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48" x 25" x 27" This lockable, weatherproof cargo carrier has a large lid for easy loading and unloading. The sturdy polyethylene box slides out on a steel base for access to rear of vehicle and has built-in LED tail lights.
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The GearDeck 17 enclosed cargo carrier provides 17 cu ft of storage space behind your vehicle. It's perfect for hauling work equipment, camping gear, or sporting goods, and you can even carry the generator for your RV. The TwinTube slide-out base lets you telescope the cargo box - loaded or empty - away from your vehicle for access to your rear cargo area. It has a large, hinged lid that that lets you easily access your gear and is removable so you can haul your gear on an open tray. There are 2 Silent Hitch Pins that prevent wobbling and reduce noise in the trailer hitch receiver and the slide-out arm. The GearDeck also has LED tail lights, reflectors for visibility and safety, and a holder for your license plate.
The GearDeck's rigid polyethylene construction shields your cargo from weather, road grime, and UV rays. To keep out the elements, the lid is designed with an overhang around the entire edge. An automotive-grade rubber bubble strip around the lid creates a compression seal when the lid is closed to ensure your gear stays dry and clean.
The GearDeck 17 is also easy to clean. You can simply wipe down the exterior and interior surfaces, or pull out the 4 drain plugs in the bottom and hose it out.
There's no need to remove the GearDeck when you want to open your vehicle's rear hatch, doors, tailgate, or trunk. Simply pull a pin and slide the carrier away from your rear bumper. The telescoping TwinTube base allows the carrier to extend up to 36" out from its original position. The base is made of galvanized, cold-rolled steel, so it's sturdy enough to slide out even with the box loaded to capacity. However, you must slide the carrier back into place and secure it with the pin before moving your vehicle.
A braided steel safety cable prevents the TwinTube base from overextending. The cable is intended to be attached at all times.
The lid has a handle on the front that lets you raise it up for easy loading. It has ergonomic, pull-tight latches on both sides that keep the lid shut tight. There is also a built-in hole on the front of the lid for a padlock (sold separately) to deter theft. The rear lid is bolted to the tray, but both lids can be removed so you can transport your cargo on an open tray.
To keep you visible, safe, and street legal, the GearDeck has built-in LED tail lights that provide stop, tail, and turn functions. The lights are powered via the built-in wiring harness that plugs into your vehicle's existing 4-way connector. Reflectors for the ends of the TwinTube base are also included.
There is also a license plate holder on the base of the carrier. Simply remove your license plate from your vehicle and bolt it to the holder.
The GearDeck's TwinTube base consists of 2 pieces - the spine assembly and the frame assembly. The cargo box comes pre-mounted to the frame assembly. This enables the carrier to be installed in just a few simple steps. First, insert the spine assembly into your vehicle's 2" hitch receiver and secure it with the included Silent Hitch Pin. Then slide the cargo box onto the spine assembly. Complete the installation by lining up the corresponding safety pin holes on the spine and frame assemblies and then securing them with the second included Silent Hitch Pin.
The GearDeck's design offers 2 points of adjustment that can provide extra clearance between your vehicle and the carrier. The cargo box is attached to the TwinTube base with hat brackets. You can loosen the hat brackets and slide the box 5" forward or backward along the base. Just be sure to position the box behind the safety pin holes in the base. There are 2 hitch pin holes on the carrier's shank that are spaced 2-1/4" apart, which provide a second point of adjustment. When installing the GearDeck, simply choose the hole that provides the most clearance. You can also get an extended shank (HE06 - sold separately) to gain an additional 7" of clearance.
The GearDeck includes 2 Silent Hitch Pins to prevent rattling and movement in the trailer hitch receiver and TwinTube base. Each pin features a sturdy steel block with an attached spring that sits inside the square tubing. To activate the anti-rattle devices, just insert and tighten each pin. The first pin inserts through the hitch pin hole; the second is placed in the passenger-side TwinTube base rail.
You can also add locks (ACC3250 - sold separately) to each Silent Hitch Pin to secure the GearDeck to your vehicle.
