24x60 Railed Cargo Carrier for 2" Trailer Hitches

24x60 Railed Cargo Carrier for 2 - 63153

by: Ray J.12/28/2010

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Solid carrier with plenty of room! Wow, I put this carrier to the test on a 1,600 mile road trip with our 2007 Toyota Highlander and was not disappointed. Plenty of room to store luggage for a family of four plus a load of Christmas presents. We kept everything secure and dry with the etrailer.com 20-cubic foot cargo bag and kept side movement to practically nil with the anti-rattle hitch pin. All around, the whole set up was rock solid and looked great! I highly recommend the light kit as well. With the cargo bag fully maxed out, the Highlander's taillights were blocked. And since we do a fair amount of driving at night I also added some reflective tape all around the top bar to give not only the sides some visibility, but also the back to get the attention of those not-so-attentive drivers behind me. Lastly, the kit was easy to put together; it came with spacers but I did not need them to obtain a flush assembly; the separation problem some have reported during assembly was avoided by torquing down the bolts around the nameplates before the main bar bolts, just as others have reported to have worked for them.4690

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by: Bruce12/28/2010

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Pictures of my Tow Ready Platform installed One of my FJ Cruiser with the newly installed 24x60 Tow Ready Platform # 63153 Second, another with my two Minibikes loaded on the platform. I hope you enjoy them I think the product is great! 4712

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by: Daniel01/03/2011

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Cargo carrier on Nissan Armada Pictures of the mounted cargo carrier. Overall the experience was awesome!!! The light cords could be a little longer for connection with wiring adapter, but still a good experience. I'll recommend!!! 4938

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by: Wayne12/31/2010

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Hitch platform with kid's motor bikes I thought since I was looking for pictures of applications of what this hitch platform looks like- when I bought one in April --- Maybe you can use some of these photo's for your website. I use the hitch platform for with my Kid's Motor-bikes. 4831

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by: Ray Miller01/05/2011

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24 x 60 Railed Cargo Carrier The carrier was everything you said it was very easy to put together and material was very good quality. also would like to add how fast i received my carrier. was ordered on new years eve and was delivered on following wed.5015

by: Todd07/18/2011

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Ordered this cargo carrier, extra large bag and light kit. Shipping was extremely fast; arrived in less that 4 days. Easy to assemble, I did however run to my local hardware store and got extra heavy duty washers to be sure all was nice and snug when assembled. The cargo carrier assembly was as easy as described; however no matter how I put in the lights, the plug wire was not long enough. Bought a $4 extender at Walmart. Be sure to put the rubber grommets in first, then put the lens in !!! Packed 3 large suitcases, 2 large duffel bags, smaller bags and still had room!! We did a 800 mile round trip to the beach, ran through some terrible rain storms, but everything stayed bone dry inside the cargo bag. Great product, fast shipping; wish I would have bought this long ago.19627

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by: Carl M.05/30/2011

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Exactly what i ordered, box was a little beat up but the carrier was in good shape. Very simple to put together, took me 15 mins. As usual, service was great. Here are a couple of pictures with the carrier on my 2011 Outlander Sport.15696

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by: Lindsay R.05/19/2011

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Goes together easily and seems very sturdy! Can't wait to use on our next cross country trip!14828

by: Bryan R02/23/2011

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Fast shipping, easy assembly, great product. Only thing to possibly address is the wiring harness for lights could be a bit longer [maybe 6-12 inches] Thanks7735

by: Art N.12/14/2010

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Well Built Cargo Carrier Solid and well built. Easy to put together. Spacers to line up the frame were encluded. The LED lights are really bright and provide added safety. Carrier Bag is thick and looks like it would protect most anything you place in it. I say if you need a large well built cargo carrier you can't go wrong with this one. Overall I am very pleased with my expericence at etrailer everyone was very helpful.4114

by: Bill C06/07/2010

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Trailer Hitch Receiver I got the 24x60 Railed Cargo Carrier for 2" Trailer Hitches and Extra Large Cargo Carrier Bag and Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock and it came very fast and was right and worked right out of the box. The only thing is that I think it leans a little instead of laying level like I think it should. I'm going to use it for a beach trip in June.3107

by: Mike M.08/21/2011

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I bought this carrier for my F150 after reading many reviews on other carriers. By far this was the best choice for me. The assembly was 1-2-3 with easy to follow instructions. I can install the carrier by myself but i do recommend that you have someone help you.We use this carrier for our coolers, an with the large space it held all three of mine. The carrier is well built with high sides to help keep your stuff from sliding off, the rails can also be used for your hold-down straps. I also like the fact it has a two inch lift so i'm not bending far down to pull my stuff off. I purchased the LED light kit to go along with it and also reviewed that. If your looking for a carrier i highly recommend this one.22425

