Car Luggage Carriers

Does anybody know of a good Luggage carrier for a car without a rack? Does anybody know of a good luggage carrier to carry suitcases and whatnot for a 1,000 mile trip this summer? We used to have a Sears X-Cargo (i think that's what it was called) that did the trick. It had enough to hold about 8-10 decent sized suitcases. I'm looking for something similar that doesn't need a rack on the roof. It will be used on a Hyundai Elantra. Please point me in the right direction. I can't find anything useful on the web!

How do i use a bicycle luggage carrier? I have just bought a new bike with a rear mounted luggage carrier and I have no idea how to use it. Do i need to buy cabels to clip bags on to it? Or a pannier? Thanks

If i book a flight with multiple carriers, do I run the risk of lost luggage or other unforseen issues? I am going to vegas and have flights booked with three different airlines, United, Us airways, and Frontier. Please tell me about any experiences you have had with mulliple carriers.

how do you use a luggage carrier on a minni van? We bought a used luggage carrier and they didn't have instructions. can someone help with how to put it on our van. We have the racks already on the van. We are just not sure how to use the luggage carrier.

Is it illegal to have a luggage rack covering your licence plate? i am thinking of buying one of those luggage carriers that go on the back of your suv. it hooks onto the ball hitch, but when i put luggage in it the license plate will be covered. there's no spot to put the plat on the rack either. will i get pulled over? if so why do they make them? Thanks

How do you store luggage on top of your car? We are going on a road trip with 5 of our friends in a few days. We have a jeep commander that is a 7 passenger, but with the back seats being used there is ZERO room for luggage. How do we store stuff up on top safely without having to buy a luggage carrier? We have luggage rails.

what stores sell roof top carriers, like the ones when u put your luggage on top of the car? what stores sell roof top carriers, like the ones when u put your luggage on top of the car, does walmart or sears sell them

Why do airline carriers have a maximum luggage allowance yet do not penalise overweight people? Should we not have a total weight allowance (including body weight?) At what point is someone so overweight that they get charged extra? who decides this? It must be embarassing for both passenger and ticket agent to deal with.

How can I tie my suitcases on top of my van. It already has a luggage carrier on top. Please help? I have a Toyota sienna with a roof carrier. I have to go to the airport to pick up my parents next month.. But me , my husband and kids make 5. So if my parents sit all the 7 seats will be occupied. They'll most likely have 4 suitcases and two hand bags. So I wanted to know if I can tie up some bags on top of my car. If yes How ?

Looking for a hard top luggage carrier for a 04 dodge durango? for travel. I have already tried Sears. I'd prefer the one that mounts to the top of the vehicle and locks. I would appreciate any links to websites, if any.

why don't they provide a space for animal carriers with the luggage? i have a golden retriever i need to take.? we are moving to arizona from michigan & need to take our family dog w/ us. why don't they provide a space w/ the luggage for a dog carrier? "they" are Amtrax Railways. sorry for the confusion. :)

Where can I find a removable trunk luggage carrier for a 2000 Mustang? Traveling across many states and need room in my car Looking for a carrier that I can remove when done traveling

Anybody knows where I can rent a rooftop/cartop luggage carrier in Houston area? I really need to rent one for this weekend, please help. my suv already has rooftop rack, I just need the luggage carrier, theres not going to be enough space inside(occupying all seating areas with all family) and we need place for luggage and weather is looking stormy so we need to protect luggage as well.

Any suggestions for luggage racks/cargo carriers for convertibles? I was looking for suggestions for luggage racks or cargo carriers for a 2005 PT Cruiser convertible. I found the kind that attach to the trailer hitch like this one: http://www.etrailer.com/pc-CC114~52017.htm The only problem with the type pictured above that the hitch from Chrysler is only rated for a tongue weight of 100 lbs. If the carrier already weighs 50 lbs it seems like a lot of trouble to go through to carry 50 lbs. I asked about changing the hitch to a proper class one hitch that would be rated for the full 200 lbs tongue weight but I've had a couple of places tell me that it's a bad idea to exceed the recommended 100 lb limit set by Chrysler. (because the extra weight may mess up the suspension/ the steering etc.) Does anyone have any alternate ideas, products, suggestions? Thank you both for the info & opinions.

