# 1
Reese 60x24 Hitch Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - 500 lbs Capacity - Glossy Black
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.
I love this cargo carrier. It was easy to put together; just make sure you have the right tools. We loaded on a huge cooler, beach chairs and a boogie board and it made the trip to the beach so much easier.
# 2
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 47" Long x 35" Wide - 165 lbs
the good: strong. lots of anchor points. secure once assembled. gaps between bars are small, stuff doesn't slip through and hit my roof. reasonably priced. mounts securely. on and off relatively easily. holds a good amount of cargo. weight limit is more than my roof can handle anyway. the bad: assembly is a pain and didn't fit exactly. small rust spots developing. heavy. plastic wind deflector cracked from a rock. lots of wind noise driving at high speeds. overall. i recommend this basket. had some assembly issues because the two pieces didn't fit into each other easily, one side is slightly off-center. wish the plastic wind deflector was metal instead. i've used it several times and have no real issues with it.
I purchased this for my daughter who has a very active lifestyle. She has driven cross country and goes camping with friends. She absolutely loves this roof rack. It was easy to mount and easy to load.
# 3
Curt 60x24 Hitch Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - 500 lbs Capacity - Matte Black
Awesome product very high quality for the great price!! Excellent customer service!
This is a super well made carrier. Took less than 15 minutes to assemble and fit into the receiver on our Ford Explorer. Couldn't be any better than this!
# 4
20x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
Love this add on trailer... easy to install easy to use...durable...nice reflectors on back. This product has been great!
I currently use this on my Xterra. It's sturdy, lots of places to hook tie-down straps and bungies. There's plenty of room to open the rear door with this in the down position (as long as I don't have tall items in the carrier). Handled cross-country trips without any issue. And it conveniently folds up out of the way when not in use.
# 5
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 64-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Tall - 150 lbs
I am not an internet shopper type guy, but couldn't find a cargo rack here locally. etrailer was EASY to order through. 6 days later part #181115 arrived. I called customer service and a helpful Justin assured me the middle section, part #117,was 2 days behind, and yes, it arrived today. Both boxes, and rack, were in perfect condition. The rack is good quality, good welds and paint job. I am very happy with it and impressed by etrailer customer service. I will be ordering more items from etrailer. Keep up the good work and thanks for the excellent roof rack and flawless delivery.
Put this on an 2023 Rav 4 Hybrid- Easy to put together. You might need two people to get it up on top. Strong. Will create some wind noise after install. Solid build and construction.
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Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
Good price very reliable and durable product and easy to install, good buy!
I recently purchased Curt Roof Rack and Curt Roof Cargo Basket from Etrailer for my 2024 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport and the product was excellent, easy to install and Etrailer rep Mr. Mike B having great experiences and very helpful with the products. Thank you!
# 7
17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
One year after my purchase this is still holding up good. I use it about once a month behind my explorer with a small hitch receiver. I store it outside and it hasn't rusted. It's still solid. I've loaded it as high as my explorer on occasion (2 coolers, tent, tarps, etc), as well as used it just to go get the gas can filled. Great product and very worth the money.
Very nice and handy cargo rack. Leave it on explorer constantly. Great price and would give it five stars except for the bolts and paint finish on product.
# 8
19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
Great product. Exactly as advertised!!!! After reading many other product reviews I settled on Curt because. I’ve used their products in the past and know their quality is above reproach. The one thing that made this the best is the ease of putting it together. In 45 minutes I had it on the explorer and carrying garden refuse to the recycle landfill. Have not used on a long trip yet but will be going to Colorado in a couple weeks and will give it a good workout. I’m a graybeard and the aluminum frame makes it easy to handle, putting on and off . Reason we bought the extension was because its getting harder to put the roof rack on and off the explorer. Looking forward to years of using it. This is a top of the line product.
It just came in and I have not actually used it but it was very easy to assemble is much lighter than my previous steel carrier. Using on a Ford Explorer you can not open the lift gate when the carrier is raised completely. With a second pin you can angle the carrier back some and the lift gate clears easily.
# 9
20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
Easy to assemble, worked great!
From start of project to finish, e-trailer was there for me all the way. They helped me figure out which would fit my very specific application, then shipped the product extremely quickly. Everything worked as it should and looks awesome.
# 10
Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
Excellent car top carrier (not that I've had many to compare it to). Easy to install and remove, sturdy, and fits well on our Toyota Siena. Opening it is a little tricky, as sometimes the top sticks to the bottom a bit. Adds a lot of extra storage to our car, great for when we go camping. Great experience with etrailer.
Excellent roomy cargo box. My wife’s luggage even fit (see photo). Fit the top of my Forester like it was meant to be there and the hatch opens without obstruction. Great shipping by etrailer.com via Estes freight shipping (almost overkill on shipping).
# 11
GearDeck 17 Enclosed Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Slide Out - 17 cu ft - 420 lbs - Black
Perfect sized box for carry sized luggage and softball game day gear. Proven space saver. Receiver is showing signs of rust otherwise would be a ten. Would buy again.
