Rola Expandable Cargo Bag - Water Resistant - 9-1/2 to 11-1/2 cu ft

I ordered the ROLA rear cargo carrier with the rise in the hitch, the ROLA Walleroo(?) carrier expandable bag, the lights and a locking linch pin. I did extensive research to find what I needed for my car. The etrailer videos were extremely helpful. I have a Toyota RAV 4 and the hitch with the rise was the perfect fit. The cargo carrier is sturdy and well made, solid steel. Everything was easy to put together for two 65 year old women. The cargo bag holds an amazing amount of stuff, withstanding rain and road wear very well. All that research paid off with a worry free camping trip. 426170

Wonderful product. Just what I needed to protect my stuff on basket. Fastening straps much better than a tarp and binders. They never stay in place 443574

Great I love it

Lorna O - 10/17/2018

This bag is more than I expected. It is made from heavy durable material and looks like it will stand up to the nastiest of weather conditions on the road. Can't wait to road test it, we'll be using it a lot I think. It got here fast too. No problems what so ever. THanks 6789

I ordered this cargo bag to store luggage and create more room in the vehicle during a long distance move. We have not used it yet but it looks like quality construction overall and in the seams. Customer service through the ordering and delivery has been fantastic. I ordered standard UPS ground delivery which the company upgraded and the bag received in 4 days. Can't wait to put it to use next week! 107887

Five years and going strong As mentioned I've had this bag for about 5 years and love it. It is starting to show a bit of wear but has many years left. We use it to go to our Maine house almost every weekend in the summer and 1/3 as often in the winter. The zippers and straps are holding up fine and it keeps everything dry. We fill it up each trip. Minimal maintenance is required. Also love the rack I purchased with it. 3346

by: Manie E.01/20/2017

This cargo bag works very well and it does hold a lot of gear. It is easy to install and pack. It is also fairly easy to access when we arrive at our campsites. I like the way it can be expanded/reduced depending on what we are hauling. The straps are well designed and work well. Depending on what needs to be carried, it may be helpful to use some kind of light weight material to help hold up the sides. Something like a kickboard works well for this purpose. 334004

Part 3 of 3 of my order. Ok, Hitch...check...Cargo Carrier...check...now the bag. A lot of space in here for the average traveler of 4. Very durable material with large zippers to protect everything inside. The velcro straps help keep any moisture from running up and into the zipper area. With 6 tie downs, this bag is really durable and safe. 8853

Carried Christmas presents 1500 miles. Very good protection against all weather conditions. Tie downs are very sturdy. Everything made it in good shape, even though was tied down in a hitch luggage carrier. I recommend as a relatively low cost carrier. 62556

The Rola cargo bag (model 59102) was purchased in conjunction with the Curt carrier (model C18145) to take the family on a 2000 mile round trip to Disney Magic Kingdom and also Universal Park in Orlando, FL. The Rola bag did all that it was advertised to be! It is very well made, expandable, easy to tie to the Curt rack and protected the stowed items even in rain encountered on the way to Orlando. The Curt rack is simple to assemble and is stoutly made. it took me approximately 1 hour and that was including coffee breaks (I am 75 years old). Just sort out the parts and follow the instructions. Tools to use are the properly sized sockets with ratchet or just two adjustable wrenches. it is easy to mount to the auto receiver, whether 1-1/4 or 2 inch size. Price is very affordable for both products. 453679

Haven't used this yet, but is very well built & heavy material 389051

Used only once, but very nice

RANDALL H - 06/05/2018

I purchased this bag along with a curt cargo carrier #C18145 and installed in my 2006 Subaru forester. The hitch on the car was also purchased from etrailer and is a curt #C12038. I loaded the bag for a weekend camping trip and strapped it into the cargo carrier. It did not take long for my exhaust to melt a large hole in the cargo bag. I wish there would have been a clear warning on the product about exhaust clearance. I measured a distance of 5 inches between the exhaust and the cargo rack with my setup. etrailer suggested I purchase an adapter that would raise the location of the cargo rack and offered a 5% discount on a new bag. 426367

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We recommend at least 12 inches of space between the exhaust tip and a cargo bag to avoid damage to the bag. Especially if your exhaust tip points straight out and does not point downwards or to the side. You can use a multipurpose ball mount like D210 that will lift your cargo carrier up and away from the exhaust. Please keep in mind the tongue weight of this ball mount is 750 lbs so your cargo carrier weight and its contents cannot exceed that weight. Another option is purchasing an exhaust tip that points downwards. To get the correct exhaust tip you would need to measure the outside diameter of your exhaust pipe. Most of these exhaust tips are weld on applications. I have attached a link below.