Perfect for Heavy Items-Less LThe GearDeck 17 has been in use on my RV tow vehicle for 8 months, and I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase. I carry a 110 pound outboard boat motor, and before finding this product, I had two choices: Use a flat cargo tray with little protection from thieves/elements, or use another cargo box that made me lift the motor up and out of the box. With the Gear Deck, I just have to lift the motor about two inches and it is out of the box. I can also fit all of my wet/sandy boat gear in this box, including the gas tank for the boat, keeping any gas fumes out of my truck. The clearance and performance while four-wheeling has been great. It stays stable and protects my cargo perfectly! Also, I have to add that eTrailer.com shipped the Gear Deck fast and it arrived in perfect condition. Their video reviews made this sale for me. (I can't stand other sites that expect you to fork out hundreds of dollars based on a tiny photo and weak description!!!) I get a lot of questions about this box around the campgrounds, and I send them to eTrailer.com every time.
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.
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.
Katrina D.
4/3/2024
Darn those receivers ruining the rate of this carrier! If you take some rust-o-leum type of paint, and cover the receiver, it should help prevent any rust in the future. Making your Game Days pristine and worry free! I have a link below that has more information on that.
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Ck M.
4/1/2025
Still loving the cargo carrier. Had to replace one of the rubber cover locks pricey but easy to do. I can’t imagine traveling without it. I have recommended it to others who have seen it and asked about it. Would buy again.
Great cargo carrier that allows easy access to rear of SUV with sliding rails feature. Assembly was pretty straightforward, however the video tutorial could be a little better organized/summarized. Contents have stayed dry through significant rainstorms. Easy to clean and plenty of room for additional storage. Very happy with the purchase.
Definitely a 2 person project. Nice step by step instructions. (Except for the “SS” strip installation on the “BB” lid. I did not understand the “Crimp the lip of the weather-stripping over the lid and angle to provide a tight grip”
Does that mean? Crimp the metal strip over the weather-stripping over the lid?
The only othe issue was th hole drilled on the base and the cover secured by bolt and nut was drilled to low on the base. (picture included)
Overall we are quite satisfied with the product.
Rachael H.
11/9/2018
Yes I do believe that you are supposed to crimp the metal piece over the weather seal gasket for a more secure fit. This is discussed in step 4 of the current version of the installation instructions. I have linked them for your reference.
The GearDeck meets our needs perfectly. After extensive research, here are the key points for me (I had recent back surgery).
1. The door hinges at the top and is open to the floor.
2. Large capacity.
3. Plenty of clearance when traveling.
4. The cargo carrier slides back so I can easily wash the windows.
5. It was a little pricey compared to other units; however, well worth it.
6. It looks good as an accessory on our Montana fifth wheel.
This is a good quality product and I have received many positive comments.
Great product, fits perfect and is very user friendly.
It does take a while to set up and instructions are not great especially for the different type of screws. We love the product much easier than roof top and give us los of excess room. We have been using it for one month for different purposes to go to cottage and it as past the test, even off road.....you can see the dirt.
Serge
6/4/2020
Still working great....tuff and ages well. Lighting wiring could be more stable, sometime needs adjustments. All and all I recommend
I got this recently to be able to increase my SUV's cargo capacity especially on long trips with the family and large event DJ set ups that I do.
It took a while to get to me, but the guys at etrailer helped get it to me on time for an event I played recently. Thank you!
Tools and assembly required. There were a lot of parts and a bit of reading to do but the whole kit was packaged nicely. Instructions were clear, but you needed several kinds & sizes of tools (sockets, wrenches, etc) to assemble to box and fasten it to the hitch bars.
All in all I am very happy with the purchase. This is one of the easiest storage solutions I have used. Once assembled, the unit comes on and off easily. Once the unit is dismounted, everything fits in the box itself for storage. I slid the box out completely and put all the accessories and stinger inside the box. This makes stowing away easy compared to other swing away systems.
etrailer has the lowest price on the geardeck 17 I have seen.
It leaks. The weather stripping has come undone. It was probably not worth the cost. Other than that, it provides more space and it is a convenience.
