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#205 of 1068 Part II by varmint Sep 18, 2003 (12:03 pm)
Okay, now for the hitch basket. I didn't do much shopping for the basket. I wanted it fast and the Racksmith had a good design for a reasonable price. For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, see this link...   http://www.drawtite-hitches.com/cargo_carriers/cargo_carriers.htm- l   Aside from speed/convenience, I went with the DrawTite because the platform is made from single set of four rails. One other design I saw had a platform made in two halves. It didn't look as strong. I didn't see any others, but was told that several use two piece construction. The one I bought is 48" long and 20" deep. I also bought a large, waterproof rubbermaid container at Lowes for $14, which fits nicely.   Some of the designs for a 2" receiver have a hinge in the mounting arm. This allows you to fold the platform up against the back of the vehicle (it won't actually lean against the vehicle). I like that idea, but it was not offered in the 1 1/4" receiver designs.   I opted not to go with a roof-mounted cargo carrier for several reasons.   1. A cargo box is more expensive than the hitch and basket combined.   2. I already have a Yakima ski rack and would not be able to have both the rack and box on the top of the vehicle.   3. The rooftop weight limit for the CR-V is 75 lbs. The cargo box weighs approx 35lbs. It doesn't matter if you have a rack system designed to handle a zillion pounds, the vehicle's limits always come first. The hitch rating is higher and, if necessary, I feel better about exceeding that weight limit than the roof's.   4. The hitch basket will accommodate more oddly shaped items.   5. While the hitch basket blocks gate access, the larger cargo boxes block the swing up glass on my 1st gen CR-V. 2nd gen owners need not worry about that.
#206 of 1068 by varmint Sep 18, 2003 (12:10 pm)
ivcvi - Yep. Both are retired racers.   You should see some of the hardware they have for big trucks. In person, the stuff looks heavier than the trucks themselves.
#207 of 1068 Weight Ratings For Roof Rack by gringo1 Sep 19, 2003 (2:30 am)
Hi, Somewhere I saw posted a max weight capacity for the roof rack.   Anyone have this info?   Thanks.
#208 of 1068 by varmint Sep 23, 2003 (9:35 am)
Gringo - 75 lbs
#209 of 1068 whistling noise from the roof rack by echiang62 Sep 26, 2003 (4:45 am)
We have a 2003 Honda CRV EX with the Honda roof rack installed as an accessory. At certain speeds there is a fairly annoying whistling sound that I am sure is due to the roof rack. Does installing the moonroof visor help cut this noise down or is it too far away from the roof rack to make a difference?
#210 of 1068 Tweeter for LX? by kentkmok Sep 26, 2003 (10:02 am)
Did anyone install a pair of Tweeters on LX by yourself? Is it going to have any effects on the warranty of the vehicle? What if I have those sound system stores to install it for me?   I can get it for about $80 from the internet excluding installation. I contacted the dealer but they refuse to install it for me unless I buy directly from them (in which case, they charge a fortune for it).
#211 of 1068 storage by stevek715 Sep 29, 2003 (2:20 am)
Any suggestions on increasing the storage capacity inside the vehicle?
#212 of 1068 Storage by jfigueroa1 Sep 29, 2003 (5:19 am)
Well, more storage. Do not install the cargo cover, you could remove the picnic table that will give you some more room. other than that I think it is about how you configure the seats. Greetings from VA. fig
#213 of 1068 by varmint Sep 29, 2003 (9:29 am)
Stevek715 - You could try removing the seats.
#214 of 1068 CD Pocket Removal on 2003 CRV by bikeman47 Sep 30, 2003 (3:02 pm)
I purchased the keyless entry for about 90 bucks from Handaaccessories.com and I am having a problem.   Does anyone know how to take out the CD pocket, so I can get to the connector?   The instructions say that after removing the screw in the back, you just pull it out, however I tried this, and I can't pull it out. There are several snap-in connectors,but I already slightly scratched the dash with a screwdriver to get the pocket out.   Anyone who figured this one out, I sure would appreciate your solution.   Thanks.

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