22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 600 lbs

This review is not about product, I bought hitch trailer and cargo basket they were Easy to assemble and install, they were several scratches on the paint dou to shipping l guess the boxes were completely destroyed but overall they were fine, boli thing is that cargo basket do not come with the reflective sticker as show in some pictures 410482

Got this for my wife's 17 Pacifica. easy to put together and super sturdy. I will still be welding it together so I don't have to worry about the bolts. I stood on it and at 225 lbs, there was not movement. Multiple tie down points ensure I always have something to latch to that will be strong since this is steel. Nice powder coating on the carrier. I will be using a Curt waterproof bag shortly with this. The retention bolt is a screw in so it tends to discourage someone from stealing it unless they have the tools on hand. 12 bolts and about 10 minutes to install. Very happy. 439084

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The product I ordered was received in good condition. This is exactly what I need to take around my extra stuff ( suitcases, coolers, Home Depot stuff) that I do not want to put in my 2013 Cadillace SRX, to mess it up. I was hoping I would get two reflectors on the backside, because I look around for two to fit but is not able find anything suitable. The assemble instruction was a breeze. 67886

The holes in the back of the carrier are designed for 6-12 inch oval tail lights that would provide the same light functions that a trailer light would offer. Some states require that a cargo carrier be lit like a trailer, particularly if it obstructs vehicle tail lights. See the Related Products section on this page for links.

-- Patrick B - 03/04/2013

Super Heavy Duty. Easy to install. Little unexpected on the weight. Very sleek design with nice accessories such as led lights and waterproof baggage. Disappointed that there were areas that the powder coat was chipped off so concern over rust. Also the side plate was smashed. Minor recommendation it to add washers to the mounting frame as the bolt head barely holding on the oversized slots used for alignment. Five stars on design but overall 3 stars due to weight and significant damage. 407640

I received my Rola Cargo Carrier within 5 days of ordering it. It was a bit scuffed when I opened the box but the finish was intact. The instructions were easy to follow and I had the whole thing assembled withing 20 minutes of opening the box. I added some reflective tape and just mounted to the back of my Explorer. Looking forward to loading this up with kids college stuff, coolers for camping and hopefully a deer or two this season. 155554

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Six months since original review. Over a year of ownership now. Has been on the hitch pretty much continuously for over 6 months, just coming off once to tow a trailer and occassionally clean the receiver and make sure rust wasn't combining the two permanently. Since my apartment complex doesn't let me keep my trailer handy this has all but taken its place. Always in use, always abused, never less than solid. Hitch-Vise anti-rattle bracket also HIGHLY recommended. 30183

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After reading reviews for products for a couple months, I settled on and purchased the Rola Cargo Carrier (Item 59502) along with the Tuffbak (Item 59119) and the LED Light Kit (Item 59516) for a recent trip to gulf coast of Florida with my family. Typically with my wife and myself, we don't need the extra room - but I took my parents with us, so needed extra cargo room. This setup worked great on the back of my Toyota 4Runner. The back hatch will not open with the cargo carrier loaded down, but the back window rolled down in the 4Runner making getting to stuff in the cargo area a breeze. As some others had mentioned, the packaging on the carrier (from Rola not etrailer) could be somewhat more sturdy as part of mine had some scratches that I covered with some paint. The carrier itself is incredibly sturdy and love the design. Another reason why I purchased this carrier was being able to add the LED lights which was a great feature. I did not use the hitch pin that came with the product, as I needed one that would lock. Using a locking hitch pin, I also added a hitch stabilizer and had no issues with it moving. I assume using the pin that comes with it would keep you from having to use the stabilizer but I preferred the pin would lock. The lights installed easily and plugged right into the car and worked flawlessly. The bag says its water resistant and not waterproof, however, we had pretty substantial rain on the way home and nothing in the bag got wet. I also added a master lock thru the zipper pulls on the bag and an additional ratcheting tie down. I have zero complaints and it worked great. I had to contact etrailer because one package was delivered but the other was not and I only had one tracking number. They were quick to send me an additional tracking number and even messaged to make sure it made it the next day. Great customer service, would definitely use them again. 429508

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This is by far the best hitch mounted cargo carrier I have ever seen. It is well made with quality components. Took it on a 750+ mile road trip right out of the box and performance was flawless. Just rock solid with absolutely no vibration. eTrailer always delivered. I ordered it on a Friday and it was delivered on Tuesday ... astonishingly fast for an item that ways close to 70 pounds. eTrailer is the ABSOLUTE BEST on-line retailer ... HANDS DOWN!! 138474

Its doing great ... we love it. Weve used it many times and its always good. The only downside is storage as it is big, but thats what you get.

