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Thule Caravan Cargo Carrier

Unlike standard cargo boxes which wreak havoc on your gas millage or take up half your garage even when empty, the Thule Caravan Cargo Carrier collapses into its own storage bag when not in use. Plus, this weatherproof PVC bag fits on any factory or installed roof rack, so you don't have to drop more dough on fit kits. The Thule Caravan Cargo Carrier holds an incredibly 13cu feet of gear on your roof and out of the rain, so you have more room to stretch out during your road trip.

Bottom Line: There when you need it, stashes when you don't.

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can this caravan carrier be attached to only side rails?

By: k lynn
March 22, 2009

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does it have a rigid bottom.and what are the dementions on the

does it have a rigid bottom.and what are the dementions on the 13 cu ft bag

By: John Bode
February 28, 2009

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Love, Love, Love It!

By: theorndorffs
June 12, 2008

We drive from Memphis,TN to the Outer Banks in NC every summer for a family vacation. We'd been looking at the hard shell carriers for awhile for the trip, but didn't want to have the hassle of finding storage space for it when not in use. I came across this bag version and we decided to try it. So far, it is GREAT! I have a Nissan Murano and we had no problem attaching it to the car. We did a "test run" and were able to fit a 2' X 3' storage bin, three beach chairs, a stroller and few other small items. (It looks like it would also accommodate our 2 -year old if necessary :) LOL!)It's also extremely quiet at high speeds. It folds up nicely into the storage bag, too. My only concern is cleaning off the bug carnage we are sure to encounter on such a long trip, but I think it will be ok. This site also had THE BEST price -don't even bother buying elsewhere! Here's some additional info. I found about the carrier:

"The Thule 857 Caravan Roof Bag is the first all-weather roof top cargo bag constructed of environmentally friendly PVC-free durable 600 denier nylon. Enjoy the very generous 13 cu. ft. capacity that'll accommodate all types of cargo loads. In fact, the Thule 857 Caravan roof bag offers virtually the same capacity as hard-shell roof boxes but is more convenient to install, delivers weather-proof performance and is foldable for easy storage. Attaches directly to virtually all factory rack systems (even mounts to vehicles with side rails only & no crossbars), all styles of Thule base rack load bars, Yakima base roof rack round cross bars & other after-market roof rack manufacturers. The 857 Caravan cartop luggage bag is a superb medium-duty storage solution for your car rack when transporting cargo, luggage, camping gear etc. on any multi-day family vacation or day-trip. Durable, rugged and built for years of use in just about any foul weather conditions encountered during car travel."

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I am looking at a car top carrier, the Thule Caravan appears

I am looking at a car top carrier, the Thule Caravan appears to fit my needs. Is there a way to lock it to my Tahoe? I see that you have something called Sea to Summit lockable tie downs, would this be something I could use to lock the thing to the top of my Tahoe? Any other suggestions?

By: Bill Wylder
February 25, 2009

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Yes Bill you can even get key locks to lock it down. It will be a very wise investment.

By: Bobby K
February 27, 2009

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Is weight a concern for the roof? Do I need to get one of the

Is weight a concern for the roof? Do I need to get one of the baskets with this? I have a 2006 Honda Pilot, and it only has the side rails. If this thing just rests on the roof, how much can I really pack into it?

By: scottyja
February 16, 2009

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You can't strap this to the side rails, you have to have cross rails. You could probably put in about 100-150 pounds.

By: Angus Bohanon
February 16, 2009

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Not WATERPROOF

By: Chris K
June 7, 2009

Just letting you know, it's not WATERPROOF

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1 Comment Last Comment: July 21, 2009 by: Drudog21

By: Drudog21
July 21, 2009

Chris is correct - the guidelines state it is RESISTANT
http://www.thuleracks.com/instructions/501568300,%20857.pdf

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We have had an earlier much cheaper version, not the same brand,

We have had an earlier much cheaper version, not the same brand, and during trips the side attachments vibrated so loud inside the van that we became frustrated and never used it again. Is this an issue with this canvas carrier for anyone? We can attach the carrier by front/back or sides. We are considering a hard shell instead unless we find the sides don't vibrate.

By: Jeffrey Glass
December 13, 2008

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so this will really keep my stuff dry on really long road trips?

so this will really keep my stuff dry on really long road trips? snow or rain?

