This hitch-mounted cargo carrier comes with a lockable lid and weather-resistant cargo bag. It folds flat and tilts up against your vehicle when not in use. The walls offer vertical load support, and the rise shank adds 5" of ground clearance.
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Today we'll be taking a look at the CARPOD Walled Folding Cargo Carrier with Lid and Bag, part number M2205-01-02. The CARPOD Hitch Mount and Cargo Carrier is the ideal solution for keeping your cargo secured, contained, and protected on the back of your vehicle. It features a durable polyester bag which is going to provide privacy and protection from the elements for our cargo. It measures 46-inches long by 22-inches wide by 22-inches tall. It has straps to help keep it from shifting inside the cargo carrier as well as a flap to further protect the zipper from the elements. It comes with a locking lid so we can further secure our cargo, so we can ensure that it'll be here when we get back. It features 3 locking points so we can secure it with a padlock or we can use our included strap to hold down the lid.
As you could see, with that tight it's not coming up. When not in use, the whole CARPOD just folds flat. Simply pull the pins, bring the sidewalls in first, then once everything's folded down, we can grab our included strap and secure it. What that strap's going to do is it's going to help keep it from moving around once we have it folded up against our vehicle. Put our pin and clip in place, and then as you could see, the strap is going to keep it nice and secure while we're driving down the road. Here between our CARPOD and our vehicle, we've got our shank which is giving us a 5-inch rise for additional ground clearance.
From the center of the hitch pinhole to the beginning of the rise is 6-inches. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outer most point of the carrier is about 14-inches. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the rear of the carrier is roughly 38-inches. With it folded up, from the center of the hitch pinhole to the carrier is about 7 and a half inches. To the rear, from the center of the hitch pinhole, it's about 13 and a half inches. Here are the rear of the cargo carrier, we've got 2 reflectors on each corner.
This is to ensure better visibility for our other drivers. The whole CARPOD Cargo Carrier is made out of a galvanized steel construction. It measures 48 and 3/4 long by 24 inches wide by 22 inches tall. It has a nice 450 pound weight capacity with a nice black powder coat finish, so it's going to resist rust and corrosion. Now that we've gone over some of the features, I'll go ahead and show you how to get it installed. We've got it in the fold position here, let's go ahead and first take our shank and load it into the 2-inch by 2-inch receiver and then we'll line up our pinholes.
Then once we get our pinholes lined up, we'll go ahead and take a pin and clip and put that through. This carrier doesn't come with a pin and clip, but you can find it on our website at etrailer.com, part number PC3. Put the clip in place on the other side and then we've got it. Now we can lower it down in the platform position, so what I'm going to do is to come down here to this clip, going to remove that, remove this clip, and then pull out the pin. That's going to allow it to fold down, then we could replace that pin and clip, locking it in place. Now with it in this position, this would be a good time to get into your rear hatch to remove any cargo, gear, groceries. Anything you might have with you on your trip, so that's before you fold up your independent walls, that is. Then we can undo our strap that's keeping the walls secure, get this done and then we can fold them out. Then we can start by opening up the rear wall here and then the front, and we can let go of the front because it's got a little stopper there to keep it from swinging back into the vehicle. We'll raise up a side wall here, we'll line up our pinholes, take our pin with the d tent 00:04:26 in the end and slip that in place. We're just going to repeat that step on the other 3 sides. Now let me come on the other side where I can show you a closer look. Right, and then we've got it. Now let's grab our bag. Now for loading our bag up in the CARPOD, I've got it filled up with some paper for today's demonstration, that way you can get a good idea of what it looks like and how it fills out. For loading it up in the CARPOD, you can lower 1 of the walls, whatever works best for your application. You just want to make sure and probably have it unloaded before you load up any of your cargo, that way the bag is nice and lightweight. Let me lower the front wall here and just kind of put it into place, then we could just close that back up. Now the bag has 4 secure points with the straps here, so we can strap it to the inside of