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by: John M.07/03/2011

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Cargo carrier itself is just OK. The instructions are poor. When installing, start with the smaller bolts first, square up the cargo carrier, then tighten up the three larger botls to pull it all together. If you don't do this, you'll end up with the two halves not aligned very well. There is not protective foam in the box. My carrier came with the wire mesh pierced in one area from one of the rails during shipping. The exterior of the box was not damaged, so it must have been shaken around during shipping sometime. There was a small rust spot on the underside of the carrier. I bought this with a curt hitch, wiring, and lights for my Toyota Sienna. All together, it's a pretty good combination that eTrailer made very easy to piece together. I gave this a low rating because of the poor installations instructions, punctured wire mesh, and the rust spot. I can only expect that this carrier will need a lot of future TLC in order to keep-up with the Toyota's reliability.18460

by: Mike P.06/20/2011

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This cargo carrier is excellent. Well worth the money and very well built. Easy to put together. Nice.17433

by: Darren F.06/08/2011

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FAAAAST shipping...very pleasantly surprised. Great price when compared to other websites. Product was easy to assemble (10 minutes). Only thing I would have liked was a pin for my trailer hitch...16540

by: WOODY06/01/2011

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OH MY GOSH, WE RECEIVED PACKAGE IN 4 WORKING DAYS, WENT TOGETHER IN HALF HOUR TOPS LIKE SAID, HAVEN'T LOADED & WENT DOWN ROAD YET BUT VERY PLEASED WITH OVERALL CONSTRUCTION. WE ARE MOUNTING ON CAMPER & WORKED PERFECT AROUND SPARE TIRE. VERY PLEASED.15908

by: Jon K05/27/2011

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The basket I purchased looks great, I have yet to put it completely together but it looks like it will work out just great. Shipping was really quick and it was packed well.15523

by: Mary K.05/25/2011

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Perfect solution for my SUV. Looks and works great.15346

by: T. Saint05/19/2011

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Good quality, price was right, looks nice. The expanded metal grating is welded on the bottom side, but well painted. Hopefully any road bounce with a load on board doesn't break the welds loose. So far so good.14774

by: RAY W05/14/2011

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THANK YOU! WAS EASY TO PUT TOGETHER. SERVICE WAS GREAT! 13970

by: Sam M05/10/2011

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Desperately needed a cargo carrier for camping in my F-150 Super Crew, and did a ton of internet research before buying. I have to say first off that this is one of the biggest carriers available, both in width @ 60" (foremost) and depth, and total weight capacity is excellent at 500 LB's. When you begin looking, what you'll notice right away is that carriers with brand names, and in smaller form factors are between $300 to $700! While I don't claim to be an expert on cargo carriers, I'm sorry but I don't want to spend that much money on something that you stack ice chests and cargo boxes on. I want to spend $$ on camping equipment that I have to have for my trips..... Further to this, I would say that the quality of construction on this carrier is excellent. The welds are very good, and the gauge of steel used (frame) and quality of the powder coat finish are perfect. They also can supply (option)a regular (bulbs) or led tail light kit (more expensive) for the carrier which in my opinion is a must. The tail light kit is superb and fits the oval openings perfectly with the supplied rubber inserts. The wiring harness supplied fits the lights well, however, as noted in other internet reviews is not of adequate length to reach some harnesses. My truck is already outfitted with a tow package, so all I had to do was hit the auto parts store and purchase an 48" extension. No big deal, and only costs around $5. Assembly was very easy. The Carrier comes in two halves, and the unit is joined at the center (floor level) by a very robust 2" receiver bar that has a height offset to keep the carrier higher off the ground. Three large bolts go through the carrier halves and through the bar using locking nuts, and then four smaller bolts, both leading edge and trailing edge (center) connect the top half of the carrier. While the smaller bolts come with washers, the big bolts on the bottom do not. I would strongly recommend that you purchase some large washers for the bottom bolts as well. Again, not a big expense, and they will help with wear and tear on the bar and frame. Weight of the assembled unit is significant, so plan on having someone there to help you put it in the hitch. Why pull your back out trying to do it solo. :) I'd guesstimate that the carrier weighs about 60+ LB's. One other item to note is that the height of your cargo in the carrier may cover your license plate on the rear of the vehicle, so it would be a good idea to mount a license plate frame on the carrier so that you can move your plate to the carrier instead, that way it will be visible. They also make a cargo bag for this carrier, which looked good, ballistic nylon I believe. I didn't need it because I won't be putting anything on the carrier that can't get wet in a storm, etc. In summary, for the money, I don't feel you can beat this carrier. BTW - Your unit will likely arrive with the outer cardboard totally destroyed, as they don't use very robust exterior packaging, however, your internals should be fine as they are zip tied to the carrier frame, and the corners of the carrier are protected by very thick foam. Mine arrived with the outer cardboard trashed, but the carrier and parts inside were just fine. First trip with the carrier will be in a couple weeks, so once I have road tested it I will update the review.13166