This cargo carrier has worked out great!
I relocated the spare tire by mounting it (welded) to on top of the rear bumper so I could have the carrier as close as possible to the trailer.
Having all the hoses, electrical cord, generators, leveling pads... ect. Is so darn convenient! Makes setting up and packing up a breeze! I am very happy with this carrier. I have had it a year and as I recall putting it together went smoothly. Also it does not block the view of the lights or license plate on the trailer. And having lights on the carrier is an extra safety feature! I painted the handle orange for a little extra visibility.
Stan
Great box for hauling your "stuff". This thing is huge! I'm interested to see how well it holds up over time. But so far I'm really impressed. The sliding feature lets it get plenty far out of the way that we can still open the tailgate and get the dogs in. Definitely recommend this if you need a little extra cargo space.
It has been about 10 days since our LetsGoAero Slide-Out Mount Cargo Carrier arrived. I just clicked on the link below and it is no longer available, so I am sending you a “review” that you may be able to use:
First, the good news: etrailer is an excellent vendor: great web site, great prices, fast delivery, and they answer their phone.
Second, the LetsGoAero Slide-Out Mount Cargo Carrier (17 cu ft) is an excellent carrier perfect for our Class B RV on a Mercedes Sprinter Chassis. The slide-out feature allows us to open the back doors and access the under sofa storage areas. The carrier takes some time to assemble, but the end result is worth it. The cargo carrier protects our stuff from the weather and should deter opportunity thefts. The twin tube slide-out is solid with no wobble. The clam shell opening makes it easy to get to the contents and is not so big that you end up carrying too much stuff. I have not tested for waterproof yet, but it looks like it should be OK. I highly recommend this carrier.
Now the bad news: The instructions are not good and they make assembly a whole lot less fun that need be. The details/descriptions of the parts are not very helpful, as the screws, nuts, and bolts are defined only by diameter, not length and there is quite a variety of these parts. The drawings of the assembly are not always helpful or accurate and may cause you to assemble, disassemble, and reassemble when you use the wrong bolts. My favorite mystery is what 2 L shaped aluminum strips are for, where you remove weather stripping, put on these aluminum strips, and replace the weather stripping. There is no info on how or why the strips are supposed to fit on the lid. The license plate “holder” is poor at best, held on by tiny 6mm screws. I cannot imagine the license plate still being on the carrier after a few hundred miles or entering/exiting some fueling locations.
I have called the LetsGoAero support phone, but no answer, no voicemail, just plenty of rings. I have emailed with my question about the aluminum strips, but no response yet. Again, really good product, but assembly is a challenge, instructions are bad, and support seems to be less than supportive.
Mike L.
4/3/2019
The aluminum strips are placed between the weatherstrip and the rear portion of the box, to stiffen that edge. Youll need to partially peel back the weatherstripping back, place the angle strip then stick the weatherstripping back down.
Al
4/3/2020
The carrier is working well and fit our needs perfectly. I have found it to be water tight, is really solid on the trailer hitch, easy to load and unload, and plenty of usable space. There is some surface rust on the weld joints and the wax does not make it easy to pull the box away from the RV. We use the silencer bolt on the hitch and it works fine. We have received several compliments from other RVers, because it looks good, its big enough to hold a grill, chairs, and all the outdoor stuff we have a Class B with very limited storage. I always recommend e-trailer as the web site to search firstgreat product ion and customer service.
The cargo carrier generally performed as intended, but it took a lot of tinkering and a warranty replacement of the lid to complete things to our satisfaction. On delivery we found that both two aluminum side stiffeners had been bent during shipment, and were replaced fairly quickly. We then found excessive play in the fit with the receiver, and it was impossible to accommodate a "noise reduction clamp" properly at the hitch, so I used part of a bent aluminum stiffener to apply pressure across the connection between the receiver and the hitch. And lastly, the lid section was warped by over 1", which still kept rain out, but did not keep fine dust out, and it was very unsightly. After a bit of discussion, a replacement lid was provided at no cost, which I have not yet had the chance to inspect as it was delivered to our Arizona home over the summer, and we spend the summer in Canada.