Anybody know where I can rent a rooftop luggage carrier for my SUV in/near Winston-Salem, North Carolina? I need one by the 22nd and I really don't think I will use it again. I would like to rent one or find one used at a really, really low cost. Thanks!

What is the process to get my checked luggage from one carrier to another when I have a layover? I'm flying into La Guardia tomorrow on American and then I have to transfer to Delta. I'm planning on carrying on my luggage, but since I'm group 4 to board I'm afraid there won't be room in the overhead compartment. Is there anything specific I need to do to make sure my luggage makes it on the Delta flight if they force me to check it?

I'm paying $454 to get a roof rack & cross bar luggage carrier installed on my Odyssey is that too much? I'm paying $454 to get a roof rack & cross bar luggage carrier rack installed on my Odyssey; is that too much? I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey LX model (no roof rack came with it). I'm getting this done at the dealership.

How do I install a luggage carrier on Dodge Caliber?

does any one happen to know what store i can buy a luggage carrier for the top of a car? i have looked at walmart meijers places like that. they do have a canvas one but im looking for a more sturdy one. thanks

is checked luggage transferred to the next plane when you change carriers?

Could United States airlines start charging for carryon luggage? With Us carriers getting greedy with fees such as snacks, checked luggage and even soft drinks, Whats next? Hopefully airlines won't start charging for each piece of overhead bin luggage. Could this happen?

can I put a soft top luggage carrier on a jeep liberty with no cross bars?

Can I buy air tickets online from different carriers and still have my checked baggage reach the destination? I have an international flight from an asian country back to my home in the US. My favorite carrier does not fly to my home town airport so I'm going to have to get two plane tickets from two different carriers. (Emirates and then Jet Blue) I will have checked in luggage and I want to know if it would be possible to check in all my baggage and just pick it up from the home town airport with out having to re-check all the luggage at my port of entry.

Can I check a folding, rolling luggage carrier as baggage on Southwest? I don't want to carry it on.?

How safe is it to check a dog as luggage with an airport? I'm looking into adopting a dog sometime next month, and would like to take it with me on a trip sometime next year. The flight will be about an hour, and I've heard very mixed things about how airport workers handle animals as luggage. I'm unsure of the size of the dog, as I've yet to adopt, but I've also heard that if a dog is small enough, you can take it on the plane in a cat-size carrier. Any knowledge on this? If there's any chance of injury, I'll just drive up.

international travellers, do carriers (PAL) weigh your hand carry luggage? it says on PAL's website that my: 1) check-in baggage should not exceed 20 kilos and the 2) handcarried luggage should be only 1 and not exceed 7 kilos. i've been to different countries (w/ an adult) but i usually don't think about such stuff because i only bring one medium-sized suitcase (check-in). i also don't carry any hand bags with me on-board because somebody holds it for me. but now, i've got lots to bring so i'm worried because it's my 1st time travelling alone. i don't wanna pay extra for my excess baggage so please answer me. i know that they're definitely going to make sure that my check-in baggage is w/in the specified rate. but i was wondering if i could put more than 7 kilos in my handcarried baggage. 1) my dad who's a frequent traveller said that i can bring a small suitcase and a backpack with me on-board --but i don't believe him because according to PAL, i should only bring 1. 2) my mom who just arrived said that she just entered the plane with a handcarried luggage (17X23 inches i think) and nobody weighed it --but i'm still not confident because PAL said that it should be exactly 7 kilos. what about you?

When flying, is ski luggage the same as snowboard luggage? Most carriers allow a ski bag as a part of your free luggage, do they consider a snowboard bag the same thing? Thanks.

can you take the roof luggage carrier off of a 98 blazer? if so how??

where is luggage carrier's station in a hotel?

