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Folding Basket Adapter for 2" Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers

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Folding Cargo Carrier Adapter for 2 Inch Trailer Hitches Review - Video

Surco Products Accessories and Parts - 52015

Add versatility to your cargo carrier by using the folding adapter. This allows your cargo carrier to fold up and out of the way. With the adapter you will also increase the ground clearance between the carrier's platform and the ground to eliminate bottoming out.

Folding cargo carrier adapter designed for Surco Class III hitch mounted basket carrier item # 52018, but also works with several other models.

Features:

Allows you to fold the cargo carrier platform up, towards the vehicle when the platform is empty
- Great for saving space for parking in garages or on the street
Extends the carrier away from the vehicle
- Provides better access to the rear of the vehicle
Raises cargo carrier platform height
- Can make loading/unloading easier
- Improves ground clearance

Specs:

Slides into 2" x 2" trailer hitches
Extends the cargo carrier out 12-1/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole
Raises the cargo carrier platform 2-1/2" from the top of the hitch opening
Works with the following 2" hitch mounted carriers:
- Surco Railed Cargo Carrier # 52018
  - Measures 5" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the carrier railing when folded up
- Curt Railed Cargo Carrier # C18130
  - Measures 2-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the carrier railing when folded up

Display of the adapter with the carrier in the folded position

Cargo carrier (52018) shown in the folded position with the adapter.

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Video of Folding Basket Adapter for 2" Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers

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Video review of curco folding basket adapter 52015

Folding Cargo Carrier Adapter for 2 Inch Trailer Hitches Review

Video Transcript for Folding Cargo Carrier Adapter for 2 Inch Trailer Hitches Review

This is a folding basket adapter for two inch trailer hitch mounted cargo carriers. Specifically this will fit cargo carrier model 52018. As you can see we have the parts laid out here, we will install them on a cargo carrier and show you how it goes. But we will just cover the main points of it. Basically you see this bushing right here, what is going to happen is it is going to actually fit inside the tube of the cargo carrier itself, inside like this, so you will not see it. What happens is, as a bushing it reduces it down for this bolt, so when it sits inside down here, it eliminates all the slop. This pin here is just for when you fold it up or have it down, it is just a pin that keeps it in place, that is all it does. It has two positions: one for up and one for down position. We have a cargo carrier here, we will go ahead and install the adapter bar here, pretty simple. Again you want to put your bushing in first, and that stays there and then you slide your adapter bar over. Then you install the bolt and the washer on each side.

We are just going to leave that loose for now. Then we will put our safety pin in, and then we will go ahead and tighten down this nut and bolt, and we will be set. When you tighten these down, you want to take care, you just want to get the slack out. You do not want to torque it down too tight where you cannot rotate it. We have it installed in our upright position. Like I said, it is really nice to install into your hitch, and if you are going to pick something up you can leave it up as you go down the road. When you are ready to pick up the item you are going to transport, go ahead and pull the pin, lower it, then re-install your pin and your cargo carrier is ready for service. That pretty much sums it up for the folding basket adapter for 2 inch trailer hitch mounted cargo carrier part # 52015 from Surco

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Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

Average Customer Rating: rating rating rating rating rating 5.0 out of 5 stars (11 Customer Reviews)

Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

rating rating rating rating rating by: Alan J11/14/2007

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excellent choice fold up this is an excellent choice for utility or hunters. I have one and love it. Its light weight for 1 person to install with ease and very durable.481

Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

rating rating rating rating rating by: Richard10/06/2011

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Product is and does exactly as descrbed 25159

Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

rating rating rating rating rating by: Cappy09/01/2011

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Great awesome shipping. 23405

Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

rating rating rating rating rating by: Josh D.07/14/2011

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Enclosed are photos of your Folding Adapter for 2" hitch, which served as the basis for my bicycle carrier. I designed the carrier and a local welding shop assembled the framework. The part was exactly what I was looking for and I am very happy with the result. Thanks! 19399

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Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

rating rating rating rating rating by: Jerry R06/29/2011

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The product shipped out the same day ordered and I received in a timely manner. I was able to track the product along the way. I found the adapter by accident on the etrailer site and glad I did. I plan to attach my current 15yr old Hitch Haul basket carrier to it and give me the flexibility to fold it up on the vehicle when not in use.18223

Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

rating rating rating rating rating by: Cheryl H.05/31/2011

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A must have for the Surco Cargo Carrier. Can't believe I ever used a rooftop carrier.15747

Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

rating rating rating rating rating by: William W.04/17/2011

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excellent product. Will save me from removing the cargo carrier every night I'm on the road due to the possibility of someone tripping on it overnight. 11885

Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

rating rating rating rating rating by: Steven K04/04/2011

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Product was exactly as described and quickly shipped to my home. Very pleased. Will check with this company before buying items such as this receiver. I already had a cargo carrier and an extension. Used the cargo carrier on my Nissan Pathfinder for trips. Carry bikes, coolers, chairs, etc. The only problem was taking it off when we got there so it wasn't in the way of parking and other trips. With this receiver I can simply fold the cargo carrier up and out of the way. It easily folds down if I need access to the rear cargo area of the pathfinder. My wife like it too because she doesn't like driving with it down with nothing on it.11083

Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

rating rating rating rating rating by: vnuney02/23/2011

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Fast delivery. Product was as described and work as prescribed. 7700

Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

rating rating rating rating rating by: Micah M.12/08/2010

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Excellent Addition I had only purchased the cargo carrier that this unit attaches to because I was afraid that the folding attachment would have the carrier folding into the back of our vehicle, a Honda Element. After realizing that I would rather fool with the potential trouble than to not have a folding carrier at all, I decided to give this thing a shot. It is PERFECT! I couldn't be more pleased. The carrier does stick out a bit farther, but that allows us to actually let down the tailgate and let our dog out the back of the vehicle. This is an excellent addition to the very well made cargo carrier. I would spend the money and buy these two items again and again. Also, etrailer.com is one of the best companies I have ever dealt with. Fast shipping, good communication and excellent customer service. I'm a repeat etrailer.com customer for a reason.3809

Folding Basket Adapter for 2 - 52015

rating rating rating rating rating by: Jerry P11/08/2009

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Wonderful What a difference this makes when you are a senior hunter. You don't need any help loading your deer or collecting firewood and makes the tray ready for use at any time!2533

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Compatibility of Folding Cargo Carrier Adapter, Part # 52015 with Other Cargo Carriers
The Folding Basket Adapter, part # 52015 will work with the Surco Cargo Carrier, part # 52018 and the Curt Railed Cargo Carrier, part # C18130. It is possible, but not guaranteed that the adapter will fit other cargo carriers.
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Will Surco Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 Fit The Pro Series Cargo Carrier # PS1040000
The Surco Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 is designed to work with the Surco Hitch Cargo Carrier # 52018. I do not have a Pro Series Cargo Carrier # PS1040000 in stock, so I cannot check if the adapter will fit that cargo carrier. I did go out to the warehouse and pull the adapter # 52015 and made some measurements that might be able to help you determine if it will fit your cargo carrier. The width between the upright, where the cargo carrier shank would bolt into the adapter is 2-1/16 in
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Will 500 lb Weight Capacity of Surco Cargo Carrier # 52018 Change If I Use Folding Adapter # 52015
If you use the Folding Basket Adapter, part # 52015, your cargo carrier will still retain the 500 lb weight capacity. The non-folding cargo carrier model, Surco Cargo Carrier, part # 52018, has the same capacity, 500 lbs, as the folding model, Surco Folding Cargo Carrier, part # 52018F. Whenever using a cargo carrier you want to make sure not to exceed the tongue weight capacity of the hitch and your vehicle. When using a cargo carrier, the weight of the cargo carrier must also be factored
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Can I Use Surco Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 With Rola Hitch Cargo Carrier # 59502
I walked out to the warehouse and with the help of a co-worker, assembled the shank of the Rola Hitch Cargo Carrier # 59502 with the Surco Basket Adapter # 52015, to see if the two are compatible. The shank of the Rola Cargo Carrier will fit into the Surco Folding Basket Adapter # 52015, however I must caution you that it is not recommended to use part # 52015 with the Rola Hitch Cargo Carrier. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole, to the front of the basket on the Rola Cargo Ca
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Can The Surco Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 Be Used On The Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier # 63153
The Surco Folding Basket Adapter, part # 52015, will work with the Surco Cargo Carrier, part # 52018. The fit with any other carrier cannot be guaranteed. It would not be recommended to use the folding adapter with the Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier, part # 63153. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole, to the front of the basket on the Pro Series Cargo Carrier measures 12-3/4 Inches. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on the Surco Adapter to where the hitch pin h
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Availability of Adapter To Fold Up Hitch Cargo Carrier Vertically To Tailgate When Not Being Used
I have the Surco Folding Basket Adapter, part # 52015, which is an adapter that fits the Surco Cargo Carrier, part # 52018 and the Curt Railed Cargo Carrier, part # C18130, and allows the hitch cargo carrier to be folded up, but it is designed only for those two cargo carriers. It is possible, but not guaranteed that the adapter will fit other cargo carriers. I am including a picture of the # 52015 adapter with measurements that might help you determine if it will work on your cargo carrier.
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