# 1
17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Big, very sturdy (both my husband and I stood on it at the same time and it was solid), not too heavy for me to put into the hitch by myself.
I've been using this Cargo Carrier on my 4 Runner Venture for about a year now. I Purchased this item to haul extra gear to Nags Head from Northwestern Virginia. Installation was a breeze and it's very, very sturdy. I had two Yeti coolers packed with ice and drinks and there was no wobbling at all. I'm a 197 pounds and I was standing on it after I installed it just to check for durability and this thing is a beast. I also used this as a rod holder while on the beach and I caught a 6 foot black tip shark. Overall, I'm very pleased with this item and I would recommend to a friend.
# 2
SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box - Roof Mount - 18 cu ft - Black
Our SportRack cargo box has worked as hoped / advertised since we bought it over a year ago. What initially attracted me to this particular product was the size and design - it holds A LOT, and the way it opens from the back has helped protect our stuff from getting wet and damaged.
The sportrack vista xl is great! This was our first attempt at a roof mounted cargo box and it has preformed exceprionally well! I purchased this as a gift for my wife, to go on her Subaru Crosstrek. We live in western NC, and have used this to go to the outer banks of NC, eastern Tennessee, and even to bring home supplies from Sam's Club! It's super easy and quick to install, even for one person, and we've been fortunate enough to not have a single leak yet; even though we've been through heavy downpours! And there's plenty of room! If you're in the market for a rooftop cargo box this is the way to go.
# 3
Yakima SkyBox 12 Rooftop Cargo Box - 12 cu ft - Black Carbonite
It was an adventure to get to fit on outback factory installed rails with it being a so close together but was able to flip the locking feet to get every to fit nice and tight look great and no wind noise.
Sturdy, low profile, easy to open/close. It worked to expand road trip space for 2 adults, one dog on a 2,500 mile trip. No leaks during major rainstorm, did not feel drag with wind from driving. We did use soft side duffles as packing room was snug. 2 duffle bags ( moderate size), a few other small bags, it worked. Was pleased with the carrier. One note, we needed to get it professionally mounted as it was not standard for Acura RDX.
# 4
Thule Pulse Medium Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Matte Black
Overall, we are pleased with this carrier. My husband and son installed it easily on my 2017 Honda Pilot, and I could still use my sunroof. The only noise was when it was empty and we hit one big bump. 99.9% of the time, it was not possible to detect the carrier was there. It did not seem to effect gas mileage either. It did not get 5 stars for the combination of price and quality. For the cost, I might have expected it to be a little less flimsy feeling, and a little more precisely constructed. However, once in use, these minor issues disappeared. We use it for luggage holding clothing, and it held 2 large pieces with room to spare. Overall, we are satisfied. However, do not forget you need space to store it when not in use !
I can see why people consider the box a bit flimsy, especially when you do not have it secured to the car and nothing is inside. That’s normal. For this to weigh 34 lbs and yet to be wall sturdy and provide waterproof conditions that the bag cannot, it has to be lightweight. Once we attached it to the car at 4 points, it wasn’t going anywhere and was instantly sturdy. I wouldn’t roughhouse with the locks or opening it up and down with force however. Also, 14 cu for a sedan is plenty. Anything larger and you are looking to push the limits.
# 5
Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
We were very happy with our Thule roof rack. The low profile design works well and does not have too much wind noise compared to others I’ve had. It’s held up very well also through the seasons.
The Canyon XT installed with ease & also provides multiple mounting brackets for attaching to crossbars. It will definitely give us more interior room or additional cargo capacity! I highly suggest reading the directions a few times before you start & during assembly. Some parts are in the same bag for a step while other steps need parts from different bags. Depending on your vehicle, all parts may not be used. So make sure the parts you have left over are the right ones!
# 6
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 64-1/2" Long x 39" Wide x 7-1/4" Tall - 150 lbs
I love the rack and the extended length is great on my Sequoia. I am disappointed with the finish on it as the connector plates are already showing signs of rust….. I like it enough that I’m going to repaint it with something more suited to our climate…
Surface rust and paint discoloration after one year. One of the plastic hand-nuts started stripping/spinning, so I had to run down the opposing one to get it to hold, which means that the stud sticks into the cargo area. Wind deflector isn't even. The wind noise is very loud, I can't open my sunroof while driving anymore. All told, it's probably worth what I paid, but it's not exactly a premium product.