-- Heather A - 08/29/2017

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3300 Mile trip, very pleased with product. Bought this to fit on top of my CarPod M2200 with bag and lid. The CarPod bag is less than water resistant so I wanted to try the Rola for extra dry protected space. It fit perfectly atop the CarPod and was very secure. I also used the SportRack straps for additional lateral hold and they worked well. I am considering getting another Rola bag to replace the CarPod bad for greater rain resistance but the dimensions are different and capacity of the Rola is less. The lack of structural support was somewhat annoying so I made two frames for the ends using 1/2 inch PVC pipe and 90 degree corners which made loading easier and didn't seem to effect the capacity. 161901

Very strong and durable! keeps my cloths clean and dry even in the Crappy slushy WI winter weather! excellent buy 111823

Wow! I am very impressed with your follow up! I use most of them every weekend and still look like new! Cannot have been happier! Product looked more sturdy then most on the market, sndstill is by far the strongest back rack I have seen. I have recommended it to family and friends through your company every chance I get. Thank you again for taking the time to check in with me! As a small business owner my self, this kind of person ability has become lost in this world, but I find it refreshing.

Tim I - 01/05/2015

Even my wife said so Prior to our family trip I purchased the following items for my 2004 Hyundai Tiburon: Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver #24726 20x48 Cargo Carrier Fits 1-1/4"" Trailer Hitch Receiver Hitch #6500 Rola Expandable Cargo Bag, 9.5 to 11.5 cubic feet #59102 Tiburons do not have a lot of cargo space, and mine has even less as I have 2 twelve inch subwoofers in an enclosure in the cargo area. I did the installation myself, which was easy, and the setup worked flawlessly. I was able to take luggage for two adults and two teens for a three day trip without stuffing items between the kids in the back seat and floor spaces. I could not even tell I had a cargo carrier on the back of the car. My fuel economy was not adversely affected because the carrier rides behind the car instead of on top where it would cause drag. I still had complete access to my rear cargo area via the lift back. This was one of the best purchases I have made, even my wife said so. 4840

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I tok this bag fully loaded in a bad storm from Chicago to Wisconsin. It was about a four hour trip and driving at 70 mph with high winds and a deluge of water and not one drop of moisture in our baggage. I am extremely happy with my purchase. I was able to fit a cooler, three 24 inch long bags, two duffle bags and two school bags with no problems and I still had room left over. 100232

We've sent an email to Jose letting him know about your question. Keep an eye here on his review, if he has anything to add it will appear below. Exhaust needs to be considered for anything loaded on a cargo carrier, including this bag. How close the bag is to the exhaust tip, which direction the tip points and item material are all factors of whether or not the item will be affected. It's a good idea to check how hot the cargo carrier gets when the vehicle is parked and running, of course being careful not to burn yourself. Then load the carrier appropriately.

-- Patrick B - 11/12/2013

There are hitch extenders available, but they can end up reducing the tongue weight capacity of the hitch. That in turn, will mean that you may have to reduce the load in the carrier. I have added a link to hitch extenders available for 1-1/4 inch hitches. If you decide to get an extender, make sure it is compatible with a Class I hitch. Remember that the tongue weight is the weight of the cargo carrier plus everything you put on it.

-- Patrick B - 1/14/2014

The ordering and shipping process were faultless, however, I indicated a faster shipping method, and while I got the accessories 1 day faster, the actual rack didn't show up for another day and at 6pm. The bag is great and appears to be well constructed; the tie-downs are good but I would have liked a few more tie-points. The strapping system is from the top-down, and while I understand that the intent was to force you to strap it closed and therefore strap it down, having lower tie-points to the rack itself would be most helpful, and then you could use the top tie-straps as real compression straps. Overall I really like this bag and will be using it for girls select fastpitch softball practices and out-of-town tournaments where I need to store a bunch of game bags and equipment out of the weather and out of the vehicle. 226904

We love the cargo bag. I am attaching 2 pictures of it after it was loaded. 36853

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Used this with a cargo platform on a Corrolla for a 2000 mile vacation recently. Great value for the money. It kept our contents dry through periods of rain, did not seem to collect alot of road dirt, and the straps were holding without adjustment once it was loaded. The zippers worked smoothly. Overall the bag seemed to be well made and it should serve us for future trips as well. This turned out to be a great solution for four adults to travel in a smaller car (better gas milage) with a tiny trunk. Without this, there was no way we could have taken enough clothes to last the entire 10 day trip. Just one word for the wise, know that smaller cars (like our Corolla) get a little light in the front end when weighted down in the back. This causes the car to be very steering sensitive at highway speeds. I had no trouble adjusting to the change in steering response, but less experienced drivers may consider a dry run, before leaving on a long trip. Be safe! 20335

