JEEP COMMANDER XK GETS A NEW STOWAWAY 2 MAX CARGO CARRIER
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- The Jeep Commander is a great vehicle and can fit 7 passengers, but, for a young family of 6, it can get pretty cramped in there (especially while using 2 car seats.) Unfortunately, using the 3rd row virtually eliminates all the remaining cargo space. So, for our upcoming Jeep trip we purchased a Stowaway2 cargo carrier to help alleviate our lack of storage. #jeep #commander #stowaway
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Daniel 2.20 Blessed be the name of God forever and ever for All wisdom and power are His.
Hey, what’s up, guys? I hope you enjoyed another project. Please remember that this video product is meant for entertainment purposes only and intended for people of driving age, and that is not “made for kids”. Also Please Keep in mind I am not a professional and I have no professional training so don’t try this at home. If you decide to modify or fixing your own vehicle please keep it legal, roadworthy, and most importantly SAFE. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you on the next project! ✌️
I like how you started the video. Hilarious!
Haha, Glad you liked it!
Great video and straightforward. Thanks for doing this video.
I think it might be better to have the nuts for the bolts on the inside of the box, not the outside. Just thinking it would be a little harder for someone to steal.
To loosen them you'd need access inside the box, that's why it has a lock. If someone really wanted to steal it wouldn't matter which way they were installed because they can be cut.
Be sure to also put license plate on the carrier as well
Absolutely!
Nice video! The only thing that concerns me is the rear license plate being covered by the cargo box
they include license plate brackets with lighting too. I chose to omit that
@@ProjectDanH Thanks
This one probably doesn't apply to you because you've got front and rear plates, but I can see a bored cop having an issue with a license plate being blocked by that thing. Does the manufacturer make a license plate bracket for it? There's a town near me that is well known for its speed traps and they nail you for 5 over. It transitions from 55 to 25 at the city limits, although I think the county put up reduce speed signs before you get into town.
yes, there is a plate mount I briefly mentioned in the closing. it comes with an LED light and it's pre wired.
I'll take my chances with a bored cop over the trillions of cameras in NYC 😎
@@ProjectDanH must have missed it when you mentioned it.
Thanks for the video. The license plate needs to be visible on the Cargo Box.
Getting electrical hooked up for traitor hitch on Honda. Do I need to get an adapter like you?
Dont know, I dont have a Honda.
$800 two years ago? Now it costs approx $1100 plus tax.
Should use a white lithium grease or similar wd40 is a rust inhibitor, W= Water D=Displacement 40 legend says took 40 attempts LoL…
lol! yes! 40th formula!!!
would you be comfortable with a ton of gear being inside that thing while your sleeping inside a hotel at night?
Absolutely, and never keep anything "valuable" in there.
That gives me an idea for a CJ front clip I saved from the crusher.
Heck yea! CJ stowaway!
This was the best video I have seen on this product. its also making me want to buy this. Stowaway2 needs to pay you for this. One suggestion and if you could add to the video is this: Show the box packed with stuff.. that is the most important aspect of this presentation and I was hoping you would open the box and reveal the packed stuff as we got to the end. No worries, you could always edit the video and update I would think.
Thanks man! I really appreciate it. Stowaway gave me %15 off for making this vid, so technically they did pay me. LoL. It holds ALOT of stuff!!! Sorry, I cant add to this video but I can always make a new one.😁
Do you not need to move your tag from the back of your vehicle to the cargo carrier so it can be seen?
You should. They provide a plate holder. I didn't tho
Just curious. Is it legal to conceal your tags with that? Not being a smart ass. Just trying to help you avoid a ticket.
there is a new plate bracket included in the kid that I mentioned in the outtro.
I've just bought a new box, and it's a great product, but the customer service was horrible. The box was damaged, and they won't compensate me.
Oh man.. sorry to hear that!
@@ProjectDanH and the way Jeff at Customer Service spoke to me about the scratches and dents? No compensation. $100 off, my mind was blown. A small company looking to put their reputation on the line doesn't say much about the product.
Nice but 600.00 over priced!!!!!!
It's plastic!!!
Yeah... plastic that I need.
Beach chairs, would it hold folded beach chairs?
absolutely!
What about the license plate isn’t it blocked.
It comes with a new plate bracket but I didn't install it in the video.. traveled thousands of miles with it so far and haven't gotten stopped yet. Lol
You need a bigger vehicle! Thanks for the video. I would have like to see the deminisons of the box.