How much to tip when in America? Hi Im going from England to San Francisco and Las vegas, this tipping thing is really confusing to me. I read you tip restaurants, taxis 15%, then like $1 for hotel luggage carriers, bar staff, door openers etc but then somewhere else you read something different... Can someone clarify would really appreciate it.. Don't want to get it wrong and offend someone

Any tips for changing airline carriers during the same flight? At the end of May, I will be flying from Birmingham, AL to St.Paul, Minnesota. I start the flight on American Airlines, lay over in Chicago, then continue to MSP on Northwest Airlines. I'm concerned about my luggage and any potential problems during this flight. I have a 1 hour layover flying from BHM to MSP and I have a 3 hour layover on the flight home with the same airline change. I welcomed any advise or guidance

Will my luggage be lost if I have a connecting flight? I am going to be traveling in the next month or two, and I will have to have 1 connecting flight to my final destination. Is it safe to have a bag checked in and still have it show up when I reach the end? I am scared that if I check it in and I change planes it will end up lost. I have traveled before, but only with a carry-on. I will be gone a week and need a big bag. Does it matter if I swap carriers? Or should I look for a flight that stays with the same one? Any advice from experienced travelers? Thanks!

Getting off half way on a connecting flight & luggage? We've got a return ticket from Amsterdam via London to Jakarta with Singapore Airline. However, on the way back we want to get off at London (cause that's where we live) with our luggage (!!) and skip the last part to Amsterdam. Does anyone know how we can make sure that our luggage is taken off at Heathrow and doesn't end up in Amsterdam? Any experience here with Singapore Airline or another carrier? Thanks in advance!

Do you have a luggage carrier on the top of your car ? How much can it hold.

How can you keep your checked-in luggage weight under 15kg (for Ryan Air flights in the U.K)? We will be flying into the U.K. in August from Australia. Our international air carrier allows 20kg. My wife is extremely nervous that she will be over that weight allowance, let alone being under 15kg for our Ryan Air flights. Ryan Air charge 8 euros per kg over! Sounds like a rip-off. So, my question really is: what measures can we take to reduce our checked-in luggage weight to 15 kg? Should we wear all our heavy clothing on the plane over? Should we take just enough clothes for a few days and wash and dry them frequently on our travels? We would really appreciate any helpful feedback you can give us.

My cat and I are moving to England and she has to be placed in the luggage compartment? What can I do to make this easier on her? I hate the thought of her being in her carrier for the better part of the day even with good weather but how can she "go" and how can I set up her food and water? Help! In order to comply with the laws in England my cat has to be in the luggage compartment in addtion to some other minor requirements. We want to make a good impression on the customs & immigration people :-)

Are roof rack cross rails interchangeable. Can I use my crossrails from my Durango on my Entourage Van? I have a 2004 Dodge Durango with roof rack and crossrails but my 2007 Hyundai Entourage does not have the crossrails. I am going on a trip this week and want to use a soft roof top luggage carrier that requires the crossbars. I wanted to know if there is any way to do this.

So what it is recession, workers are getting layoff, bring back the old jobs? Such as Milkman... Man who shines shoes Doorman, someone opens doors for you. Luggage carriers, someone goes to your car and helps you get your luggage out the trunk at the airport or bus station... We can tip them. What other old jobs we need to bring back?

Roof Rack which one will work for my 1995 Honda civic? Has any one purchased a roof rack for a 1995 Honda Civic? I need to carry a tandem bicycle and a luggage carrier and or rack for snowboarding can anyone please help?? what model and what brand would be the best? Thanks for the help!

Stowing luggage in a truck bed? Hello, What's the best method when putting luggage in a truck bed to prevent it from getting wet. Driving 12 hours down to florida so I am pretty sure we will hit a storm or two. Could I just buy a car cargo carrier and just sit it in the bed of the truck, I would think the weight of the luggage would keep it in place. Would a 20 dollar tarp work. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks.