Alan
8/28/2023
Our cargo box is working as intended, and adds crucial additional cargo space for our Airstream Interstate Class B RV. The replacement lid is much straighter across the top than the original, and seems rain tight. I never was able to install the aluminum side stiffeners, and as mentioned previously, the geometry of the hitch reinforcing makes it impossible to use a typical noise reduction clamp to stop lateral rattle, and I use my creativity to solve the issue. Overall, the box works fine.
Arrived in great condition and easy to put together and install. Solid unit!
the cargo carrier is good with the exception of the sides not closing / sealing very good. Although I followed the assembly instructions, it seems to develop gaps and leaves in weather and dust / dirt.
Just returned from a 2k round trip to Boise, Idaho. Can’t believe how much this outfit held and how was it was to use. HIGHLY recommend this! Lots of interest in it along the trip, had one gentlemen tell us, he ordered one from his hotel in Boise, and a half dozen more interested. Great product.
This carrier is everything I was expecting to get. I read reviews about problems with water getting inside but after using it on a 6000 kilometre trip my carrier always remained dry inside. It made the perfect spot to put my generator and fuel. There was lots of room left for my Webber bbq.
I also purchased hitch locks (4)which all are keyed to my pickup.
Great product etrailer, when I’m not using my cargo carrier on my trailer I use it on my pickup. There was a bit of play on the receiver but I made up some shims and problem solved. Good job would recommend to everyone. Thanks again.
The Gear Deck 17 Cargo carrier has been a great item to have to extend our vehicles cargo capacity. It came with zero missing parts and seems well built for the year i've had it. It does take a long time to build so make sure you are not in a rush situation. The only small critique is that the standoffs where the rubber handles stretch to attach appear to be warping slightly and could possibly crack after years of use. We'll see how those hold up but so far so good.
Just got back from the first trip with this cargo box.
It is plenty big for our needs and is easy to remove and reattach and there was no water intrusion, even though we went through some serious storms.
The instructions for assembling this are poor and several of the holes didn't line up; have a drill handy. They don't explain which side of the box the lid gets attached. I was lucky; if I hadn't guessed right I would have had to tear it down and start over. Also, the box is made of thin, flimsy plastic; that makes it light but not secure. The locking :system" is 2 holes in the plastic lips of the box and lid. Regardless of the type of lock you buy, the plastic can be defeated with a pocket knife. If security is important to you (we didn't put anything valuable in it so it's not to me) this could be a deal breaker.
You need to balance the security vs the weight savings of the thin plastic; it worked for us.
Excellent and fast service and shipping from etrailer.
This GearDeck 17 Cargo Carrier has been extremely valuable. The design makes for easy accessibility of all items stored without removing other items to reach the gear needed. I use mine for storing and using a 3500 watt generator that does not need to be removed to run it, which is excellent given that the generator weighs nearly 90 lbs.
I do wish the bottom tray was made of thicker/sturdier plastic however.
The instructions has an issue.
The bottom of the carrier on page 7 shows that there are two holes on the tray facing away from the vehicle. That's actually not the case. The side with 2 holes should be mounted on the side nearest the vehicle. The side with a single hole faces away from the vehicle.
The two aluminum angles are VERY SHARP! Putting this in the inside of the carrier is a bit dangerous without filing the corners down to protect your hands/fingers from getting cut.
The instructions are assuming you're assembling the carrier on the hitch so it starts with the pin to attach the carrier frame to the hitch.
There are NO instructions about wiring the LED lights. Customer support was no help either.
I haven't used the carrier yet, this is just the stuff I came across while trying to set it up. I'll write a separate review after using it.
I purchased this product because of the design, reviews, and price. I will write the negative first and the positive second. From the Company's (Lets Go Aero) standpoint, if I had been the median purchaser I would have returned this product, which is really bad because I would not have figured this out until I had most of it assembled. The result would likely have been a very upset customer. I like the GearDeck 17 overall, but there are 3 issues that need to be corrected at the factory immediately. 1) THE INSTRUCTIONS: Why in the world would a company in the US, send such terribly written instructions out with their moderately complex product assembly requirements? They are incorrect and incomplete in both text and illustrations. 2) THOSE 2 ALUMINUM ANGLES: Do they go on the inside or outside? What are they for exactly? If they are to act as spacers to protect the gasket, could they not have molded in the solution? The really absurd part is that they expect them to be held in place by crimping the channel on the weather strip. That's BS.