By: shannon brown
December 10, 2008

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Here is the link to the guidelines and installation instructions for this bag: http://www.thuleracks.com/instructions/501568300,%20857.pdf

By: Drudog21
July 21, 2009

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From Caravan guidelines downloaded from Thule website: "This bag is WEATHER RESISTANT, NOT
WATERPROOF. Cargo must be packed in
plastic bags if raining." I would recommend a good dry bag like the Sea to Summit eVent if putting clothes,etc in this roof bag.

By: Drudog21
July 21, 2009

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You bet - dry as a bone. It's very well designed.

By: Greg Goodson
December 10, 2008

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we are concerned about the carrier rubbing on the top of the

we are concerned about the carrier rubbing on the top of the car. We have a sun roof and no cross bars so we are unsure about how to keep the carrier off the roof of the car. Tell me more.

By: jkskoog2372038
August 21, 2008

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What is the length of this carrier? Will a standard size snowboard

What is the length of this carrier? Will a standard size snowboard fit in this carrier?

By: tfiles121635075
June 23, 2008

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What does this attach to toward the front of the suv? Do you

What does this attach to toward the front of the suv? Do you have to have cross rails to mount it?

By: mdonoghue2146064
March 30, 2008

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Attaches directly to virtually all factory rack systems (even mounts to vehicles with side rails only & no crossbars), all styles of Thule base rack load bars, Yakima base roof rack round cross bars & other after-market roof rack manufacturers.

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June 11, 2008

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						<div class="content_image_upload_container">
							<h4 class="expanded">
								Attach an image to your answer.
								<span class="optional">(Optional)</span>
							</h4>
							<p class="cpi_q expanded" id="tandc">I own the rights to this image and confirm that it meets Backcountry.com standards. I have read and accept the <a href="#" id="terms_and_conditions_link" onclick="show_hint('terms_and_conditions','terms_and_conditions_link');return false;">Terms and Conditions.</a>.</p>
							<div>
								<label id="cust_image_lbl" for="cust_image">Choose file:</label>
								<input type="file" name="cust_image" />
							</div>
						</div>
						<input type="image" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/buttons/answer_it.gif" alt="Submit Answer" class="answer_it_button" />
						<span class="answer_chars"></span>
					</form>
				</div>
			</div>
		{else}
			<div class="answer_solicit">
				<p><a href="https://www.backcountry.com/store/content_upload/answer/THU0088/${question_id}.html" rel="nofollow">Answer ${user.display_name}'s question ></a></p>
			</div>
		{/if}
	{/if}

{if display == 'normal'}
		<div class="cpi_item">
			<div class="image_area">
                <a class="cpi_zoom" rel="nofollow" href="${image_url_large}" onclick="track_pdp_user_image_zoom();return hs.expand(this);">
					${url_small_html}
				</a>
			</div>
			<div class="cpi_right">
				<h3><a href="${ucp_link}" >${title}</a></h3>
				<div class="image_by">
					<p>
						By: <a class="user_profile_link" href="${user.profile_url}">${user.display_name}</a>
						<a class="user_profile_link" href="${user.profile_url}"><img class="minipro_icon" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/profile/minipro_icon.gif" alt="" /></a>
						{if user.badges}
							{for badge in user.badges}
								${badge.image_el}
							{/for}
						{/if}