Overall it's a great box. Love how much room it has and it's easy access. Slides out so van's rear doors open completely. Brake and turn lights improve visibility. Not waterproof but generally things stay dry. A couple of minor things: hole for lock was too close to the edge and pulled out so I drilled one on each front corner (more secure) - metal stays keep sliding out. I need to glue them in. I definitely would buy again.
# 12
Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
I love this basket! Once I centered on cross braces, it was easy to leave the connectors in same spot. Also, low enough profile to drive in and out my garage. We have a screen door so that made it a shorter height than traditional garage door.
Excellent! Only issue regarding shipping box a bit battered - but product packed well. Also, hardware missing ie a single washer, which was replaced with one of my own.
# 13
Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches - With Ramp - 77" Long - 500 lbs
Don't recommend this product for anyone wanting to transport a bike over 250lbs. It's two separate pieces bolted together, and after setup I didn't feel confident in its ability to hold my Honda ct110 just by the look of it. The bike's wet weight is 203lbs, and when I mounted my bike to this unit it didn't feel sturdy at all. The photos I included show where the four bolts easily started to concave, I didn't feel like I was over tightening. So, beware of this if you do get this product. After I knew this wasn't the product for me I did try contacting their customer service to see what they could do, but didn't hear back from them at all. So without any hope for a resolution, this ended up being donated to the local goodwill. Hope this helps others think twice about purchasing.
Survived multiple trips with my Svartpilen. I have thick offroad tires that do not sit down in the channels well, but most won't have that issue.
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24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs
Really regret buying the less expensive cargo baskets. It has been nothing but problems since I got it. First off the rack sat to low in the trailer hitch which I didn't realize was causing it impossible to catch the threads. It took me an hour to realize it now I have to raise up the basket with a car Jack to align the threads so I can put the bolt in. Next when the cargo basket is in the upright position the holes don't line up and I have to hit with a hammer to get the bolt in. The only thing it has going for it is when it is finally in place it does the job of hauling our stuff. My advice to anyone else spend more and get better quality product.
This shipped to me quickly! We are using it to transport our paddle boat to a few local fishing holes around the lake and it works perfect behind my 2010 Ford Explorer. Thanks for making a lightweight durable product! Even my wife can attach it to the back without any help
# 15
24x27 TorkLift Lock and Load Maximum Security Cargo Tray for 2" Hitches 500 lbs
Excellent product! Should include a lockable pin for the receiver instead of just the pin. Someone could just take the whole thing . lol
The service at trailer is far and above anyone else in this industry. They are consistently helpful when making or researching an item. Prices are mostly comparable to the competition but the reason I buy from them is the service both pre and post sale.
# 16
Thule Pulse Medium Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Matte Black
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.
Bought this box to hold camping gear while on a cross country road trip. You can put quite a bit of stuff in it. Held securely to roof rack and kept contents dry. I liked that the key could not be removed if lid wasn’t completely closed. Minimal affect on gas milage.
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Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black Glossy
This rooftop cargo carrier is exactly what I wanted. Well made and super easy to install. Thank you for the fast service.
Fit Test: 22-1/2x49 Curt Cargo Carrier on a 2016 Ford Explorer
Hi, everyone, Adam, with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the CURT Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier on our 2016 Ford Explorer. So this is going to have an outside diameter of 49 inches by 22 and a half inches. And it is going to weigh about 25 pounds, which sets this one apart from most. It's extremely light. And it still gets that 500 pound weight capacity.
Is the Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket Compatible with the 2016 Ford Explorer?
Today on our 2016 Ford Explorer we'll be doing a test fit on the Rhino-Rack roof mounted cargo basket. That's part number RMCB. It measures 47 inches long by 35 inches wide, and it's 5 and a half inches deep. A few things to know about this carrier, it's made out of a sturdy steel construction, has a tubular design, and it has 165 pound weight capacity. That's a lot better than some of the other roof baskets that might have a lesser weight capacity. Once again you'll want to be sure to check with your vehicle's owners manual to see if your roof can carry that much. Here in the front we've got a nice sparing.
Test Fit: Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket on a 2016 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2016 Ford Explorer we'll be doing a test fit on the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket. That's part Number C18115. It measures 41 and 1/2 inches long by 37 inches wide and 4 inches deep. A few things to know about this roof mounted cargo basket. It's got a sturdy steel construction with a tubular design. It's a lot boxier than most roof mounted baskets that are low profile, but that's okay because you're going to be able to hold more cargo around the edges. Here in the front, we've got a faring, so it's going to help cut down on that wind and noise reduction, and all that drag.
Will the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket Fit Your 2016 Ford Explorer?
