Expert Answers about Laptop-Bags-and-Cases

• Thule WingBar Roof Rack and Cargo Bag Recommendations for a 2014 Mazda 6 Sedan
• First, for a roof rack with Thule WingBars, you will need the following items: WingBars, # TH711420 in black or # TH711400 in silver Rapid Traverse foot pack, # TH480R Fit kit, # THKIT1715 With this roof rack installed the crossbars will be 27-1/2 inches apart on center. The Thule Outbound bag, # TH868, and the Thule Interstate bag, # TH869, are both long enough (36 and 40 inches respectively) to rest on top of the bars without a basket. However, depending on what is loaded in the bags...
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• What Rooftop Cargo Bag and Ski Carrier do You Recommend that Can Be Transported Together?
• From the design of our rooftop ski holders and the crossbar space required for a rooftop cargo bag, the only feasible option is to use the SeaSucker Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Vacuum Cup Mounted - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Board # 298-SK2425 along with a bag like the SportRack Vista Rooftop Cargo Bag - Water Resistant - 13 cu ft # SR8106. However, since the SportRack (and other cargo bags) will take up a majority of width of the crossbars, the only way to transport your skis is by positioning...
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• Fixing Leaky Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags On A 2006 Toyota Tundra
• Seems like you have the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2245. There are a couple things that could be causing the leak. Best case, is that the threaded NPT fittings are leaking. All you would need to do is take them out and apply more Loctite Thread Sealant # LT37482. If that doesn't solve your problem and/or you want to cover all your bases while you have it apart, I would recommend getting new lines and fittings # F2012. If none of this solves your problem then it's time to...
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• What Cargo Bag Installs Directly to My Bare Roof on My 2013 Kia Soul?
• I have a great solution for you. As far as the CargoSmart Soft-Sided Car Top Carrier - Water Resistant - 15 cu ft # CS94FR, it does require crossbars in order to transport it on your 2013 Kia Soul with a bare roof so instead I recommend a bag that can be attached to a bare roof as that will be the most cost effective. I recommend the Rightline Ace Jr Rooftop Cargo Bag - Water Resistant - 10 cu ft # RL100A50. This cargo bag is great because you do not need to purchase additional crossbars...
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• Does Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System Have a Manual Override
• The Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System for Air Helper Springs # AL25980EZ is only controlled via the wireless controller and/or through Bluetooth with the app. If neither of those are working then the whole system needs to go through troubleshooting to get the issue resolved - there isn't a manual override for the system. This would be the same case with a manual system as well; if the controller stops working then you need to get it fixed before you're able to really operate the air...
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• Rooftop Cargo Bag for Use on 2003 Saab 93 with Naked Roof
• The Rightline Ace Rooftop Cargo Bag # RL100A20 that you referenced is a great choice for vehicles like the 2003 Saab 93 that do not have roof hardware to secure a cargo bag. This water-resistant unit when loaded measures 44 x 34-inches (and 17-inches tall). The 34-inch width should be fine on this vehicle and a quick check with a measuring tape will give you a good sense of how it will fit. However, I do suggest you consider instead Rightline's weather-proof version, part # RL100S30, which...
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• Rear Axle Firestone Air Bag Suspension Enhancement Kit for 2014 Toyota Sienna 2WD
• Van-style vehicles like the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey do sit fairly low in the rear end. By the time you add the presence of a trailer hitch, load some cargo and passengers, and apply the hitched trailer's tongue weight (TW) to the hitch ball you can absolutely find yourself looking for some extra support for the rear suspension. The linked page shows you the options for your 2014 Sienna 2WD and these include both air bag kits # AL60732 and # F4155 and a rubber jounce spring kit...
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• Troubleshooting FAIL Message on Air Lift Wireless Compressor System Remote
• I spoke with my contact at Air Lift regarding the "FAIL" error message you are getting on the Air Lift Wireless Remote # AL73002 for your compressor system. She stated that if the remote is still working fine to inflate the bags and check their pressures, the error code is likely resulting from a couple different possible causes. The first possible cause might simply be a loose ground connection on the system. I recommend checking to make sure that your ground is secure and then try re-joining...
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• Recommended Firestone Air Spring Kit for 2017 Toyota Tacoma with 4 Inch Lift
• The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2407 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2017 Toyota Tacoma if it is the 4WD model. If you have a true 4 inch suspension lift on your Tacoma (and not just a body lift), then you will likely need a spacer kit with the Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs. We do have a 4 inch lift kit with part # F2371. These spacers will attach between the bottom of the lower bracket and the bottom of the spring on your truck. If you have a body...
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• What is the Difference Between a Rear Air Bag System and a Weight Distribution System
• Basically, a weight distribution system moves some of the load up the vehicle frame so that the front suspensions bears some of the weight. Weight distribution spreads some of the weight from the rear axle to the front. An air bag system spreads the weight across the rear axle. Instead of having 2 springs bearing the load, you now have 4. When towing large trailers, air bags should not be used instead of a weight distribution system. A hitch and vehicle will have a Weight Carrying Capacity...
