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Folding Basket Adapter for 2" Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers

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This adapter allows your cargo carrier to fold up and out of the way. With the adapter you will also increase the ground clearance between the carrier's platform and the ground to eliminate bottoming out. 1-800-940-8924 to order Surco Products accessories and parts part number 52015 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Surco Products products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Folding Basket Adapter for 2" Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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This adapter allows your cargo carrier to fold up and out of the way. With the adapter you will also increase the ground clearance between the carrier's platform and the ground to eliminate bottoming out.


Features:

  • Allows you to fold the cargo carrier platform up, towards the vehicle when the platform is empty
    • Great for saving space for parking in garages or on the street
  • Extends the carrier away from the vehicle
    • Provides better access to the rear of the vehicle
  • Raises cargo carrier platform height
    • Can make loading/unloading easier
    • Improves ground clearance
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Slides into 2" x 2" trailer hitches
  • Extends the cargo carrier out 12-1/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole
  • Raises the cargo carrier platform 2-1/2" from the top of the hitch opening
  • Works with the following 2" hitch mounted carriers:
    • Surco Railed Cargo Carrier # 52018
      • Measures 5" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the carrier railing when folded up
    • Curt Railed Cargo Carrier # C18150 and C18130
      • Measures 2-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the carrier railing when folded up


Folding cargo carrier adapter designed for Surco Class III hitch mounted basket carrier item # 52018, but also works with several other models.


Display of the adapter with the carrier in the folded position

Cargo carrier (52018) shown in the folded position with the adapter.



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The cargo carrier folding adapter fit perfectly. Will definitely return to Etrailer for all my towing needs.
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Lyle

5/27/2017

Great product. Still love it.

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Worked better than expected. Great addition to my suv during hunting season and will allow me to keep the rack installed on non hunting days.
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Jt

11/20/2016

Still loving the adapter and after one year, its holding up great.

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This adapter was exactly what we needed. So glad we purchased it! It is SOLID! Easy to install and super easy to use! We also purchased a locking hitch pin so we could leave the trailer folded up and attached to the truck!
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Kim

7/8/2016

Super!

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Works great . Sets the basket up higher so it does not drag and folds up out of the way to park when not in use. Also makes it easy to put on the hitch when it is folded up one person can put it on
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Henry J.

6/23/2015

It has bee been on the back of the car most of the year i have had it and still working great very happy with the way it works and holds up

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I’ve had many other versions of this from other companies and had to return them all because they were junk! This Folding Basket Adapter for 2" Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier is heavy duty and will last forever! Excellent product and even better customer service!!
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Ordered a Cage adapter for my 2008 4Runner. The package came in and I assembled it. Instructions were somewhat lame, but for anyone who installs things it didn't take long for me to have the adapter up and running. Great Product!

I will now be able to keep my cage away from the muffler when I use it. Also I will be able to put the cage up when I am not using it.
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Jim G.

11/22/2017

One Year later and the cargo extender has worked out great! Instead of having to take the basket off and on all the time, we can just place the basket in in the up position. Im now able to use my basket 24/7! The extender for the basket is a real convenience. The one thing it solved is that I no longer have to worry about my muffler melting things placed in my basket near it. In regard to one of the comments Ive seen here about not able to carry a wheelchair. Ive used the extender and hauled back at least 10 50 lb cement bags on my basket with the extender on my 4 runner without any problems from my nearest Lowes which is 62 miles from my home in Texas. However, like every basket whether you use an extender or not, there is only a certain amount of weight you can place in any basket safely! In summary the extender sold by etrailer is something everyone who uses a cargo basket needs! Period. Which I had discovered this item years before. It would have saved me from countless times of taking the basket on and off to get my 4 Runner to fit into the garage. Now all I don is flip the basket up and park. Great time saver! For that its worth the money.

