Packright Cargo Saddlebag carrier, aka
 CAR BACK CARRIER

Note: Directions for this product are sewed inside the carrier along the zipper.

The CAR BACK CARRIER was developed and patented by Lakeland Enterprises LLC.  The concept is simple.  We're providing easy load, easy pack cargo storage to most vehicles without adding any aerodynamic drag.  The PackRight Cargo Saddlebag is an inexpensive and easy to use substitute to those rear hitch mount cargo boxes.

The Packright Cargo Saddlebag carrier  aka  car back carrier attaches to a vehicle's luggage rack. For the car back carrier to work, you should have a luggage rack or some fixed device on the roof to attach the straps and support the load weight.  NOTE:  You may also use our CAR CLIP accessory.  If you can hang vinyl coated steel "J" shaped hooks at the top of your rear door, the car back carrier can work for you.   Cargo Saddlebag  hangs on the back of the car so it doesn't get the wind and weather (rain) like a roof mounted carrier.  Since it rides at waist level, its easier to load than roof top systems.

Wow, the car back carrier is easy to load because it's low.  It doesn't cause aerodynamic drag because it's behind the car.  Nice but...IMPORTANT NOTE:  Once the car back carrier is loaded on your car,  you will not be able to open the rear door or back hatch.  If pets or people need access through your rear vehicle door during a trip DO NOT use the car back carrier.  IF people and pets have easy access through your vehicle's side doors, the car back carrier will work.

The car back carrier has handles on each side. and the straps to the luggage rack have quick release buckles so it is EASY to put on and off the car.

The Packright Cargo Saddlebag holds over 14 cu feet of gear, that's the size of a medium car trunk.  It's designed for duffel bags, sleeping bags, pillows, tents, lighter, big fluffy stuff.  We don't recommend, coolers, firewood, lantern fuel or other heavy or dangerous stuff.  Each carrier includes two anti-sway straps that attach to the bottom of the bumper, bumper supports or hitch. In addition, we include a (29' long x two inch wide) support strap.  This can go under the carrier and up over the vehicle to the forward luggage bar or around the width of the carrier and in behind the rear door, like a belt.  This strap helps distribute the weight of the load and adds security.  You may have to trim this strap because it is so long.  You can also order the car clip accessory and use those straps and "J" hooks to attach to the top of the rear door.

Useful Tips.  The Packright Cargo Saddlebag comes with a plastic bottom support to give to carrier structure making it easier to load.
TIP 1.  You can take out the plastic bottom and use it as a template and cut out 3/8" plywood the same size (or curved to match the back of your vehicle if you're fancy) to provide a sturdy bottom support.
TIP 2.  You can attach wheels on the bottom of the bag, one in each corner, through to the plywood mentioned above so you can easily move the packed carrier around.  The type of wheels you choose (any hardware store, Lowes, Home Depot etc) will determine if it works on pavement only or grass and gravel.
TIP 3.  For the anti-sway straps I mounted two small "U" bolts with 8 nuts and 8 washers to the bottom of my plastic, Town and Country van's bumper.  If you can find something for the straps, make an attachment.
TIP 4.  The anti-sway straps can also be clipped to the bumper with strong alligator type clips or "c" clamp if you can't find anything to wrap them arround.

Plywood for bag bottom with cross support glued on.	U bolts can be added to bumper for anti sway straps.	2" accessory strap attached to front cross bar for weight distribution and stability.