by: Bill T.04/27/2011

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Cargo rack assembly was easy and quick. I also installed the LED light kit, which was easy.12476

by: Lewis A.04/25/2011

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Installed. Looks good. Would have liked slightly longer harness for the left light.12316

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by: threegr8katz04/14/2011

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Well built and easy to assemble. It looks like it will be a work horse with a lot of bang for the buck.11686

by: S. Gerulski04/14/2011

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Very happy with product. Super quick shipping. Cant wait to try it out...now have to figure out how to get the dog ramp to work while the cargo rack is on....hmmmm, any suggestions?11681

by: Chuck S.04/07/2011

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The carrier arrived in a box that was somewhat banged up but the carrier was OK. Easy to put together and seems to be of excellent quality. We intend to use it on the back of a travel trailer and look fwd to our first outing.11293

by: Jon W.04/03/2011

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Good construction. Easy assembly. Highly recommend using spacers that were added to package for the bar. 11000

by: Jack Childs03/23/2011

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We recieved our order within 2 days of placing our order. We were impressed with the promptness of the delivery! We put our carrier together which was very easy to do and it's ready to use! Thank you for your service! 10155

by: JL03/18/2011

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Exactly what I ordered shipped faster than expected!9721

by: Trey M03/18/2011

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Arrived in great condition in only 2 days. Exceeded my quality expectations! Can't wait to put it to use! Very rugged and sturdy.9685

by: jerry p.03/16/2011

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the 24x60 cargo carrier is exactly what i need the only 24" carrier i could find high quality look grate . the led light kit is a grate safety feature that looks very stylish would recomend highly Jerry P. 9430

by: Sam Forkey03/13/2011

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I finely got to put it togeather, very good carrier, well built. But after putting the llight kit in I found the cable was about 5" to short to reach my plug on the truck. over all I like the carrier. 9193

by: Gail B.03/11/2011

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This is one of the best products I have bought in years. I recently move from Nevada to Tennessee with 3 larges dogs so there was no room in the back of my Toyota 4Runner for luggage. I purchased this rack and the bag and everything fit back there perfectly and I couldn't be more satified. That's for a great and easy to put together product. 9104

by: Mark B03/11/2011

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The carrier went together easily, and is built very well. I'm using it to carry overflow stuff from my RV, especially things like leveling ramps and hoses etc. since I don't have a lot of external storage.9089

by: Lyle Daugherty03/08/2011

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Guy next door called and said there was a box outside my Garage. Didn't want it to get snowed on. I went and got it. The box was broken open at one side/end, and the spacers fell out. No damage to the product. I got it assembled in and hour. (minus lights). While the instructions do not call for glue around the lights; I'm thinking I might want to put some glue around the edge to better secure them. Happy so far. A little heavy to manuver for only one person, but fits my hitch. Thanks for your followup. Lyle8801

by: jason02/28/2011

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Very fast shipment!! Very easy to assemble!! Great product!!8124

by: Rich P02/15/2011

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Excellent, heavy duty carrier that will last a few life-times for sure!7201

by: Bob02/08/2011

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Great product. Large, sturdy and easy to assemble.6838

by: Big G Elko NV02/04/2011

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The carrier and bag was shipped real fast. the carrier was just what I needed.6649

by: Chad P.01/30/2011

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Found both items I was looking for on 1 website. The web was very informative. Would buy from again any day!!! The complimentary free upgraded shipping was Great!! A++++6416

