outset that you were a detail-orientrd person. And sure enough, you made a super great, super well-analyzed video. Thanks for putting this together! I learned some things for sure.
Thanks for that! I'm detailed-oriented, for sure. Sometimes, that leads to WAY too much talking. HAHA! I quickly find myself looking at the original video and then "cut, cut, cut, and cut some more." ;-) Thanks for visiting!
Have fun on the trip! If you haven't solidified your dog transport plan, have a look at my most recent trip involving three large pet carriers at ruclips.net/video/3WSPJQyGOZ4/видео.htmlsi=RxlsaAWZ3RroxSdr. Thanks for visiting!
Glad you like it! Ironically, some others have commented that they don't like the background story and that I should get to the point. HAHA! Today, "Chapters" make it easier for viewers to skip around. Thanks for visiting.
@@StealthGTI it’s was really helpful and nice of you to put the time in to help strangers like me here in the UK. Don’t listen too much to the negative nellys
Yes! Total roof load is total roof load, right? I guess the size of box to choose is based on what will be carried. A set of long skis may require a long box. Thanks for commenting. -Scott
Thanks! I appreciate that. My older videos make me cringe a bit. I'm not necessarily a pro today, but time and experience in front of the camera has made me capable of creating better videos than this one. ;-) Thanks for visiting!
You succinctly explained the pros and cons. I, too, like the smaller cars for the same reasons you gave so this was a very interesting and informative video for me.
Glad you like them! And thanks for taking the time to tell me that. I hope my presentation skills are getting better, even since then. Editing those long videos was a real chore. HAHA! Thanks for visiting.
Just wanted to let you know that to help protect your paint you could buy some racer's/helicopter tape which is translucent, put this down on/around your mounting points so your paint doesn't get scratched up. That tape works well to protect your bikes too, lots of people use it on gravel bikes especially.
Thanks for your comment! Oddly enough, I had some marring on my roof from long-term rooftop cargo box mounting during a recent 7400-mile road trip. I'm getting the paint reconditioned by a pro soon. I'm also going to test a truck box on a hitch basket. Sure, it carries just half as much as a rooftop cargo box. But the truck box will ride in the car's draft (better fuel economy) and not touch the paint. I'll share a video in the coming months. Thanks for visiting!
respect for a fellow small car man, all i’ve ever owned were coupes, a friend offered me his old cargo box and it’s gonna be very nice to have more space than just the backseat lol
Random find on your video and love it! Your GTI is sick! I have an 09 maZda 3 hatchback. Have my rack set up really strong. Going to install a hitch in hopes of carrying my bicycles a lot easier. Love the content!
You bet! I hadn't considered the parking sensors since I don't have them. As for the camera, I mentioned it as a "con" in my hitch rack video, but didn't think about it for the rooftop box. Thanks for pointing it out.
My Thule 21 cf roof box was 500 bucks 15 years ago. Been awesome! Stores in roof in garage. Used it on Mazda MPV, Saab 900 T and VW GSW currently on factory rack with old Yakima bars and new towers where the sunroof barely clears.. yikes The Yakima towers on the Mazda did mark the paint. Cheers and great info as usual.
One other disadvantage of the roof rack box is the height of the vehicle. Depending on the original height of the vehicle plus the box , it is something to consider when going into low parking garages. Also where I live on an island, taking the ferry to main land is an extra cost due to the height of the vehicle being considered a Large truck.
Agreed on the height of the box, depending on the vehicle. My combination is around 6'3"; so, I probably wouldn't enter any structure that's not at least 6'6". In my opinion, your ferry is gouging their customers. I think the idea of charging "large truck" costs is to recover the revenue lost when vehicles with a large footprint reduce the space available for more smaller vehicles. Charging a large truck fee for a compact car that weighs less than 4000 lbs (loaded) is ridiculous. BUT, when you live on an island, I guess you put up with any BS associated with getting to and from... Thanks for visiting.