<br /><span class="cpi_date">${display_date}</span>
					</p>
				</div>
				<p class="cpi_desc">${description}</p>
				<form class="helpfulness_form">
					<input type="hidden" name="content_type" value="user_product_image" />
					<input type="hidden" name="content_id" value="${id}" />
					<input type="hidden" name="is_helpful" value="" />
					<p>
						Was this helpful?
						${helpful_html}
					</p>
				</form>
				<p class="image_options">
					{if flagged}
						<span class="flag_link" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.unflag_cpi_onclick(this, '${id}');"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Un-Flag</a></span>
					{else}
						<span class="flag_link" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_cpi_onclick(this, '${id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Flag</a></span>
					{/if}
					{if owned_by_current_user}
						<span class="edit_img_link" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.inactivate_cpi_submit_onclick(this, '${id}');"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Delete Photo</a></span>
						<span class="improve_link" onclick="window.location='https://www.backcountry.com/store/content_upload/cpi_edit/THU0088.html?image_id=${id}';"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Tweak This</a></span>
					{/if}
					<span class="zoom_link" onclick="track_pdp_user_image_zoom();BCNTRY.product_wall_image_zoom(this.parentNode.parentNode)"><a class="cpi_zoom" href="${image_url_large}" onclick="return false;">Zoom</a></span>
				</p>
			</div>
			{if message}<div class="cpi_flagged confirmation">${message}</div>{/if}
			<div class="error_message"></div>
		</div> 
	 	<div class="cpi_right">
			<div class="the_comments">
				{if comment.comment_count > 0}
					<p class="cpi_options">
						<div class="comment_summary" id=${comment.comment_count}>
							  <h4 class="thread_info">
								  <a href="#" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.toggle_comments_onclick(this, 'cpi', '${id}');return false;" class="comments_toggler">${comment.comment_count} {if comment.comment_count == 1} Comment {else} Comments {/if}</a> 
								  Last Comment: <span class="cpi_date">${comment.latest_comment_submit_dt}</span>
								  by: <a class="user_profile_link"  href="${comment.profile_url}">${comment.latest_comment_user_display_name}</a>
							  </h4>
						 </div>
						 <div class="threaded_comments_cpi"></div>
					</p>
				{/if}
				<div class="error_message"></div>
				{if comment.solicit_comment_display == 'normal'}
					<div class="inline_solicitation">
					  <div class="comment_container">
							<form class="provide_comment_form" name="comment_cpi" method="POST" enctype="multipart/form-data" action="https://www.backcountry.com/store/content_upload/cpicomment/THU0088/${id}" >
								<input type="hidden" name="content_id" value="${id}" />
								<input type="hidden" name="content_type" value="cpi" />
								<div class="error_message"></div>
								<div class="textarea_container"> 
									<textarea class="comment_content" name="comment_content" onkeyup="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.comment_content_onkeyup(this.form)" onfocus="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.comment_content_onfocus(this.form)">Write your comment here...</textarea>
									<input type="hidden" name="comment_content_default" value="Write your comment here..." /> 
								</div> 
								<input type="image" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/buttons/comment_it.gif" alt="Submit Comment"  class="answer_it_button" /> 
								<span class="comment_chars"></span>
							</form>
						</div> 
					</div>
				{elseif comment.solicit_comment_display == 'collapsed'}
					<div id="comment_solicit" class="comment_solicit">
						<p><a href="http://www.backcountry.com/store/content_upload/cpicomment/THU0088/" rel="nofollow">Comment on ${user.display_name}'s photo ></a></p>
					</div>
				{/if}
		 	</div> 
		 	<div class="error_message"></div>
		</div> 
	{elseif display == 'flagged'}
		<div class="cpi_item">
			<div class="cpi_text">
				<p class="user_flagged_text">
					<span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_cpi_show_onclick(this, '${id}')">
						<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">${flagged_description}</a>
					</span>
				</p>
			</div>
			{if message}<div class="cpi_flagged confirmation">${message}</div>{/if}
		</div>
	{/if}

<div class="flag_container">
		<form class="flag_as_offensive" method="post" onsubmit="return false;" action="#">
			{if content_type == 'comment'}
				<input type="hidden" name="comment_id" value="${comment_id}"/>
			{else}
				{if content_type == 'answer'}
					<input type="hidden" name="question_id" value="${question_id}"/>
				{else}
					<input type="hidden" name="question_id" value="${content_id}"/>
				{/if}
				
				<input type="hidden" name="answer_id" value="${content_id}"/>
				<input type="hidden" name="cpi_id"    value="${content_id}"/>
				<input type="hidden" name="review_id" value="${content_id}"/>
			{/if}
			<span class="flag_close" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.close_dialog_onclick(this)"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/pdp/flag_close.gif" alt="Close the flagging form" class="flag_close"/></a></span>

<h4>Something rub you the wrong way?</h4>
			<p>Thanks for pointing it out. We'll send it immediately to our clean up crew. If you don't mind pointing us in the right direction...</p>
			<div class="error_message"></div>
			<p>
				This post was:
				<input type="text" name="flag_description" />
				(Optional)
			</p>
			<div class="clearb"></div>
			{if is_from_carousel}
				<input class="save_answer_button" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_carousel_${content_type}_submit_onclick(this.form)" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/buttons/save_qa.gif" type="image" />
			{else}
				<input class="save_answer_button" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_${content_type}_submit_onclick(this.form)" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/buttons/save_qa.gif" type="image" />
			{/if}
		</form>
	</div>

