| Hitch Box vs. Roof Top Rack |
| Hitch Box |
Roof Top Rack |
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Out of the air stream |
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In the air stream costing you gas mileage |
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At bumper height |
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Way up there. Short people & the kids have to
climb |
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Articles in full view |
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After the climb you still cannot see what you
have |
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Allows 2 hand grasp |
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Most of the time you are holding on with one
hand |
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Does not affect height clearance |
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Too tall to get into some garages |
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Does make the vehicle longer |
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You don't need a longer parking space |
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You may have to move your license tag |
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Will not have to move your license tag |
| Hitch Box vs. Plastic Cargo Box |
| Hitch Box |
Plastic Cargo Box |
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The Hitch Box is .125" thick marine
grade aluminum |
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Most cargo boxes are plastic |
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The strength of the materials in the hitch box
make it much more secure from thieves |
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The plastic cargo boxes can be broken into easily |
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The latch on the Hitch Box has a double locking
system |
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Plastic cargo boxes have a single lock |
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Inside is almost 10 cubic feet of secure
dry storage capacity. On the lid is almost 10 square feet of area for your
sandy beach chairs or other items you don't want in the vehicle |
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Most cargo boxes can not carry nearly as much
in them and you can not carry anything on them |
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You don't have to do anything to the Hitch Box
to open the tailgate |
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You have to get a plastic cargo box out of the
way to open the tailgate |