Not sure how I came upon your video, but I did thoroughly enjoy it lol. The pics of all yhe different things you carried around etc was entertaining and I also found your commentary very relaxing and went very well with the video. Thanks
Thanks for this, I have been looking at a roof rack for a while and this gave me some food for thought. I'd still rather have a roof box than a bumper rack but I don't think I can ignore the fact that a 5'x8' utility trailer would probably haul anything I could even need to. Anything bigger and I'd be better off renting a u-haul van for the $50 it'd cost me.
Every now and then I wish I had just a little more floor space over my 3.5x5-ft "baby trailer." A 5x8 is a great size and very versatile. I rented a 6x10 on two separate occasions to transport my baby trailer for work. It was like "nesting dolls" for trailers. ;-) For the most part, the baby does great for my regular needs. In fact, routine use of a trailer was the driving factor behind me buying my first trailer or $200 over 20 years ago. Once I rented, I could see a trailer being useful enough that buying would be cheaper than renting over the long run. Thanks for visiting!
Ty. Great video, didnt expect the all the numbers for noise and mpg etc, also some variables i didnt think to compare. Theres lots of useless videos on this topic. Hopefully others will find this
Glad you liked it! It's one of my older videos and I wasn't as confident in front of the camera. I think I could do better today, but this video has been a top performer. So, I'll just leave it and let it run. ;-) Thanks for visiting!
It does work well. However, it's possibly the reason why the rivets on the cargo box started to leak. The owners manual says not to mount the box on a trailer. The bouncing, flexing, and generally violent movement of small trailers may have contributed to the extra wear. With that said, the wrap that I added to the box years ago have kept the leaks at bay. Take Care.
Thanks, Dok! I haven't been a frequent poster; nor do I do enough ongoing mods to keep the videos flowing. But I'm making long-term plans to resume what I had loved most about my VWs: TRAVELING. I may do a small series during some road trips. I'm brainstorming some ideas. ;-) Thanks for visiting! -Scott
You are a really meticulous person, you are perfect for comparison videos! I just bought a VW Touran as we now have 4 kids, looking for cargo options :) Have a nice day :D
@@StealthGTI It’s an INNO Wedge 660, going on top of a 2018 Golf Alltrack. The car already has roof rails, So I am using crossbars that attach to them. Here I tried to save a little bit of money by going with a more budget-friendly aero setup, which I found in the Malone Airflow 2.
HAHA! Thanks! I *still* get complaints about the music in my older videos, including this one. These days, I use canned opening and closing music that seems to keep me out of trouble. Thanks for visiting!
Thanks for your comment! I've used the rooftop box more than expected this year. My recent video showed me loaded to help a friend move. The box was a great place to transport a large telescope.
Nice video that covered a lot. As you said there are many things to consider when lookng for storage options for a small car or any car for that matter. If you're looking for a way to bring home fuel for lawn mowers and such the trailer option or possibly the hitch mounted rack keeps fumes and possible spills away from the interior of your vehicle. The comparison tables we're a nice addition too. Thank you.
Thanks for your comments. I'm not sure if I mentioned fuel transport in this video. The "Baby Trailer" is so easy to couple that I frequently use it for even small tasks. Oddly enough, I'm using a battery-powered lawnmower these days and recently switched to a propane generator for my emergency needs. So, I'm not moving gasoline any longer. I transport propane in my trailer. Thanks for visiting.
@@StealthGTI Just looking at my 2016 Passat Owner's manual and it says to never mount a roof rack! It will do considerable damage, etc... do you have the same warning on your GTI?
@@earthcomedy - I doubt it. It's been years since I read that section of the manual, but I am 99% certain that there is no restriction due to the following: 1) It would have caught my eye and irritated me if I had seen it. 2) VW does not offer a roof rack or any rack accessories that are compatible with the Chattanooga Passat. That leads me to conclude that VW is serious about not racking-up the Passat. 3) VW DOES offer a roof rack and a full line of accessories for the Golf/GTI. Doing so opens them up to a lot of liability claims if the Golf/GTI shouldn't carry roof loads. With that said, I have no idea why the Chattanooga Passat cannot carry roof loads. I wonder if engineers cut some corners on the roof to keep cost down. I've read theories that VW failed to design VW-specific mounting points, that the roof design features an "air gap" for the airbags that reduces structural integrity, and the VW didn't want to pay to certify the roof. I don't know if any of that is true. But I do know the the big roof rack companies make compatible racks, people use them, and the Passat had demonstrated a very high cave-in limit for their roofs during crash testing (the link I saw is no longer valid). I don't know... weigh all of that as you make a decision. Good Luck and thanks for visiting! -Scott
Heading to vacation this upcoming Thursday and I have a Kia Soul. So thinking between your two videos. Thanks for the info since this would be the first time I do such.