I corrected the instructions with help from reviews and figuring it out, and I corrected the angle stupidity by riveting them in place. 3) In regard to quality control in manufacturing, there is only one area (2 issues) the hinge placement and the hinge backing plate/bar. The left hinge was placed about 1/2" too far the the left (too wide). This can be lived with. If it had been to the right I would have gone to the trouble to return this product. The right 3 rivets did not hold the backing bar in place (one of which went through the hinge). The rivets appear to be defective. This should have been caught by the riveter. I removed these 3 rivets, purchased the appropriate length and diameter rivets, had to ream the holes with a 3/16" drill, and then reinstalled.
Positives: 1) 17 cubic feet (no competition) 2) slides out 3) excellent light kit 4) clam shell hard enclosure 5) overall design 6) nylock nuts (why wasn't all of the fasteners stainless steel?) 7) the receiver hitch pin and slide out pin are an excellent design (does not rattle) 8) mounting height is not too low or too high 9) light weight 10) frame rigidity is excellent.
I hope the quality control, instructions, and aluminum angle business are addressed immediately because overall this is an excellent choice for our filled to capacity Ford Expedition EL.
Product is made well, but Instructions are not as clear they should be. If you look at the details of the bottom tray the holes to attach the top are in the incorrect spot in the beginning of the instructions and then corrected in the subsequent steps. Just a pain if you set it up as shown just to disassemble and fix later in the install process. Also the brake light holding bracket needs updating, the lights must have changed and did not see the back of the light itself does not fit flush as it should. Will it fall off? Most likely not, just looks like a [poor] job.
All in all very pleased with my purchase, just little annoying things I found while putting it together.
The GearDeck 17 was the largest enclosed cargo carrier that I could find that would work with our Tiffin RV. We wanted the option to add a bit more cargo space to our wayfarer for extended travel. The concern was finding the right carrier that would not interfere with our rear slide. Dimensionally the GD17 seems to fit, I do not have the RV at the moment to say for sure. The hope is that with the rear slide out I can also slide the carrier out and still be able to access its contents. Assembly of the GD17 was more or less ok, the reason for deducting a star, is that 4 of the holes that should have been pre-drilled in the shell were not, but it was an easy fix. Also the left hinge for the lift up lid was substantially mis-aligned. only about 1/4 of the hinge pin was able to reach the hinge. Basically remove the lower hinge, drill holes for the correct location, and epoxy fill the provided holes. This moved the hinge about 1/2 inch over allowing the entire hinge pin to fit. There were a few small holes in the back corners of the stationary shell half that I also filled. While they were very small, I wanted the enclosure to be water tight. (They are most like a result of the molding process). Over all the materials used were good, the supporting carrier and hitch assembly are very sturdy and well made. I like the slide out capability. The tail lights and wiring harness are nice and work well (LED). The two little metal tabs they provide for the license plate relocation are in my opinion not worth the effort. I will get a real full frame license plate bracket and mount it to the carrier.
Etrailer gets 5 stars great service.
The deck box gets 4 stars. Yes instructions are flawed but not awful. The box had some holes drilled in the wrong place causing us to install backwards. Few steps later we noted the holes for the brake light were drilled in the box front. Easy fix drill new holes and plug old holes. We will modify the latches, plate holder and fasteners used to attach top and bottom of the box.
A call to the manufacturer was immediately answered and questions answered. 5 stars on their help.
If you want a big box which allows access to vehicle back doors go for this one
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Diane
8/1/2025
I still love this carrier a year later. It is so easy to open and fill. Design flaw in those stays. They should have been glued. This causes some leaking when it rains in the right direction as the plastic edging has slightly warped over time due to the stays not being in position at all times. Otherwise it is a great carrier.