The side rails on this hitch basket offer limitless tie-down options.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (641 Customer Reviews)
The side rails on this hitch basket offer limitless tie-down options.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.
Tyler - 12/01/2021
This is a great cargo carrier especially when used when an Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch so the basket is solid. We have used it on camping trips to hold extra cargo.
Quality of the rack seems very good. Communication from etrailer was abundant, and the order arrived sooner than anticipated.
The cargo carrier was very easy to put together and is going to make alot of extra room for vacation. The curved post keeps the carrier up but not so far that it gets in the way of the tail gait lifting. Looks great on my Ford Escape 2020. Really appreciate the fantastic customer service when I was trying to decide which carrier to buy.
Kathy T - 09/29/2021Easy to assemble took me 15 minutes. All bolt holes aligned perfectly the hardware is metric so just grab the right wrenches and sockets. Very stable and allows for the opening of the hatch back also.
Arrive in a timely manner, was able to put together in less then 30 minutes, would only be better if they included a locking pin, had to run to hardware store to pick it up afterwards.
I haven't yet assembled the Curt Cargo Carrier, but I'm always impressed by etrailer's customer service. I ordered the carrier on Saturday and within an hour I received an email stating that the carrier had shipped. etrailer's shipment tracking is way cooler than UPS, FedEx or USPS - you get to see a map with the shipment's progress on the route. And the shipment arrived on the scheduled day.
Chris - 08/28/2021Easy to assemble, sturdy and rode well. Went on a fishing trip to Canada with my Avalanche and not a lot of storage in those beds. Bought a couple large totes and we packed them full. Had plenty of room for the rest of the stuff in the truck. Used a few tie downs and a couple ratchet straps and we were good to go.
Used this to travel from Pa to Maine. Worked great used a locking hitch pin and all was secure.
Tom R - 06/20/2021Easy to assemble, sturdy, well worth the money. I've used it to haul tools, luggage, and even a small 4 wheeler from SC to TX and back again. It has a tendency to rock back and forth, but I usually just include a strap or two back to the chain stays on my expedition, and it stops the wobble.
This thing was simple to put together. Seems extremely sturdy. Cannot wait to use it on my F350, Expedition, and Taurus. Might have to buy a hitch for the Focus now so I can use it with that vehicle too. I will update this review after I have had the chance to use the cargo carrier a good amount.
The cargo carrier I purchased surpassed my expectations. It is easy enough to mount and has served me well many times the first year.
Love it. Don’t have to have all that stuff in my van.
Pleased, overall, with a few notes. I specifically chose this model because it sits so close to the rear bumper, and therefore doesn't overload the rear suspension of the vehicle. Ride quality is great. The wire mesh is starting to sag after a season of use. If you live in colder climates, it will show rust after a trip on salted roads (a downside, compared to aluminum carriers). Something that surprised me - I thought my receiver was perfectly level, but this rack made it obvious that was not the case. There's easily a 2" tilt from end to end, which you'd never notice with a standard ball hitch. Highly recommend an anti-rattle hitch stabilizer to really lock the whole thing in place.
Easy install of the hitch and the rack is perfect for our outdoor activities. Thanks for the help on choosing it.
Bottom line: it greatly increased the carrying capacity of my 2015 Honda Odyssey, and made packing and organizing for my recent camping trip much less stressful. Combined with the Curt Cargo bag C18210 and Air Lift 60815, our minivan easily handled the camping needs for our family and our daughter's girl scout troop. The carrier was simple to assemble, and I did not encounter any mismatched hole drillings that other reviews seemed to find on these types of carriers. It latched easily into the van's 2" hitch carrier, with plenty of clearance for the tailgate. Thank you, E-Trailer, for providing such comprehensive measurements from the hitch hole to the edge of the cargo basket. It is details like these, which keep me coming back to this website. On the road, the carrier was rock-solid at highway speeds. I did not hear any rattling or creaks that had me second-guessing during our trip. On the way back from the campgrounds, my wife was driving a second car behind me the whole time. She did not see any swaying or gross movement of the cargo carrier, which was loaded with the following cargo: 1.) 10'x14' 10 person tent 2.) 8'x10' 5 person tent 3.) 9'x10' 6 person tent 4.) 4 sleeping bags Just a good solid product, that I would recommend to anyone else trying to expand their vehicle's cargo carrying capacity.
I looked at a bunch of the cargo carriers. From the big stores to the freight place. Ended up going with the Curt. No regrets the construction is solid the supports the go from the middle out to the outside corners is square stock not just flat steel. I also bought the roadmaster quite hitch and that thing is great it locks down the tounge and eliminates any wobble. So you don't feel it in your wheel and you don't hear that "bunk".
This carrier is exactly what I needed. Assembly was very simple (even without directions). I put it together with the "assistance" of my 3-year-old in about 10 minutes. The whole process involved tightening a few bolts. It seems very sturdy, and easily supports my 230+ pounds when attached to my Explorer. In combination with the Anti-Rattle Device and Lock (63232), it sits snugly in my 2" reciever, without any movement or rattling, even at freeway speeds. I loaded it up with a large cooler, a small cooler, a 30-pack of beverages, and some miscellaneous items inside of the Extra Large Cargo Bag (988501) and drove about 150 miles of city streets, highways, and winding country roads without the slightest problem. I never heard or felt any bouncing or rattling, and everything was safely in place when I arrived. The side rails also provide a good anchor-point for bungee cords. I highly recommend it. Also, I can't say enough about the customer service from etrailer.com. I ordered this product on a Saturday with free shipping. Not only did they ship the product that same day, they gave me a free upgrade to priority shipping! I won't hesitate to use etrailer.com for all of my future auto-supply purchases. Great company!
This cargo-carrier is very rigid and appears to be of high quality steel. Thus, this is not something you can easily throw on and take off your vehicle. It is heavy and cumbersome to hold the weight and line up with the receiver by yourself. 2 people are recommended. Once attached, it's not going anywhere and is sturdy. The raise in the bent shank is not as much as I expected (I question the 2 and ½ inch rating) and is an issue with my exhaust pipe which is directed towards the carrier and does not provide much additional ground clearance. I already melted a tarp and popped a thermarest camp mattress from the heat off the tailpipe during a recent 1 hour trip. I like the quality of this carrier, but am now looking to adapt either a heat shield to the unit or possibly redirect the tail pipe with a new fitting. (not preferred).
Very well made. Easy to install. Totally impressed and satisfied
Would give 5 stars, but the hole for the pin to secure to the trailer hitch does not line up right for my 4Runner. Never had this problem with any other hitch I’ve used. It’s very close to lining up, but required me to grind down a hitch pin. Basket is solid. Held plenty of heavy gear on an off-road trip in Baja.
Installed cargo carrier ,it fit perfect, and quality was up to a high standard, this is my forth order from etrailer and have been pleased each time . It was made heavier than I needed but will last me for years. I am well pleased and was delivered a day ahead of the time .
j m - 10/23/2016I already reviewed this product, just adding a few pictures of it on our vehicle. The hatch clears the carrier when empty, but loaded might be a different story. Just have to make sure we load the trunk first.
Use it for camping and out yearly vacation (9 hour drive). Sturdy and easy to take on and off. No signs of bending or weakening.
Great quality. Great price. Outstanding follow up and tracking notification. Something to keep in mind is your spare tire. I have a 35" spare and I had to flip the main bar that goes into the receiver so the rack is a bit lower rather than higher like the picture shows. The tire clears by a 1/2" which is fine. Just something to take into consideration as I thought it had extra holes to adjust in and out for clearance.
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