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I purchased this cargo hitch for my son for Xmas and he loved the ease to assemble. Tight fit and no problems driving back home a four hour drive. Would recommend this cargo bracket. Excellent product
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The Quality in the 2" reciver extencion fold Braket for a Cargo Hitch is Super Heavy Duty
Compare with a cheapper Ebay Version.
I am very happy with my purchase.
The way the pack my purchase said
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The Customer Services is Excellent
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Works great. Install complete in 15 minutes.
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I had only purchased the cargo carrier that this unit attaches to because I was afraid that the folding attachment would have the carrier folding into the back of our vehicle, a Honda Element. After realizing that I would rather fool with the potential trouble than to not have a folding carrier at all, I decided to give this thing a shot. It is PERFECT! I couldn't be more pleased. The carrier does stick out a bit farther, but that allows us to actually let down the tailgate and let our dog out the back of the vehicle. This is an excellent addition to the very well made cargo carrier. I would spend the money and buy these two items again and again. Also, etrailer.com is one of the best companies I have ever dealt with. Fast shipping, good communication and excellent customer service. I'm a repeat etrailer.com customer for a reason.
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I have a aluminum cargo basket for my truck. I didn't use it much because it wasn't the flip up model. I thought about going to a welding/blacksmith shop and have them make me a device that would work with an existing basket. I was on the internet looking around and stumbled upon this one from E-trailer. I ordered it one day and had it 2 working days later. Very fast shipping on items ordered from these people. They always come through. Thanks E=Trailer!!!
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The folding adapter is just what I needed for my Wrangler. With an extension on my OEM hitch, this product allows my carrier to be folded up when not in use. It’s heavy duty and the stabilizer eliminates noisy rattles. I highly recommend this combo.
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Super fast shipping and the adapter works great! I'm very pleased overall with etrailer.com and highly recommend!
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I drive a Landcruiser and this was the perfect addition to the cargo basket I had. In the up position I can still open the tailgate glass and when the basket is laid flat, I can open the upper and lower tailgate and not hit anything on the basket. Putting surf rod holders on too so it’s the perfect set up for deer hunting ring and surf fishing.
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Excellent product--sturdy, good price and great service. It was delivered to my house quicker than I expected. I will order from etrailer in the future!
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Wow! etrailer.com is awesome! The order was processed in light speed and shipped well beyond my expectations. The construction of the part is super and well made.
Have no complaints about etrailer and their staff. I really like the videos that etrailer makes on products very helpful.
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10 X better than the hitch that came with the husky cargo carrier.
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Thanks for the help on this product. Your team helped me get specific information on the dimensions so when I received and installed it everything worked perfect. Great product. The ability to fold my platform up without taking out main support bolt is fantastic.