by: Mike G01/22/2011

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Bought the 24x60 railed cargo carrier with the light kit - love the carrier, but the light kit sure could use up to 1 foot more length for the yellow (driver's side) wire. It is too short and I could not route it neatly using the support beams--had to go straight from light to plug and then there is still no slack. They could have taken some from the green (passenger side) because there is plenty there to route neatly along the support beams. I had to fold up about 8 inches of that run.5913

by: Scott01/15/2011

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Great Carrier Traveled from CA to FL and the carrier performed better than I had expected. I believe we exceeded the weight limit a little and it held up great. The issue I have is with the spacer holding the 2 main pieces together is rather large and disappointing. Look forward to using it again. Bought it with the bag and lights which also worked great.5539

by: Montie Y.12/29/2010

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Easy assembly-Very Sturdy Putting the Carrier was a easy as pie. They even sent some spacers to put on the 3 main bolts to make it fit tighter. If you are looking great size very sturdy carrier-Look No More!!!4780

by: Joe S.12/10/2010

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My first experience with mail order. I was concerned when I first saw the box on my pourch, it looked like it went through WWIII. However when I got the Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier assembled it was great. All the parts were there and in tact, the insructions were easy to follow and everything fit. Exactly what I wanted. 3970

by: Carol F.12/10/2010

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Best service ever Ordered cargo carrier as a Christmas gift so cannot address actual quality of product yet. However, if the product comes close to being as excellent as the order/receiving process, it will be great! Ordered online Tuesday, had product Thursday. WOW!!3927

by: JMDC06/16/2010

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Very nice and roomy!! I purchased this carrier for the size along with the 24x60 cargo bag. WOW!!! These things are very nice and well constructed and installation was a breeze. Others have left reviews that you need to use washers when bolting together, not he case. If you snug the two pieces together and install the name plates first before bolting all three pieces together it will not misalign. My recommendation is to buy this one, you will not be dissatisfied. 3141

by: Eric06/14/2010

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Overall, a very good carrier I am rating this carrier overall very good as I have used it only twice so far and it worked as expected, but I cannot comment yet on longevity and reliability. The setup was easy and as some have posted, washers were needed to fill gaps along the support tube. I recommend the Anti-Rattle device as it makes for a very secure connection. If opting for the light kit, it was an easy install, though the wiring can be banged around by items in the carrier, so be careful. My last trip encountered some rain and I noticed some rusting of the bolts holding the carrier together. I would expect some better quality hardware that could handle being outdoors. The frame is solid and you can crank down on your tie-downs to ensure your items are secure without fear of bending tubes. 3132

by: Pablo, the Deerslayer05/30/2010

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Just what the doctor ordered! This hitch cargo carrier is ideal for the woods. I don't have to drag my yard trailer around anymore to load up my deer, after a successful hunting day. The 500 lb capacity is very good. I can load at least 2 deer, and as small as the deer are, down this way, 3 of them can be hauled out, any given day. The light kits is a must, as is, using the 3 sets of washers, for added stability. 3079

by: Hector03/10/2010

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Good Product Installed on my 2006 Jeep Liberty (with the spare tire) and fits great!! Did not have to use extra washers (as suggested by other reviews). Very sturdy platform.2795

by: 2007 tahoe01/08/2010

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Highly Recommended We drove about 1200 miles round trip and never had any problems. Looks really good on my 2007 Tahoe and the lights make it safe to drive at night. 2631

by: matty b12/01/2009

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perfect i recently travelled from chicago to florida with my new cargo carrier.it made carring my luggage so easy .you dont realise its behind your vehicle. it is easy to assemble and easy to install.ithe lady i spoke to (charlene)was so helpful i highly recomend it...........2569

by: jeberly09/09/2009

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Great for added room Used on a Buick LeSaber, with adapter....but beware if using on passenger vehicle, you may scrape ground on bumps or dips. We used on a trip in mountains for kids "stuff" and it worked well (scrapes as noted above), but now I am getting light kit as driving at night it really is needed....Great to have the space (when needed) without having to get truck.2371

by: Rich09/07/2009

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sturdy and BIG Great cargo carrier. I looked for several weeks, read reviews and finally decided on this one. It was easy to assemble, but I took the advice of other reviews regarding the assembly of the main bar to use washers, so I would definitely recommend doing the same. When using those washers it made the basket much more stable.2361