our CARPOD. You'll just bring that around, and tie that up. Then we can just repeat that same step on the other 3 corners. Again, with all the straps in place, it's just going to make sure that our bag stays secure inside the CARPOD. Now for our lid, we've got the flanges on the back side to connect around the top of our CARPOD. In the front, we've got the lock down points, we've got 1 here, here, and there, so 3 in the front. The way you put this in is you'll take the flange end, slip it into the CARPOD on the back like that, lower it down, make sure the locking points go around the bar like so on all 3 sides. Then we can put a lock in place to add some security. The CARPOD Cargo Carrier doesn't include locks to lock it down, so you will need to provide your own. The lock we're using today is pat number AT89019, and this locking kit actually comes with 2 locks, so we can lock down our multiple locking points on our CARPOD. It's pretty simple, you just slide your padlock through, bring it back, so the hole's there, and lock it in place. As you can see, the lid's not coming loose. Now with our CARPOD secured, let's go ahead and take it on our test course and she how it performs. Here on our test course, let's first go into our slalom. This is going to show side-to-side action, such as going around corners or evasive maneuvering. Then onto our alternating speed bumps, this is going to show a twisting action such as going over potholes or uneven pavement. Then finally onto our solid speed bumps, this is going to show an up and down action such as pulling in and out of a driveway or out of a parking lot. That's going to complete our look at the CARPOD Walled Folding Cargo Carrier with Lid and Bag. Part number M2205-01-02.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (22 Customer Reviews)
This hitch-mounted cargo carrier comes with a lockable lid and weather-resistant cargo bag. It folds flat and tilts up against your vehicle when not in use. The walls offer vertical load support, and the rise shank adds 5" of ground clearance.
Use it for all my camping gear. Has traveled the country and no problems. 713387
Have not had a chance to use this yet but it looks like it will meet our needs. Easily assembled, some of the parts were loose in the box but they were all there. We plan on using it behind our Jeep Renegade to haul tent, firewood, chairs from our RV spot to Beach when digging clams or flying kites. 578294
We purchased the 24X48X3/4 Carpod with the Lid, Bag and Rise Shank, along with the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver. The items shipped amazingly fast (and FREE!), arrived in three days and we couldn't be more satisfied with the product itself or the quality of the craftsmanship! This will allow us to pack EVEN MORE when we travel which makes my wife very happy. 222636
So far the cargo carrier seems great! Cannot attest for durability until we have it for a while but it seems strong. We assembled put on the vehicle and it appears it will be what we wanted. It sits high enough from the ground, the lid provides security and the bag privacy and weather protection. It does block our license plate so we are not sure if that is an issue. Also wish extra pins were provided or available for purchase. i would say this is a good purchase. 655792
I am very happy with this cargo carrier. A couple years ago I bought the fixed non folding no side carrier and that has been bullet proof as well! I ended up buying small master locks to secure the cargo inside the carrier while the truck is unattended. I also purchased the hitch stabilizer for heavier loads. I’m very happy with this product and it is very helpful that it folds up so easily and is out of the way while still on the truck. Thanks 459811
Carpod on the back of our 2017 ZionSRT headed to Ouachita Lake, AR. We were able to put chairs, fold up tables, dog pens ,power cables and more. Very happy!! 502685
I just got the cargo carrier yesterday and installed it last night. Haven't taken it out on the road yet, but so far it looks and feels great and the anti-rattle locking pin keeps it nice and snug on my Hyundai Santa Fe. One comment. The description says that the distance from the center pin to the rise is 2.5". Not true on my carrier. It's 6", making the extender I bought completely unnecessary. 249776
We purchased the Carpod a year because we did not have enough room in our SUV for all our stuff. We loaded the Carpod with vacuum bags and it was amazing how well they fit. Once you suck the air out of the bags, you can literally fill the Carpod with a tons of items. Once we got to our destination we were able to breakdown the Carpod and store it in the basement. Very easy to use and assemble. Everything in the Carpod is safe and waterproof. 512369