Glad to help! There's not a lot of time between now and next Thursday to get what you need. I was in the same position, which is why I paid full price for my box. What are your purchase plans?
Good informative video. Really thought out. P.S. you look like Matt Damon, so it’s sorta like Jason Bourne is giving me a heads up on the pros and cons of putting a cargo carrier on the roof of my vehicle, so that’s cool lol.
@@StealthGTI Leaning towards a second car as a heavy duty truck with the tow hitch and trailer. You made great points about pros and cons of roof rack, and of cargo off the back. Excellent perspective
Buy a new car
No need for a full-time "solution" to a part-time problem, especially if it creates a new problem (too much car). Thanks for visiting. -Scott
Not everyone wants to drive a mini van or suv even they take the car for a family trip. Only in America it’s almost a rule that if you have one baby people need an SUV or mini van.. in europe it’s normal if you have 2 kids that you still drive your sedan or hatchback
@@jdnrotterdam2150 You've got that right. As a person from the U. S. (from a 17th century New England family) I witness so much waste that I want to vomit. But if a country contains about 0.04% of the world's population and yet consumes, conservatively, at least 25% of the world's natural resources, its population too, can be wasteful, wanton, uncaring, and just plain greedy.
@@lanalorenzen - Your post reminded me of a day when some friends visited with their newly-adopted two year old son. The new father had been easy to spot on the roads because of his green convertible. It was gone, replaced by a minivan, a horrible one at that. When I asked, "Why a minivan?", he said "because of him." He pointed to his tiny son, sitting alone in the back of that cavernous van. It was the funniest excuse for driving a minivan I had ever seen. That boy remained an only child; so, it's not as if they needed the extra seating. ;-)
@@StealthGTI I agree. I’ve ordered racks and a box from a store and am awaiting to pick them up. We only need the extra space once per year, maximum twice per year.
Anyone who plans their trips around their pets to ensure their comfort is a good person.. from an old, ancient Chinese proverb 😻
Thanks, Jon! Check out the setup that I used when I moved my late mother's three cats from CA to VA in this video, ruclips.net/video/3WSPJQyGOZ4/видео.html, if you're interested. Thanks for visiting.
You are like a dad, explaining good stuff. Thank you for the help.
I appreciate that! My daughter says I'm "like a dad," too. But I'm probably more strict with her than with my visitors! ;-) Thanks for visiting!
Loved the mpg and db tables. Thanks for the effort.
Thanks for sharing that. I tend to over-analyze things. I'm glad to know there are other rationals out there who appreciate the extra info. Thanks for visiting.
@@StealthGTI I'm the same way, I appreciate this level of detail!
The guitar riffs add a new dimension to mundane insanity. You did a great job editing and I enjoyed the video. I just wish there were more pyrotechnics.
HAHA! Thanks! I used to experiment with different music, but never really liked it if it was too loud. My goal is to have sound other than my voice, but without being overwhelming. Sometimes I get a good mix; sometimes I don't. These days, I taper the music after the intro and bring it back for the closing. It makes for consistent videos, but not necessarily an exciting viewing experience. ;-)
Buddy said he was traveling with two cats and a turtle and he wanted everybody to be comfortable so he needed more space😑😑😑🤣🤣🤣🤣💀
HAHA! Another way to put it was "I wanted everyone to be outta my face." HAHA! The turtle needed heat and proper lighting so that she didn't get sick during the 30-day trip. She's 35 years old this year. Thanks for visiting.
@@StealthGTI lol I get u 👍
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I have a cargo box and the main benefit as was mentioned is to store bulky but light stuff like towels, sleeping bags, air beds, camping chairs etc.
Excellent. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate your level of detail! Definitely helpful for trying to decide which is the most appropriate route for our trip to Disney. Thanks!
