Cargo Carrier Hoist

"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly) 11/10/2019 at 16:40 • Filed to: It seems secure enough to not fall on the hard-to-replace windshield (please), Thule cargo carrier, Cargo Carrier Hoist, Subaru

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Since I’ve fallen into the Subaru stereotype of having a rooftop cargo carrier, I realized that I needed a place to get it out of the way for the month-long intervals between use. Supposedly Thule doesn’t want it s tored on end on the ground, presumably because the shape may deform (which I can imagine in my uninsulated garage in the full Carolina summer). So I got a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and installed it yesterday. It works rather well.

There is some concern that this system ($40), unlike the $200 Thule hoist system, may deform the box because of the straps. However, the recommended-by-users fix is to have the strap go around a long 2x4 or similar piece of wood under the box, spreading out the straps, which I plan to do in the near future.

Clearly I won’t be placing it straight on to the roof rack from the hoist. It will be lowered with the car out of the garage, then taken off the hoist and placed on the roof rack. The orientation of the hoist is largely because I preferred to have the brackets be screwed straight into the ceiling joist rather than spin the hoist 90 degrees, in line with the car, but requiring the addition of something to span the joists. It is awkward enough to lower it without having to work around a car anyway.

Only one sticker so far, but we will work on upping our stereotype game.

Longtime Lurker > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 11/10/2019 at 16:53

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I don’t know how close to head height that rope going to the wall is but you might want to consider a second pulley further up the wall.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Longtime Lurker 11/10/2019 at 17:04

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Not a problem for my height, plus there isn’t much walking on that side of the car. Out of view is a bunch of stuff between the car and the wall.

fintail > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 11/10/2019 at 17:50

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Well done. Judging by what I see in the PNW, I thought once attached, these were a permanent fixture for the life of the car.  Same for ski racks.  There’s no point in adventuring if you can’t show everyone that you go on adventures.

Tekamul > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 11/10/2019 at 18:31

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I use a similar thing for my kayak. I ran a 2x4 10' across the ceiling, so I could split the weight over as many joists as possible.

It’s been 3 years with no issues, and it’s a damn heavy boat.

f86sabre > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 11/10/2019 at 19:20

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Well done!

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Tekamul 11/10/2019 at 19:21

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Fortunately this Thule box is only 35 lbs, and I'm comfortable with adding that weight to one joist.

TheRealBicycleBuck > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 11/10/2019 at 22:29

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I have something similar for my Thule box. I wish I had some pictures....

PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120 > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 11/10/2019 at 22:46

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Nice config. I opted to lift from the outer edge on my setup to avoid straps.