by: Tim R.05/27/2009

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Very Good I used this tray to move something from Chicago to near Washington DC, then move my daughter back from college in Maine. It worked very well and saved me enough in gas (since I didn't need to use my truck) to pay for itself! Like others, I found I had to add washers when assembling to get proper alignment. I used 1/2" ID Fender washers. It would be nice if there was a way to slide the tray back when stopped to improve access to the Van, but for the price it's still a Great Cargo carrier. Haven't had it long enough to rate long-term reliability.1895

by: Garth05/18/2009

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Good carrier its VERY true...you need 6 washers I used 1/2" plate washers...to fill the void when I put this together...so if you ordered this carrier...just go get the washers now because you WILL NEED THEM!!! other than that...its a great carrier!1857

by: Doug C.05/10/2009

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Great Carrier!!!!! Perfect size to carry what I need!!! Large capacity tray holds quite a bit and is quite simple to put together!!! I reccommend the light package and cargo bag as well. Both are great accessories to have!!!!1834

by: tom04/27/2009

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great price great carrier assembled quickly, everything fit well. very solid.1791

by: B. Hunter04/13/2009

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great buy I used this carrier on a 2000 mile trip to Colorado this spring break. We were in snow, rain, ice and heavy wind. The cargo carrier was perfect. I also got the light kit and was very pleased. It nice to have the brake lights at night and in the snow. Great quality at a great price. 1740

by: Jason03/07/2009

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Typical Chinese made crap I was surprised when I recieved the box and it had "Made in China" labels all over it. Can't anyone in America made something like this? Two of the nuts used to assemble it did not even have threads in them. Then when I went to install it into my hitch reciever, it wouldn't fit! It would go about half way and get bound up. It would appear that the hole for the pin was punched into the tubing, not drilled. This distorted the shape and caused it to be unsquare. So after a bunch of grinding and repainting it was finally ready to use. The light kit sucks too. One lead is significantly shorter than the other and wouldn't even reach between my connector and the light, without splicing.1629

by: Bad Brad J.01/15/2009

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Best Purchase For My SUV! This thing is awsome! My wife was mad at first because of the money I spent, but now, she's very glad that I got it. It is great for camping, hauling bags of mulch and also when I moved from my out of town apartment. I laugh at the 500 lb weight limit-so does this unit. The light kit is a must too, for better visibility. Extremely pleased with it.1512

by: Fast Eddie01/11/2009

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Great carrier fo the money You guys need to put an insert up-dating installation directions. The main support tube MUST have washers put on each side of the three bolts to keep the carrier from pulling apart in the middle. I kept on experimenting with this problem until I got it right. Other than this problem, I love it!1504

by: Gary C11/05/2008

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excellent cargo carrier Excellent carrier, not too heavy and seems very strong. Good distance away from bumper allowing the unit to miss the ouside spare on my Jeep Liberty1411

by: Tom B10/22/2008

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Excellent Product Looks great. Easy to install. Nice price too!1373

by: Connie T08/28/2008

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Excellent Carrier Before purchasing this product, I shopped around for weeks. I was leary about the quality of an on-line product. After talking with a representative on the telephone, I took the plundge. I couldn't be more satisfied with this carrier - plus I purchased it for approx $60 less than a local business could offer it to me.1241

by: Titus06/16/2008

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Look No Further!! Last year in Oct. I purchased my wife an '04 Mountaineer. In Nov. we traveled to Ohio for Thanksgiving. Knowing that we usually bring back more than we take (and Grandma was riding with us), we needed more cargo room. I extensively searched the web for prices and features. This Carrier was awesome. Very spacious and hefty. The rails help with tie downs and ratchets. Soon I hope to order the Carrier Bag to complete the outfit. Quick to assemble and install, however you should place washers between the bolts and nuts as there is a minor angle without them. After Ohio we went to Florida in Dec. Still no complaints. Free shipping was also a plus. Look No Further!!968

by: GMC Acadia12/02/2007

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Solid carrier The carrier comes in 3 pieces, but is very easy to put together. I'd highly recommend using an anti-rattle locking hitch pin (something similar to 76820) to tighten this up in the hitch. Without something like that, the carrier isn't real stable and can rock back and forth a little bit. With the anti-rattle hitch pin, you can get it snugged up pretty good so that it is a solid platform. I only have limited use so far, so my reliability and performance scores can be taken with a grain of salt at this point.514

by: Billy M.06/27/2007

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A GREAT CARGO CARRIER!!! Super easy to put together. One of the nicest carriers I have ever seen. I would also highly recommend you buy the taillight kit, makes the carrier stand out especially at night. Looks great on my FJ Cruiser.253

