How To Install a Cargo Carrier on Your Vehicle
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- Опубліковано 13 гру 2018
- In this video I show you how to install a cargo carrier on your vehicle. I use a 2012 Honda Odyssey in this video, but the information will apply to pretty much any vehicle with a roof rack installed.
In previous videos, I’ve demonstrated how to install roof rails and cross bars on this Odyssey.
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With the information in these videos you should be able to increase the cargo capacity of your vehicle substantially.
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Eric is a real man, he doesn't need a ladder, step stool, or assistant. Just a camera guy 😀
Note to self after install............don't pull into garage without proper head room for new carrier or something bad will happen!!!!
Or drive-through
Yes... I learned it the hard way when I pulled our 2016 odyssey with a Thule XT on the roof and crushed it under a hotel parking garage....
@@NicholasL2288 if it wasn’t for the nice lady behind me blaring her horn at me, I would have demolished some stuff at the D Hotel parking garage last year. Lol. I turned around rolling my eyes thinking it was road rage until I saw her passenger pointing like crazy 😂 Thanks lady
Thank God you said something...hope you're not speaking from experience. Even though I did that ONCE with a Christmas tree strapped to the roof (result: swearing dad, a few torn branches and 3 crying children), I didn't think about that with the Thule! Along with that goes don't install it inside the garage even if it's raining out...
One 👍 for the video and another 👍 for your warning!
I see you subscribe to the Clark Griswold school of driving 😆
Great video, you saved me from returning this! Couldn't understand why the holes wouldn't line up on my Odyssey, never thought to drill. FYI 5'6 lady who did this by herself with just a ladder :)
I remember watching my single mom cut down 30 ft trees in our front yard while 6 months pregnant with my little brother. Build a patio. Turn the garage into a bedroom. Somewhere in the mid 90s. Never underestimate a womans ability.
@@j.hetfield9422 Jesus she puts a lot of men to shame
I saw a lot of reviews but only THIS installation. Mine is several years old and I forgot how it went together as I only have used it once. This video was quick but very descriptive. THANK YOU !!!!
The cargo carrier is so nice to have when traveling with the family. Happy trails! -Glen
This is why it’s important to like videos. Had I seen this sooner it would have saved me a lot of time. I just needed to see two videos - one that explained how much space these cargo carriers can hold not in numbers but in actual suitcases and typical stuff people carry on road trips. It also showed how to load cargo from the rear with these types of configuration. The second one is this which answered every question on how to install it even if the holes don’t line up. Thank you for taking the time, and thank your friend for being a prop/supporting actor.
Bill Burr just shouted you out on Rogans podcast !
Thanks so much! We had a cargo carrier that fit our old car but not our newer one! We drilled some holes and it is all set to go! I was afraid to use a drill in case I messed it up, but if it didn't fit it wasn't of any use anyway! Now we will have more room on our trip! Great tutorial!
Incredibly helpful. Have one arriving tomorrow and need to get familiar with it quick as our vacation is the next day. Thanks a bunch.
I got the same carrier in 2007 at REI. It is a pain to put on my Explorer but it stores so much when on a long trip. Looks good! Can't wait for road trip video.
I got two Roof Boxes here at our garage. My dad had an attitude of buying loads of trash before. Thanks to this vid, now i know what to do with them! I’m subscribing bcuz of this! Thanks man!!
From Philippines!
If you keep this long term and have problems with the top bending when you try to close it you can add some bar stock to the inside where the hinges and struts attach to stop it from bowing out. I went from Texas to California and back this summer with one of these, and it really wasn't too bad. Have a good trip and watch for those side winds.
I just bought this very same product and your video was very helpful; thank you!
Excellent video! I'll be installing one tomorrow and feel prepared now. Thanks for the help!
Eric my brother! Been with ya since close to the start, happy to see you still putting out content man 🤘
Thank you!
This was very useful to me. Thank you for making this video. Subscribed !
Always enjoy your informative videos Eric.
Great video fam I'll proly never EVER need to know this but I love watching all your vids
The extra holes in the front to make it fit, afterwards I was thinking "Like a bought one!" Glad to see a product that doesn't make it hard to modify for fit. And with more than enough dots to seal unused holes even when modified.
