This durable aluminum cargo carrier is lightweight and rustproof. The carrier conveniently folds up and out of the way when it's not in use. And pre-drilled tie-down holes in the sidewalls let you secure your gear.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (186 Customer Reviews)
This durable aluminum cargo carrier is lightweight and rustproof. The carrier conveniently folds up and out of the way when it's not in use. And pre-drilled tie-down holes in the sidewalls let you secure your gear.Very fast shipping and excellent monitoring of arrival and satisfaction! 672891
I chose this carrier due to being the lightest weight for its size and load rating. Additionally, I was looking for a dual purpose carrier to haul bulky items outside the vehicle and full sized mountain bikes. The carrier is simple to assemble, easy to install/remove, and store. As for hauling mountain bikes, I added a fork axle mount to a piece of oak. Bottom line - for less than the price of dedicated hitch bike rack with the optionality to haul firewood and fuel to the trailhead it's worked great. 373088
I've had this carrier for over a year now and used on several long, medium, and short trips. My brother borrows it frequently as well. It's very well built and strong. The very best feature is that it's so light weight, moving it around, installing and removing is so easy. It is also very nice to have a fold-up feature when not in use, but you still want to keep it attached to the hitch. Get it! You won't regret it. 383902
I bought this cargo carrier to haul my wife's wheelchair when we go on vacation. The "foldable connection bar" is not long enough to let me fold the cargo carrier up on my 2013 Subaru Crosstrek. I could have bought an aluminum carrier locally that did not fold up. 544063
Mike L - 07/21/2018First off, etrailer is awesome. I placed my order over the phone so I could ask if it was possible to have it shipped to me before a certain date. Nicole took my order, ensured me it would be there, and even followed up to make sure it shipped out the same day. Received it exactly when she told me I would. First Impression: Everything arrived on time and assembly took about 30 minutes. The basket is aluminum, but the support pieces and main shank looks to be carbon steel (I think, did not feel like scratching it to be sure). These pieces are thick, so I am not too worried about corrosion. I may just have to keep the paint touched up on these parts. Assembly: Some of the instructions could be a little more clear showing what piece goes on top of the other, and I would prefer to have a toque spec. It was difficult at times to hold a piece in place and tighten the bolt/nut. Overall, it was not bad though. Some misalignment of the pin holes at the folding joint when first assembled, but pin was able to go through with a little maneuvering. It may have adjusted itself going down the road because the pin goes in an out fairly easy now. I also added a little grease in the folding joint to prevent scratches/rust to the area since I do not think it is aluminum. Appearance and Fit: The carrier look is great. Unit is lightweight and easy to handle. Good fit for my 2017 Frontier with a 2" drawtite hitch using a j-hook anti-rattle pin. Very glad I got a carrier that folds up! Once the cooler was unloaded, I did not have to take the unit off the hitch to run errands and park in parking lots. Travel: Hauled a large ice chest (~60lbs) for a 4 hour round trip this weekend without issues. Ratchet strap bends the lip of the carrier in a little to get everything very tightly tied down, but that is not an issue for me. Everything road very well and no measurable affect to the vehicle or rattling noises. This was a test run, but I am confident that I could haul more weight without issue. Pros: Lightweight, Good Look, Folding, Aluminum basket should reduce maintanence Cons: Shank and bracing appear to be painted/coated carbon steel (not aluminum), Assembly could have been easier and instructions could have been a little more more specific 619538
Instructions were good product is excellent. Product arrived ahead of schedule and I was able to get it assembled shortly thereafter. Check my photos. My hitch clamp would not work with the product and I need a storage box. 665976
Very easy to assemble but it did not fit in the upright position on my 2011 Chevy Traverse. The license plate is in the bumper and the sides of the carrier impact the bumper on either side of the license plate when folded upright. The sides of the license plate are molded plastic that protrude from the bumper to house the lights for the plate. The simple fix was to bend the sides in a bit. That solution was better than trying to figure out how to extend the carrier further from the bumper to allow for another inch of clearance. The bend was easy using vice grips as the sides are aluminum. For the price and the 2X/year that I'll use this for beach chairs or extra luggage it's fine despite the fact it was not a perfect fit. What I like best is that it folds up and that it is very lightweight. It would be easy to stow on the roof rack if parking is tight or just to get it out of the way when accessing the trunk. And it'll come in handy if I ever have to haul the mower or blower to the shop since it's low ground clearance makes for easy loading and will keep my vehicle's interior from getting dirty. It would be nice if it came with a license plate holder that could be used in both flat and upright positions. I'll drill holes in the sides to mount the plate. A notice should be included to ensure that the license plate is not blocked from view when in use. We are driving to FL again this year and our concern is that Barney Fife will hassle us for an obstructed view of the plate. Last year we used a turtle top carrier but it is so high up on an SUV its impractical for quick trips to the beach. This carrier will be great for the cooler and sandy beach chairs and stuff. I'm thinking a large mesh utility bag to help keep all the stuff contained and make securing the load easier would be a nice extra. Last, it shipped on time and the order was complete with an additional item , a hitch lock, that all arrived in perfect condition. You need a lock for this b/c it is so light it'd probably be gone if you left it unlocked in a parking lot. Ordering was very easy! Thanks E-Trailer 476202