by: Javen H04/16/2007

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Great Carrier - Minor Defects I purchased this carrier, which for it's size and capabilities, this is a great deal. However, a couple of minor issues you need to be aware of. First off, there were a couple of minor defects where some weld had dripped on this rack, then was painted over, leaving a couple of large bumps on the surface. Secondly, and more importantly, I had to use washers as spacers along the support tube to prevent the platform from seperating at the center joint. No big deal, just be aware that before you assemble, to place a washer on each side of the support tube prior to inserting bolts. This will prevent the bolts from pulling the center joints apart. Lastly, the mesh flooring did not have big enough spaces to run the connectors for the tail light kit as described in the instructions. Be prepared to cut and splice the wires in order to have a professional looking installation.133

by: Bill S.06/04/2011

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The product was shipped quickly and I received it early. That was a big surprise. The cargo rack is made strong. What a great product! I highly recommend anyone looking for a well made cargo rack, this is definitely the one! Thanks for a great product!16130

by: Derrick D.02/02/2012

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As always, great service and fast shipping! The light kit fits perfectly.30925

by: Jason D01/19/2012

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I bought the Pro series because it measured low enough for my Lexus GX470 swinging tailgate to clear- and it does by an inch or 2. But also wanted one that has a slight rise rise in the shank (this one has a 2.5" rise) to avoid my Audi Q7's exhausts. Simple to assemble. I'm looking forward to using it on trips and tailgates. 29906

by: Terry Hutto01/05/2012

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Product was exactly as described. Shipped expediently, arrived sooner than expected. Was kept informed of tracking. Great company to deal with.29110

by: Sheldon G.12/29/2011

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I phoned in the order to etrailer and I had the cargo carrier three days later and they did not charge me any extra shipping. The cargo carrier did everything I wanted it to do. The cargo carrier held 3 suitcases and a box of Christmas gifts with no effort. The automatic tailgate could raise on my 2007 Yukon XL and the two German Sheperds were still able to jump in and out. Great Christmas in Dallas! 28889

by: Bob B.12/26/2011

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timely delivery, quality product, and great customer service!28716

by: Ken in Ohio12/21/2011

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Solid construction, great looking unit. Went together easily with minimal tools. It is as advertised28477

by: Jim C N.Y.12/19/2011

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Very satisfied with the product and the delivery. My 18 year old son put it together with no problems.28284

by: Mike G11/18/2011

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Nice, bigger and more heavy duty than the less expensive ones. Like the raised hitch bar to avoid dragging carrier.27113

by: Joyce W11/13/2011

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I received it faster than expected . Packaged very well with everything included. I am 100% satisified and anxious to receive the cover which is on backorder. Looks great on our vehicle !!!!!! Thank you26885

by: Cody10/14/2011

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Easy assembly, well built. 25594

by: adamdrums10/13/2011

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Well designed cargo carrier! I own a jeep liberty with a tire on the back. I have hunted for the perfect hitch cargo carrier that has a good sized platform, doesn't scrape the ground when driving up inclines and isn't extremely heavy. This one is it! The hitch leave roughly 1/4" gap between the tire and basket so its a nice tight fit and doesn't stick to far out. It elevates upward from the hitch so I don't need to worry about hitting the ground on inclines. The sides are good for keeping everything in place and piece of mind. One downfall is that I can't open the back on the liberty because of the tire. I can open the glass through. Overall highly recommended carrier! 25522

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by: Mike S.10/11/2011

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Works great. I used it to haul my snowblower to the repair guy. Easy to assemble, fairly heavy to attach to the hitch -- probably best done by two people.25414

by: Paul P.10/09/2011

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Great Carrier. Easy to assemble. Appears well built. I havent had a chance to use it yet but looks like it is very sturdy. This carrier is huge! Well worth the money. Only drawback is that it is heavy and may be difficult for my wife to install by herself since it is 5 feet wide to boot. 25305

by: Corey H09/20/2011

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Easy to put together and install. 24275

