The Reviews Keep Pouring In

It's been a busier winter than normal around here-- probably because the weather hasn't been as horrendous as last year-- and we've had a number of brave Canadians make the trek down to our factory here just outside of Portland, Oregon.

One of them, StowAway2 Owner Annabelle B. (Canada) wrote in with the following note about her experience:

"The Swing Away box is fantastic. It took us through our trip for a month and completely decluttered the vehicle in the process! Many thanks for a great product that actually does what your ads say. We found it on your Internet site, and when we arrived [in Oregon] from the Yukon to have it installed, everything was ready and waiting for us. Truly impressive service as well as a great product. Cheers!"

During her stop here in Oregon, Annabelle picked up the Max Swingaway, adding a Hitch Lock, a Wheel Kit and a cargo carrier Cover to round her order. Great choices: all three are some of our most popular accessories.
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If you live in Canada and are interested in ordering a StowAway2 Cargo Carrier, you have a number of options:

1. Most popular method: We can ship the carrier by FedEx International to your door. Canadian shipping rates can be found in the StowAway2 Shipping Guide.
2. Another alternative: If you live near the border, you can have the Carrier shipped to the US side of the border, thereby avoiding the additional charges for shipping a carrier internationally. This can result in a savings of up to $200! Not sure where to ship it to? Try a friend's house, a post office or a hotel.
3. Get it while you travel: If you are planning to travel in the States, we are glad to arrange to ship it to one of your destinations to meet you. Again, this will help you avoid international shipping charges. We can ship it to your name in care of an RV park, hotel, or anywhere that accepts FedEx packages. Most RV parks and hotels are very accomodating. Generally, we ask that you have the order shipped to an address that you will be at for 2-3 days to ensure delivery.
4. Come visit us: If you're roadtripping down the west coast, stop by our factory. Located just outside Portland, Oregon, we are always glad to show off our display models, set up and perform installations, and answer any questions about the carriers that you might have. We ask that you notify us if advance if you'd like to visit. Simply give us a call at 800.943.5377.

Infiniti QX56

It's that time again: Letters From the Road.

StowAway2 Owner Kirit P. (Texas) sent in the following note about his Super Max Swingaway.

I just want to share my experience with my new StowAway2 Max Swingaway. The items were shipped very fast, well packed, and reasonable shipping. I received the product 3 days after ordering it over the phone. It is a very well made product. The best I have seen. I attached it to my 2004 Infiniti QX56 using the hitch tightner (a must). I also used the license plate holder. I got the LED brake lights (another MUST). They are very bright and noticible. I also got the lid rack (another MUST). We packed it to the brim. I placed my skis on the lid rack and secured them with bunge cords. We drove from Midland, Texas to Durango, Colorado (600 miles). The stowaway did not move a bit. No noises or rattles. It worked out great. The Stowaway2 made our trip very manageble. I would recommend this product to anyone. Thank you for making a GREAT product.

Kirit was nice enough to send in these pictures from his ski adventure. What views!

Have a story of your own? Be sure to let us know!

Happy New Year!

Put 2007 in the books! That's all she wrote.

One last post before the clock strikes 12...

Today, new StowAway2 Owner Syd L. (Canada) stopped by our factory to pick up a Max Swingaway. Got a great picture of Syd with the hitch mount cargo carrier installed on his Pleasureway.

Have a happy and safe holiday. See you in 2008!

Custom Swingaway Rod Rack

We've been selling the StowAway2 Swingaway fishing rod rack for a number of years. Since we debuted the rod rack, we've heard and seen a number of custom rod racks that StowAway2 owners have put together.

However, this one might just take the cake.

StowAway2 owner Steve A. (Pennsylvania) emailed in the following pictures, which show the custom Rod Rack he has set up on his rig.

Steve started by purchasing a Swingaway Frame a la carte. To this frame, he mounted a custom-sized rack for his large fishing cooler, a tail light kit for improved visibility on the road, six custom rod holders and a side-mounted fold-up cutting board.

Pictures are worth 1,000 words so we'll let the pictures do the talking.

Back view:


Great shot of his rod holders, which appear to be cut at variable lengths for a cool visual effect.

Sideview:

Here you can see the fold-up cutting board in the down position. Also, you can see that this rack system rides very close to the back of his vehicle.

Swung Out View:

As you can see, our Swingaway frame pivots back and away from the vehicle without any deflection. Here, the rack has been opened up to the 90 degree position.

Cutting Board View:

This picture shows the cutting board in the up position, perfect for preparing bait.

Truck Bed View:

Here you can see the truck bed access that is granted by our Swingaway frame.

Swung Out Back View:

Again, you can see the nearly total access to the truck bed offered by our swing out steel frame.

Night View:

Lastly, a cool night-vision shot of the tail lights in action.

Steve runs a tackle shop. For more information, check him out online at www.aoktackle.com.

Got your own custom StowAway2 setup? Let us know.