How to clean and care for your car top carrier.

OK you're back from a fantastic vacation, rested and relaxed, or maybe stress out from the traffic.  In any event you've got to unpack and get settled into "regular" life again.  You may notice your car top carrier has some bug spots or road grime.  To maximize the life of your car top carrier, it's best to clean it up a bit, let it dry and fold it up for the next adventure.  To clean a Pack-Right car top carrier from LakelandGear.com simple hose it off with fresh water.  You can use a soft bristle scrub brush with mild detergent like "Woollite" or something similar.  We would NOT recommend using a bug cleaner like you'd use on your car bumpers or a harsh wheel cleaner.

After cleaning, spray off all the soap and suds with fresh water.  Let the car top carrier dry in the sun.  Fold it and put it away.  Put the straps inside the bag with the directions so you'll have everything together.

For those of you living in emergency areas or evacuation zones, like costal towns, you can keep your car top carrier packed with essential items you need to leave with fast.  If the time comes you can quickly and easily put the cartop carrier on your car, strap it down and go.

 

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