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32x48 Reese Solo Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 400 lbs
I received the package in a pretty rough exterior condition but everything was fine inside. The previous comments about having to cut away the expanded metal flooring in order to install the carriage bolts wasn't true in my case. Apparently, this quality control issue has been addressed by the manufacturer. Assembly went well and wasn't complicated. A different carriage bolt with a longer square shoulder should be used. The shoulder doesn't grip too well to the square cutout in the frame and even while pressing firmly on the head of the bolt, it wanted to turn as I was tightening the nut. All in all, it seems to be a solid product and I look forward to using it.
I wish the load capacity was a bit higher, but overall I am satisfied with the cargo carrier. It is perfect for lugging my two dog crates behind my vehicle instead of inside the vehicle. Thank you for offering a dimensionally larger cargo carrier than most retailers.
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Surco Safari Rack 5.0 Rooftop Cargo Basket for Thule Roof Racks - 84" Long x 50" Wide
I've had this rack on my 1995 Grand Cherokee and it's still great. Paint has finally started peeling but count the years to 2018 and it's been at 6000 feet in sun all that time! These roof racks by Surco are the impossible combination; light and sturdy. This longer version is going on my 4x4 full size expedition Van. The box arrived quickly, and it's a precision fit together. However, like all roof rack baskets, they show a set of floor slats that are not part of the kit and no disclaimer about it. Just because the others are doing that sort of misleading marketing doesn't mean they have to. I would like more floor options, like a chain link fence which could be rolled for easy shipping or expanded metal. I would also like color options, I need this one in white, so I'll have to paint it. etrailer got right on this order and it arrived earlier than I expected.
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24x27 TorkLift Lock and Load Maximum Security Cargo Tray for 2" Hitches 500 lbs
I bought this to carry a Westinghouse igen4500 on the rear of my 5th wheel. So far it's been perfect for the job. The quality is very good. The carrier is sturdy and is highly adjustable. I searched for a long time for the smallest carrier that would fit my generator with the greatest weight capacity. The TorkLift, while a bit expensive, fit the needs perfectly. I had extra reinforcements welded from my trailer frame to the hitch point, added an anti-rattle receiver lock and we now have the perfect generator carrier solution. Hope this review can save others time in their search for the same kind of solution.
The Carrier is perfect, we had one previously. It perfectly fits and clears our spare tire. The Firman 4000/3200 Generator fits perfectly. We did add some damping pads under the wheels and the feet of the Generator to prevent vibration. Great security mechanism. Highly recommend this tray and other Torklift Products. Note: we rarely use the gas furnace, the exhaust is right there, heat shield blank to deflect heat if needed.
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16x21 TorkLift Lock and Load SideKick Cargo Tray for 2" Hitches - 200 lbs
Very good quality for different types of generators. Again, I would’ve gave it five stars if it wasn’t for the price. But it is very well quality.
Hello. The unit fits great. I installed it on the front hitch mount of my 2000 GMC K3500. I’m using it with the Craftsman 2500 generator using the top slot. The unit allows me to permanently install the generator out front and keep it secure. I have a campsite truck camper that does not have an onboard generator. The TorkLift lock and load was a great solution. I added a set of turnbuckles for a nice snug fit while traveling down the road.
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Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches - With Ramp - 77" Long - 500 lbs
I can't say I'm entirely happy with my purchase. The instructions were more confusing than helpful. Note in "instruction.jpg" photo of STEP 1 that the text says to put the 8 small bolts in from the inside first, but the drawing clearly shows them as going in from the outside. The last step says to place the ramp onto the receiver as shown.... glad I didn't throw away the box because there is no drawing that shows ramp installation. Actually, the photo on the box was more helpful than any of the instructions. Also, I need to make a trip to the hardware store to buy longer medium bolts because the ones that came with the carrier were not long enough to fully engage the self locking feature of the nylon lock nuts. At a minimum a couple of threads should protrude beyond the nylon. See photo "nut.jpg". The bolt threads don't reach the end of the nylon, so the self locking feature is not fully engaged. I did tighten the nut, but that was as far as it would go. I think once I get back from the hardware store with the new medium bolts and after I reverse the 8 small bolts (I followed the drawing and not the text of the instructions), I'll be OK with the carrier.
