23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier w/ Lid - 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 450 lbs
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23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier w/ Lid - 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 450 lbs
Item # M2205-2201
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Carpod Hitch Cargo Carrier - M2205-2201
- Flat Carrier
- Folding Carrier
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- 24 Inch Wide
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- Standard Duty
- Carpod
24x48 Outside dimensions. Hitch-mounted cargo carrier with lockable lid offers 13 cu ft of storage space, and it folds flat and tilts up against your vehicle when not in use. Walls provide vertical load support, and rise shank adds ground clearance.
Features:
- Versatile, hitch-mounted carrier with lockable lid is perfect for hauling cargo of all shapes and sizes
- Great for camping supplies, firewood, luggage, hunting and fishing gear, and more
- Tall, independently framed sidewalls keep cargo contained and provide vertical load support during transport
- Fold outward for effortless loading and unloading
- Fold down for easy storage and access to the rear of your vehicle
- Lockable lid minimizes the need for cargo nets or tie-down straps
- Deters theft when used with a padlock (sold separately) with a 3/8" diameter shackle
- Mounts to Carpod sidewalls with built-in brackets
- Carrier folds up and tilts up to store against your vehicle when it's not in use
- Angled shank elevates carrier for better ground clearance and easier loading
- 1-Piece, welded, galvanized steel base frame is lightweight yet strong
- Thick, galvanized steel tubing of lid holds up against abuse
- Black powder coat finish resists rust, corrosion, and chipping
- Red reflectors at corners ensure nighttime visibility
- 54" Long strap is included to secure gear or to bundle walls in place in folded position
- Also works to anchor lid to carrier
- Cargo bag (M2202) sold separately
- Hitch lock or hitch pin and clip sold separately
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Storage capacity: 13.25 cu ft
- Weight capacity: 450 lbs
- Outside dimensions: 48-3/4" long x 24" wide x 22" tall
- Platform dimensions: 47-1/4" long x 22-3/4" wide
- Folded dimensions: 48" wide x 5-1/4" tall
- Lid dimensions: 43-1/8" long x 23-3/8" wide
- Shank rise: 5-1/2"
- Distance from center of hitch pin hole:
- To closest edge of carrier when folded down: 14"
- To closest edge of carrier when folded up: 12"
- To rise in shank: 6-1/2"
- Carrier weight: 54 lbs
- 90-Day limited warranty
M2205 Carpod 24x48-3/4 Walled, Folding Hitch Cargo Carrier - 2 Inch Hitches - Black Powder Coated Steel - 450 lbs
M2201 Carpod Lockable Lid for Walled Cargo Carrier
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier w/ Lid - 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 450 lbs - M2205-2201
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (141 Customer Reviews)
24x48 Outside dimensions. Hitch-mounted cargo carrier with lockable lid offers 13 cu ft of storage space, and it folds flat and tilts up against your vehicle when not in use. Walls provide vertical load support, and rise shank adds ground clearance.by: Jose09/06/2022
I bought 23x27 CARPOD walled cargo carrier w/lid (M2205-2201) on 3/30/22, received 4/8/22, it is now 9/6/22. I bought it with cargo bag (items #CS34FR), which I have used two. I have used the cargo bag twice, not worth it for me, cargo bag takes too much space. Instead I wrap items in a tarp. Pretty sure you can figure it out how to make items “water resistant” with tarp, after all the Cargo Bag is also “water resistant”.
I also bought the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Span (Item #63232), work great with carpod, it doesn’t rattle.
As for the Carpod itself, I love it. I use it about 4 times a month. The clearance is good, I have only hit ground once and that was because that specific exit driveway had a deep swale to it. As shown in picture, I use Carpod on Lexus 2020 RX350L, the rear hatch door clears fine on opening and closing. The only complain is when I go reverse, the rearview camera is blocked AND I have to disable the vehicles rear collision warning system.
