I'm trying to avoid trading in the Libby for a minivan by finding more storage space. May latest interest is a hitch-mounted cargo box like the Thule Terrapin. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CQ20A0 Does anybody have anything like this? I read that the low-mounted full-size KJ spare tire interferes with this box. I'm thinking of getting a hitch extension, but I still don't know if the box will swing open wide enough for the tailgate to clear it. I'm doing armchair research right now. Haven't dragged myself to the local RackAttacks.

BTW, I already have a roof bag. I'm looking for something enclosed so my cargo avoids the elements and I can just throw it in instead of having to tie down a tarp.

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05 Limited

How about a nice big thule on top:

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i use a cargo basket with a large plastic case. i like the setup b/c you can load the case in the house, then drag and drop onto the cargo basket. when the case is not on the basket, the tailgate opens freely.

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'03 Liberty w/3.7L & 45FRE Tranny
Revetek 2" Lift & JBA Gen 5 A-arms
Maxxis Buckshot XMT Mudders 31x10.5 on Soft 8's
Jet Stage 2 Chip : '07 Air Intake
Relocated IAT Sensor : '05 HVAC Controls
Front Hitch : EVIC from '01 GC : Custom Rock Rails
Transgo Shift Reprogramming Kit
KC Driving Lights & Aux Backup Lights
.......all GONE!

I picked one up from walmart, not sure of the brand, but it was $50-$75 dollars IIRC... no interference with tire, it comes out quite a ways from the tire... PM me if you want some pictures of what it looks like.

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Aaron

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2002 Jeep Liberty Sport (Eugene, I am the Passenger, And I ride and I ride.)
1999 Chev Astro 2WD (Green, Daily Driver)
1997 Chev Astro AWD (Grumpy "The Heep", $250 Rally Van, 335k miles, 2" lift, 31" tires)

Sir Sam, What kind of Thule box do you have on your KJ? What kind of bars is it mounted on? How much cargo does it hold? I might head in the roof box direction, but I'm not looking forward to having to take it off before I pull in the garage.

Thanks,
Kev

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05 Limited

sir sam, are those factory cherokee (US) rims?