Robert - 05/23/2019Only complaint is the bag has a bunch of small holes in it now which caused it to leak and a lot of our stuff get wet. We drove our car 2700+ miles from Atlanta, GA to the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. The carrier itself is great! But again, only complaint is the included bag and wish it was more durable. 384916
I LOVE MY CARPOD!! We (my 3 kids and parents) took my Pilot to a 3 week road trip across 8 states, crossed the border to Canada including two provinces, and drove 4900 miles! This product held 5 duffel bags, 1 luggage, and other things we could stuff in there!! It rained the WHOLE state of Montana and only one side of inside the bag was wet. I think it was because I didn’t fold the flap down properly so some moisture seeped through the zipper and the sides of my girls’ duffel bags got wet. Tammy, the sales rep, was so helpful! I had many questions and she took time finding out the answers to my questions and helped me decide which product was best for me. She also suggested the anti rattle device, which I highly recommend, since I drove and felt like there was nothing behind me. It was so quiet!! It also made a prefect table for our roadside lunch breaks! I highly reccomned this product!! 528446
Love the design. Just what I was looking for to put on my Motorhome. The only problem that I have with the carrier is that one side is not level which makes the lid not fit well. 745496
We ordered the M2205-01 Carpod carrier with lid for our 2013 Lexus RX350 last year for a 1000+ mile road trip and it hasn't disappointed. It's a sturdy, well constructed piece of equipment that added much needed storage for our journey. We also ordered the weather RESISTANT (NOT waterproof) insert for our gear. It too worked well. Locks do not come with the Carpod, but are added with no problem. An additional plus for this particular Carpod is that it can be folded once unpacked to disassemble later. Once disassembled, it stores nicely in a corner of your garage. We haven't second guessed our purchase at all. It's a perfect tool for giving us more storage without making things complicated. Aaaand, what made this purchase even better was the EXCELLENT customer service we received from etrailer.com. 723214
This was a life saver! We bought a new class B motorhome and this lets us have more storage and it stays dry! 661902
Great product. Easy to use, durable. Totally awesome. Here's my only suggestion... I lost the lid one time because I forgot to put it back on. Now I have a couple zip ties to keep it attached to the cage. You should figure out some rings to do that more permanently. 597642
I have not used it yet, opened and set up. good quality and look. i would say good product 551587
The Carpod is exactly what we need to expand our hauling capacity for luggage, beach chairs, ice chests, etc... The main reason I bought it was because of the high side panels. I also like the features of being able to (1) lock the top; (2) put things in the bag as needed, especially during rain; and (3) the rise shank/fold up feature when not in use but still attached to the Highlander. I have another carrier (for several years) of similar size, but the "sides" are only about 6 inches high, meaning that everything on that one needs bungee cords or rope to secure. This Carpod is much more useful. Good product and design, at a fair price, and a most helpful staff. 405772
Gary L - 07/17/2018Have not used product as of yet but looks good, very easy to assemble and just what i need to help me clear some much needed room inside my suv while going on my camping trips. 380508
Gus P - 05/15/2018the product is working out well. Keeps my craft items safe and clean. would recommend it 316257
Went together easily. Good product 301966
Great product. Easy to install and use. Very secure. Also bought top and cargo bag. Cargo bag is water resistant not water proof. Like how it can be folded up when not in use. Would buy again. 245799
Jeff M - 04/18/2017Fantastic carrier. Super easy to setup and even better than I had hoped. Now we can travel with our luggage on the back, knowing it's not getting wet and even make stops knowing it is secure. Great carrier. 244324
I worked with Karen at etrailer.com. She was excellent in helping me. I was looking for a cargo hitch (CarPod) and they were out of the one I wanted. Karen helped me get the other model and get it to me in time for my trip. The CarPod was easy to put together and looks perfect for what we need it for. The only drawback: I ordered the recommended padlocks to secure the top of the CarPod container. The padlocks need to have a deeper loop than the ones sent with the product. I went to target to get the same brand with a deeper loop. The top has 3 spots to place your locks and Target had a 3 pack of Masterlock brand that was perfect. 208816
Jacob B - 07/05/2016Do you have a question about this Hitch Cargo Carrier?
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