Walt - 02/18/2019I have sent you a picture of the completion of the carrier it was easy to put together it's lightweight I have back problems easy to put together and well worth the price can't wait to use it John K 230828
John k - 10/25/2016Great product. Exactly as advertised!!!! After reading many other product reviews I settled on Curt because. I’ve used their products in the past and know their quality is above reproach. The one thing that made this the best is the ease of putting it together. In 45 minutes I had it on the explorer and carrying garden refuse to the recycle landfill. Have not used on a long trip yet but will be going to Colorado in a couple weeks and will give it a good workout. I’m a graybeard and the aluminum frame makes it easy to handle, putting on and off . Reason we bought the extension was because its getting harder to put the roof rack on and off the explorer. Looking forward to years of using it. This is a top of the line product. 528124
John - 06/28/2019Great product once assembly is complete. Very light weight. I can easily lift the entire carrier with one arm. I'm not sure how it will hold 500lbs though because it feel so light...but Curt says it does so I will give it a try in a few weeks. The carrier wobbles just a little bit in the receiver but not enough to cause any concern or disappointment with the overall product. Two negatives though: 1. Assembly was easy but the instructions were completely crappy. If your not able to read a picture or have trouble following vague directions you may take a little longer to get this thing put together. 2. I can not fold the carrier all the way up. It hits my bumper. I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and need about 1/4 inch more clearance to get the carrier up and in the locked position. I will have to buy an extender to use this feature. As with other stuff from etrailer, it came fast. There werent any holes in the box (unlike my trailer hitch) and the product was in great shape. Good customer service and the carrier got here a day earlier than scheduled. 28155
A great basket for the price. Consider adding reflective tape, as well as adding a hitch tightener to prevent the basket from swaying side to side. Here are my photos 56733
Great product. Easy assembly perfect size and weight. I've ordered several products from etrailer. Shipping, customer service and install videos are great! I added reflective tape seen in picture. Thanks 505141
I've only used this a couple times in the year I've had this, but it was great for a 10 hour trip to Ocean City, Md and the return trip. I love that it's lightweight and rigged it up to hang from the ceiling in my garage. 819406
I really want to like this product. It is lightweight and very easy to install on my hitch. I use it about a dozen times a year to carry gas cans to refill my boat. It’s the ideal size and carries the cans quite well. Unfortunately is is already beginning to show signs of wear with some of the welds holding the base mesh to the frame failing. There are also a few dents developing in the mesh where the wheels on my gas tank meet the base. Giving how few times I’ve used it, and how little time it has spent on the car, I am very surprised to see these failures. I have some concerns about long-term durability. That said, it still works great for what I need and am happy that it is so easy to install. 817872
Light weight but strong. Works great for hauling whatever (gas cans etc.) with plenty of attachment points but is too close to vehicle when folded up (hits when road is bumpy) so I can't use it that way. The receiver was installed out as far as possible too. 809680
Could not be better. Aluminum light and sturdy. Stores easily, carries easily. I have it on a Jeep Wrangler with a tire on the back. The hing is not long enough to let me fold the carrier up when not in use. For someone ordering for a Jeep you may want to take this into consideration. No matter the carrier is a great buy. 793604
This cargo carrier is amazing. Easy to assemble, and once assembled, it folds for easy storage. Best of all, it's one of the lightest carriers and I can maneuver it myself without requiring hernia surgery afterwards. We used it on a 2000 mile road trip, loaded up with overflow luggage in a cargo bag and not one moment's issue with the thing. Really great, reliable product that's super easy to use. 786514
I have not installed, it seems nice and strong as described 778265
Bought Curt hitch cargo carrier a year ago to put on the front of my JD gator to haul generators on to put in corn and soybean plots. Worked great! Lighted but durable highly recommend. 775035
Still looks great. Can handle it much better than the iron one i gave to the scrap man. 771298
I was able to put this together by myself. Directions were easy to follow. Holds 500 lbs and easily holds both of my large ice chests. Would absolutely purchase this again. 764966
Easy to assemble. Appears to be very sturdy. Aluminum makes it much easier to handle getting it on and off hitch than the all steel one i had previously. Really like the flip up feature. 757410
Light weight and strong. You always want to be mindful of balancing your load, but overall it has worked well. 746820
Great product, locks down hitch play. 734386
strong and light weight with a good load rating, 734079
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