John M - 07/01/2015

A very well built carrier. The carrier was very easy to assemble, it took less than 10 minutes of actual work after getting the parts out of the box and reading the instructions. The optional light kit presented a slight problem. Because the wagon I will haul on the carrier has a wheel base as wide as the carrier, and the tires from the wagon are located right where the light kit sits in the carrier, the tires would pop out the light kit. I went to my local trailer supply and bought 2 brackets for an oblong taillight for $7.95 each. The bracket is attached with 2 nuts and bolts and 2 fender washers to the bottom of the wire cage. If I choose I can still use the same lights in the original location. I can just un-plug the lights, pop them out and pop them back in the original location, plug the wires back on in less than 2 minutes. I noticed a few customer comments about having trouble with installing the light kit wiring. After watching the video on the installation for the light kit, I had no problem with that part of the installation at all. 2141

As others have mentioned the shipping box was a bit beat up but arrived quickly with all parts and minimal scratches in the powder coating. Ordered on a Sunday afternoon and half the order arrived on Wed, the rest on Thursday. Setup was quick and I did purchase washers for the rear bolts to give a bit more coverage. I also ordered the Rola LED light kit and cargo net. Both fit perfectly. This thing is strong! Prior to loading I stood on the carrier while on the hitch and jumped up and down. Barley any flex and I am not a light guy by any means. There was very little play once in the receiver and I did not notice any rattles or excess noise on our week long 600 mile road trip. I did not use any type of anti rattle device. With the cargo on the back the passengers and dogs loved having the extra room to move around. As all of my vehicles have hitches so this will be a great addition any time we need extra room or carrying capacity. One thing to note if you are not ordering any pins or locks is that a 5/8 inch pin does not work, you need to have a 1/2 inch pin. Luckily I had both so I was able to use my existing hitch receiver lock. I included pictures of it installed on a 1994 GMC G2500 van. I was able to open both rear doors before loading although the door mounted full size spare did eat up a bit of room. The hitch on the van is bent from an accident by the previous owner so on my application the rack does tilt in towards the vehicle a bit. This is solely due to my hitch, not the rack itself. I did try it on my pickup and it sat nice and level. If you are looking for a cargo carrier I highly recommend the Rola. 414706

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Brian, any time a hitch or hitch accessory has been involved in an accident, it should be replaced to remedy any unseen damage. Heres a link to both the hitches for the 1994 GMC van. You would just need to filter by whether you have the step bumper:

-- Laura E - 08/04/2017

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The Rola carrier has a couple thousand miles on it now after several trips and is still holding up great. I do keep it in the garage when not in use so that helps keep it looking good.

Brian - 08/10/2018

Great Product We bought one of these to carry extra stuff like coolers and Dog Crates when we go camping, and its a really well made, good looking device. With 4 kids and a dog, there is not much room left in the Sequoia. This makes it possible to make the trip with one car, and it was well worth the money. The light kit does seem like it should lock in tighter, but we have never had any issues with the lights coming out, so I guess the company knows what its doing. As someone mentioned, it is heavy, so best if attached by two people, but one person can put it on if you are careful. 1461

I researched 6 cargo hitch carriers varying from $70-$250 before making this purchase, I would highly recommend this product. It's VERY heavy, but also VERY heavy duty. The rails do not bend even under extreme force, assembly was 15 minutes, and the powder coat finish is very clean looking. The square tubing hitch receiver is much thicker (more durable, more weigh bearing) than any others I've come across, and the hitch bar supports all the way to the end in one solid piece. Spend the extra $50-$100 and get this one, it has a better warranty than most and certainly seems constructed to last 10+ years easily. 74544

by: Jessica03/19/2018

Excellent product! Fast shipping, easy attachment, and wears well. It is very sturdy, functional and attractive. Its high end construction doesn't wobble, or sway, at all. We use it to transport our electric bikes, on the back of our RV and have found it to be exceptionally useful. When we arrive at our long-term destination, we use it to store our travel golf club hardshell carriers. We highly recommend the LED light kit that comes with it, as it safely protects the carrier, whenever attached. We absolutely LOVE it! It was definitely worth the purchase! 486566

After extensive research I placed the order for the Rola 59502 Cargo Carrier from Etrailer. Free shipping, no sales tax, a price match through Pricepledge that saved me another $37, & the carrier made it to Texas in just 2 days. I'm a 59 yr old widow & had the carrier assembled & installed on my '02 Jeep Wrangler the same afternoon that it arrived. Looks good & feels solid. Will be seeing how it performs in another 4 wks when I take my 60th bday trip to New Mexico. Thank you to Natalie & Judy @ etrailer for the prompt & efficient service provided. 419520

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Love this rack! Super heavy build and excellent quality. Had to flip the chrome brace arm closest to the vehicle to fit under my oversized spare tire but it works. I have a Jeep JKU with 37" tires so... Awesome, heavy duty rack! 317625

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Still love it!! Thanks!