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• How to Gain Bed Rail Clearance and Reduce Sag on 2019 F-250 While Towing 5th Wheel at Max Height
• Starting with the bed rail clearance concerns with your new 2019 Ford F-250 and the Redwood 3401RL you are considering, your best option is really just to raise the height of your 5th wheel hitch (it should have multiple height settings available) and lower the pin box on the trailer if possible. This should comfortably get you to the 5-6" bed clearance measurement we recommend. The potential issue here, as you pointed out, is that this will technically raise the nose of the trailer slightly...
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• Trailer Hitch and Cargo Carrier Recommendation for 2012 Subaru Forester
• I recommend installing a trailer hitch on your 2012 Subaru Forester, such as the Draw-Tite # 75650 trailer hitch. This hitch has a Class III rating, a 2 x 2 inch receiver, and a maximum tongue weight of 600 pounds. I have attached an install video of this hitch being installed on a 2013 Subaru Forester. With the hitch, I recommend a hitch cargo carrier, such as the Curt Cargo Carrier # C18151. This cargo carrier has side rails that help to keep your cargo secure and offer a variety of...
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• Trailer Hitch, Transmission Cooler, and Air Springs for 2016 Honda Odyssey
• We do have the trailer hitch receiver, transmission cooler, and air springs for your 2016 Honda Odyssey. And you can order the parts right here as we do in fact ship to Canada so you're all set! So let's start with the trailer hitch and for that the best option for your '16 Odyssey is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75270. The Draw-Tite is the strongest hitch with the best capacities for your Odyssey, and is an easy bolt-on installation that doesn't require any drilling...
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• Recommended Ball Mount Kit for 2016 Ford Escape Towing Utility Trailers
• The size of utility trailer you're likely to pull with your 2016 Ford Escape will have either a 1-7/8-inch or 2-inch ball coupler so one of these two sizes is likely to be what you need. The trailer's coupler will usually have the correct ball size (or sizes, in the case of an adjustable coupler) stamped into the metal housing. The best way to go for flexibility is our 2-inch hitch Ball Mount Kit # 989900 which includes two ball mounts with different amounts of rise and drop, as well as...
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• Cargo Weight Capacity for Hitch Carrier Used in Curt D210 Multipurpose Ball Mount
• Your 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee can be fitted with any of three classes of aftermarket trailer hitch, either a 1-1/4-inch Class I or Class II, or a 2-inch Class III hitch. All available hitches for your car are shown on the linked page. You can refer to your hitch's safety sticker to confirm its Class rating. The linked article on hitches may be of interest too. The Curt # D210 Multipurpose Ball Mount fits 2-inch hitches like # 75338 and provides a 750-lb total tongue weight (TW) rating....
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• Trailer Hitch and Cargo Carrier Recommendations for a 2011 Kia Sportage
• I absolutely understand about wanting to go a different route other than something that mounts on the roof for your 2011 Kia Sportage. I would definitely go with a Class III trailer hitch, like # 75717. In addition to more capacity, you will have a wider range of options as far as what carriers you could use and a Class III hitch is more versatile all around when compared to a Class II trailer hitch. I think going with a larger 60 inch wide cargo basket like # 63153 would give you the...
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• Recommended Brake Controller and Install Location for a 2017 Toyota Tacoma
• The best place to locate a brake controller is, like you said, out of the way, but also in a spot that is easy for you to activate the manual override switch in case of an emergency situation. Most people mount the controller on the underside of the dash just to the left or right of the steering wheel on the driver side. Since pretty much every brake controller is relatively the same size (about the size of your hand) I recommend going with the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885. This is a great...
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• Availability of Side Rails for SportRack Roof Rack # SR1010 for Use on 1998 Honda Civic 4-Door
• Your SportRack Roof Rack # SR1010 for your 1998 Honda Civic 4-Door does not have accessory side bars that can be added. In some applications on vehicles with short and/or curved roof lines what is known as a short roof adapter, part # SR1116, is required to properly secure the rack on such vehicles. Your 1998 Civic 4-door does not require this short roof adapter. I have linked an installation video and the written instructions for this rack, for your reference. SportRack specifies the...
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• Curt Hitch For 2014 Acura MDX For Bike Rack & Trailer Towing
• I can help you out with hitch for your 2014 Acura MDX, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13146 is a great choice. The Curt is going to offer your '14 MDX great bumper and ground clearance; when we test fit this hitch on a 2014 Acura MDX we found it was about 2-3/4 inches from the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper, and 14 inches from the top of the hitch to the ground. That will give you really nice clearances to keep your bikes away from the back of your Acura as well as help...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Without Factory Tow Package
• Yes, we can absolutely help you equip your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with a trailer hitch and a wiring harness to allow towing! Even if your Santa Fe Sport does not have the tow package there are simple options in wiring. First, for your hitch you can click on the link at right to see all available trailer hitches for your Santa Fe Sport. Both 1-1/4-inch Class II and heavier-duty 2-inch Class III hitches are offered and their compatibility with your vehicle in some cases depends on whether...
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