<div class="review" id="review_${review_id}">
		<div>
			{if image_url_small}
				<div class="content_image">
                    <a class="cpi_zoom" rel="nofollow" href="${image_url_large}" onclick="track_pdp_user_image_zoom();return hs.expand(this);">
						${image_el_small}
					</a>
					<span class="zoom_link" onclick="track_pdp_user_image_zoom();return BCNTRY.product_wall_image_zoom(this)"><a class="cpi_zoom" rel="nofollow" href="${image_url_large}" onclick="return false;">Zoom</a></span>
					</a>
				</div>
			{/if}
			${review_rank_img}
			<h3><a href="${review_link}">${title}</a></h3>
            <p>By: <a class="user_profile_link" href="${review_profile_link}"> ${review_display_name} </a>
                   <a class="user_profile_link" href="${review_profile_link}"><img class="minipro_icon" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/profile/minipro_icon.gif" alt="" /></a>
				   {if user.badges}
					   	{for badge in user.badges}
							${badge.image_el}
						{/for}
					{/if}
                <br/><span class="review_date">${review_date}</span></p>			
            <div class="review_text">
            <p>${review_comments}</p>
            </div>
            <form class="helpfulness_form">
                <input type="hidden" name="content_type" value="review" />
                <input type="hidden" name="content_id" value="${review_id}" />
                <input type="hidden" name="is_helpful" value="" />
                <p>
                    Was this helpful?
                    ${helpful_html}
                </p>
				<p class="review_options">
					<span class="flag_link" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_review_onclick(this, '${review_id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Flag</a></span>
       	               <span class="improve_link" onclick="window.location='${editReviewURL}'">
              		       	<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Tweak This</a>
       	       	       </span>
     					<span class="edit_img_link" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.inactivate_review_submit_onclick(this, '${review_id}')">
				   		<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Delete Review</a>
					</span>
				</p>
				<div class="confirmation">Thanks for the review, ${review_display_name}.</div>
           </form>
		</div>
	</div>

{if display == 'normal'}
		<input type="hidden" id="review_${review_id}_title" value="${title}" />
		<input type="hidden" id="review_${review_id}_rank" value="${rank}" />
		<input type="hidden" id="review_${review_id}_body" value="${body}" />
		<input type="hidden" id="review_${review_id}_img_url" value="${image_url_small}" />
		${rank_image}
		<div class="review_item">
			{if image_url_small}
				<div class="content_image">
                    <a class="cpi_zoom" rel="nofollow" href="${image_url_large}" onclick="track_pdp_user_image_zoom();return hs.expand(this);">
						${image_el_small}
					</a>
					<span class="zoom_link" onclick="track_pdp_user_image_zoom();return BCNTRY.product_wall_image_zoom(this)"><a class="cpi_zoom" rel="nofollow" href="${image_url_large}" onclick="return false;">Zoom</a></span>
					</a>
				</div>
			{/if}
			<div class="content_right{if ! image_url_small} expanded{/if}">
				<h3><a href="${review_link}">${title}</a></h3>
				<p>By: <a class="user_profile_link" href="${user.profile_url}">${user.display_name}</a> 
					<a class="user_profile_link" href="${user.profile_url}"><img class="minipro_icon" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/profile/minipro_icon.gif" alt="" /></a>
					{if user.badges}
						{for badge in user.badges}
							${badge.image_el}
						{/for}
					{/if}
					<br /><span class="review_date">${date}</span>
				</p>
				<div class="review_text"><p>${body}</p></div>

<form class="helpfulness_form">
						<input type="hidden" name="content_type" value="review" />
						<input type="hidden" name="content_id" value="${review_id}" />
						<input type="hidden" name="is_helpful" value="" />
					<p>
						Was this helpful?
						${helpful_html}
					</p>
				</form>
				<p class="review_options">
					{if flagged}
						<span class="flag_link" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.unflag_review_onclick(this, '${review_id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Un-Flag</a></span>
					{else}
						<span class="flag_link" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_review_onclick(this, '${review_id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Flag</a></span>
					{/if}