Chris - 11/17/2017

Bought this rack for my 2013 Traverse. The outside of the carrier fit within the width of the vehicle, so there was no overhang. The light kit installed easily. Carrier does wobble around a bit when it is unloaded, but wasn't noticeable once it was loaded. I only used the standard pin to secure the carrier. Liked the open bars around the carrier. Made it easier to install and to secure the cargo. My only comment (not a complaint) is that the carrier would be designed to more readily install the light kit. A small notch in the back plate would allow you to run the wiring along the main support tube. There was a slight gap on mine, so I could still run the wiring there but I'm guessing that wasn't intentional. 95005

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Excellent product. Strongly built; not flimsy at all. I like the vertical rise which increases ground clearance. And the larger grate offer many hook points for cargo so you are not limited to only the edges of the platform. I bought the LED lights. Offers excellent, enhanced visibility day and night. While the rubber inserts for the lens housing are not permanent, they hold the lights very well (if inserted correctly). Also, the wiring harness have sufficient lengths (did they improve it? I know there were complaints), biased with one long and one short. For me, perfect lengths for me to route and hook up to the trailer light socket. I would highly recommend it. I am so very pleased that I have finally bought it. I held out the decision to purchase for over a year! I shouldn't have waited. 55833

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I was getting tired of throwing gear on the roof rack struggling to get it down and worring about clearance issues or being top heavy (every Jeepers off-roading nightmare). So I started looking for for the impossible a rack with a low center of gravity, that wouldn't affect my ground clearance and most importantly fit with my 35" spare. I found many hitch basket/rack options but either to flimsy, to low to the ground or required dual hitch mounts. Then I found the Rola cargo carrier on etrailer and started having hope. I knew I would have to modify the rack in order to fit my Jeep but at least I could modify it compared to others. The rack is sturdy and doesn't make me lose any ground clearance. I removed the rear chrome crossmember and added some pipe insulation to prevent the metal tabs from rubbing on my spare (only required on mine because of the oversized spare). As the pictures show it fits like a glove and carried 200 lbs of gear like a mule. I have used in George Washington National Forest, up and down the Blue Ridge Trail and looking at taking on my TAT journey. I would recommend to anybody looking for a quality product for a decent price without having to completely modify their vehicle. 305031

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Using this on a 2015 Chevrolet 2500 HD 4x4. Impressed with the quality of the carrier, very sturdy, easy to assemble. I bought the light kit and it works and looks great. The way it is raised provides a lot more clearance if you go off-road. Placed the order on Monday and it was there on Wednesday. Great customer service!! 329738

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Excellent Rack!! I have had at least 2 racks in the past which mount on the trailer hitch. Each was a disappointment. I saw this one and thought I'd give it another try. It is really outstanding. Very well built, heavy duty and it's especially great in that you can use it with a trailer hitch which is low to the ground and it is elevated which keeps anything from being close to the ground. We're going to use it with our Honda minivan, as well as my Suburban. Can't say how well made and how good a design this is. The only thing I am concerned about is we got the optional light kit and the lights don't seem to sit solidly in the carrier. They seem fairly loose, but I have wire-tied the cable to the basket frame so it won't fall out completely. I am really looking forward to using this carrier. It's the very best of all of them as far as I can tell. 377

I love the look and size of this carrier. It is well built and heavy duty. Almost a little to heavy duty as far as it's weight goes but I'm still very happy with it. I ordered it on a Monday night and had it by Thursday. Fast, Free shipping! What more can you ask for? 63067

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First let me say I've ordered several products from e trailer over the past few years. E trailer has always provided timely delivery and good customer service which includes their price matching guarantee. I received my Rola Cargo Carrier in three days after placing the order. The box was a little beat up but it was sealed. The Rola is made of heavy steel, solid welds and is a nice looking carrier. I had two issues with the product, first it was missing a bolt, which the big box store did not carry. Second the Rola sticker on the back was falling off. I was able to overcome the bolt issue by up sizing to metric. I just pealed the sticker off so Rola is going to miss out on free advertising. Once the carrier was assembled I was pleased with how sturdy it is and how it fit on my 2011 Explorer. There are no issues with the tailgate opening. Although the Rola is heavy I can handle it alone or with my 10 year old helping out. There is no doubt this product will last for years and provide extra cargo storage when needed. Rola missed out on five stars since it was missing hardware and the sticker issue. Overall I'm very pleased with the end product. 47974

