"Mel" > wrote in message
...
>I want a 2008/2009 convertible, but I need a tad more carrying
> capacity than the miata-sized trunk. How can I find a way to carry a
> couple more suitcases?
>
> I know the coupe has a nice large volume of cargo space underneath the
> hatch, but I have had a coupe before, and now I want a convertible.
> My problem is that I need to travel once a month or so with the old
> lady out to see the grandkids,.. a 10 hour ride. To take the stuff we
> (she) requires for the trip, the convertible just doesn't have enough
> space in the trunk. The coupe has plenty.
>
> Got any ideas? What possible way is there to carry a little more
> stuff? I had luggage racks on a Miata, and an MGB years ago. A Miata
> buddy had a trailer hitch on his car to tow a little trailer to haul
> race wheels to events, and he suggests using some sort of platform
> plugged into a receiver hitch.
>
> Any info will be greatly appreciated.
>
> mel

i had a small trailer for my 89 to haul race wheels and tools. uhaul put the
receiver hitch on for me.

you could always fedex a suitcase to your destination. another idea i read
about: take nothing. go to a cheap store at your destination. buy new cheap
cloths. donate to goodwill when you leave for the tax writeoff. you could
also leave clothes at your destination if you're there frequently.