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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
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Folding Carrier
- 48 Inch Long
- 24 Inch Wide
- Carpod
- Steel
- Class III
- Class IV
- Standard Duty
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
Video of 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier w/ Lid - 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 450 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier with Lid Review
Today we'll be taking a look at the Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier with Lid. Part number M2205-2201. The carpod hitch mounted cargo carrier is the ideal solution for keeping your cargo secured, contained and protected on the back of your vehicle. It comes with a locking lid, so we can further secure our cargo so we can insure that it will be here when we get back. It features three locking points so we can secure it with a padlock or we can use our included strap to hold down the lid. As you can see with that tight, it's not coming up.
When not in use the whole carpod just folds flat. You simply pull the pins, bring the side walls in first, then once everything's folded down, we can grab our included strap and secure it. What that strap is 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. As you can 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 five inch rise for additional ground clearance. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the beginning of the rise, is six inches.
From the side of the hitch pin hole to the outer most point of the carrier, is about fourteen inches. From the side of the hitch pin hole to the rear of the carrier is roughly thirty eight inches. With it folded up from the side of the hitch pin hole to the carrier is about seven and half inches. To the rear from the center of the hitch pin hole is about thirteen and a half inches. Here at the rear of the cargo carrier we've got two reflectors on each corner. This is to insure better visibility for our other drivers. The whole carpod cargo carrier is made out of a galvanized steel construction.
It measures forty eight and three quarters long by twenty four inches wide by twenty two inches tall. It has a nice four hundred and fifty 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, we'll load it into the two inch by two inch receiver. Then we'll line up our pin holes.
Then once we get our pin holes lined up, we'll go ahead and take a pin and clip and put that through. Now 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. Then we've got it. Now we can lower it down into platform position. So what we want to do is we come down here to this clip we're going to remove that. Remove this clip and then pull out the pin. That's going to allow it to fold down, then we can 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 secured. Get this done and then we can pull them out. Then we can start by opening up the rear wall here and then the front. We can let go of the front because it's got a little stopper there to keep it from swinging back into the vehicle. So raise up the sidewall here. We'll line up our pin holes, take our pin with the detente in the end and slip that in place. We're just going to repeat that step on the other three sides. Now let me come on the other side where I can show you a closer look. Now with our carpod secured, let's go ahead and take it on our test course and see how it performed. 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 on to our alternating speed bumps. This is going to show a twisting action such as going over pot holes 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 Cargo Carrier with Lid. Part number M2205-2201. .
Customer Reviews
23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier w/ Lid - 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 450 lbs - M2205-2201
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 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.
- M2205-2201
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. 727917
- M2205-2201
BJ F - 06/18/2018
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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. 392338
Comments
Product is solid, still working great. Very good purchase!
BJ F - 06/18/201839910
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- Differences Between Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier # M2200-2201 and # M2205-2201
- There are a couple of primary differences between the Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier # M2200-2201 and the upgraded # M2205-2201.
The first difference is that the Carpod # M2205-2201 features a hinged shank that allows you to fold up the carrier against the vehicle when it's not in use (see attached image). The # M2200-2201 has a fixed shank that cannot be moved.
Another improvement on the # M2205-2201 is that it has an angled shank that provides 5-1/2 inches of additional ground clearance.
Other...
view full answer... - What to do With Lid When Folding Up the Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier
- The lid of the Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier w/ Lid # M2205-2201 will actually need to be completely removed when you are completely folding it up. You will want to put the lid elsewhere, like inside your vehicle, if you do not need to use the carrier but still have it in the hitch.
This carrier is also available without the lid at part # M2205 if you wanted to just use the carrier with the Cargo Bag for Carpod Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier # M2202. To mount it to your hitch you can use...
view full answer... - Weather Proof Cargo Bag Recommendation for 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier M2205-2201
- The recommended cargo bag for the Carpod Carrier part # M2205-2201 that you referenced is the Carpod Bag part # M2202. This bag is specifically designed to fit the inner dimensions of the # M2205-2201 so it would be the best choice.
This bag is weather resistant so it would do an excellent job in the snow and ice you will be traveling in.