Thank you again for your help.
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over all this product sucks. there is way to much wiggle room which causes cargo carrier to bounce a lot and lean. Between the weight of the cargo carrier and the weight of the electric wheel chair I do not trust the single bolt to hold
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Been buying etrailer Produsts for years all great Quality parts
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The fit was good. It completed my plans for my car. Thank you.
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This adapter fit my carrier and receiver well. It extended the carrier about a foot further back and upward about three inches.
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Great product. Heavy duty steel. Easy to install. Fast shipping.
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Needed a "fold-up" component for my Surco Cargo Basket.
This is exactlty what I needed. The folks at
E-Trailer did the homework and solved my problem!
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Used this for a custom folding generator mount. It’s very strong compared to other options.
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  • Can I Use The Folding Basket Adapter 52015 On Curt 60x24 Hitch Cargo Carrier C18152
    Hey John, that’s a really good question. Yes, the Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 will work with your Curt # C18152. Even though it’s only officially listed with the # C18150, both baskets use the same center support shank design, so the adapter will mount up the same way and give you a secure fit. What kind of gear are you planning to load on the cargo carrier?
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  • Hitch Pin Hole to Hitch Pin Hole Center Dimension of Surco 52015 Folding Cargo Carrier Adapter
    The Surco Folding Basket Adapter you referred to, part # 52015 would extend the cargo carrier out by 12-1/4 inches from the receiver's hitch pin hole. You can see this dimension in the photo I've provided. If you click the provided link, you can see a product description video for the adapter.
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  • Will Folding Basket Adapter Fit Reese Cargo Carrier
    Hello again Kellyann; we haven't been able to confirm if the Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 is compatible with the 32x48 Reese Solo Cargo Carrier # PS1040100. However, I did find in several forums and reviews elsewhere that customers successfully used these two together and were happy with the results. I can't guarantee anything based on that information but I would say there is a good chance you won't have any problems using the two together either.
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  • Adapter To Make Cargo Carrier A Folding Cargo Carrier
    There is one option which may work for you to turn your fixed cargo carrier into a folding cargo carrier: - Folding Basket Adapter for 2" Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers # 52015 This adapter is designed to work with a Surco carrier, though we also know it will work with the 20 x 59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # C18150. It is possible it can work with other cargo carriers for 2" hitches, but we can't guarantee it. I have added a photo for you which shows some dimensions which...
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  • Ability to Convert Surco Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier to The Folding Model
    Yes, there is a hitch adapter extension, the Folding Basket Adapter for 2 inch Trailer Mounted Cargo Carriers, part # 52015, which will allow you to convert the regular Cargo Carrier, part # C618150 to a folding Cargo Carrier. This setup will work for you. If your cargo covers your vehicle lights, you could add the light kit like the etrailer License Plate and LED Tail Light Mounting Kit for Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Item # e98943-44LED. The carriers that you referenced are no longer...
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  • Will The Surco Folding Bracket Adapter Work With A MaxxHaul 70275 Cargo Carrier
    In regards to the Surco Folding Bracket Adapter # 52015, it is only intended to work with select cargo carriers; the 20 x 59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # C18150, and the 20x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # C18130. As far as compatibility with other brands of cargo carriers like the MaxxHaul you mention, it is not guaranteed to work. However, I did include the dimensions of the product one of our experts took, so you can use that for reference to determine the compatibility.
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  • Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier That Tilts Down for Rear Cargo Access
    I have an option for you but the etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier # e98ZR is going to block the access to your back hatch. The Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 will not work to fold the tire carrier down, the # 52015 will only work with certain cargo carriers, not the spare tire carrier. The only spare tire carrier that we have that tilts down for rear cargo access is the Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier # RM-195125.
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  • Will Folding Basket Adapter for 2" Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers Work with Motorcycle Carrier
    I do have an option for you but the Folding Basket Adapter for 2" Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers part # 52015 isn't compatible with a motorcycle carrier. Therefore, to answer your specific question, it's zero. The weight capacity is zero lbs. Although we do have a few really good motorcycle carriers for you to choose from, none can fold up against the vehicle while not in use so I'm afraid to say you will need to rethink your strategy. The folding mechansim is a weak point and it's...
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  • Can The Surco Folding Basket Adapter Be Used With The Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier?
    While Surco does claim that their Folding Basket Adapter for 2" Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers # 52015 will work with any manufacturers 2" basket rack we have not yet tested to see if it works with the 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier # M2200 you mention. We have had this question asked in the past and the manufacturer has expressed concerns on ground clearance. The further the carrier sits off the RV the greater chance of their being clearance issues. We have found that the best...
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  • Shank with a Rise for Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier
    We don't carry the shank with a rise included with Carpod # M2205 but it's very likely it will work with # M2200. We do carry an adapter for folding baskets, # 52015, that might work. We've never tested it on the Carpod carriers but I've attached a picture that you can use to determine if it'll work for you.
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  • Can a Folding Shank be Added to Any Brand Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier
    The replacement shanks for folding cargo carriers that we carry, such as # 52015, are designed just as replacements for specific cargo carrier models. They have not been tested on alternate models so the only way to know if any would work would be to test it. If you know the manufacturer and model of your carrier I can determine if we have a folding replacement shank for it.