Great product. Used with cargo carrier and loaded it up. The expandable feature is nice to have. Very rugged and well made. Used it on a 1,500 mile trip and it worked great. Highly recommend. 629505

by: Andy B04/14/2019

I’m very happy with the Rola carrier bag. It’s very well made and fits perfectly into our carrier. The tie-straps are strong and reliable. We drive through bad weather, but I’m confident the bag is weather-proof. 628435

glad i bought this bag it kept everything clean and dry on the trip thank you 519558

Love the size. Looking forward to using it on our road trip. 511689

Can't wait to use this on vacation. I was highly satisfied with my purchase. 487516

Just received and look good. Have not used it yet. Will be easy to store when not in use because of the folded up size. 486974

by: Fredrick02/04/2018

Used it to go up to Canada! Everything stayed dry! 472736

I received my cargo bag & it is a big improvement on my cargo rack over the blue tarp I was using. 470491

Quality, durability and capacity exceeded my expectations. Not yet exposed to rain, but hard to imagine this product not being waterproof. 468059

Weve logged about 1300 miles in all sorts of weather and have zero complaints. This is an amazing product.

John - 01/18/2019

Quick delivery bag works great. 455203

by: David11/24/2017

We took this bag from California to Florida in winter weather (lots of rain) and it performed beautifully. It was a perfect fit for our hitch rack, and carried 4 suitcases and more all the way. 454520

by: Robert11/21/2017

Worked well and supplied protection during wet weather travel. Would order again. 453920

We are waiting to use the product when we travel out west this Christmas...but the quality looks very good and it came quickly. 446214

by: Steve S.09/24/2017

Works great. This is the 2nd one of these we have owned. Both have exceeded our expectation. 436073

by: Ron H.08/02/2017

Haven't had a chance to use it yet, so I'll get back to you on that. 413848

by: Duane S.07/04/2017

I love this product. One for my hitch carrier, and two for my truck bed when towing 5th wheel. keeps things secure and dry. 401580

I ordered a couple different items but the primary reason for my order was a purchase of Thule cross bars to fit the factory rails on my SUV. I had done a lot of research of different brands but a discussion with an employee at etrailer.com convinced me that I was right in considering the Thule product to be the best fit for my needs. The cross bars arrived quickly & I installed them in about an hour. They look great (my wife said it looks like they were installed by the factory). I like them so much that I will consider purchasing a second set of cross bars for another vehicle. It is a pleasure doing business with a company like etrailer.com. They have excellent descriptions & photos of their products on their website, everything I needed was in stock & the service & follow up is remarkable! 401880

by: Michelle06/27/2017

We love it! etrailer helped us find the right brake light package and over for the trailer, too! Great service and products! 401879

Products were as advertised. Delivery was fast. Products were packaged and undamaged. Very satisfied. 394144

Cargo bag fit the carrier perfect and seems to be good quality. Have not used it yet. 391115

by: Jean06/03/2017

Purchased this to use with cargo carrier and we didn't end up taking the cargo carrier. But it seems like a no brainer to own one if you have a cargo carrier. 388253

This product is excellent looks really good and meets my expectations 382830

Very good product for the price very go od 343734

Quick delivery, seems very solid, looking forward to using it! 335979

by: MjK11/24/2016

Put about 5,000 miles on this bag the first year, ranging from a blizzard at Flagstaff, AZ to 111 degrees at Las Vegas, NV. Packed full all the time. Repelled the rain and snow. Outstanding size and value! I'd buy it again. 319444

The Rola Bag is still doing great after a year. I am planning to use it going to the LA area after Christmas.

MjK - 11/25/2017

Excellent condition and customer servi ce. 307756

Very well made with lots of space. Could use a little better tie down system but overall nice product. 287155

Solid build, durable. Easy to attach to the cargo carrier. Felt very secure once strapped on. Drove 9 hrs both ways, no issues. Filled it up with several duffle bags, and didn't need to expand it to the fullest. Have a Mazda 5 and this solved storage issues for long journeys with 3 kids. 285717

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by: Shelby08/03/2016

The bag works, but wears out over time even when stored inside when not being used. I would recommend this product with advice: wax the zippers often and some material care products. 279165

Closer to a large heavy duty "bag" but it does hold m camping grill and tables so it should work. Note sure it is made for long term durable use.....time will tell. 277814

Looks good I haven't taken it on a trip yet but it seems good and will be a great help to keep luggage dry. 273188

Still great and weve been able to use it for trips in the bed of our truck to keep things dry. Its great!

Jason C - 07/18/2017

by: Seth07/03/2016

Only used it once with the hitch hauler but it work out great! We went through a tremendous rain storm going to the beach in Florida from Georgia and it rained so hard I just knew our luggage would be a little wet from being in the "waterproof" bag but it was bone dry and not a drop of rain made it inside! Great addition to the hitch hauler or by itself if you want to use for extra storage on a boat or dock! 267723