Glad to be helpful! Thanks for visiting! -Scott
That’s the exact same reason I’m getting one!
I love his concern for the two cats and a turtle 😂🤘🏽 great video dude rock on
Thanks! Both of those cats are gone now. Both lived long enough to reach legal drinking age. The turtle is still with us. She's 35 years old now and has been from VA to MA to NM to CA and back to VA. Thanks for visiting.
I honestly want one just because they look so good on hatchbacks
It's an expensive fashion statement for sure! ;-) Thanks for visiting!
I appreciate your level of detail!
Greetings from India 🇮🇳
Thank you very much!
I love this video. Very helpful and calm. No wasted words.
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Great review video. One thing to add. If your car is equipped with factory roof rack, the installation of the cargo box is much easier and faster.
Good point! It would be faster for me, too, if I just left my rack mounted. ;-) My paint is marred; so, it's a temptation to just leave it mounted. Thanks for visiting!
This man needs more subscribers!! Very detailed
I appreciate that! I hope to keep creating good content. Take Care.
The editing was great.
Wow.......bravo.....from the heart. Finally someone who understands the meaning of "Thorough" ....thank you sir and i salute you for your integrity and honesty. God bless you and be safe.
Thank you kindly!
I like the looks of a roof cargo box actually. Stradman put a cargo box on his Lamborghini lol.
HAHA! I've seen some cool supercar cargo boxes on an IG called "I_Like_Your_Box." The newer series of cargo boxes look sweet because they're made to sit lower on the crossbar and hug closer to the roof. Thanks for visiting.
I have one on my 65 Cobra i dont here shit i even put a small TV on it when i drive couple of beers McD burger with fries at 75 mph
Well thought out and produced video. We share a mindset in terms of wanting to get all we can out of a smaller vehicle
Awesome! You may appreciate some of my other videos. Feel free to poke around. Thanks for visiting.
I could tell right from the outset that you were a detail-orientrd person. And sure enough, you made a super great, super well-analyzed video. Thanks for putting this together!
I learned some things for sure.
Thanks for that! I'm detailed-oriented, for sure. Sometimes, that leads to WAY too much talking. HAHA! I quickly find myself looking at the original video and then "cut, cut, cut, and cut some more." ;-) Thanks for visiting!
So many of my questions answered in a single video + several potential issues I haven't even thought of. Thank you so much for the effort!
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thanks for the video, greetings from Mexico
Thanks for watching!
Great video! I like how you included lots of data and photographs various situations. Was very helpful. Thank you
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Thx for the review and happy your a great pet owner! Im Here because my 2 old dogs need space on a very long trip!
Have fun on the trip! If you haven't solidified your dog transport plan, have a look at my most recent trip involving three large pet carriers at ruclips.net/video/3WSPJQyGOZ4/видео.htmlsi=RxlsaAWZ3RroxSdr. Thanks for visiting!
I love the level of detail that you go into. Great work, thanks 😊
Glad you like it! Ironically, some others have commented that they don't like the background story and that I should get to the point. HAHA! Today, "Chapters" make it easier for viewers to skip around. Thanks for visiting.
@@StealthGTI it’s was really helpful and nice of you to put the time in to help strangers like me here in the UK. Don’t listen too much to the negative nellys
thank you for this valuable information. never would have thought the larger the box, the less weight it can support. that helped. appreciate it.
Yes! Total roof load is total roof load, right? I guess the size of box to choose is based on what will be carried. A set of long skis may require a long box. Thanks for commenting. -Scott
Found your videos through a random search. Excellently done. Thanks for the content!
Thanks for watching!
Concise, informative narration, well thought out.
Thanks! I appreciate that. My older videos make me cringe a bit. I'm not necessarily a pro today, but time and experience in front of the camera has made me capable of creating better videos than this one. ;-) Thanks for visiting!
You succinctly explained the pros and cons. I, too, like the smaller cars for the same reasons you gave so this was a very interesting and informative video for me.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for visiting!
Roof Racks are an awesome innovation!
They are wonderful. I'm currently using mine as a platform for antennas. Thanks for visiting!
