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48 Inch LongItem # MT70108
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22x49 Outside dimensions. Extruded aluminum, basket-style cargo carrier is lightweight and rustproof. Raised side rails help keep cargo in place while also providing limitless tie-down options. Hitch pin and clip included.
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Video of 20x47 MaxxTow Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 500 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on our 2008 Toyota Highlander we're going to be test fitting the Maxxtow 20 by 47 Cargo Carrier for 2 inch hitches. This is an aluminum carrier so it's nice and light. Part number MT70108. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of our carrier into the hitch on our Highlander. You'll want to watch for the hitch pin holes to line up. With those in line, we'll go ahead and place the hitch pin through. We're using today part number PC3, as this carrier does not come with one.
We'll go ahead and grab some measurements. The closest part of the carrier to the vehicle is going to measure about 8 and 1/4 inches. Overall we're adding about 30 and 3/4 inches. The ground clearance comes to around 12 inches. The exhaust on this vehicle does exit on the rear towards the passenger's side so you'll want to keep that in mind when hauling heat sensitive materials. You've got about 14 inches of clearance from the closest edge of the carrier to the exhaust.
I'll open our hatch here and we'll see where the carrier's going to brake, excuse me the hatch is going to brake over the carrier. It looks like we have it at about 20 and 1/2 inches, so you'll just want to keep that in mind if you're stacking items any higher than that on your carrier. With the cargo carrier loaded on our 2008 Toyota Highlander we'll go out and take the Maxxtow 20 by 47 Cargo Carrier part number MT70108, we'll get it loaded with some gear and we'll take it out on our test course so you can see what it looks like in action. Here on our test course we'll go ahead and take it through the slalom. This will show you the side to side action such as sharp corners or evasive maneuvers. Secondly, we'll go through our alternating speed bumps. This will give you the twisting action which simulates potholes, hitting a curb, uneven pavement, or hitting road debris.
Lastly, we'll go through our solid speed bumps. This will show you the up and down action such as driving through a parking lot, parking garage, or out of a driveway that has a steep grade. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (92 Customer Reviews)
22x49 Outside dimensions. Extruded aluminum, basket-style cargo carrier is lightweight and rustproof. Raised side rails help keep cargo in place while also providing limitless tie-down options. Hitch pin and clip included.Fast delivery! 380624
Excellent product, the only thing that kept me from giving it a perfect score is the assembly that is required. After the hour or so of bolting everything together, the product works great. Very sturdy construction and lightweight. I did notice the warning sticker states that your speed, while the cargo carrier is attached, should not exceed 55 MPH. I did not expect this to be an issue, so hopefully it doesn't just fall of while I travel down the freeway! 133295
Was a great deal! It's mounted now on my camper's rear bumper. Light weight aluminum, so I never have to worry about corrosion. Didn't take long for it to get shipped and arrived in a matter of several days. Thanks E-trailer! 71882
Nice finished product, but involves a lot of assembly using small bolts and lock nuts. If I were to do it again, I would attach the hitch tube before attaching the upper frame to the lower frame. Following the sequence in the instruction manual hinders your ability to square up a screw driver which is needed to tighten the bolts and lock nuts. I had to run to the local hardware store to replace 4 of 8 bolts and lock nuts because I stripped the bolt head while trying to tighten them. Otherwise, a really nice product. 228022
As good as when I bought it a year ago.
Steve B - 09/29/2016Only assembled, not yet used. There are a lot of nuts and bolts! Agree that a hex head instead of Phillips head would be better. Better yet, make it a torx head and include the bit! Other observation is agreement with others not to snug anything up until all assembled...then tighten everything. Also, would have been easier to attach the tongue to the bottom frame first (IMO). After assembly it seems to be pretty solid. I am thinking about rigging some kind of heat shield neat Subaru Outback exhaust just to be sure to prevent burn/melt of plastic corner and protect materials in carrier. Also will add reflective tape to back frame for additional visibility. Will report performance after 2000 mile move to Colorado. 430283
Has held up well and I like the light weight aluminum. I never rigged any heat shield and there has been no issue in that regard. I added reflective tape to the exterior of the frame for visibility and safety. I am pleased with the product.
TonyT - 09/11/2018Everything arrived quickly and complete. assembly was a little time consuming but very easy. Product is lightweight but strong. I did end up drilling a second hole for the pin since it seemed to set back over 6" from the receiver. 227530
Continues to provide a great platform for my generator and other items.
John B - 09/24/2016I love this cargo carrier. It's all aluminum (except for the hitch mount) and extremely well made. I'll use it with my class B motorhome and my pick up truck when I need to take additional cargo. 260321
Everything went together perfectly and it is really a nice thing Lightweight and easy to attach and remove Gary is really satisfied with the hitch and the cargo carrier Thank you 107641
Never assembled one of these b4 and it was a lot easier than expected! I read reviews first and did not follow directions either. I looked it over and it is easier if u install base first and use washers both top and bottom and put vertical braces on the inside. Will be more rigid. (Retired Mech. Eng) 448760
Working great!
