"Dad" > wrote in message
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>
> "Mel" > wrote in message
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>>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
>
> Three things will help, soft side luggage, use the space that is
> available when the top is up, and pack wisely. There is way more
> space in the C6 than the Miata, if you plan well it should do. I
> have a friend that can pack a suitcase so that it is hard to lift
> and without wrinkling any clothes. Her ride is two 10 hour days so I
> know it can be done.
>
> One thing won't help, hanging a load out on a trailer hitch is not
> my way of balancing a cars handling. Use the trailer but not the
> receiver as a loading platform if you can't restrain the quantity of
> your necessities.
>
> I've been doing that kind of trip for 17 years and have never had a
> problem with room. The downside to running that loaded is getting
> caught in a rain storm and fight those wide tires. Even worse is
> some of the snow storms I've been caught in, up to 18". Never would
> have made it if I would have had the Corvette over loaded.
>
> I have to ask you how do you think those ladies on the back of a
> Harley pack enough to travel?

Just a quick update for you, the C6 convertible has 20.4 Cu Ft of
luggage space while the Miata has 5.3.