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  • Recommended Folding Basket Adapter for Class III Curt Trailer Hitch
    The Surco Folding Basket Adapter, # 52015 is designed to fit 2 inch receivers, so yes it will work with your Class III Curt Trailer Hitch with a 2 inch receiver. Part # 52015 only works with the Surco carrier # 52018. It is possible, but not guaranteed that the adapter will fit other cargo carriers. I am including a picture of the # 52015 adapter with measurements that might help you determine if it will work if you happen to have another cargo carrier. I am also including a link to...
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  • Looking For 1-1/4" Hitch Adapter
    Hey there Terry, I'm not completely following what you are trying to do. The part number you gave me is Folding Basket Adapter for 2" Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers # 52015, which is specifically for extending and raising the shank of the 20 x 59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs # C18150 and Surco carrier. Correct me if I'm wrong (reply below), but I believe you have a 2" receiver on your vehicle and you have a 1-1/4" accessory which you are using with 2" to 1-1/4"...
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  • Differences Between Surco Cargo Carrier, Part # 52018 and Tow Ready Cargo Carrier, Part # 63153
    The Surco carrier that you mentioned is no longer available. The Tow Ready Cargo Carrier, part # 63153 has a shank that slides into the hitch receiver. It has an angled shank that raises ground clearance by 2-1/2 inches above the top of the receiver. The shank is 12-3/4 inches of clearance between the hitch pin hole and the carrier. The Surco Carrier offers an optional folding adapter, part # 52015 which would allow the carrier to fold up against the rear of the vehicle. This adapter...
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  • Folding Cargo Carrier Recommendation for a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
    I have a much better solution that would be easier to determine if it would fit. If you measure from the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest point out on your spare tire and it measures less than 9 inches the Curt Carrier part # C18151 would install and fold up without interference. When we installed the Curt Hitch part # 13367 that you said you think you have we found that it measured 6 inches from the pin hole to the outer edge of the spare. So you should be good with the #...
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  • Smaller Folding Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Recommendation
    The only Curt cargo carrier the Surco Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 that you referenced is designed to fit is the part # C18150. This carrier has a 2 inch shank design, the part # C18145 has a smaller shank since it is designed to fit 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch hitches so it would not be compatible with this carrier. Your best option would be to go with a folding carrier that is smaller in size like you said you were interested in. For that I would recommend the part # 6502.
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  • Folding Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier, Light Kit and License Plate Bracket Recommendations
    The Pro Series carrier, # 63153, does not have an alternative shank that will allow it to fold. You could use the Curt #C18150 with the folding adapter# 52015 or choose a model that folds like the etrailer carrier # e98874. For a license plate bracket, there is not a specific bracket made for the carriers but you can use # LP15SB. Self-tapping screws (not included) can be used to attach it to the carrier.
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  • Availability of Adapter To Fold Up Hitch Cargo Carrier Vertically To Tailgate When Not Being Used
    I have the Surco Folding Basket Adapter, part # 52015. This adapter will work with the Curt # C18150 carrier. It allows the hitch cargo carrier to be folded up. It is possible, but not guaranteed that the adapter will fit other cargo carriers. I am including a link to a video review of the Surco folding adapter.
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  • Folding Basket Adapter That Works With A Surco Cargo Carrier
    I took a look at the Folding Basket Adapter for 2" Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers # 52015 for your 24x60 Surco Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # 52018, which is no longer available, and it appears that # 52015 is the shortest bar offered at 12-1/4" long. Attached is a review video of # 52015 for you to check out as well.
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  • Will Surco Folding Basket Adapter Fit Other Cargo Carriers Other than Surco
    The Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 is only a confirmed fit for the Curt Railed Cargo Carrier # C18150. It is not a confirmed fit for MaxxTow cargo carriers.
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  • Towing a Trailer and Using a USA Made Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier at the Same Time
    Unfortunately, none of your choices are made in the USA. We do have two carriers made in the USA. They are both enclosed carriers. They are both very high quality, but they are much more expensive. We have the the LetsGoAero models # H00604 and # HGK819. The tongue weight capacity for the D210 is 750 pounds so the combined weight of the carrier, its contents, and the trailer's tongue weight cannot exceed 750 pounds. The # HGK819 carrier weighs 160 pounds and the # H00604 weighs...
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  • Dimensions on Surco Folding Basket Adapter # 52015
    The Surco Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 referenced in your question has a distance of 12-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the hitch pin hole for the basket. The width between the two brackets is 2-1/16 inches. I have attached an image with these measurements labeled for you to check out. This adapter is verified to work with the Curt Railed Cargo Carrier # C18150. It will allow you to fold the cargo carrier platform up and towards the vehicle when not in use.
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  • Can The Surco Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 Be Used On The Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier # 63153
    The Surco Folding Basket Adapter, part # 52015, will work with the 20 X 59 Curt Cargo Carrier, part # C18150. The fit with any other carrier cannot be guaranteed. It would not be recommended to use the folding adapter with the Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier, part # 63153. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole, to the front of the basket on the Pro Series Cargo Carrier measures 12-3/4 Inches. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on the Surco Adapter to where...
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  • Will the Surco Folding Basket Adapter # 52015 Work with a UWS Diamond Tread Carrier
    You could probably modify the shank of your UWS Diamond tread carrier to fit the Surco Folding Basket Adapter, # 52015, but they will most likely not fit without some type of modification. Cargo carrier manufacturers do not test their products with products from other manufacturers and they do not design them to fit products from other manufacturers. The shank of your carrier should fit between the two brackets on the Surco folding adapter, but you will likely have to drill new holes...
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