Thanks, watched all 3 videos, your presentation is precise, easy to follow and has value. 👍👍👍
Glad you like them! And thanks for taking the time to tell me that. I hope my presentation skills are getting better, even since then. Editing those long videos was a real chore. HAHA! Thanks for visiting.
Very thorough. Especially the MPG and wind noise comparisons. Thanks
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Just wanted to let you know that to help protect your paint you could buy some racer's/helicopter tape which is translucent, put this down on/around your mounting points so your paint doesn't get scratched up. That tape works well to protect your bikes too, lots of people use it on gravel bikes especially.
Thanks for the tip! And thanks for your visit.
Very informative. Thank you.
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Great list of pros and cons. I was debating between a roof cargo vs a hitch cargo. And this was really helpful.
Thanks for your comment! Oddly enough, I had some marring on my roof from long-term rooftop cargo box mounting during a recent 7400-mile road trip. I'm getting the paint reconditioned by a pro soon. I'm also going to test a truck box on a hitch basket. Sure, it carries just half as much as a rooftop cargo box. But the truck box will ride in the car's draft (better fuel economy) and not touch the paint. I'll share a video in the coming months. Thanks for visiting!
thanks for the info, lots of good points
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Top notch, insanely informative, awesome video man!
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Detailed report. Good shit good sir. Thank you.
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Great video, well made intelligent! Helpful thank you.
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Great video. Simple yet very informative!
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Very informative and it’s good to list pros and cons. Much thanks!
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Good video. You saved me some money.thanks.
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Great info. Very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
My kinda guy. Must be an engineer.
Thanks! I'm "engineering-minded," but not trained. Thanks for visiting.
respect for a fellow small car man, all i’ve ever owned were coupes, a friend offered me his old cargo box and it’s gonna be very nice to have more space than just the backseat lol
Very nice! I don't use mine very often now that I have a rack full of antennas. Still, it's good to have options. 👍 Thanks for visiting!
Great feedback, thank you
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Super helpful video, I subbed and thumbs up. Thanks for the info, I’m looking to purchase one now for my pilot
Thanks for the sub! A Pilot could probably carry a very large box! Have fun!
pros and cons were really useful good vid
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Thanks for explaining the pros and cons, the wind noise, mpg, etc. Answered a lot of my questions.
Glad it helped!
Random find on your video and love it! Your GTI is sick! I have an 09 maZda 3 hatchback. Have my rack set up really strong. Going to install a hitch in hopes of carrying my bicycles a lot easier. Love the content!
Thanks for your comments! Good luck with the extra loads. Thanks for visiting. -Scott
great vid. thanks for posting
Thanks for watching!
Another pro of roof box is that it does not obscure parking sensors and view of parking camera. Thanks for the video!
You bet! I hadn't considered the parking sensors since I don't have them. As for the camera, I mentioned it as a "con" in my hitch rack video, but didn't think about it for the rooftop box. Thanks for pointing it out.
I don't have a GTI but was very informative. Thank you.
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Very good info. Thanks.
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My Thule 21 cf roof box was 500 bucks 15 years ago. Been awesome!
Stores in roof in garage.
Used it on Mazda MPV, Saab 900 T and VW GSW currently on factory rack with old Yakima bars and new towers where the sunroof barely clears.. yikes
The Yakima towers on the Mazda did mark the paint.
Cheers and great info as usual.
Thanks for visiting. -Scott
One other disadvantage of the roof rack box is the height of the vehicle. Depending on the original height of the vehicle plus the box , it is something to consider when going into low parking garages. Also where I live on an island, taking the ferry to main land is an extra cost due to the height of the vehicle being considered a Large truck.
Agreed on the height of the box, depending on the vehicle. My combination is around 6'3"; so, I probably wouldn't enter any structure that's not at least 6'6". In my opinion, your ferry is gouging their customers. I think the idea of charging "large truck" costs is to recover the revenue lost when vehicles with a large footprint reduce the space available for more smaller vehicles. Charging a large truck fee for a compact car that weighs less than 4000 lbs (loaded) is ridiculous. BUT, when you live on an island, I guess you put up with any BS associated with getting to and from... Thanks for visiting.