Today on our 2016 Ford Explorer, we'll be doing a test fit on the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket. That's part number TH859XT. It measures 49" long, 40" wide, and 6" tall here in the center. Now, if you'd like to, you can pick up a 20" extension if you prefer a longer basket. That's part number TH8591XT. Now, few features to know about this basket. It has a low profile taper design. It's going to make loading and unloading easy compared to some of those boxier roof cargo baskets.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2016 Ford Explorer we'll be doing a test fit on the Max Tow Wheelchair Carrier. That's part number MT70106. I've already got it loaded up with the ramp extended out on the explorer just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to work. As you can see it's a sizable carrier, we have plenty of mounting holes surrounding it, and we also have a mesh flooring and mesh ramp so it's going to be very easy to clean. Dirt and debris is just going to fall right through. We also have two reflectors here at the back to keep it more visible at night. It's dimensions or 50 inches long by 30 inches wide.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Ford Explorer MT70260
Today on our 2016 Ford Explorer we'll be doing a test bit on the max two wheelchair carrier with long ramp. That's part number MT70260. So I've already got it loaded up with ramp extended out on the Explorer just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to work. As you can see it's a sizable carrier. We have plenty of mounting points surrounding it. We also have a mesh floor and mesh ramp, it's going to be very easy to clean.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Ford Explorer
Today on this 2016 Ford Explorer, we're going to be test fitting the 48 x 21 max tow cargo carrier, part number MT70422. This has a carrying capacity of 500 pounds, is made from a sturdy aluminum, and in the front and back has these 2 tie down points for either your wraps, straps, or your bungee cords. I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements now, the first being the distance added to the vehicle once the cargo carrier is installed. I'm going to go ahead and measure from the bumper. To this edge here, that's 26-1/2 inches. Our ground clearance will be about 12 inches. Our closest point to this edge will be about 4-1/4 inches.
Fit Verified: 23x59 Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches on a 2016 Ford Explorer
Today in this 2016 Ford Explorer we are going to be test fitting the 23 by 60 Stormberg Carlson cargo carrier, part number CC/100. This cargo carrier has a carrying capacity of 500 pounds, has a mesh floor here which makes it easy to clean. All around the border of the cargo carrier we have these tie-down points for your ratchet straps or your bungee cordes. At the front here we have points we're you can actually mount a taillight if you wanted to or if you we're going to be blocking off your license plate there is this spot here to reattach it at the actual cargo carrier itself. Next I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements, the first being how much distance is added to the vehicle once the cargo carrier is actually installed. To this edge here it's about 26,5 inches, for a ground clearance it's going to be about 10,5 inches and for our closest point to that edge here it's about 3 and 1/4 inches. This does have duel exhaust, meaning one on either side, it's pretty close to the cargo carrier, it's about 7,5 inches so just keep that in mind with any heat sensitive material, you may want to keep it more towards the center.
Fit Check: Testing 20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches on a 2016 Ford Explorer
Today on this 2016 Ford Explorer, we're going to be test-fitting the 20x60 Curt Cargo Carrier, part number C18151. Now this has a carrying capacity of 500 pounds. It has this nice mesh floor here, which makes it easy to clean, and around the border of the cargo carrier, we have this rail, which could actually serve as a tie-down point for your ratchet straps or your bungee cords. Now, I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements, the first being how much distance is added to the vehicle with the cargo carrier installed. I'll go to this rail here at the rear, and that's going to be 32 3/4 inches. Our ground clearance to this point here is going to be about 12 inches, and our closest point, which would be this rail will be about 12 inches as well. Now, this does have dual exhaust, meaning one on either side, however the cargo carrier is far enough away from it, that I don't think you'll have to worry too much about any heat sensitive materials in your cargo carrier.
How Does the 20 x 59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches Fit on a 2016 Ford Explorer?
Male 1: Today in this 2016 Ford Explorer, we're going to be test-fitting the 20x60 Kirk cargo carrier; part number C18150. This has a 500-pound carrying capacity, has a mesh floor, which makes it easy to clean, has this rail all the way around the cargo carrier, which can serve as a tie-down point for your ratchet straps or your bungee cords. Going to go ahead and give you some measurements now. First being how much distance is added to the vehicle with the cargo carrier installed. At the front rail here it's going to be about 28 and a quarter inches. For a ground clearance, that's going to be about 15 inches. To our closest point, which would be this rail here, that's going to be about almost 7 and a half inches.
Is the 19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches Compatible with the 2016 Ford Explorer?
Today on this 2016 Ford Explorer, we're going to be test fitting the 20 x 48 Curt cargo carrier, part number C-18110. This has a carrying capacity of 300 pounds. It has a nice mesh floor here, which makes it easy to clean. Also around the border of the cargo carrier, we have these tie down points, which you can use for either your ratchet straps or your bungee cords. Next, I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements. The first being how much distance is added to the vehicle once the cargo carrier is installed.
What our customers are saying:
"The trailer hitch mounted cargo carrier is an outstanding accessory. It allowed us to bring so much more on vacation. The side rails made securing things really easy and the auxiliary taillight kit plugged right into my plug. The service was so great that I just ordered a trailer hitch cover for the winter. Thanks!"