# 7
19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
Product as advertised. Only complaint would be the directions are very basic. This rack is significantly lighter than my son's all steel unit. I would recommend this product.
Transaction with etrailer was quick and easy. Carrier just completed its first road trip with no complaints. It's heavy, which could make installation challenging for wimps, but the heavy duty construction made me not worry about scraping my way into uneven parking lots (though a skid plate or caster wheel would help mitigate damage). Liftgate opens with space to walk between the carrier and bumper. I recommend sticking felt pads or tape on the top edge to prevent damage from accidental opening of the lift gate with the carrier in the up position; which is inevitable. Installed on 08 Caravan w/ uhaul receiver.
# 8
23x59 Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
No issues. Had it built in 10 to 15 minutes. Note it doesn't come with the clevis pin to hold onto hitch.
I have used this carrier on multiple trips since buying it last year. It provides plenty of extra space and has several holes in the framework for using tie down straps. Overall I’m happy with the purchase. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the bolts that hold the two sides together tend to come loose a little and allow one side to sag. It’s quick and easy to fix so not a big deal. I would recommend this carrier because it works well and is a good value.
# 9
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 57" Long x 42" Wide - 165 lbs
I purchased the Rhino Rack Vortex SX crossbar systems for my 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk with factory raised rails and panoramic roof. The crossbar systems are well away from the panoramic sunroof and poise no issues or touching with the sunroof opening or closing. When the sunroof opens, it drops down and slides back, again never touching any part of the Vortex SX rails or feet. Then I added Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket/XTray Large measuring 57" Long x 42" Wide. Both were easy to install, very stylish, and practical. I did a lot research for cross rails and cargo basket and I am very pleased with Rhino Rack Vortex SX crossbar and the Rhino-Rack Roof Cargo Basket from eTrailer.com
It is a mixed bag. I'll start with it did NOT fit on a my 2021 4runner with factory rails and crossbars. But the rack is not going back, I'll buy new rails and try it out. The assembly went smooth enough, though the rubber sleeves between the two pieces are difficult to maneuver and I actually have a partial tear in one. Also, I was missing one rubber spacer and one nut to attach the fairing. I got a nut from [home improvement store] and will have to go back for the rubber spacer. That is kind of a big deal but not a killer. The killer is 1) the bottom of the mounting hardware will not fit under the crossbar without rubbing the roof. At some points it won't fit at all. 2) When resting on the crossbars (which have an arc to them, the center bars running front to back on the basket rest touching the bar which prevent the mounting rails (the double rails on the left and right of the basket running from front to back) cannot rack the mounting hardware. 3) even if they did reach, the basket touches the factory rail covers. There are two possible solutions: 1) find hardware that has a smaller bottom plate (or break out the dremel) and create some shims above the mount to reach the basket and lift it off of the rail covers. or 2) get new crossbars that are a little higher and flatter. The problem with option 1 is I don't know how reliable that would be and how good it would look. The problem with option 2 is the cost of the basket (~$[XX]) plus new crossbars ($[XX]-[XX]) I could have ordered a complete new rack system like Victory, Prinsu or LFD.
# 10
GearSpace 34 Enclosed Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitch - Slide Out - 34 cu ft - 300 lbs - Dark Gray
We looked all over for a hardshell storage pod, one that would fit 300 pounds of embroidery hardware. This one from Gearspace fit the bill. Super easy checkout with etrailer.com, and they were the only ones to offer free shipping, and since this is a larger, heavier item, that means LTL Freight. Not [online vendor] and not the Mfg. The GearSpace 34 arrived earlier than promised, and it was an easy unload if you have room for a sixty foot tractor trailer. 190 lbs on a pallet, but it will load right into the back of a pickup real easy. Took about 30 minutes to install, and it went like a breeze. Light test, check... signals, check. Ready to roll on our next RV trip, with lots more room for goodies along the way. This item gets an A+, it works as advertised, and etrailer.com was GREAT. They communicate often and update on order status. even sent out an email to get customer feedback and review, along with some pictures. I'm sure after this stellar review they will send me a nice etrailer hat & Koozie Pictures show the Gearspace 34 loaded with about 200 lbs right now. It never moved an inch and is solid on the mounting hitch hardware. You will not be disappointed with this product, it's top of the line for RV rear storage.