by: Ben05/17/2022
Very Good product that fit our needs well for extra carrying space for 5 day road trip with 5 people in Subaru Outback. Wanted something in addition to our cartop carrier that we could lock up gear in as we left car parked for several hours as we explored the coast and Redwoods. Stored a 52 qt cooler, Coleman collapsible 2-burner propane stove, milk crate, similarly sized-plastic bin of odds and ends, 3 camp chairs, large sun shade, blue tarp. All fit with bag closed and top on (used 3 same keyed locks with long U shackles (think 2 inch). Worked great and could barely see it in rearview mirror (had to really look for it) and could not hear it when travelling ( Did use antirattle plate, and hitch lock) . With gear did not feel it alter driving feel at all. Fit 2 inch hitch well and allowed rear gate to open with a couple millimeters clearance to spare (Fantastic! didn't think we would be able to open gate). Fitted with lights, harness was easy and I opted to attach all with twist ties. Quickly made lic plate holder out of sheet metal and used a battery powered light to illuminate plate to stay legal at night. Added some reflective tape all around. Set up worked great and without any problems. No problem travelling with in either up (folded up, no gear) or down (gear stowed and top locked on) position. While at campsites used as counter top for light items and place to spread out wet towels. No problem with CarPod bag but did not have any real precip to test, kept dusty roads out though. The corner ties on bag are a bit short but no big deal. Thought I might build a frame to add rigidity but wasn’t really necessary for us. Overall good item.
by: Mary08/08/2022
It’s been one year. We’ve traveled 10,000 miles with it. Literally coast to coast. Great space saver so we can take our dog and she’s not cramped. It’s showing no signs of deteriorating. We’re very happy.
by: Terri 04/22/2021
I like having the extra space. I don’t like the pin system, i always have one that is too hard to manipulate. I have the top, and i wish it had a different way to attach. It has to come off to get in the box. I am surprised at the rusted areas, but overall I love the carrier
by: Anne 10/06/2021
Haven’t used the carrier yet (will update once I do) but I have to praise the ordering and shipping process! Super easy to compare models and find the right carrier. And the shipping was ridiculously fast! I received the carrier less than a week after I ordered it. Thank you!
by: BJ F06/12/2017
Very happy I came across this product; was about to settle for something less AND pay far more than when I found it at etrailer. I didn't have to worry about strapping our luggage/sleeping bags/misc items on one of those low carriers. This is safe, secure, durable. It saved us all the interior room in our vehicle. Highly recommend it!! ps- customer service was truly excellent.
Comments
Product is solid, still working great. Very good purchase!
BJ F - 06/18/2018by: Karen05/04/2022
Still waiting for delivery
by: J. Y.08/07/2020
Paired with the Anti Rattle Hitch Receiver we have made four road trips with this Carpod. Worked perfectly with no issues. Great workmanship and has been durable so far. Given that we have it mounted on a Toyota Sienna, we have to collapse the Carpod before we can open the rear hatch. I would now pay extra for a version that could swing out and out of the way so that you could open the hatch while the Carpod is fully loaded.
by: Sean08/15/2020
Very happy with our order. It can ontime, was easy to assemble and has worked great for us. Highly recommended : )
by: Gus S11/26/2019
Could not have order anything better than this item, It actually serve dual purposes; Box, and Flat (When sides close down), strong, durable, and spacious yet very easy to store. I will highly recommend it.
by: Richard 10/04/2022
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by: David 03/25/2021
by: Justin06/03/2021
by: Amber08/04/2020
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I purchased this for a 800-mile round trip vacation to Mammoth Lakes. It greatly extended the amount of luggage and gear we could bring with us, as we head 4 adults and a dog in the car. I could hardly tell the cargo carrier was back there while driving, and it didn't impact my gas mileage at all. I assembled and installed this myself, and it was super easy (although would be easier with a second set of hands.) I also purchased a stretchy net cargo cover, which allowed us to pack above the the actual height of the carrier itself. I attached my license plate to the cargo carrier work zip ties, although I will need to get a bracket with lights for the future of doing nighttime driving. I have no regrets on this purchase and highly recommend!
Comments
Have used this on many trips now with zero issues! Just purchased a Yakima Backswing hitch and the cargo carrier works great with it!