"Instantly Get Rid of Wobble and Upgrade With Lights" This is not a 5 because ramp should be longer & there should be some type stabilizer to temporary hold bike while strapping down, I'd pay more for those upgrades. The wobble can instantly be solved by hooking Tie-Straps closest to vehicle directly to the receiver where you hook your chains, rather than hooking them to the provided holes on carrier itself. You of course use the provided strap holes ones on the opposite side. When strapped down as stated, the carrier now becomes one with the vehicle & @ 80mph there is no wobble. (*TIP: Put ramp back in its place before strapping down or else it won't fit with the strap hooks in the way.) I upgraded mine with lights for both safety reasons & not needing the Police any reason to pull me over. It was very simple and cost me nothing but time & maybe $50. I recommend this product whole heartedly.
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Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 57" Long x 42" Wide - 165 lbs
Great product. Great quality. Instructions not real clear, so took me a couple of hours to assemble. Then another 15-20 minutes to secure to roof racks. I was working alone, extra hands would have helped. But extremely happy with quality and looks of product. We have lots of family that visit us, so I plan to carry luggage on the rack to free up space inside the vehicle on trips to and from the airport.
Love it! It's big enough to fit a bike carrier and a cargo bag on top of my MINI. Easy to assemble and install, solid construction. Great value for your money. If I have a gripe it's that the wind fairing on the front is VERY thin/fragile. I caught it with my bike tire when loading one day and the corner snapped right off like nothing. It's only about $XXX for the replacement.
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SportRack Horizon Rooftop Cargo Box - 11 cu ft - Black
Easy to mount and lightweight. Voluminous for the price point.
Wish it was 5 in less in length and 5in less in height with the understanding that it cuts down on cu vol. Door mechanism and lock seem a little flimsy. But otherwise good for the $. Delivery came on time and in tact.
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24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
We just installed our carrier. We love that this is going to free up a lot of space for our vacation traveling. Very heavy duty and bigger than i was thinking it would be.The pin that holds the carrier in the hitch was not included. It would have been an added bonus if it was.
Easy to assemble, nice and solid cargo tray! Bought it with the hitch bracket. Note: no hitch pin included.
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20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
Installation: Easy Assembly: Easy Attached to: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" Item # C13163 Use: Camping equipment. Cooler, Chairs, Sleeping bags, firewood, etc. Like: The fact that it folds is a huge positive. What I would change: perhaps adding a ring or two on the sides to allow for bungee cords or rope. Because the hitch is already a bit low on the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander (stock wheels, tires, suspension) the back part of the basket can bottom out rather easily. It has nothing to do with the carrier itself though. I would definitely recommend this product! I'm going to use it again in a month for our next camping trip.
This carrier was super easy to assemble. It is a bit heavy but I was able to mount it onto my hitch alone. I’m using an anti-rattle lock and they work great together.
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20 x 59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Great quality and serves its purpose. I wish I ordered the slightly bigger one to fit the bins and items I use it for. For example, a white standard igloo cooler doesn’t fit the way I need it to maximize loading capacity. I highly recommend a stabilizer to prevent wobble.
Very nice quality. Took one person and two wrench about 15 minutes to install the cargo carrier from box. It is very sturdy and the finish is very good. I really like the added height this specific carrier provides.
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Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black Carbonite
I replaced an old Thule box with this. My opinion is that the locking mechanism, the clamping system, and the hinges are superior to the Thule's. Especially the locking mechanism. I used to have to wrestle the Thule box to get things lined up so that I could close and lock the box. And the bonus is that this box was less money (than an equivalent Thule) and eTrailer shipped it for free!
We have not yet taken the Skybox on a road trip so I can't talk about the box itself. But I can talk about the buying experience at etrailer. 5 stars!. There was a wealth of helpful information about the various choices for cargo carriers, including dimensions and clearance requirements, and I found the installation videos extremely valuable. Great personalized follow-up after the order was placed and after arrival. The Skybox arrived on time, well packed and in great shape.
