I have a 02 EVC with 80K. I'm the original owner. I put a stowaway 2 swing away cargo box on the hitch for extra storage when needed. Great box! Let's you open the back hatch while still attached. I had a local welding shop add to the frame a short overhead frame for a rack system to carry bikes or cargo. The pic shows pontoon boat frames on the overhead. A yakima track system is on the overhead so I can slide on my bike mounts and carry two mountain bikes.
The stowaway frame has two stock tube receptacles that the overhead drops into. So I can travel with or without the overhead. The overhead does have to be removed to open the tailgate. But the box still swings away and can be opened and accessed without issue with the overhead installed.
Another mod I had the welding shop do was to make a diamond plate propane cover. After crushing two and losing one I gave up and went to aluminum. Waaaaay better and worth it considering what the stock covers cost.
Lastly… is a pic of my heights I keep in the driver visor for quick reference. Printed on card stock and laminated. I need to quickly look at my heights depending on configuration for ferries, garages, over passes, etc…. it's been very helpful.
Sooooooo glad to see this forum! Thanks for making it happen!
-tob