{if owned_by_current_user}
							<span class="improve_link" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.edit_review_onclick(this, ${review_id})">
								<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Tweak This</a>
							</span>
							<span class="edit_img_link" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.inactivate_review_submit_onclick(this, '${review_id}')">
							<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Delete Review</a>
						</span>
					{/if}
				</p>
			{if message}<div class="review_flagged confirmation">${message}</div>{/if}
			<div class="error_message"></div>
		</div>
		</div> 
		<div class="the_comments">
		{if comment.comment_count > 0}
			<div class="comment_summary" id=${comment.comment_count}>
				  <h4 class="thread_info">
					  <a href="#" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.toggle_comments_onclick(this, 'review', '${review_id}');return false;" class="comments_toggler">${comment.comment_count} {if comment.comment_count == 1} Comment {else} Comments {/if}</a> 
					  Last Comment: <span class="review_date">${comment.latest_comment_submit_dt}</span>  
					  by: <a class="user_profile_link"  href="${comment.profile_url}">${comment.latest_comment_user_display_name}</a>
				  </h4>
			 </div>
		{else}
			<div class="comment_summary" id=0></div>
		{/if}
			 <div class="threaded_comments_review"></div>
		{if comment.solicit_comment_display == 'normal'}
			<div class="inline_solicitation">
			  <div class="comment_container">
					<form class="provide_comment_form" name="comment_review" method="POST" enctype="multipart/form-data"  action="https://www.backcountry.com/store/content_upload/reviewcomment/THU0088/${review_id}">
						<input type="hidden" name="content_id" value="${review_id}" />
						<input type="hidden" name="content_type" value="review" />
						<div class="error_message"></div>
						<div class="textarea_container"> 
							<textarea class="comment_content" name="comment_content" onkeyup="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.comment_content_onkeyup(this.form)" onfocus="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.comment_content_onfocus(this.form)">Write your comment here...</textarea>
							<input type="hidden" name="comment_content_default" value="Write your comment here..." /> 
						</div> 
						<input type="image" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/buttons/comment_it.gif" alt="Submit Comment" class="answer_it_button" /> 
						<span class="comment_chars"></span>
					</form>
				</div> 
			</div>
			<div class="clearb"></div>
		{elseif comment.solicit_comment_display == 'collapsed'}
			<div id="comment_solicit" class="comment_solicit">
				<p><a href="http://www.backcountry.com/store/content_upload/reviewcomment/THU0088/" rel="nofollow">Comment on ${user.display_name}'s review ></a></p>
			</div>
		{/if}
		</div> 
	{elseif display == 'flagged'}
		<div class="review_item">
			<div class="review_text">
				<p class="user_flagged_text">
					<span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.view_flagged_review_onclick(this, '${review_id}')">
						<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">${flagged_description}</a>
					</span>	
				</p>
			</div>
			{if message}<div class="review_flagged confirmation">${message}</div>{/if}
		</div>
	{/if}

{if display == 'normal'}
 		<div class="comment_info">
			<p>By: <a class="user_profile_link" href="${user.profile_url}">${user.display_name}</a> 
				<a class="user_profile_link" href="${user.profile_url}"><img class="minipro_icon" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/profile/minipro_icon.gif" alt="" /></a>
				{if user.badges}
					{for badge in user.badges}
						${badge.image_el}
					{/for}
				{/if}
				<br />
				<span class="comment_date">${date}</span>
			</p>
		</div>
		<div class="comment_content">
		<div class="comment_text"><p>${body}</p></div>
	
		<p class="comment_options">
			{if flagged}
				<span class="flag_link" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.unflag_comment_onclick(this,'${id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Un-Flag</a></span>
			{else}
				<span class="flag_link" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_comment_onclick(this, '${id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Flag</a></span>
			{/if}
			<div class="error_message"></div>
		</p>
		
		<form class="helpfulness_form">
			<input type="hidden" name="content_type" value="comment" />
			<input type="hidden" name="content_id" value="${id}" />
		   	<input type="hidden" name="is_helpful" value="" />
			<p>
           		Was this helpful?
	           	${helpful_html}
    	  	</p>
		</form>

</div>
		{if message}<div class="comment_flagged confirmation">${message}</div>{/if}
	{elseif display == 'flagged'}
			<div class="comment_text">
				<p class="user_flagged_text">
					<span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.view_flagged_comment_onclick(this, '${id}')">
						<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">${flagged_description}</a>
					</span>
				</p>
			</div>
			<div class="error_message"></div>
			{if message}<div class="comment_flagged confirmation">${message}</div>{/if}
	{/if}

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Material:: PVC-free nylon
Compatibility:: All factory or installed racks
Volume:: 13cu ft (368L)
Max Load:: Varies depending on installed rack
Locks Included:: No
Recommended Use:: Hauling more gear than your car holds
Manufacturer Warranty:: 1 Year

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