Hitch Cargo Carriers for Your Land Rover
You love to take your Land Rover on all kinds of camping, fishing, and hunting trips. Why not give yourself
some extra storage space by adding one of StowAway's hitch cargo carriers to the back? Easily mounted to
your hitch, StowAway Hitch Cargo Carriers offer secure
weather-resistant storage for all kinds of outdoor gear. Plus, with the SwingAway frame, rear vehicle access
is never a problem!
When you mount the StowAway Cargo Carrier with SwingAway frame to the
rear of your Land Rover, the options are endless! Depending on your current adventure, you'll have ample
storage space to take all your cycling, camping, climbing, or fishing gear. And trunk accessibility won't be
compromised, meaning you can store even more and still get to it with ease.
The StowAway hitch carriers meet this need. Hitch
mounted for easy ground level loading, the StowAway includes a swingaway frame for clear access to the back of your vehicle. Choosing the right
StowAway should be done based upon your needs.
Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier - Stowaway Max Box on Land Rover Driving Dirt Road
StowAway Max Cargo Box on Land Rover on Camping Trip
StowAway Standard Cargo Box on Land Rover with Spare Tire
Things to Consider When Choosing the Right StowAway Hitch Carrier for Your Land Rover
A StowAway hitch carrier provides a simple way to expand your vehicle's gear capacity. All StowAway carriers
slide into your hitch for easy access from ground level and are tightened in place with the StowAway hitch
tightener. But which StowAway might be best for your Land Rover vehicle and needs?
A Is your Land Rover Designed for a Hitch Cargo Carrier or Cargo Box?
The compatibility of your vehicle with a hitch carrier depends on a few factors. First is Tongue Weight Capacity (TWC). This refers to how much
weight your vehicle's hitch receiver can support. Generally, smaller vehicles will have a lower TWC and
larger ones will have a higher capacity. To find out a specific TWC, consult your owner's manual or your
dealer. Next what size hitch do you have? Hitches typically come as a 1.25" or 2" square receiver, and
occasionally 2.5” for larger, heavy duty vehicles. StowAway
Racks and the Standard Cargo Box are
available for either the 1.25” and 2” hitch size, while the Max Cargo Box is made only for a 2” hitch.
BWhat kind of and how much gear will you be carrying?
Racks can be the best choice for gear that does not have a regular shape – bikes, grills, inflatable boats
and more. The StowAway Cargo Boxes may be a better option if you have multiple pieces of luggage or gear
that you want to keep covered. 1.25” hitches typically offer tongue weight capacity ranging from 100 lbs up
to 300 lbs. Vehicles with 2” hitches typically have a tongue weight capacity of 300 – 500 lbs. The StowAway
Carrier is not suitable for the lighter (Class 1) 1.25” hitches but can be used with hitches with capacities
of 200 lbs and higher. Always be sure to stay within the stated capacity on your hitch and your vehicle.
CHow important is protection from the elements, and security?
If you are concerned about the security of your gear and protecting it from the weather, a hitch cargo box
might be your best bet. StowAway Cargo Boxes are molded
from a strong flexible polymer and include a locking latch, taillights and a water channel to prevent water
from getting to your gear.
DWill you be doing more than transporting gear?
StowAway offers several models and accessories If you plan on doing more with your StowAway than transporting
gear. The buffet board option provides a platform for
preparing or serving food. The StowAway Ski
Carrier converts the vehible into a ski shuttle for carrying skiers and skis to the mountain. The StowAway Grill Station is your ideal tailgate party
grill for college or pro games.
EHow important is clear access to the back of your vehicle?
If you need clear access to the back of your vehicle without having to unload your gear, the swingaway frame
is a definite must. Remove the frame safety pins, lift the release pin and swing open your frame for access
to your back doors, liftgate or tailgate.
OK, you’ve assessed your needs and looked over your vehicle and hitch. Now select the StowAway that will work
best for you.
Hitch Cargo Boxes
If your choice is a Cargo Box select either the Max at 16 cubic feet capacity or the Standard at 12.5 cubic
feet capacity. Both boxes will protect your gear from the elements, include a locking latch for security,
and taillights for safety. A drain plug is included for cleaning your box. Both boxes come in either black
or ivory.
Hitch Racks
The StowAway hitch rack provides a flexible hauling
alternative for irregularly shaped and large pieces of gear that may not fit into one of our cargo boxes.
The hitch rack can also be specialized for hauling bikes, a grill for tailgating, fishing rods or skis and
snowboards.
Hitch Frames
StowAway offers two frames, one a fixed frame and the other a swingaway frame. Both frames are welded from
heavy duty tube steel and are powdercoated to resist rust and corrosion. All StowAway Boxes and Racks mount
to either frame or you can bolt your own box or rack to either frame.
Land Rover Vehicle Overview
Range Rover
The Range Rover is one of Land Rover’s most iconic models. It has transformed from a work-type vehicle into a
truly high-end luxury SUV. Still fully capable of conquering tough terrain, it now does so with a certain
sense of style and sophistication. In other words, the Range Rover has both beauty and brawn. It seats up to
5 passengers. It's cargo capacity is 21.1-31.8 cubic feet (59-68.6 cubic feet with seat area).
Range Rover Sport
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport comes standard with seating for 5 passengers with the option of adding on a
3rd row to increase the seating capacity to 7. In addition, the max cargo capacity is 62.2 cubic feet.