Awesome vids, explained very clearly and I 'm more confident now in doing this myself.
Man what a great video. Very informative and concise. Thanks Eric.
I did the roof rack, crossbars, and carrier utilizing these videos! Such a huge help,
Thx!
Has anyone felt that using additional straps were needed or helpful just to keep it secure or would that be a waste?
After watching all the time he spent on just mounting that box onto the rack, I really appreciate the quick-release memory clamps on my INNO cargo box. Yeah the box cost me $600, but it's shiny black and looks stylish, lol. It also came in quite handy with 4 people and 2 weeks worth of luggage, all the way down Route 66 from Chicago to the Grand Canyon and up the California coast..(17 SiennaSE) I couldn't even tell it was on the roof most times, even through windy mountain passes in Arizona and California, due to the low profile. But honestly they're great to have that little extra room so you don't have to pack the inside of your vehicle to the roof and block your rear view . Thumbs up on your purchase👍Eric.
I would probably never use my rack if I had to bolt/unbolt it every time I used it.
Two thumbs up for Brian! :)
You made that look easy! Thank you, Just bought a roof box and needed a pro to just talk me through it. You have a great presence and engaging delivery style.
LOOKING GOOD ERIC! THANK YOU!
Thank you! I bought a used cargo carrier with no instructions. This was really helpful!
Hey Eric and Brian! thanks for some great stuff. Something diffrent and informative :)
Thanks for making this video. Very helpful!
Thumbs up for the Cameraman Brian cameo 😁
Looks Good Eric
You are a gifted mechanic! Thank you!
For putting a shell on a van??
Awesome have a great time
Thank you for making this video! Very helpful😉
Hello Eric, I got my Feb. issue of Hot Rod in the mail the other day and am proud to see your feature article of Oliver and yourself and the long story of it's modifications.... Awesome article! it's going to be a keeper for sure! Great video, really enjoy your channel! Thanks so much for all you do. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a awesome Happy New Year ! Cheers friend, stay dirty!!
Thank you. I've actually been editing Fairmont content lately that I hope to roll out soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
Thanks! You make it look easy
Have been looking for a video about cargo rack for a long time 。Thanks！
Lol
Great video, thank you for posting this.
Such satisfying editing.
Great demonstration ~ thank you!
Good Video. Very easy to follow.
Thanks for the help!!!saved me a lot of time!
Nice work
Great video I was able to use what you said and it came out perfect
wow perfect, I have a 2017 Honda Odyssey, this video is a perfect match :-)
thank you so much for the video
Great video thanks
Excelente video!!!
Thanks for the video it helped a lot!!!
Great video, helped me a lot
Sweet, now my 02 Impala is complete.
Great video! Thanks
Thank you!
Thanks Eric a good trick to getting in that thing without a step stool is open the back door step up on the floorboard then step up on the back rear tire if you're lucky enough to have a car that allows you to get your foot in there.
Thank you!!
I installed this exact carrier on our 2011 Pilot. Drove from Chicago to New Jersey and back with no issues.
why would you drive back to chicago?
@@taledarkside For pizza. :-)
HI Brian. Merry Christmas you guys.
Thanks!
Thank you! We couldn’t figure out the very first step - removing the screw covers. Thought they were supposed to pop out, not screw off.
Very nice video
Bill Burr & Joe Rogan mentioned you... That's so dope!!!
Thanks for making this.
Ok glad I found this I got one with no instructions lol different make but very similar. I had it figured out but this confirmed it. Gracias amigo.
Very helpful
Heh. The VJO you knew was coming. :) - Thanks, Eric!
Get ready for a decent bump in viewership Eric, Bill Burr shouted you out on the JRE!!!!!! That's badass!!!!!
