{"id":45110,"date":"2019-03-16T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-16T15:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=45110"},"modified":"2019-06-07T11:29:03","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T18:29:03","slug":"top-off-road-accessories-for-your-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/16\/top-off-road-accessories-for-your-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Off-Road Accessories for Your Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spring is almost here and that means the weather will be perfect for some outdoor activities. If you\u2019re considering taking a few off-road trips, a hitch installation<\/a> will be a great investment. Our professionals will make sure everything has a smooth fit and finish. Here are some top off-road accessories to bring on your next trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bike Rack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Planning on doing some off-road mountain biking? By installing a bike rack<\/a> to your vehicle, you can bring your bike without packing it into the back seat. Whether you\u2019re just going with a friend or the whole family, you can transport up to five bicycles<\/a> on your vehicle. A hitch mounted bike rack will make it easy to load and unload your bikes without any hassle. This will give you more space for the other items you\u2019ll need for your off-roading adventure!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cargo Carrier<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are some great camping locations across the U.S. that can only be accessed via off-roading. If you\u2019re planning on traveling to one of these spots, a cargo carrier<\/a> is just what you\u2019ll need. Depending on the activity and how many people plan on participating, you may need extra space to fit all of your adventure-ready gear. Attaching a roof rack<\/a> or a carpod<\/a> carrier<\/a> will double your cargo\u2013hauling capacity. Determining the amount of gear you need for your adventure will help you decide which cargo carrier will best suit your vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hitch Step<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With all this extra cargo space, we want to make sure that you\u2019ll be able to properly reach and secure your items. By installing a hitch step<\/a>, you\u2019ll have easy access to your truck bed or roof rack. Your rear bumper will also be protected from collisions, scratches, and dents during your off-roading trip. If you are looking for easy access from the side of your vehicle, a tire step<\/a> is beneficial. To learn more about the installation process of a hitch step, check out this step by step guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cargo Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you hit the trails, you need to make sure your\nbelongings are secure. There will be bumps and turns on your off-roading\nadventure, so you want to make sure your equipment is safe. There are different\ntypes of cargo management tools that are great for off-roading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n