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Code: 6502
Retail:$245.49
Price:$180.95
Shipping Weight: 50 pounds
Shipping SpecialThis cargo carrier tilts up for easy installation and storage, and offers license plate relocation holes if the carrier obscures the license plate.
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Video of 20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
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Today we are going to show you the Pro Series 20 by 48 folding cargo carrier for 2 inch hitches, part number 6502. The carrier measures 13 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier platform. When folded up, the distance measures 7-1/2 inches from the closest edge of the carrier to the hitch pin hole. The Pro Series 20 by 48 cargo carrier uses a step shank to add extra ground clearance behind the carrier. To utilize the folding feature remove the pin, tilt the carrier all of the way to the upright position and re the pin in the lower securing hole. The carrier is folded up and secure out of the way. The carrier is finished with a black powder coat paint. 0:44
There is a 3 inch tall lip that goes around the entire floor of the carrier. Along the lip are several predrilled mounting locations that you can use, as well as holes for license plate brackets if you need to move the license plate off your vehicle. Make sure that when you use your bungee cords to not attach them to the floor of the carrier itself. When you load the carrier, make sure you place the heavier items over the center of the carrier where the shank is and put your lighter items towards the outside. Today we are going to be using an elastic cargo net to secure our load on the cargo carrier. And there you have it for the Pro Series 20 by 48 folding cargo carrier, part number 6502.
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Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (12 Customer Reviews)
by: Bill S.07/14/2012
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Okay. Here’s the scoop on the Draw-Tite 20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver. I bought it since it looked like the best choice to carry camping cargo on my 2010 RAV4. I believe I was right and that it was and is the best choice. In the “up” position it clears the rear door-mounted spare tire. No extension is needed to get it to clear the rear spare tire. I thought that the 48” width was perfect and that a 60” wide carrier was a too wide for my RAV4. Also, the #59102 (waterproof) Rola Expandable Cargo Bag, 9.5 to 11.5 cubic feet fits PERFECTLY in this cargo carrier I had no need for a larger carrier. I just use it for camping and carrying extra gear so the back of the RAV4 is not loaded with stuff. When I’m at my destination I empty the Rola bag contents, put it inside the back of the RAV4 and put the carrier in the “up” position until I’m ready to break camp, re-load the Rola bag and move on. I use a Draw-Tite Receiver that I mounted on my RAV4. So to hold the 2” shank firmly in the Draw-Tire receiver and keep it from rattling I got a #63201 Draw-Tite J-Pin Stabilization Pin and Barrel Lockset from etrailer. It you do not have a Draw-Tite Receiver, then this stabilization pin may or may not fit. If it doesn’t fit then—at least—you can get a #SR25219 Stainless Steel Locking, Anti-Rattle Threaded Hitch Pin for 2" Trailer Hitches from etrailer. It looks like it will accomplish the same thing if the Draw-Tite J-Pin Stabilization Pin will not fit your receiver. The Draw-Tite J-Pin Stabilization Pin is a little easier if you take the Draw-Tite 20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier on and off a lot, but it is no big deal. Anyway, the Draw-Tite 20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier folds up when you’re not using it and down when you’re using it so the point is that it is the kind of carrier that someone would get when you don’t want to be putting the carrier on and taking it off your vehicle a lot. I suggest using Draw-Tite J-Pin Stabilization Pin or the Stainless Steel Locking, Anti-Rattle Threaded Hitch Pin, or something similar to hold the shank firmly. But the Draw-Tite 20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier would still rattle ALL THE TIME as I drove down the road. It didn’t matter if it was in the “up” or “down” position. The reason is that the outer two holes that the included ½” safety pin goes through (this is the pin that you remove and reinsert every time you want to lower or raise the cargo carrier platform) are bigger than ½”. This is the cause of the rattle. What was the cure? I bought a 3-1/2” x ½” hex-head bolt (not a carriage bolt!) at Home Depot. (3” is too short.) I also got a ½” nut, two ½” flat washers and one ½” split lockwasher. This replaced the included safety pin. That way I could snug down the nut on the ½” bolt and every bit of the rattle went away. This “cure” cost about $1.60. I also recommend torquing the pivot bolt as much as you can. You’d have to be a competitor in the 'Worlds Strongest Man' competition to be able to over-torque it. Granted, I now have to carry a pair of wrenches to tighten or loosen the nut and bolt whenever I want to raise or lower the cargo carrier platform. But on long rides it keeps me from going crazy from rattle noise. No rattle at all. 47911
by: Guy Townsend05/11/2012
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Put it on my 2003 Jeep Wrangler. Looks great. I'll be using it to carry stuff to the beach. 40037
by: Karen12/30/2012
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Purchased receiver and cargo carrier for son's Christmas. Shipped the very same night as I ordered and they upgraded my FREE shipping so we received the items even quicker. Plenty of time for Santa's helpers to wrap. Great customer service, highly recommend.62254
by: DRC12/29/2012
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- Cargo carrier packaged well for shipping, no issues with parts Well built product, excellent performance on first road trip - Cargo bag kept internal contents dry as a bone through an extremely heavy rainstorm - Paid slightly more at Etrailer than at least one competitor but service and satisfaction was well worth it. 62237
by: Steve C.11/19/2012
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Worth the extra money! Well built, solid feel, great value!59666
by: C Keen11/15/2012
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Everything arrived quickly and just as described59469
by: Don T.09/11/2012
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Great product - just what I needed. This will complement my Jeep and it looks great. Sturdy and easy to assemble. The Rola expandable cargo bag fits perfectly and is a great compliment to the folding cargo carrier. Our trips to the beach will now leave the sand outside!54258
by: Larry H06/28/2012
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From start to finish the transation was excellent. This was my third purchase from etailer. Everyone of these purchases has been an excellent experiance. This cargo carrier was exactly as I expected it to be and as the sales rep represented. The sales rep was very knowledgable of the product. I highly recommend etrailer.com for any of your needs of this type.46032
by: Bill B05/20/2011
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Just received my cargo carrier yesterday. Unpacked it and it looks good. Received it when you said I would, held it up to my jeep and I think it is just what I wanted. I plan on using it to carry items to the Sierra Nevada Mountains which is near by and go 4-wheeling and camping. I have 2 grandaughters living with us and needed the space to carry cargo since my Wrangler dont have alot of room inside. Thanks for everything Bill B.14921
by: Kevin M.04/18/2011
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The cargo carrier attached easily. My only issue is that when tightened to the point there is no rattle to raise or lower the carrier floor the 3/4 bolt has to be loosened to align the hitch pin. Also the instruction enclosed was confusing and appeared incorrect. Your video showed the correct way to put it together. This is what I used.11920
by: Bob W.01/26/2011
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Product was better than I expected and the order and delivery process was outstanding. I would recommend you folks to anyone.6150
by: Jeep Wrangler12/30/2009
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Works with my spare tire I love this cargo carrier. The 13 inches is just enough clearance for the spare tire on my Jeep Wrangler. I was a bit worried about the back door clearing the rack, but found that if I remove the pin completely and let the carrier drop below its normal level, that I can also open the back door. In the regular flat position, the tire doesn't clear the lip of the rack. Works great if you don't mind undoing the pin to open the back door. I move mine around all the time. I recommend getting locking bolts to hold the license plate on so they don't rattle off. 2616
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