What do you think about United Airlines' new $25.00 fee for a second pc. of luggage? Since United is implementing a $25.00 charge for a 2nd bag/suitcase when flying with their company, will this make a difference when you (or the public in general) are deciding which carrier to book a flight from? I'm curious to see if the added expense will change how people select airline travel. They say the "extra" luggage fee is to combat the increased fuel costs. Any thoughts?

Me, my dog and luggage Mexico City to Acapulco, can't fly - anyone with a firiend/ family with car ?? I am moving to Acapulco and am bringing my rather large Doberman Pinscher with me. Well due to his size and large carrier he will only fit on a 757 aircraft. I can get that type of aircraft into Mexico City but no 757's are flying into Acapulco.I need to get me, my dog and luggage from the Mexico City airport and drive to Acapulco. Thought of a taxi and havent ruled it out. Any body have a family/ friend ith a car/truck in either city that wants to make a buck?? Surely someone out there has a friend that could help and make some money and day trip to Acapulco on my dime !!!

Luggage when traveling with multiple carrier? I have flown with multiple carriers but have always booked using one website (orbitz, travelocity, ect.). But this time I am planning on going to London and would like to travel with Virgin Atlantic but they do not fly out of my home airport. I have found cheap airfare for my home city to nyc (on travelocity) and nyc to london (on virgin atlanic). If I book on seperate airlines websites will I run the risk of lossing my luggage how will this work???

How to trace undelivered klm flight kl116 luggage from sweden to zanzibar? Bag Tag XH160867 Black bag Routing: ARN-AMS-NBO-ZNZ Carrier KLM Flight KL 116

can a luggage rack, car top carrier thing fit? on a dodge neon sport. no luggage bar things. how would it fit if there no bars?

I live in London and want to buy a digital luggage scale. Anyone know where? I have checked on the internet and only find mail order sites. I am leaving in a couple of days on a lowcost carrier and need to find a store soonest.

What should I do for the loss of my luggages at Jeddah airport terminal on 22nd January06.? Recently I as a pilgrim of Haj reached Jeddah airport terminal from my Medianah Hotel by a bus on 22nd January . Our luggages were on another small carrier . There at airport terminal we were shocked that the our luggages carrier could not reach . Next morning we were informed that some luggages have come but there the luggages of five Hajis were missing . We cold not take our flight waiting for our luggages but till 25th it could not come . At Jeedah airport terminal we were assured that missing luggages would reach India very soon but still we did not get our luggages.Now what should I do to trace out our luggages or what action should be taken for compensation . My case has been recorded at Haj mission Office at Jeddah yours Syyad Abdur Rahman Barkati Cover No WB-486/1 Under Moallim No 6 stayed at Hotel 613 B Room No81at Mecca address 23/B Collin Street Kol 16 passport No35308 Medinah Ras Flight of Depart from India AI -4617dt 9/12/06

can I bungee strap a kayak to my factory luggage rack on an 05 pathfinder? Do I have to buy a kayak carrier? Won't straps work?

I went to Delhi with gujarat registered car,At the border of Rajasthan they stop me and ask me to pay Rs 5000? because my car was having luggage carrier. I would like to know Is it true that privet car is can not be drive with carrier ? is it a offense ?

would it be okay to check into a posh hotel with just a carrier bag for luggage for 2 weeks stay? Tesco bag.... Chocolate

How do you transfer your checked luggage from one airline to another airline carrier? I booked my flights separately. I first bought a one way ticket to Seattle and booked another one way ticket to Chicago. (both flights take off the same day). How do I transfer my checked baggage? And do I pay both baggage fees? ( I'm taking Alaskan and United)

Who does the luggage transfer for international flight on the same carrier? I'm flying from Sweden (ARN) to Munich (MUN) to LAX via Lufthansa on all segments. Do I need to pick up my checked baggage at Munich and go through customer for the transfer?