We use it all the time on our Coachmen Beyond (transit camper van). We fit our folding bikes and all our camping and boating gear that we don't want to put in the van such as a small grill, chairs, steam vac, dirty laundry, firewood, tents, cords, pressure washer to name a few. Love that it pulls out so we can fully open the back doors. It does get some water in it when it rains at times. Seems pretty solid and secure when we lock it. I do worry that the rubber closures will dry rot at some point and last I knew you can't get replacements. That would be one thing I wish you would add to the parts list if you haven't already. Overall very nice box.
# 11
24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Looks great, does the job, and great price
Assembly was easy, I bought the optional light kit which fit like a glove. The carrier sits far enough away from the vehicle to allow the hatch to open (Grand Caravan). This really was exactly what I was looking for to haul camping gear and free up space inside the vehicle. Delivery was incredibly fast (ordered Tuesday arrived Thursday).
# 12
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 47" Long x 35" Wide - 165 lbs
Greetings, I am giving these items 3? Because I was offered alternative products that did not fit together. Originally, I intended to purchase a roof rack cargo basket type and a spare tire holder from Yakima manufacturer that go well together, but one of them wasn’t in stock. So, after 3 weeks waiting time, I was offered alternative items via etrailer website, and I accepted them…after all, they are the experts. I got the recommended items through UPS, then I assembled them by myself. The roof rack cargo basket fit well on my car, but the spare tire holder was not compatible with the roof rack cargo basket. They couldn’t be assembled together. I submitted my claim to return the spare tire holder. Now, I have not achieved my goal to carry my spare tire. Understanding the needs and expectations of your customers is critical to maximize customer satisfaction. I am sure both products are good, but they are not compatible together, even though they were manufactured by the same company. Distributors should know better! I returned one item and I hope to be refunded.
It was a breeze to install on my 2018 Ford Explorer. Two reasons why I bought this. #1 the price for the size of the rack #2 The ability to adjust the universal mounting brackets from front to back or length wise. I had tried another brand rack but the mounting brackets were from side to side and did not line up with my fixed cross bars. I used silicone to seal all the connection points. I have not seen any rust as of yet. I like it so much that I might sell this one locally and upgrade to next size up.I've had compliments on the appearance also. with the plus up sized tires and the rack. It has given the Explorer a sportier look. I definitely would recommend this rack to anyone.
# 13
Yakima MegaWarrior Extra Large Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 74" Long x 48" Wide
Roof rack arrived dented and scratched which complicated the installation because I had to hammer out dents to get the pipes to fit. Apart from that, the paint/coating scratches off fairly easily and the installation design is pretty awful. Instead of threading the pipe to accept screws they have this complicated plastic gasket mechanism which takes forever to align. I expected more from Yakima and for the price. Quick delivery from etrailer and good fit overall-- just need to wait and see about rust.
Initial quality was excellent and assembly a snap. Finding a roof basket that wouldn't look like a tiny hat on a Jeep Commander was difficult, but the MegaWarrior is perfect! Assembly and mounting took less than an hour and it looks great. Now it just needs to be outfitted with a set of off-road lights. ;-)
# 14
24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs
Super disappointed in this etrailer purchase. The product came in a large box that was fully intact and not damaged. The actual cargo basket was meticulously wrapped and appeared to be brand new as expected. The other components however, like the arm, were in boxes that were smashed, old, worn, and had multiple layers of old tape. The arm itself was scratched and banged up, even rusty in spots. Clearly it was used or had been a returned item. If I wanted a dented, gouged,and rusty Cargo Carrier I would have purchased one used, for half the price. This is not the quality I expect from etrailer.. I have purchased many racks and other items from this company and usually the quality is outstanding. This time they dropped the ball. I have since read other reviews and it is apparent that this is not an isolated incident. I'd have sent it back if it wasn't so damn heavy and awkward to lug around.