Jeff - 11/05/2018Easy to use site, items shipped promptly and the quality was good 573565
Ordered this item along with a Class III trailer hitch and wiring kit for my daughter's Wrangler. The carrier arrived quickly. Assembly took a little over one hour, lots of screws to use when putting it together, and the directions could be better, but I managed OK. What I really like about this carrier is it's light weight...I can easily carry it around with one arm and my daughter can install and remove it on her own. There is some play between the carrier (male end) and the receiver (female end) but overall the unit is solid and stable. 386857
My order arrived on time as initially projected. Assembly took only an hour and was made easier by reading recent customer feedback. Prior customer feedback suggesting orienting brackets with stripes facing out while mounting on the inside, along with sequencing and only hand-tightening fasteners, all proved helpful. Initially aligning top to bottom frame with reflector double holes was key to starting off on the right foot. Presetting electric screw gun torque with a relatively light stop, helped to cinch screw without deforming aluminum frame or phillips head screws. Nice quality product and well packaged. 405759
Product continues to work like a charm. Glad I bought the aluminum unit as its easier to handle and certainly strong enough.
John Z - 08/17/2018The product I ordered is wonderful. Lightweight and is large enough to carry my scuba tanks and wet gear which I had NO intention of placing in my new Infiniti. It arrived quickly and took about 40 minutes by myself to put together. Customer service answered all my questions and the whole transaction was painless and professional. if I ever need another trailer, etrailer is the place I will purchase from. 500969
This is my second rack to use with my camper. It is the perfect size and fit with no wobble during a 1500 mile journey and back. It's the perfect size for my 3000 watt generator 385770
Came quickly for standard shipping at no charge. Unit was well packaged and no damage. If you are going to take it on and off daily aluminum is the way to go, due to reduction weight. All steel units are heavier and will rust. The directions aren't great, but here is what you really need to know! All the washers shipped attach to the top and bottom 8 bolts that hold the unit to the support arm. That's right 2 washers per bolt. Top and bottom. Hardware (braces, signs and lights) can go inside or outside the frame. If you do it inside, it adds some structural integrity. The picture on the box shows outside as does all 75 videos. Just do them all the same way and take your time. Use the right shaped Phillips Head screw driver and no pliers! 361889
Pretty solid unit, lots of nuts and bolts. Instructions could use a bit of help. Make sure everything is oriented correctly before assembling. I also installed the brackets inside the unit instead of outside.I used stainless hardware everywhere I could. That's just me. The light kit, Rola LED Light Kit for Railed Cargo Carriers - 59516 along with the Trailer Light Mounting Bracket for 6-1/2" Oval Trailer Lights, Steel - Black Powder Coat - BK70BB is a nice add-on. It took some retooling of the upper rear cross-member to properly fit brackets and lights to my liking. No cob-jobbing here. removed the top rear cross-member, removed parts of the flange, the brackets and light kit bolted right up level and tight. Had to move a couple of brackets also, no big deal. Don't know if a flat bracket is available, that would be ideal. All in all I am very satisfied. Dealing with etrailer always cake. Check out the pictures. 589543
It has been a great addition to my Jeep Wrangler for carrying extra cargo when traveling. It is easy to assemble and install. 726315
Easy assembly, sturdy materials. I bolted down a Tractor Supply tool bix, fit perfectly! 717769
Just what I was looking for! My main use for the cargo carrier is to bring the garbage to the dump. I will also be taking a long road trip so I plan on using it for all my luggage. It will be a great room saver in the car! 698647
Assembly was easy enough. Only problem I found were 2 of the small screws were useless. Had to buy a couple to finish the assembly. As for long term use to early to tell. 696299
Just put together product, have not used yet. Looks to be of good quality. Dinged the rating a little due to poor instructions. 683328
Generally, the carrier went together in a sturdy fashion. There were a couple of issues which were either inconvenient and/or unfortunate. First and foremost the upper frame arrived a damaged/crushed spar. Fortunately, the degree to which the item was damaged did not adversely impact the assembly, and I believe to be, structurally minor to the overall strength of the carrier. It would have been helpful if a nut wrench had come with the kit. The nuts were metric ... I didn't have a wrench that was suitable for either sized nut provided. 669736
Nice and light compared to the heavier steel carriers, yet quite capable to carrying the items that I purchased it for. 654774
Working as advertised, assembly reminded me of my "erector set" I had as a kid. 651023
Your service is just amazing! I plan to assemble the cargo carrier tomorrow, just in time for a fishing trip. Thanks for everything. 645318