HELP! I've never flown on a plane before, where do I pick up the luggage??? Hi! This might sound like a stupid question but I need to know if I have to pick up my luggage every time I change planes. I've never flown before so this is all new to me. I have a flight that goes to Paris but stops first in Houston and then in Orlando; the carrier changes from one to another. Do I have to pick up my luggage at each stop or will the airline move my luggage to the next plane, even though the first airline to Houston is one company and the one to Louisiana is another. Sorry if this is confusing; I really am clueless! I don't want my luggage to get lost, so any help would be appreciated.

Can you just strap a large suitcase to the roof of a car with car clips, lashing straps and a non-skid pad? Do you have to have a car-top carrier or a luggage rack?

Is it safe to take your dog in a carrier on a plane across the country? He weighs 25 pounds, is very hyper, it's a long flight (3,200 miles), with a stop, and I do not think that he would be able to fly in the cabin. I'm apprehensive about sending him in a carrier and having him treated like luggage.

What vaccinations and documentation do you need to obtain a dog passport? Next year I want to take my dog to visit my sister in Italy. I know she will need a rabies vaccination (The dog, NOT my sister!!!).... is that it? What vaccinations do they need so they can have a passport? She has the "normal" vaccinations, the ones all puppy's have. Has anyone had the rabies vaccination for their dog? How many jabs is it and how long does it take for them to be "immune" and protected? She is a small dog, Bichon Frise, would she be allowed to travel on the plane with me (hand luggage) or would she have to go in the back with the suit cases and luggage? Are smaller dogs allowed in with the people ( as hand held luggage) if they are in a carrier / crate / flight container thing? I think I saw some sort of bag you can use to carry small dogs in for domestic flights? Has anyone done this with their dog? Is it terribly expensive? If you have the passport and vaccinations all sorted out does that mean no quarantine? Thanks for any useful info!

How do you attach a rooftop cargo carrier with 4 straps to a 02 Ford Escape luggage rack? The straps are on the sides and the metal clips are shaped to fit between the door and the frame of a sedan but it's apparent that the luggage rack is the only way it could possibly work on the escape. I hooked it to the inside lip of the track on the Escape's rack, but I'm worried that lip isn't big enough. It's an older Sears rooftop carrier. Thanks! The rack isn't in the way, I have to use it because the clips are "j" shaped and they won't fit the large lip of the rear door frames.

Are thin bicycle road tires suitable for the city? I just bought a second-hand road bicycle to commute around town. It has a lightweight frame, mudguards, luggage carrier, normal handlebars (not drop handlebars), and I guess it is not a racing bike. But the tires are very thin. The Question is: how good are these thin tires suited for the city? I'm not doing any off-road riding. The town where I live has a very good infrastructure for riding bikes (i.e. separate lanes, lowered curbs...), but there are still some bumps, different pavements and tram rails and such. I heard that thin wheels are not suitable for riding on rough terrain, because bumps bend them. Is that correct? How rough is "rough" in that case? Are the city pavements rough? (I realized that thing about the tires late, but I can still return the bike) P.S.: If needed, I can measure the width of the tires/rim.

What's the best travel toddler car seat carrier? I need to travel with two toddler car seats (big forward facing Graco seats). I will have to check one of these at the curb (instead of gate checking) because I'm traveling by myself and can't carry both seats AND both kids through the airport. I'm looking for a durable carrier that could possibly survive luggage check in at an airport and also one that I could carry or drag through the airport...while toting two preschoolers. I will probably be buying two carriers. Any suggestions? I have rented a carseat from a car rental place and will NEVER do it again. It was the most disgusting car seat I have ever seen. It clearly had never been cleaned and it's safety was questionable. Unfortunately, the rental place only had ONE car seat available to rent. The only way I will travel with my kids is if I can bring along their carseats because I know they are clean & safe.

Is it safe to take a CAT on an airplane trip from California to Michigan? Also will the airlines let it on the airplane as carry on luggage, even if he is in a carrier?

