Cargo saddlebag, or similar?

[Darkslide632]

I own a 2009 Yaris Hatchback that I love, but I also have a family of 4 who likes to go camping, etc. Obviously space is an issue, especially with young kids who are still in car seats. I'm looking for something that I can use to expand storage space, and wondering if anyone here has any suggestions.

Thanks!

[BEEF]

There have been many discussions about a yaris hauling a small trailer. I have thought about this for myself. I have seen traliers as small as 3.5' by 4' and was thinking of something along those lines for a similar reason.

I have also been told that the towing capacity was ~700#

Just an idea.

[Darkslide632]

I'd really prefer not to have to pull a trailer if I can help it, but I appreciate the info.

[BEEF]

I thought about the containers on the top and I think they would work if you had a 4 door but not sure how it would work on a 2 door.

you do have the option to slide the back seats forward which gives you another 6-8" of cargo space (but at the sacrifice of people space)

[47_MasoN_47]

Family of 4 in a Yaris hatchback? I hate to be negative on our little cars, but that's probably not the best vehicle for taking family trips on.

[CTScott]

We (family of 4) have done long weekend runs with one of our Yaris liftbacks. I found that by removing the plastic cover over the spare tire we could gain a significant amount of cargo space, as there is a lot of wasted air space there.

We were able to not just fit our stuff, but had enough space to bring three cases of wine back for a New Hampshire state liquor store.

[WeeYari]

Starting using this last year in order to go on long family vacations in the Yaris rather than larger thirstier vehicle.

Easily holds a huge duffel bag with all clothing for a family of 3, leaving the interior storage free for coolers, gifts, etc.

[BEEF]

We've been doing day trips in my 3 door liftback for almost a year now. my wife and i with 2 daughters (4 and 8 yrs old). we recently bought a mazda3 sedan so the yaris is off of family duty. very few complaints though with some of our trips being 6 hours round trip, we probably wouldn't have gone taking my wife's SUV (the vehicle she traded).

[screenprintr]

Our four door sedan has plenty of room. The trunk is quite big. I have to pickup my daughter and boy friend from the Airport a week after next. They both have big duffel bags, plus they're both adults not kids.

Unfortunately I carry a bunch of stuff in my trunk. Have to empty some of it out.

[nookandcrannycar]

Starting using this last year in order to go on long family vacations in the Yaris rather than larger thirstier vehicle.

Easily holds a huge duffel bag with all clothing for a family of 3, leaving the interior storage free for coolers, gifts, etc.

How much of a decrease in fuel economy do you see while putting this to use?