Important & Useful Information

Each major product category is covered below.  Read info here or call the toll free hotline.

PRODUCT AND SERVICE INFO LINE:  888-301-GEAR (4327)

Use this link before you call to see our VOICE INFORMATION DIRECTORY.  Dial codes to hear about products and services.

Which cargo carrier do you recommend?  

1.  Roof top, hitch mount, box, bag, or the new car back carrier? What you should consider when choosing a cargo carrier for your vehicle.

Car Top Carriers

1.  Which carrier should I choose?  Car top carrier comparison grid with features side by side.

2.  Why are LakelandGear car top carriers better, different, longer lasting that other rooftop bags?

3.  How to use a car top carrier with no luggage rack.  How to use Car hooks & gutter clips.
4.  Learn how to pack a car top carrier.

5.  Are car top carriers waterproof?  Why do you sell a liner?  Do I need the liner? (see #6)

6.  Is it true that LakelandGear.com customers are better looking and smarter?  YES

7.  Car top carrier pictures and photographs.

8.  How do you clean your car top carrier after a trip?

9.  IMPORTANT:  Car top carriers as part of your evacuation & emergency program.

10.  If you buy a cheap carrier first, then replace it with a LakelandGear product will you save money?  NO.

Pickup Truck Tents & SUV Tents

1.  Do you have a truck tent to fit my truck?  Pickup truck tent size and fit information.
2.  I don't see my truck listed.  Measure the length of your truck bed, tailgate up, and look for a similar model.
     Some trucks have beds that are just too short or limited production. There may be no tent for your truck.
3.  Will a truck tent fit if I have a  bedliner, tonneau cover, roll boar, side bars, tool box?
4.  How do you set up a truck tentTruck tent instructions. How long does it take?  10-30 minutes.
5.  Can you drive with a truck tent set up?  NO  Can I set one up?  Sure, buy one a try it.
6.  Every one says Camp-Right is a better truck tent.  Evaluate and compare truck tents here.
7.  Who's your truck tent model?  Mary Farnell    PB Oct '04   More truck tent pictures and photos  here.
8.  How to set up Sport III truck tent.  PDF file requires Adobe.

9..  How to set up SUV tents.  Tents that attach to your vehicle.  PDF link requires Adobe software.

Bike Racks, Thule, Swagman, Yakima Bicycle Carriers Info.

1.  How to choose and use bike racks and bicycle carriers.

2.  Thule and Yakima fit guides and information Use these guides to see if their products will fit your your vehicle.  The rooftop cargo boxes we sell come with all the hardware necessary to mount them on your factory, or aftermarket cross bars running the width of your vehicle. Thule Roof Box Info.  Yakima Roof Box Info.  Thule Bike Rack Info.  Yakima Bike Rack Info.  Swagman Bike Rack Information.

Hitch Receiver Cargo Platforms and Boxes, fixed and swing away.

1.  Will a rear cargo box fit on my car?  Information on swing out cargo boxes here.
2.  LakelandGear.com offers the lowest price per cubic foot of storage and most secure hitch mount cargo box carrier you can find. StowAway swing out cargo boxes and rack product information.

Car Back Carriers  aka  Cargo Saddlebag

1.  What the heck are "car back carriers?"  Pack-Right Cargo Saddle bag, instructions and information!

Small Business Consulting, Product Development, Selling on the Internet

1.  Contact David Schaefer to get your product or idea launched on the Internet.  Want to patent or get your product made overseas.  Use this page to get information, Small business consulting.

Promotions, Private Label and Special Offers

1.  Click here to see if we are offering any specials and discounts at this time.
2.  FREE SHIPPING  what's the deal with that anyway?
3.  Car Top Carrier Trade-In Program
4.  Truck Tent Trade-In Program
5.  Private Label, OEM, Corporate ID on our products

Partner Sites

Hook up with friends of LakelandGear.com and other related information to help your road trip.

Travel Tips

Read these useful travel tips if you're traveling with family and children.