How do I check a bicycle as luggage? I'm flying my brother to New Orleans (ABQ to MSY) in June of 2008. He is a bicycling enthusiast and would like to bring his Fixie with him, also it's way cheaper than renting a car. I've never flown with or checked a bicycle. I understand that most airlines will allow you to check a bicycle as opposed to an extra piece of luggage as long as it's packed a certain way. I'm currently looking at either Continental or Delta for his flight. My main point of confusion is the new $25 fee for an additional piece of luggage. I've read that this fee is only incurred when flying with multiple carriers for one trip. He will be flying one way and most flights I've looked at are single carrier. If he checks one piece of luggage and his bike, plus whatever additonal carry on he happens to have, does this fee apply? I am trying my best to make this flight as inexpensive as possible.

I am flying to india from usa and stopping to dubai for couple of days flying wit emirates and wanted to know? can I check baby food in the checked baggage, will they allow me and is a diaper bag considered one pieace of carrier on luggage

What is the cheapest way to send a large package to Australia I'm looking to send a 25 lb. package to Australia from the United States (east coast). While USPS has removed the cheap and popular Sea-Mail/Surface-Mail option, they still provide the best rate (around $130). Most other major carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL) are up around $475. Has anyone experienced a shipping company that will ship for less? Have you had good luck with a shipping company that does sea-mail travel? Is there a cheaper luggage-shipping site that I'm not finding that has decent rates for sea-mail? Serious and informative answers only, please. Thank everyone!

Hi all can anyone help me. My boss is moving to south africa by boat and has a gold fish? as shes boating it she wants to have a carrier of some kind to transport it in. simlar to hand luggage. does anyone know of such an item? shes had the gold fish for years and doesnt want to be apart from it customs have ok'd it

im a young inventor and i am currently working on a carraier and in need to know were i can get a big servo? hello im 14 and a young inventor and i am currently working on a luggage carrier and i would like to kno were i can get a servo big enough servo to turn 8" wheel im nit sure how this works but send me an email please at pjcool12@yahoo.com

Pet safe flight carriers? I am moving to Canada sometime in the near future from the States. Was wondering if anyone could suggest a could flight co. to fly with if you are traveling with pets? I have a cat that will be flying with me, due to being a paranoid pet owner and hearing some pretty bad stories I would prefer to keep him in the cabin with me....are there any flight carriers that will allow this? or do all pets have to go with the luggage? Thanks for your help Thank you so much Doc Savage...I went and checked out United Airlines and they do indeed accept cats for carry on. I appreciate your help

Traveling to Italy with 2 cats and an Italian Greyhound, what do I need? To take the cats on as carry-on, and the dog in luggage? What are aproved carriers? Should I not feed them a few hours before? should I feed them on the plane? To sedate or not to? (9hr flight) This will be a summer time flight, non-stop (still 9hrs. and dording so 10), the dog (Jackie) weighs 17-18lb the cats around 15. how large of a crate should I get for Jackie he's oh say 16-18" tall. I'm not sure if getting him a big one is a good idea, pros: lots of room and I could put in a mock litterbox for him to relive himself, cons: he could be tossed side to side in it!!!(I think). Thank you All!!! and if you have travel tips I would love to hear them!!! Unfortunatly, Jackie just can't ride as carry on (he's too tall) . I am going over with two other people so If he was shorter he could come. When we arrive two people will be there to meet us and take the responsibility of getting the pets through customs for us (luckly, no sleep + stress + jet lag +language barrior + 3 pets through customs = BAD) ANy tips would be great though!!! ***drezdogge*** I will be living there for two years, and my cat at this time is indoor outdoor... the other stristly indoor... Is it safe to continue to let my cat outside? Do you know of any way too help keep my dog safe, he's tiny and skinny (looking like all greyhounds do) and I'm afraid of him getting tossed around. Also would a cooling pad be a good idea for the bottom of his crate, seeing as it will be summer?