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23x59 Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Carrier and box will be moved to hitch on 209 Solitude Rv to provide extra cargo carrying ability
A good size and very strong. I like the fact that it has a grated bottom, as opposed to a few bars like many of its competitors. There are many holes and notches present for any customization desired. Also makes for a great chair to relax. I also ordered the anti-rattle pin so as to fasten this tightly to the hitch. IMO that should be included with any of these trailer-hitch-Mount accessories.
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19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
Purchased this 1 year ago. Worked awesome for a 9.000 mile cross country trip with three off road adventures at geology tour road Joshua tree, west side road Death Valley, and kingman wash lake mead. No rattle, always secure, great clearance. Would purchase again.
It works, but I only put two electric bikes on it. The mesh seems to bend pretty easy.
# 14
Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 69" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
I’ve got several 1400+ mile trips with this on both a 2017 4Runner and a 2023 Kia Sportage. The basket is well made, easy to install, very solid and so far rust free.
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17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
I've been using this Cargo Carrier on my 4 Runner Venture for about a year now. I Purchased this item to haul extra gear to Nags Head from Northwestern Virginia. Installation was a breeze and it's very, very sturdy. I had two Yeti coolers packed with ice and drinks and there was no wobbling at all. I'm a 197 pounds and I was standing on it after I installed it just to check for durability and this thing is a beast. I also used this as a rod holder while on the beach and I caught a 6 foot black tip shark. Overall, I'm very pleased with this item and I would recommend to a friend.
This is a substantial, well-made product at exactly the size I needed - smaller than many, and with sides that keep items secure. It was very easy to assemble, with all parts included and clearly sorted, and with all pieces manufactured to cleanly align. The item arrived promptly, packed to protect the shipment but without waste. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a high-quality cargo carrier.
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24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
The rack is much bigger than my previous one. I was disappointed that it was made in China instead of the USA. It assembled very easily and the light kit works very well. The only draw back is I can no longer open my tailgate with the rack installed due to the spare tire hitting the raised rack.
Purchased in March 2023. I really like the size, it holds a lot. The carrier is very sturdy, well made and assembled very easily. I purchased the light kit but found wiring could have been a little longer to dress the cables neatly down toward the hitch.
Surco Products 24x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today, on our 2014 Ford F350 Super Duty, we're going to be test fitting the Surco 24X60 cargo carrier, part number 52018. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch of our vehicle. You'll want to watch for the hitch pinholes to line up. With those in line, we'll take the pin and clip and slide it through the holes. Sometimes, it helps to wiggle the rack around a little bit as you're sliding it in just to help keep everything in line. The closest part of the rack to the vehicle is going to be the edge of the carrier. We'll grab that measurement first.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today, on our 2014 Ford F350 Super Duty, we're going to be test fitting the Maxxtow 20X47 cargo carrier, part number MT70108. Now, this is an aluminum cargo carrier for 2-inch hitches. We'll start out test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. This particular hitch that's on this truck, it comes factory with a 2 1/2 inch hitch and it's got the 2-inch adapter. We're not only lining up the hitch pinholes when we insert our rack, we're also lining up the holes for the adapter. It helps if you can slide this in straight without losing that adapter but it's pretty impossible to do. Since I pushed that adapter back, I feel back here, you can feel where it comes out the backside of the hitch tubing.
Curt 24x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today on our 2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty we're going to be test fitting the Curt 24-by-60 cargo carrier, part number C18153. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. So you want to find a good way to pick it up that you can try to go straight into this hitch, only because it comes standard with a 2-inch hitch or 2 1/2-inch factory and it's got the hitch adapter in there. So if you don't insert the product straight on, it's really easy to slide that adapter back, which I just did. And then you have to try to line it up again. It can be a little difficult. So line up the hitch pin holes, and then you'll insert your pin and clip.