Great nice work
Very good, thank you
Thanks 😊
I have for years now felt that you need to do more of these type videos and less of the "engine, transmission,diff,oil change,tires" lineup. I say this as one of the best things to take away from watching ETCG1 were your tips on how to navigate the Dealership system. Men need to realize that you will be asked to do this kind of work in the shop. The amount of needed heavy line work has decreased or when needed the manufacture handles it (I never saw any reason to become competent in the repair of today's automatic transmissions as the manufactures do not want dealership mechanics doing automatic rebuilds). This is quite a change as i remember as late as 2000 when i was at a chevrolet delership we had 5 heavy line mechanics (out of a total of about 32 mechanics).
About your burnout Eric. I have always had the felling that if you were good enough to get really good as a Dealership mechanic you would only stay in the field long enough to realize you can do many other things that make you more money. Of course not all the "great mechanics" move on but there has been no compromise or refinefent of the flat-rate pay system, people are tired of being told "if you want to make more money then come in earlier, stay later and work weekends and holidays".
Then there are those tool purchases that can ruin the field for guys that do not put the brakes on spending for tools. Tool purchases must be better compensated for by your employer. I specialized in light line, AC, electrical and accessories sold by new car sales. When I would see all there was to be dispatched to me was a tire repair I would clock out. I have no desire at this point in my carrer to do even one more oil change or flat tire repair. I trained too long and hard to get that type of crap dispatched to me. Dispatch me the electrical problem that the independent has given up on and sent to the dealership but keep those flat repairs for the hourly mechanics. I accept I could be missing an upsale but iI never really liked brake jobs anyway (unless it is a BMW, worlds easiest car to do brakes on)
I like it looks good thanks
This video saved me!.
Bill Burr just mentioned you on the Joe Rogan Podcast a little after the sixteen minute mark.
Thanks
Thanks man
Being a fan of u. Noticed today that Joe Rogan and Bill Burr was talking about how they liked ur videos. Keep it up ETCG.
This is why I like my Toyota RAV4 cross rails - they are adjustable and move back and forth within a track in the roof rails.
Same on the 4Runner. Toyota has a better rack.
Super helpful! I think I can do this! LOL. Thank you!
Great to know!
I'll never have to put one on my car though.
Appreicated so much！
Good video
NICE!!!!
Eric! Cargo Vroom, Car nogo carrier. Silly Eric.
Good call on lift gate
Hey just saw the comedian Bill burr just mentioned your channel on the Joe Rogan podcast!
Very helpful thank you. Do you think loctite would be a good idea.
Perfect, great simple instruction. BTW you looked like someone, I couldnt put my finger on it, then it came to me, George Clooney resemblance
i like the captive nuts in plastic handles, the same idea that's used on push lawn mowers.
They could have applied sticky labels inside the box with all the markings for the common models, so you can drill holes only where you need to.
No bodgy bits of sticky to cover holes you don't want.
Just my opinion.
I suppose it's easier and cheaper to have the customer do it.
Heard bill burr mention you on the joe rogan podcast yay!!! That’s pretty cool
You got hella love from Bill Burr and Joe Rogan on JRE #1219.
Step stool? Just open the sliding doors and stand on the door sill if you need to access the carrier.
It's not easy reaching the back of the van to open the cargo carrier that way. In fact, it's very awkward.
@@ericthecarguy So next week's video is "Installing a trailer hitch on a honda odyssey"?
@@adriansrealm *inb4 Scotty Kilmer mentions Honda transmissions reliability*
Install a ladder
Was going to suggest standing on the rear tire but it looks like the odyssey sits a little lower than my pilot!!!
So question when you arent traveling and you want to take the box off do you just reverse order and take off the screws on each 4 corners?
Hey Eric! Bill Burr just gave you a shout out on The Joe Rogan Podcast! Pretty cool!!!
Nice Video and perfect cargo install...is any speed limits for the cargo.carrier.??
Great
What is your view on replacing the support arms with pneumatic struts?
Since this is your own car, (or so I've understood) can you see a difference in MPG and how much?
Thank you very much!!! Great help for a woman.... xxx
can you do a video on fitting lpg fuel system in a petrol vechile
There is a hook for the door lock u bolt that converts it into a step for short people for me its not an issue to access it since i am fairly tall!
Bill Burr mentioned how he watches all your videos on Joe Rohan’s podcast!