Not sure how I came upon your video, but I did thoroughly enjoy it lol. The pics of all yhe different things you carried around etc was entertaining and I also found your commentary very relaxing and went very well with the video. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it! It's quite a contrast to a comment that was made yesterday. HAHA! Thanks for visiting!
Wow, more information in here than I thought I needed. Thanks for all the info
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Thank you very much! Well thought out information & lots I did not even think about. Now ready with confidence to buy. Thanks again.
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your golf looks so nice with the roof rack. I am gonna get one too.
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Nice video, thanks for sharing your experience
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That was very informative thank you for making this.
You're welcome. I think my analytical curiosity is what mostly drives my ideas for videos. Thanks for visiting! -Scott
Great video!
Answers all of my questions that I had about this! Thank you very much!
Kind regards! :)
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Thanks for this, I have been looking at a roof rack for a while and this gave me some food for thought. I'd still rather have a roof box than a bumper rack but I don't think I can ignore the fact that a 5'x8' utility trailer would probably haul anything I could even need to. Anything bigger and I'd be better off renting a u-haul van for the $50 it'd cost me.
Every now and then I wish I had just a little more floor space over my 3.5x5-ft "baby trailer." A 5x8 is a great size and very versatile. I rented a 6x10 on two separate occasions to transport my baby trailer for work. It was like "nesting dolls" for trailers. ;-) For the most part, the baby does great for my regular needs. In fact, routine use of a trailer was the driving factor behind me buying my first trailer or $200 over 20 years ago. Once I rented, I could see a trailer being useful enough that buying would be cheaper than renting over the long run. Thanks for visiting!
Great comparison between the three methods. Thanks for sharing, sir.
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Ty. Great video, didnt expect the all the numbers for noise and mpg etc, also some variables i didnt think to compare. Theres lots of useless videos on this topic. Hopefully others will find this
Glad you liked it! It's one of my older videos and I wasn't as confident in front of the camera. I think I could do better today, but this video has been a top performer. So, I'll just leave it and let it run. ;-) Thanks for visiting!
Great video!
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First time here, great video, you covered every single topic that I was concerned about! Your details were perfect!!
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Good info, thanks 👍🏻👍🏾
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Good video! 👊🏻👍🏻
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Great review! This helps when you're new to the rack game.
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Hey, the cargo box on top of the trailer is actually a great idea
It does work well. However, it's possibly the reason why the rivets on the cargo box started to leak. The owners manual says not to mount the box on a trailer. The bouncing, flexing, and generally violent movement of small trailers may have contributed to the extra wear. With that said, the wrap that I added to the box years ago have kept the leaks at bay. Take Care.
@@StealthGTI I see. Thanks for that.
Man you’re a pro 😊
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This is awesome! Reminded me of Colin Robinson in the TV show "What we do in the shadows".
I'm not sure what to think about that since I've never seen the show. HAHA!
Great video
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Very helpful video!
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Great video really made some excellent points.
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nice video, hard to find good videos about Golfs
Thanks, Dok! I haven't been a frequent poster; nor do I do enough ongoing mods to keep the videos flowing. But I'm making long-term plans to resume what I had loved most about my VWs: TRAVELING. I may do a small series during some road trips. I'm brainstorming some ideas. ;-) Thanks for visiting! -Scott
You are a really meticulous person, you are perfect for comparison videos! I just bought a VW Touran as we now have 4 kids, looking for cargo options :) Have a nice day :D
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Very informative video thank you for your time to share to us your knowledge
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Nice, thorough overview. I'm about to install a rooftop cargo box and and hitch bike rack for the 3000mi roundtrip holiday pilgrimage to visit family.
Sounds great! What box and on what car are you mounting?
@@StealthGTI It’s an INNO Wedge 660, going on top of a 2018 Golf Alltrack. The car already has roof rails, So I am using crossbars that attach to them. Here I tried to save a little bit of money by going with a more budget-friendly aero setup, which I found in the Malone Airflow 2.
@@pignonefisso - Very nice! Enjoy your trip and thanks for visiting!
Great video! Ty! ✌🇺🇸
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Amazing video. Thank you!