Nice video. Was considering the Thule, but appears to be more heavy duty, and the swing arm of the Stowaway vs the tilt on the Thule seems a better solution. Now to justify the grand to get it. Thanks!
Its definitely worth it!
License plate?
There's a license plate bracket included that I intentionally left off
The hitch tightener goes the other way so the lip can clamp the lip on the hitch
As long as it clamps, either way works
Yo... thanks for the video! I want to make sure it would fit on my Dodge Grand Caravan, but I can't find ANY videos demonstrating it. :( Your car is the closest I've found so far... if you have a moment, can you please tell me how wide the back of your Commander is, and also how wide the door is? Maybe that will help me figure it out. Gracias!
Dan H is about to go mini van. I hope you have a great thanksgiving and safe travels
Never! 🤣 all put 7 pods on the vehicle before I go minivan 😎
😂 extra/ super size. Stay away from the fast food.
better with number plate on
they have a plate mount with LED lights.. I keep it off.
Great review and setup👍👍I haven’t looked at other comments where did you order yours?? Thks!!
Directly from their website!
the only downside, it hides the licence plate, giving cops a reason to pull you over and writing u a ticket, thus ruining your vacation, ill stick with a roof cargo !
No, it comes with an illuminated license plate mount. I didn't install it. I drove over 2000 miles from NY to AL and back without getting stopped
@@ProjectDanH that's great, no tickets. but just my luck ill be the one who gets one...lol hope yall had a nice vaca.
Great video but Yankees hat???😂😂
Nice video but I seen only one problem with it and that is you cant see the tag which makes it a ticket magnet on most roads.
No not really! I ran this thing for 3 Years on trips all across the country and did not even get stopped once. It does however come with a plate mount if you're not as brave. lol
Looks like something I've been looking for. During camping trips the sleeping gear just takes up so much volume. Swing arm is a must but I love the weatherproof and locking box instead of just having rubbermaid totes. Great video.
Thank you so much, I'm Glad to help. If you call to place an order mention my video to them!
@@ProjectDanH Will do
How about your car tag? Won't you have to transfer it to the Stowaway when in use?
please watch to the end. At the end of the video I mentioned that still away includes a license plate holder with an LED tail light and it comes pre-wired. I chose to not install that for this video
Does it cause your backup sensors to go off
Jeep really should have stretched the commander ( & the New Grand wagoneer's) , They could of had a jeep suburban equivalent. 6-8 passenger seating with cargo storage. But you'll have that when you get your stretched xj beach jeep project completed. Sometimes you gotta build it yourself. Keep up the great work Dan!
Agreed! I was really hoping for a Grand Wagoneer that was extended like an expedition max or an ESV. You're right tho... sometimes you gotta build it yourself!
Hey question , I just got my trailer hitch installed ( Acura RDX) , and while installing my stowaway box , two things happened. The first thing, ( pretty much did what you did) the unit box sits a little higher than yours, and I really have to lean on to close it. Might that be because I tightened the stabilizer unit too tight? Second my electrical isn't working , I plugged everything in and disappointing , nothing is working . Do you have any suggestions ?? Thanks!
I found that I had to use a 7-pin connector because the 5-pin connector didn't work. Not sure about the way it closes... maybe you just have to break in the hinges a little more. Hope everything works out okay 💪
nice job. thx. but don't rip open the box like that. What if something is amiss and you need to return it?
there no way I'm returning this monstrosity.. they'll have to send a new one 🤣
It’s looks like it is hard to install.
I got 4 kids. Family of 6. Does this fit good sized luggage?? Thinking of getting this for our tahoe.
yeah you could definitely put two large pieces of luggage in here and a couple small pieces next to them... It sure beats trying to buy a new vehicle at this point
Nice. Looking for something for my 2020 wrangler jlu.
It's great! Give it a shot.
Great video - Would've been dope if you would have put stuff in there, to show approximately the amount of stuff you can get in there (unless there is another video with this specific content)
Nice but It’s plastic. Would be a lot nicer if it were made out of metal. But still nice
thank God it's plastic... it would weigh a ton! lmao
Not sure if someone's already asked, but would a road bike fit in the box (with wheels taken off).
Depends on the bike size, but probably not.
Bro you need a mini-van.
Can I use it in a Toyota sequoia and how much weigh can it's handle?
sure, not sure on the weight. check out the website
Would have been cheaper to tie the wife on the roof, and use front seat for storage.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
OMG 🍿 I love this video 📹 I'm looking for a similar product. It's the this one you have reviewing or a roof racK.