# 15
Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 69" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
All items were delivered quickly and as ordered. I would definitely order from etrailer again.
# 16
20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
NOT FOR DODGE GRAND CARAVAN the product went together very easily, and is heavy duty enough to take on vacation. BUT!!!! this product is not deisgned for a Dodge Grand Caravan. Product will not fold completely up because of the rear bumper design.
Transaction with etrailer was quick and easy. Carrier just completed its first road trip with no complaints. It's heavy, which could make installation challenging for wimps, but the heavy duty construction made me not worry about scraping my way into uneven parking lots (though a skid plate or caster wheel would help mitigate damage). Liftgate opens with space to walk between the carrier and bumper. I recommend sticking felt pads or tape on the top edge to prevent damage from accidental opening of the lift gate with the carrier in the up position; which is inevitable. Installed on 08 Caravan w/ uhaul receiver.
# 17
24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Big, very sturdy (both my husband and I stood on it at the same time and it was solid), not too heavy for me to put into the hitch by myself.
We just installed our carrier. We love that this is going to free up a lot of space for our vacation traveling. Very heavy duty and bigger than i was thinking it would be.The pin that holds the carrier in the hitch was not included. It would have been an added bonus if it was.
# 18
Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Black
I've taken one 1500 mile trip so far with the Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 mounted on my RAV4. I found the box to be quiet and not to have much impact on gas mileage. I lost maybe 1 mpg with it mounted to my flush mounted Whisperbars. I drove through some very heavy rain and had a minimal amount of water inside under a thin rubber mat I had placed on the bottom of the box; none on my luggage got wet. This box works great to give me more carrying capacity when traveling with my two crated Dobermans.
Terrible build quality , crooked label, lock /latch does not work unless I remove backplate, after a couple times of opening and closing rivet came off latch. For $[XX] would think bettet quality. Seems like Harbor Freight
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Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
I am very pleased with the quality for the price.Just the right size for my 2017 Chevy Trax.the "U" bolts that are used to clamp the basket to the roof cross bars were a bit long so I cut them shorter & installed rubber caps on top of each stud. This keeps the studs from damaging items in the bssket.See pictures.
The reason I bought this basket is due to gas prices. I have a 4X4 suburban I use for camping and hunting but it takes a small loan to fill up the tank. Actually this basket cost less than it does to fill it up. So my thought was if i can get all my gear on my daily driver then i could save some money and maybe even sale the burb. So i gave it a shot last weekend. The rack was easy to put together. I had it out of the box and on the roof in under 30 minutes. As you can see in the pic, i have a rather large ice chest, chain saw, 6 man tent, gas stove and my chair on the roof. My camping destination was about 3 hours away. First was a hour of highway driving at speeds around 70. No issues there. Then 2 hours of windy back roads. No issues there either. The basket made it possible for me and my two kids to load up in the car and head to the hills for three days. The plus for me was it only takes 50$ to fill up the car. :-) I had the max weight in this basket with no issues. I'm very happy with this basket.
Yakima Roof Basket Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan we're doing a test fit of the Yakima LoadWarrior roof-mounted cargo basket with extension kit. That part number is Y07070-74. Now this basket is going to have a 196 pound weight capacity, though you do want to check your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure it can withstand that much weight. The basket is also going to be 62" long by 39" wide by 6-1/2" tall. We already have three of our four mounts secured down. We're going to show you how we do our back passenger side one here. This already comes preassembled.
Thule Roof Basket Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan we're doing a test fit of the Thule Canyon XT roof cargo basket. That part number is TH859XT. Now this is 49" long by 40" wide by 6" deep, and has a 150 pound weight capacity. With that weight capacity, you do want to check your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure it can withstand that much weight. Now we already have three of our four brackets completely secured down. We're going to show you how to do our last one here on our passenger side. We've already got one bracket in place.