by: Evan09/07/2011

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I would like to share my experience with this product. I needed a set-up to carry luggage for six (4 adults and 2 children) traveling 2100 miles from middle Tennessee with stops in Georgia, Orlando Florida, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Panama City Beach Florida, and home to Tennessee over the course of 10 days. I own a Mitsubishi Montero XLS (the full size Montero not the Sport) which has a 3rd row seat, but with the 3rd row up there is not much room for luggage. I purchased the Pro Series Cargo Carrier, the etrailer 20 cubic foot bag, the standard lighting kit and the anti rattle/silent hitch pin. The carrier arrived promptly and was easily assembled.The lights and harness were also easy to install. We were able to fit all of our luggage for the entire trip into the bag, to include a beach chair, beach umbrella, and luggage for six people. We traveled about 2100 miles and came home through tropical storm Lee. Due to the heavy rainfall, I was concerned about the waterproof integrity of the bag. I knew the heavy rainfall would certainly provide a "stress test" for the setup. When we arrived home, in the rain, we opened the bag and there was not a drop of moisture inside. The lights worked very well. The hitch pin reduced rattle to zero. I tightened the hitch pin once, before we departed Panama City Beach in route to Tennessee. We had excellent fuel economy even with a full load and the hitch set-up. After looking at all the alternatives, I would give this setup my highest recommendation, even when compared to the higher-end setups. I noticed that the bag can accommodate large and oblong shapes, to include things that would probably not fit into the fixed "box" carrier type setups. I had a gentleman with a rooftop carrier at a fuel station inquire about where to get this, and I passed along the etrailer website to him.I will likely use this on every vacation out of state in the future. Sincerely, Evan W. 23675

by: Kim08/24/2011

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Great item and very fast shipping!!! 22598

by: Daniel Jackson08/23/2011

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This cargo carrier & led light kit by far exceeded my expectations.Well build,solid construction,fine piece of work manship.Thanks I see many years of use out of this carrier.22578

by: Jack08/21/2011

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Overall it is functional. Strong steel frame but deck grating is low quality. I was disappointed in the light kit. It works but the backside of the lights are inside the cargo area and the wiring that plugs in the back of the lights are unprotected. You have to make sure when straping things down, cargo is not placed against the back of the lights/wiring, and the lights can be pushed out of the frame espcially when strapping things down. You basically loose valuable space within the cargo area because of the lights. I would like to see a license plate mount added. Had to zip tie it to the frame. Again overall it works well but I will end up making modifications which should have been considered by the designer.22392

by: "The Doc"08/20/2011

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Well built carrier for the price. No problems with shipping, assembly etc,etc. Purchased the light kit and 12 in. end loop with my order per previous reviews.I will definitely use this supplier for all my vehicle travel needs.22326

by: Burt08/19/2011

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Product showed up very quickly put on the motorhome now ready to go.....22302

by: Lindsay R.08/17/2011

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Hitch platform on my 2011 Subaru Forester. Thanks for the great service!!22010

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by: ted k08/15/2011

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I received this product well before i antisipated. Iwas happy with the construction and was easy to put together. Web site had everything i needed to get .Thank you 21948

by: Rod W08/12/2011

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I am very satisfied with the the etrailer company. It is a quality companay that I had a great experience with as they are obviously a customer service and satisfaction company. Concerning the cargo carrier, I am very satisfied with the product. It took me about 15 minutes to assemble with absolutely no problem. The box it came in was pretty beat up when it arrived but the carrier was not damaged. I had read this would occur in other reviews. It would appear this could be solved by etrailer packaging the product in heavier cardboard. The product has a made in China sticker on it which may correlate to the packaging material and may affect your decision if you are on a buy America purchase mission. I also purchased the light kit. In the reviews I read they indicated that the drivers side light wiring in the wiring harness was too short. I will also state this is true. If run your wire under the carrier diagnolly, shortest distance, it is possibly just enough length. The passenger side wiring is plenty long. I do not know why with all the reviews that the manufacture of the light kit could not lengthen the wire harness. Also on the wire harness, I had to use side cutters and cut a the wire mesh a small amount below each light to thread the wire from underneath the carrier to the light. If you don't do this the drivers side wiring will not reach your vehicle recepticle. The wiring instructions should state this but do not. One other accessory I would recommend that I have not found on etrailer is a receiver hitch stabilizer collar. This little device slips over your carrier insert hitch into the receiver and has some set screws to tighten to prevent your carrier from wiggling or tilting. Overall, this is a great product, I am very satisfied and recommend the product and company.21660

by: Glenn K.08/11/2011

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nice quality. fits well. fast ship, product as described. light kit makes a good addition.21654

by: curtis w08/11/2011

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I received on the morning of the third day. The shipping was so fast. I highly recomend to anyone needing trailer hitches and cargo units for a truck21578