Wow! I love everything about this. They really thought of everything designing that!
Yea man. This thing was exactly what we needed!
What does the hitch clamp do? Seems it doesn't really clamp anything for safety.
Keeps it from wobbling and clunking around
Nice video do you have a link to the wheels I like that idea. I have a Ford flex it has much more cargo with 3rd up but even still I want one of these.
Another hide your licence plate ticket maker.
They have a license plate mount... I chose not to install it. I've driven thousands of miles with this on and haven't been pulled over once... haven't gotten any more red light camera tickets now either 😎
That extended limousine XJ is going to come in handy
absolutely! I can't Wait!
Nice that's easy peasy , I can do that , you broke it down really well. thank you.
You bet! Glad it helped 💪
Would also make a great ice chest lol
LMAO!
All that seating and no storage. Glad I don’t have four kids just yet. Blessings to you and your fam Dan.
lol.. we were only having 3 kids when I bought this thing.... woopsie 😂
@@ProjectDanH haha yeah as a newly engaged guy I am definitely taking notes 📝
@@kscip3429 congrats brother! The lord Commands us to be fruitful and multiply! Lmao. 😁 🍎🍎🍎God bless!
Have a safe trip and hope the family has fun, stay safe and healthy.
Thanks brother, God bless!
Thumbnail looks like a hearse
🤣🤣🤣 now I can't unsee it. thank you for that
there is a 4 pin under the vehicle. no need for the adaptor...
🤣🤣🤣 get outta town! really?
@@ProjectDanHhaha look and see.
@@ProjectDanH did ya look?
That's pretty fancy.Sure beats a plastic tote and a ratchet strap...lol...Happy Thanksgiving Project Dan H and family...
lol! sure does. There is a certain standard that accessories must meet to be approved for my Wife's commander
Jist sold my 06. Limited 5.7 commander for $4000 im not sure why
oh man!
Great review dose Thor products fits for ram 3500 ? Thanks
It should
cool storage trunk...could you fit another thule container on the roof...with four kids you may need another
I got my Thule Up top too!
Looks like the Commander now has more storage for family journeys. Have a safe and memorable holiday.
Sure does! Thank you, you too.. God bless!
You sold me on this, thanks!
Bad ass
Thanks
That's a cool device.
sure is!
Very neat 👍🏼 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Dan. Sending blessings your way and safe travels.
Thank you Brother. Happy Thanksgiving to you too! 💪💪🦃🦃
When I seen the thumbnail first thing came to my mind was Wally world Dad 😂 I'd say most Jeeps could use this but especially wranglers as they have no trunk space .
Wally World!! 🤣🤣🤣 I'm definitely a modern Clark Griswold!
@@ProjectDanH Did you put up Christmas lights yet ?
@@jaysmith5084 just got home from a 2 week trip ... now its raining. so ... no. lol!!!
A really cool storage solution but must admit, couldn’t see myself going for it over throwing my Thule roof box up onto the racks (in a manner of seconds).
I got my Thule up top too 😁
This is a great solution for the older person like me. I was totally prepared to purchase a roof top cargo box, then realized I couldn’t reach what I would be packing in it. ☹️
I’m definitely getting a hitch on my van and getting a cargo box like this. 👍
Great review, thanks for doing this! Two questions: 1. Does this interfere with the detection of objects close to the car? I have a Mazda CX9 and it has sensors and I'm worried with this it will just constantly be beeping unless I turn the entire feature off. 2. I guess your rear camera would get blocked and parking might not be as easy especially with this extra length now behind the vehicle?
Oh and also funny that I'm also a Dan H lol
Yes, I had to turn off the rear warning tone and it did interfere with the rear backup camera. Other than that everything operated as normal. Beware of your surroundings and you won't ever have an issue. thank you for watching
Lol, Classic! Go Dan H
Ok but how hard was it to take off?
Easy, pull it, drop it down, drag it by the hitch an roll it on its wheels.
Nice!
thank you!
Great demo! Travel safe
thanks christopher!
What!?
No roof rack?
Haha.. I have the Thule pod on the roof!
@@ProjectDanH My wife got a motorcycle trailer for her beetle that fits the need for storage that the convertible mechanism steals. I wired a lighted VW emblem on it so she shows off her love.
Can't complain, that car turned her into a car person.
@@abstract1dea nice work!
I bought a used for only 80 dollars on offer up I got lucky , only no key and updated to led brake lights
Score!
Hey get outta here! Bada bing, bada boom that install was quick!
Lol, Sure was!