Easily put together. Only problem we’ve had is some of the parts are rusting after only one year. I use it for a portable generator and fuel can. 642930
Works very well, I would recommend to o thers 628496
Used it every day for the last 11 months and haven't had a problem of any kind with it! Very happy with it! Also very happy with the fast service when I received it! Good product and company! 613845
Carrier is sturdier than expected. customer service was GREAT. 590703
I like the product and would buy it again. However, one thing to be aware of is the location of your exhaust relative to the carrier, which may be an issue on long trips at highway speeds in the summertime when the exhaust is particularly hot. The plastic corner connectors on the carrier that were next to the exhaust on our Subaru Forester, and a plastic bin in the carrier, melted during a long trip we took last summer. One thing I do really like about the carrier is its light weight, which makes it so easy to install and remove. Since I don't have a truck, it's been very handy for taking trash and recycling to the transfer station. 589139
It is a good idea to get a exhaust tip that turns away from the cargo carrier to avoid damage. If you have a 3 inch tailpipe you would need part # MF35180
MagnaFlow 3" Exhaust Tip - Stainless, Weld-On for 3" Tailpipe
$59.36. For 2 3/4 inch you would need part # MF35179
MagnaFlow 2-1/2" Exhaust Tip - Stainless, Weld-On for 2-3/4" Tailpipe
$51.74, for 4 inch tailpipes you can use part # MF35181
MagnaFlow 4" Exhaust Tip - Stainless, Weld-On for 4" Tailpipe
$91.31, and for 3 1/2 inch you would need part # MF35178
MagnaFlow 3-1/2" Exhaust Tip - Stainless, Weld-On for 3-1/2" Tailpipe
$73.04. These exhaust tips need to be welded on.
Heather A - 12/08/2018Placed order on Saturday and received on Monday, as always fantastic delivery time. Etrailer is the first and only place I go to purchase items for my Travel Trailer, my Utility Trailer, and my 24 ft. Enclosed Car Trailer and I have never been disappointed with their products, prices or delivery times. Thank You for the great service you provide. 583445
The parts went together easily. This is a medium duty carrier. All aluminum so it is light weight. I don't think I would put 500 pounds in it. Other than that it will do the job. I used rivets to put the rack together instead of the tiny bolts and used heavier bolts to attach it to the hitch shaft as the bolts they send with it don't look like they will last. 556456
Great product and price. 542370
This is a very nice carrier. Was very easy to put together, lots of screws and fiberlock nuts. It looks strong and is a very nice unit. All aluminum and has good reflectors on it. I am very happy we chose this carrier. 539728
Great product easy to assemble 516936
Awesome products... great communication and service. Parts are awesome thank you 514965
Just finished assembling today. Lots of bolts and nuts but easily put together and intuitive. Seems very solid and well made. All bolt holes lined up perfectly. Can’t wait to try it out. 497627
Products worked great. Well worth what I paid for them.
Patrick - 04/17/2019Just what I needed. Good price and fast delivery. 492056
Excellent product, went together as illustrated in directions. Light weight, easy to move around and install. 485267
Bought this along with a Swagman bike carrier for our RV. Took some assembly time, but we put it together easily. We are looking forward to using it. 485098
The products are working great. We have travelled down and up the Pacific coast in rain and sun. All is well with our cargo.
Mark - 03/26/2019This is exactly I am looking. Thanks yo u. 474232
Product as advertised and appears to be sturdy. However, it was time consuming and a pain to put together. The self locking nuts prevented the use of a drill driver for quick assembly. The drill stripped the screw heads. Have some patience when putting it together. 467067
Used it on my Subaru Outback for a 756 mile trip. Worked like a champ. Used an anti wabble kit and strapped a waterproof luggage bag inside. It rained the whole trip out. I never felt any drag on the car's handling. It never made a noise, and I didn't notice any increased fuel consumption. Because I worried about possible exhaust burn on the bag, I had lined the bottom and back side with cement board. It's also light and easy to load myself ( a 63 y/o woman). Love that tray. 456972
Very good product. 447668
I am disabled and I have this carrier mounted on my ranger. It is very light and easy to handle. I use it mainly for hunting As it sits low enough to make it very easy to load game and equipment. It has performed extremely well. 445577
Instructions are confusing but common sense and the picture makes assembly fairly easy 445496
Nice light basket. Took about 40 minutes to put together. 399542
Took some time to assemble. The instruction book was a little to basic for instructions. Might need a better assembly guide added in the future. 390833
Very lightweight and sturdy. Easy assembly. Works great! 390260
We have used this [carrier] many times in the past year. We are been able to load it safely with more than we thought possible. It's a perfect supplement to our small SUV for camping supplies and other items we need to transport. 357344
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