Amber - 09/07/2021by: Brian12/26/2018
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After purchasing a 2018 Honda CR-V Touring, my honey-to-do-task of having to bring trash to the dump every week must be done. I am not a big fan of placing trash inside my new car, despite having a rubber liner. So I purchased the Curt 2 inch receiver hitch and had it installed by my local mechanic. I did not want to have to hook up my small utility trailer to go to the dump since I have to go to work and park in a parking garage after making my trash drop off. I came across this Carpod M2205 walled carrier. I am thrilled with this and like the way it folds up when not in use. There was a simple assembly process to go through after it was received (quick shipping by the way). It is a little heavy placing into the hitch receiver, but note it is easier to place it into the hitch when folded up. I wrapped a piece of duct tape around the exact place of the insertion bar to line up the holes of the hitch pin. Its carrying capacity is well within what I need, and I am quite impressed. There is not much movement of the carrier while driving except for big bumps or potholes. This is an excellent alternative to carrying household garbage inside my new car. The walls are held in place with metal pins and a strap, that is a little short and could be a little bit longer. That would be my only complaint about using this car carrier. Otherwise, I highly recommend this for anyone who needs to carry items outside or to need more space.
Comments
Still doing great and loving this product.
Brian - 12/27/2019by: P.A.07/20/2021
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The bag is NOT waterproof…just be aware.
I’ve purchased several items from etrailer.com and have always been pleased (Thule Rooftop Carrier, hitch pins, anti-rattle device). Plus, the customer service is top notch. This set however was below expectations.
We took this on one trip up the East Coast (3 days up, 3 days back).
- The actual Cargo Carrier with Sidewalls is great. Sturdy and solid.
- The bag is absolutely NOT waterproof. It reads in the description “cargo bag keeps firewood, luggage, and other gear contained, secure, and DRY.” After driving through a few hours of rain, our luggage was soaked. I had the bag properly secured to the sidewalls, zipped and the zipper cover folded over properly. It did not keep out the rain. That night I put our luggage in the car to keep it from getting wetter while inside the hotel and left the empty bag properly zipped in the carrier. It rained and the next morning the bag had water pooled in the bottom.
- Also, the Carrier Lid is already showing 3 areas of rust after 6 total days on the road.
by: Haidee06/29/2018
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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!!
by: Carey09/17/2022
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The Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier arrived quickly and functioned as advertised. Just what I needed for a week-long cross-country roadtrip. However, after driving through rain on a few different days, the carrier began to rust and is now rusted in multiple locations around the carrier.
by: KK06/10/2022
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It is a great cargo carrier. After one use in which it rained, parts of it immediately got surface rust on exposed metal. Not terrible issues, but both a bit annoying. Also, the bag is not waterproof. I feel like with a properly waterproofed bag and a better finish, it would be perfect. But, still, it is a very nice cargo carrier and I highly recommend it. It is especially convenient how it (a) is elevated and (b) how it folds up easily.
by: John B09/22/2017
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I've owned the cargo carrier for 1 year now. I put it on the back of my Subaru Forester and I haven't taken it off yet. It's so useful for so many things, vacations, delivering big packages and taking items to the landfill it was a good purchase for me
by: Jason09/07/2021
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Worked great on our family road trip! We were able to throw our sandy gear in it to keep the Bronco clean and prevented us from having to pile junk up in the backseat next to the kiddo. When it rained we used the bag, which kept everything dry. By locking the lid, we felt comfortable leaving the vehicle and our stuff unattended. It blocked our license plate, but was easy to mount the license plate to the pod so it was visible.
by: Chris06/06/2022
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Honestly it's a nice idea but the cage wire is so thin I could cut it with a pair of wire cutters and I strongly recommend welding the box to the hitch extension after assembly so it doesn't get stolen. Great customer support and shipped on time.
by: Heather06/14/2022
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Wow is all I have to say! Called customer service and was answered immediately which with other companies has not been the case, the representative I talked to was extremely kind and helpful which again has not been the case with me and other companies. Having fixed one minor mistake I made, e trailer made my experience seamless and easy and I now have peace in my car with a place to put all my miscellaneous items!! Again fantastic customer service I would order from them every time I need something for my car, thank you etrailer!!
by: Mike05/12/2022
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One of our best purchases for our car. Much easier to deal with than the car top carrier. Has helped make lots of extra space inside the car for long road trips. We've used this thing for over 10k miles already and it looks & works great. The bag help protect from rain, dust & dirt.
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