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Great Carrier - Minor Defects
Javen H from Denver, CO
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.
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A GREAT CARGO CARRIER!!!
Billy M. from Virginia Beach, VA
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.
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Solid carrier
GMC Acadia from Midwest
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.
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Look No Further!!
Titus from LaGrange, GA
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!!
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Excellent Carrier
Connie T from Shreveport, LA
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.
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Excellent Product
Tom B from Austin, Texas
Looks great. Easy to install. Nice price too!
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excellent cargo carrier
Gary C from White Lake, MI
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 Liberty
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Great carrier fo the money
Fast Eddie from Arlington, Tx.
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!
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Best Purchase For My SUV!
Bad Brad J. from Smithfield, NC
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.
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Typical Chinese made crap
Jason from Chelan, WA
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.
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great buy
B. Hunter from Lufkin, TX
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.
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great price great carrier
tom from Nebraska
assembled quickly, everything fit well. very solid.
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Great Carrier!!!!!
Doug C. from Orlando, FL
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!!!!
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Good carrier
Garth from Knoxville, Tn
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!
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Very Good
Tim R. from Buffalo Grove, IL
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.
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sturdy and BIG
Rich from Texas
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.
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Great for added room
jeberly from Great State of Texas
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.
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