Rhino Rack Roof Basket Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan we're doing a test fit of the Rhino-Rack roof-mounted cargo basket. That part number is RMCB. Now this is 47" long by 35" wide and has a 165 pound weight capacity, but you do want to double-check your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure it can withstand that much weight. Now we already have three of our four mounts and brackets completely secured down. I'm going to show you how to do our back passenger side here. We've already got our metal bracket on top, our plastic bracket underneath. We're going to take our last bracket and place it underneath our crossbar, drop our two bolts down there.
Stromberg Carlson Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan we're doing a test fit of the Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier, part number is CC-100. Now it's 23 by 60 and can hold up to 500 pounds. It is made out of sturdy steel, so it can hold up to 500 pounds, see that it has the mesh open bottom, so it doesn't keep any debris or dirt in it. Let's go ahead and take a few measurements now, first measurement I like to take is our ground clearance, and if you go all the way down here by the end of the screw here, it's 10 inches. Overall, we added 26 inches to our vehicle. Then our closest point is 3 inches.
Detail K2 20x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, we're doing a test fit of the Detail K2 Cargo Carrier. That part number is K2HCC602. We already have it on our vehicle. The dimensions are 20 by 60, and it can hold up to 500 pounds. You see it's made of this sturdy steel. We have the mesh bottom, to keep out the debris and dirt. Let's go ahead and take a few measurements now.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, we're doing a test fit of the Curt's cargo carrier, part number is C18151. This cargo carrier is 20 by 60. It can hold up to 500 pounds. Now we see we already have it on our vehicle. Now, it's made out of a sturdy steel. You see it has the mesh bottom, so it's keeping out the debris or dirt.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, we're doing a test fit of the Curts Cargo Carrier, part number C18150. This Cargo carrier is 20 by 60 and can hold up to 500 pounds. We already have it on our vehicle. It's made out of sturdy steel. We have the mesh bottom so it keeps out the debris and dirt. It has black powder coat so it holds for rusting and corrosion.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today in our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, we're doing a test fit on the MaxxTow Cargo Carrier. The part number is MT70422. It is made out of a sturdy aluminum. It has the open floor, so you can keep all your debris out. Let's go ahead and take a few measurements now. The measurement I'd like to take would be the ground clearance.
Lets Go Aero Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan we're doing a test fit of the Let's Go Aero GearCage Cargo Carrier, part number is hcr222. Now we already have it on our vehicle, this cargo carrier can hold up to 300 pounds. I'm going to show you a few features of it just pretty much . they say it hold up to 300 pounds. You see it has a nice powder coat on there so that'd help for rust and corrosion. Let's go ahead and take a few measurements now.
Carpod Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, we're doing a test fit of Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier. That part number is M2205. You see that it has the mesh bottom, so it will keep out the debris and the dirt. Let's go ahead and take a few measurements. I'm going to take two ground clearances. I'm going to take up here first. The first one here at the back of our cargo carrier is 17.5 inches but I'm also going to take one up here and that's 10 inches. Overall we've added ...
Rola Dart Folding Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan we will be test fitting the 23 x 56 ROLA Dart Cargo Carrier, part number 59550. To begin our test fit we will slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin hole, and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. Now we will go ahead and go over a handful of measurements. We have about 16 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the cargo carrier. The closest part of the cargo carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about 3 inches. We've added about 36 inches to the overall length of our vehicle when our cargo carrier is unfolded.
Pro Series Solo Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan well be test fitting the Pro Series 32x48 solo steel cargo carrier for two inch hitches part #: PS1040100. To begin our test fit well go ahead and slide the shank of the carrier into the hitch, line up the pinhole and install our hitch pin. We can then put the clip in on the other side, securing the cargo carrier to our vehicle. At this point well go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 16 inches. The closest part of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about 6 and a half inches.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Today on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, we'll be test fitting the Curt 20x48-inch Cargo Carrier, part number C18145. To mount our carrier to the vehicle, we'll insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up our hitch pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down using a wrench. Next, we're going to go over some clearance measurements. We've got about 10 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the carrier. We've got about 1-1/2 inches of space between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle, and overall, we've added about 21-1/2 inches of length to the rear of our vehicle.
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