by: Jim M.08/03/2011

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The carrier went together easily and the instructions were clear. Shipping was great, ordered on Friday and received on Tuesday. This is a strong and sturdy unit.20992

by: Mike G.08/02/2011

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Great product has made about 6 trips load down with luggage from Florida to Indiana and haven't had a problem. The LED Light Kit is awesome and really lights up the back of the Tahoe. The only negative thing to say about this is there aren't any real hook spots for tie downs. The side rails work ok but they slide and aren't ment to hold down a load. Other than that if your looking for a great Cargo Carrier, this is the one. O and its fairly easy to put together when you get it. You will need a torque wrench to tighten down the three load bearing bolts/nuts. I'd upload a picture of it but my wife is on her way back to Indiana for another visit. Hope this review helps! 20942

by: Wade W.08/02/2011

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Good product, just as presented on the website. Easy assembly and simple installation. Standard free shipping was upgraded to free 3 day UPS delivery. Thanks, E-trailer!20867

by: Andrew M.07/27/2011

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Very well made, heavy duty and big enough to carry all the gear you need. The weather proof bag and light system make this Cargo Carrier much better than other ones I've used or seen.20353

by: Rebecca07/25/2011

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This is a great product! Easy to put together, durable, and strong!20200

by: moroka07/19/2011

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Haven't loaded it yet, but it was very easy to put together. I had a bit of trouble getting the screws tight due to lack of right tools. I lifted it and attached it alone (I'm a woman), it's heavy but doable. Raised shank was a must in my mind, perfect height and it won't hit the ground when going over bumps, driveways, etc.19716

by: Austin07/18/2011

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Good product! Very happy with it and it clears my spare tire on a H3!19611

by: Aurelio T.07/18/2011

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Great for extra cargo space. Well built and great for camping if u have a mid size suv like myself. Will recommend it to all my friends.19610

by: Harry07/15/2011

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This carrier works great. Everything is exactly as promised. I purchased the light kit and cargo bag. Everything is made very well. Very easy to put together, make sure you follow the torque instructions, i used a socket wrench and followed up with the torque, you'll be surprised at the additional turn you get, a regular wrench will not do the job. If you do not have access, see your mechanic, it only takes a minute.19482

by: Gene S07/14/2011

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NO Brainer needed 2 wrenches and 2 sockets and about 12 Minutes19429

by: Gair T.07/11/2011

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I love ETrailer. Good prices. Fast Delivery. My Cargo Carrier is everything I expected. Easy install. Kudos to ETrailer! 19130

by: James W07/08/2011

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Product was just woat I wanted and easy to assembly. It will be easy to install on the back of my travel trailer when I am ready to take another trip18967

by: Kelly L07/06/2011

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We used the cargo carrier for a trip from WI to FL. Our group totaled 7 people, 3 drove and 4 flew. We saved on luggage fees, figure 4 bags at $30 each way was $240.00 I also purchased the bag for this unit which helps keep odd shaped items in place. We then loaned it to friend who were taking a large group on vacation and they loved it as well. Light enough for one person to handle. Handled the load well. I didn't notice a drop in gas milage for my vehicle either. 18531

by: Joe H06/23/2011

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Very quick delivery.Products work great. well built and just as described. The light kit wiring is a little short on the left rear light, but I expected that based on other reviews. 17746

by: Robert Karp06/20/2011

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Acquiring and recieving this product was a breeze. It was delivered in a very timely manner and although I have not used the product yet it seems to be everything I was expecting.17462

by: Tim S.06/15/2011

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Excellent customer experience! Ordering was easy as could be and with the free shipping I placed the order on Thursday - PM and received the product on Tuesday - AM. All the while getting updates from customer service. Good quality products as well! Highly recommend!17040

by: Scott06/11/2011

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This carrier is perfect!! It is exactly what I was looking for to carry all the gear that 3 little kids come with!! I have a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (same as Ford Explorer) and the fit is great. It was a toss up to go with this one or the foldable style but the rising offset works great. I opted for the light kit that is reccomended and yes, as mostly all the other reviews mention, the wiring harness is short. E-trailer really should consider supplying a longer one. However, that being said, it was not a problem to make a small splice extending it. Or, as others have suggested, buy a longer wiring harness at an auto store. Also, the suggestion to add fender washers to the assembly is an absolute must!! I cannot believe e-trailer does not supply what is, in my opinion, neccessary hardware. In all, this is exactly what i was looking for, it assembled with ease in about 30 minutes and is of sufficient quality to last for many trips. 16744