Curt 24x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today on our 2012 Ford F250 we will be doing a test fit of the CURT cargo carrier. This is going to be your 24" wide by 64" long cargo basket that has a folding feature. It's going to be steel construction with a 500 pound weight capacity, and it's part number C18153. It does only fit your 2" receivers. It has a 2" shank. Let's go ahead and fit it on there, the one that we have today. Once you have your shank inserted, go ahead and line up your pinholes.
Darby Extend-A-Truck Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2011 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today on our 2011 Ford F250 we're doing a test fit of the Darby Extend-A-Truck Hitchmount and Load Extender. That part number is DTA944. Now we already have it loaded up in our first position and we're going to go over some features then show you our second position. Here this is going to be great for anything that's a large load, maybe across the top of your cab all the way back, or if you have it sitting diagonal from your truck bed to your extend-a-truck here. We've got our two points on either end, those would be great for tie down points. If you don't have any straps to go with this we do have some available here at etrailer.com. We've got all these different mounting points, five different holes where you can mount the T portion here. So you can line it up with your cab, or if you have a roof rack you can line it up with that, or you can have it lower, however you need to adjust it, it does adjust in those increments there. We're going to take a few measurements. First is going to be the closest point, we're going to have about 7 1/2 inches, added to our vehicle we have about 9 1/2 inches and we got a ground clearance of about 16 1/2 inches.
Rage PowerSport Motorcycle Carrier with Long Ramp Installation - 2011 Ford F-350
Today on our 2011 Ford F350, we're going to be doing a test fit of the Rage Power Sports motorcycle carrier. This will be part number SMC600. As you can see, we've already got our bike completely mounted up with all of our straps in place, our ramp in place, and looking good on the back of our vehicle. Let's go ahead and talk about how it's secured to the vehicle. On the fronts side here, you're going to have a 2-inch shank going into your 2-inch receiver. Note that this rack does come with your hitch pin and clip as well as a half inch bolt with the bushing around it.
Lets Go Aero Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2007 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today on our 2007 Ford F250 Super Duty, we're going to be doing a test fit of the 32 by 48 inch, Let's Go Aero gear cage. This is going to have your two end shank for your two inch receivers, as well as a sturdy steel construction that's going to have a 300 pound weight capacity. It does also come with your anti rattle bolt which is going to help to alleviate a lot of the sway, rattle and wobble. We'll show you that when we get it onto the vehicle. Let's go and hook it up to your two inch receiver that we have here today. It's going to be part number HCR222. Go ahead and slide your shank into the receiver and line up the pinholes.
SportRack Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2007 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today on our 2007 Ford F250 Super Duty, we're going to be doing a test fit of the Sport Rack Vista Cargo Carrier. It's going to provide that nice 20x60 inch platform and come with that expanded steel that's going to be easy to wash off if you have any game or anything like that. It's going to be a nice sturdy steel construction with a 500 pound weight capacity and that nice folding 2 inch shank that's going to make that low profile when you don't have it in use. It's going to be part number SR9851. It's also going to come with your anti rattle bolt which is going to help to prevent a lot of the sway, rattling and wobbling that you would normally have with a rack like this. Let's go ahead and fit it in to our 2 inch receive that we have here today. Go ahead and insert your shank into the receiver and then line up your pin holes.
SportRack Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2007 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty SR9849
Today on our 2007 Ford F250 Super Duty, we're going to be doing a test fit of the Sport Rack Vista Cargo Carrier. It's going to have your 20x60 inch platform on that nice gray sturdy steel construction with a 500 pound weight capacity and your fix 2 inch shank for your 2 inch receivers only. It's also going to come with that anti rattle bolt which is going to help to reduce a lot of the sway, rattle and wobble that you would normally have in your rack. It's going to be part number SR9849. Let's go ahead and remove that anti rattle bolt and show you how it fits and looks on our vehicle. Go ahead and insert your shank into your receiver tube and line up your pin holes. Once you have your pin holes lined up, insert your anti rattle bolt and thread it in as far as you can by hand.