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Came for the advice, stayed for the shredding.
HAHA! Thanks! I *still* get complaints about the music in my older videos, including this one. These days, I use canned opening and closing music that seems to keep me out of trouble. Thanks for visiting!
very informative thanks for you time
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Great details thanks
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Thanks for the Golf vid, looks like a good option
Thanks for your comment! I've used the rooftop box more than expected this year. My recent video showed me loaded to help a friend move. The box was a great place to transport a large telescope.
Nice video that covered a lot. As you said there are many things to consider when lookng for storage options for a small car or any car for that matter. If you're looking for a way to bring home fuel for lawn mowers and such the trailer option or possibly the hitch mounted rack keeps fumes and possible spills away from the interior of your vehicle. The comparison tables we're a nice addition too. Thank you.
Thanks for your comments. I'm not sure if I mentioned fuel transport in this video. The "Baby Trailer" is so easy to couple that I frequently use it for even small tasks. Oddly enough, I'm using a battery-powered lawnmower these days and recently switched to a propane generator for my emergency needs. So, I'm not moving gasoline any longer. I transport propane in my trailer. Thanks for visiting.
great video! made me think of some things I didn't consider...just starting out on the cargo box analysis
Thanks! I appreciate your comment. -Scott
@@StealthGTI Just looking at my 2016 Passat Owner's manual and it says to never mount a roof rack! It will do considerable damage, etc... do you have the same warning on your GTI?
@@earthcomedy - I doubt it. It's been years since I read that section of the manual, but I am 99% certain that there is no restriction due to the following: 1) It would have caught my eye and irritated me if I had seen it. 2) VW does not offer a roof rack or any rack accessories that are compatible with the Chattanooga Passat. That leads me to conclude that VW is serious about not racking-up the Passat. 3) VW DOES offer a roof rack and a full line of accessories for the Golf/GTI. Doing so opens them up to a lot of liability claims if the Golf/GTI shouldn't carry roof loads. With that said, I have no idea why the Chattanooga Passat cannot carry roof loads. I wonder if engineers cut some corners on the roof to keep cost down. I've read theories that VW failed to design VW-specific mounting points, that the roof design features an "air gap" for the airbags that reduces structural integrity, and the VW didn't want to pay to certify the roof. I don't know if any of that is true. But I do know the the big roof rack companies make compatible racks, people use them, and the Passat had demonstrated a very high cave-in limit for their roofs during crash testing (the link I saw is no longer valid). I don't know... weigh all of that as you make a decision. Good Luck and thanks for visiting! -Scott
@@StealthGTI thanks. REad about other folks on VW Vortex talking about the Passat warning. I will proceed with getting a cargo box / rack.
Heading to vacation this upcoming Thursday and I have a Kia Soul. So thinking between your two videos. Thanks for the info since this would be the first time I do such.
Glad to help! There's not a lot of time between now and next Thursday to get what you need. I was in the same position, which is why I paid full price for my box. What are your purchase plans?
Great informative video, thank you it helped me a lot.
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This was great! Thank you!
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Well done! Nice ride and bike!!
Thanks!
Good informative video. Really thought out. P.S. you look like Matt Damon, so it’s sorta like Jason Bourne is giving me a heads up on the pros and cons of putting a cargo carrier on the roof of my vehicle, so that’s cool lol.
Too funny! Will Hunting could probably calculate how many bodies can fit in the box for Jason Bourne! ;-) Thanks for visiting!
Great info. Thanks.
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Good comprehensive video.
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Nice vid, well thought out.
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Thank you for posting. Definitely helpful and well communicated
Thanks! It was originally a very long video. I hope the shorter version was easy to digest. Thanks for visiting. -Scott
i love your VW! im thinking of getting a roof box for my volvo xc90. thanks for video
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Well spoken! Thanks
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Good video. Useful. Convinced me not to get a roof cargo on the Taos.
Glad it was helpful! What convinced you to avoid the cargo box? What will your cargo-carrying option be instead? Thanks for visiting.
@@StealthGTI Leaning towards a second car as a heavy duty truck with the tow hitch and trailer. You made great points about pros and cons of roof rack, and of cargo off the back. Excellent perspective