For added security from the weather you can also put your cargo in a plastic bag before installing in the cargo bag. But realistically your cargo...
view full answer... - Comparing Carpod Hitch Cargo Carriers with Lid for Differences
- The 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier w/ Lid - 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 450 lb # M2205-2201 is only different from the # M2200-2201 in that it has a 4 inch rise in the shaft and allows folding for storage close to the vehicle.
Either option is able to use Cargo bag # M2202 which is a perfect fit to protect your gear from elements as well as your privacy. It has 2 large zippers on top for easy access to your gear.
view full answer... - Can I Open my Hatch Area on my 2015 Toyota 4Runner When the Carpod M2205 is in the Folded Position
- When the Carpod hitch cargo carrier # M2205 is in the folded position, the measurement from the top of the receiver hitch to the top of the Carpod is 3-1/4 inches tall. It's 5-1/4 inches tall overall measuring from the bottom of the receiver hitch to the top of the Carpod.
You will have some rattle noise but I don't think it's going to be extremely loud at all. Going over bumps, potholes etc. will cause some rattle but it's certainly very secure.
There is an option to get the Carpod...
view full answer... - Will 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier with Lid # M2205-2201 Fit on 2012 Honda Pilot EX
- Yes, the 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier with Lid, # M2205-2201, will fit on your 2012 Honda Pilot EX. This carrier is designed for use in a 2 inch hitch receiver and since there is less than 7 inches from the hitch pin hole on a 2012 Pilot to the outer edge of the bumper, there is plenty of clearance to use the folding option and this carrier will work great for you.
view full answer... - Is Lid Removable on Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier part # M2205-2201
- Yes, I attached a picture that shows the lid of the Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier part # M2205-2201 with the lid removed.
view full answer... - License Plate Bracket Needed for 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier
- We do have license plate brackets like part # LP10SB that you could use to move your license plate so it sits behind the 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier # M2205-2201. If you plan on driving at night time you should make sure to have a bracket with a light like part # PM436B. If you go this route then you will also need a wiring harness like part # HM38134 (you will connect the wire from the light to the brown wire and then cap off the additional wires for this application). Butt connectors...
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- The Reese Cargo Carrier part # 6502 has a 500 lb weight capacity but doesn't quite have the dimensions needed to fit both of the etrailer.com generators part # 333-0003-2-0007 so for a better option I'd recommend the 23 inch by 47 inch Carpod Cargo Carrier part # M2205-2201 as it has the dimensions and weight capacity needed, but what I really like about this carrier is that it's enclosed which makes it easier to secure the generators in and also makes it easier to protect them from theft....
view full answer... - SUP Paddleboard Carrier Recommendation for 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
- SUPs are usually pretty long. The Carpod part # M2205-2201 isn't going to be long enough to fit the length of a SUP like what you have.
You are going to have to look into a roof rack mounted SUP carrier like the SUP Taxi part # TH810001 which is a fit for the factory crossbars of your 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
view full answer... - Availability of 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier without Cargo Bag
- We do have a version of the Carpod Carrier with Cargo Bag part # M2205-01-02 available without the cargo bag as part # M2205-2201. It's exactly the same just without the bag!
view full answer... - Can Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier Work With 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
- Per the owner's manual for your 2017 Equinox, the towing capacity of your vehicle is 1,500-lbs.
When using any hitch mounted items like the Carpod, you are limited at 10 to 15 percent of the towing capacity which would be betwen 150 and 225 lbs maximum.
The Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier like part # M2205-2201 weighs 54-lbs so you need to consider that in with the cargo when calculating the tongue weight. I have attached a link to our product page for the Carpod walled carriers we...
view full answer... - Will Carpod Cargo Carrier Fold Up and Fit When Used on 2015 Toyota 4Runner
- While there is a Carpod carrier that will fold up and work perfectly for you, the Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier # M2200 is actually not a folding carrier.
Instead, you will need the Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding # M2205 or the same model with a lid, which is part # M2205-2201.
Both of these will definitely fit your 2015 Toyota 4Runner and appropriately fold up because it is a full 12" from the hitch pin to the closest part of the carrier (when the carrier...
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