Detail K2 20x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2007 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today on our 2007 Ford F250 Super Duty, we're going to be doing a test fit of the Detail K2 Cargo Carrier. This cargo carrier is going to offer a 20x60 inch platform. Have a sturdy steel construction that's going to offer that 500 pound weight capacity and a folding 2 inch shank for your 2 inch receivers only. It's going to give it that nice low profile look when it's set up against the vehicle. Part number is going to be K2HCC602, again that's K2HCC602 and keep in mind that your hitch pin and clip are not going to be included with this cargo carrier. If you'd like to obtain one you can get it on our website part number PC3 at etrailer.com. Let's go ahead and place it in to our receiver and see how it looks and fits.
Darby Extend A Truck Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2007 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today on our 2007 Ford F250 Super Duty we're going to be doing a test fit of the Darby Extend-A-Truck. This is going to be for 2 inch receivers. It's going to offer that nice solid, sturdy, steel construction. It's going to give you a 350lb weight limit to either extend items outside of your bed of your truck, or above if you have a ladder rack or a headache rack on your vehicle. This will make a great addition that will be quick and easy instead of getting a ladder rack or some other item like so. It's going to come with 2 pins. Each of your hole slots is going to be an inch and a half adjustment.
Carpod Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2006 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today on our 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty, we're going to be doing a test fit on the 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier for 2" hitches only. The nice thing about this cargo carrier is that it has these walls all the way around that clip together in order to make sure that you can get your cargo in here, but you don't have to worry about tying it down nearly as much to make sure that it stays contained. This is very handy because it'll give you a good idea of exactly how much you can fit. Now, this cargo carrier does have a 450 lb capacity. It's got a steel mesh floor down here on the bottom in order to help make sure that dirt and debris falls through and doesn't collect so that it can get onto the bottom of your cargo. Let's take a few measurements. First, we'll take ground clearance here at the back of the cargo carrier. We're sitting right about 23" there.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2006 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today on our 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Curt 20 x 48 steel cargo carrier. Part number C18110. Now on this cargo carrier, it features a steel mesh floor. That's going to help make sure any dirt and debris falls through and doesn't collect up here so that it gets onto the bottom of your cargo. Also here we've got this lip all the way around the outside and it has some pre-drilled holes that are good for cargo tie-down points to make sure that your cargo stays secure on the top of your carrier. It's got these braces here that come along either end and those are going to help to give it a 300-pound capacity. Now let's take some measurements. First we'll do ground clearance at the back of the carrier and at the bottom of that bolt, we're looking right about 20 1/4 inches.
Curt 24x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2004 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today on our 2004 Ford F250 Crew Cab we will be test fitting the CURT folding cargo carrier. That's part number C18153. Its dimensions are 24 by 60, it has a max capacity of 500 pounds, and it's for 2" hitches only. We've got a 2" hitch receiver here today. We can go ahead and start by inserting our shank into our receiver until our pinholes line up. Once we get that lined up we'll go ahead and take our pin and clip.
Curt 17x46 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2004 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today, on our 2004 Ford F250 Crew Cab we will be test fitting the Curt Cargo Carrier, that's part number C18145. It's dimension are 17 by 46. It has a max capacity of 500 pounds and it can be used for 1 1/4 or 2-inch hitches. We've got a 2-inch hitch here today, so we're going to be using our adapter. We can go ahead and begin by inserting our shank into our receiver. Next, we'll line up our pin holes, then we'll take our included anti-rattle bolt and thread that through. Once we get that hand tight we'll go ahead and take our socket wrench and tighten that the rest of the way down.
Rola Dart Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2004 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Today on our 2004 Ford F250 Crew Cab, we will be test fitting the Rola Dart folding cargo carrier. That's part number 59550. It's dimensions are 23 by 56. It has a max capacity of 450 pounds. It's for 2-inch receivers only. We've got a 2-inch hitch here today.
What our customers are saying:
"The hitch and the carrier came in much earlier than expected. The cargo carrier assembled in a few minutes. The hitch went on like a glove. I was very satisfied with it's quality. My salesperson was very helpful and made sure that I had the right things. Overall, I was very pleased."