I love this carrier I travelled a lot in the US and saw vans and trucks with cargo carriers. I also saw a late model Camaro with a cargo carrier. Told myself to buy one since I've never seen one in Montreal. Had this item shipped to my friends house in Florida last July during family vacation. Had the cooler, beach chairs and umbrella placed on the carrier. It kept the trunk free of sand. When I got back in Montreal, lots of people inquired where I got the carrier because they never saw one. I'm kind of proud to be the first to own one in Montreal. I told them to check etrailer.com October starts hockey season for my son. When I have to pickup other kids from my son's team, I use the carrier to carry additional hockey bags. I use the carrier on my '04 Impala. I like the fact that it is raised by 2". I use this carrier whenever I cannot fit things in the trunk. I also bought the LED light kit. I have problem with the plug. It comes off or becomes bent when items on the carrier bumps to it. I am planning to screw a metal cover to protect the plug. As for the powder coating, I hope the carrier does not rust as fast since our winters here are harsh and we use lots of salt on our roads. Overall, I highly recommend this carrier. 1420

Installation photos. Thank you again.... 539782

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This Rola hitch mounted cargo carrier is perfect for our 2012 Sequoia. It sits high and far enough from the exhaust. Also, it does not sag like many other hitch mounted carriers. Ricky at etrailer was very knowledgeable about what would and would not work for our vehicle. Etrailer has earned a new and loyal customer. 101349

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Easy installation. 633525

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by: Tim02/24/2019

Rock solid. I'm very pleased with this cargo carrier. 607783

Highly recommend! This is my second cargo carrier purchase, my first was a waist of money Reese, for another 70 bucks I could of had the real deal like this ROLA! Take my advise and do yourself a favor and get the real deal, well with the extra bucks! My only complaint is the shipping and handling Was rough! my carrier arrived almost looking used because it was so badly beat up from UPS. A true testament to its build quality. 591877

This cargo carrier is built like a tank! The mesh grate that is used on the floor of the carrier is heavy duty. It does not bend or flex like the grates used on some other carriers I have seen. Using the hitch pin which comes with the carrier takes all the play out of the receiver hitch. This carrier will not sway back and forth or want to twist like some other lighter-duty carriers. Very impressed with the workmanship. 573308

It is a great product, very durable construction. The only drawback is that I can't open my jeep gate with it attached. 563423

Very well built. Fast delivery. 562107

What a great surprise. I was nervous about ordering this without being able to see and feel it but what a great hauler. It is really sturdy, easy to put together (only 12 bolts which took me about an hour to assemble) and etrailer was great to deal with. After I placed the order they even gave me the name and email of a representative to contact if I had a problem. I am using it on my jeep wrangler to increase my hauling room when we head South for the winter. 561090

Product looks well built but got scratched up during shipping. I will have to touch up 548948

Solidly built! Looks to be what I expected. I like the riser in the connection btw cargo carrier and hitch. Elevates the carrier in a way that’ll help it clear the ground when off road or going over large bumps,etc. Also, it’s a good looking piece of metal. Has some style. 548846

Great products and even better service! Adam E and the others at etrailer.com were easy to work with on two different orders. Initial order was for a cargo hitch for a 2015 Explorer. Using the installation videos was extremely helpful and the item went on without problem. Follow-up order was for the Rolla cargo carrier. Both items have worked great this far and I expect they will serve us well for years to come. I would definitely use etrailer.com again and recommend to others... 543758

Its really nice but the bolts sent were stripped. I had to go buy more to assemble. 543703

Other than the shipping box being damaged and one bolt not being threaded, the rack is a solid build with a high load capacity. 540040

Carrier was shipped fast, received in good shape. One bolt was stripped but made it work anyway. I would definitely buy from them again. 513106

Just received my cargo carrier and I love it! I take many cross country road trips where space can be an issue. This rack looks great on my 4Runner! 463350

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by: Bobby12/15/2017

Love this thing!! We have used it several times in conjunction with the weather proof bag and have been very pleased with the construction and simplicity of this product. 460357

Easy to assemble. No damage when I opened the box. All hardware was strewn inside the box. One nut missing. Plastic bag that held the hardware was never sealed. 444238

by: Greg B North Carolina10/03/2017

The front bumper hitch is so nice and easy to use. Used my own Grade 8 bolts from Lowes, I have a 2016 Ram 3500 Mega Cab, 4x4 HO Diesel with Aisen trans. So the hitch allows me to put a 41' boat in the water with no extra eyes. I DID get the Ram dealer to install the hitch,, it was a well spent $50 bucks. One can also install larger diameter bolts when a real mechanic is the one's hands are trying to keep from breaking their knuckles with the wrenches. I love the hitch... The 600 lb Rola cargo carrier is everything and MORE than advertised. Easy to install, don't need extra help,, Arrived quickly and completely intact... I am well satisfied with everything,, especially MichelleS and etrailer.com... You might want to get the Drawtite Hitch over the curt hitch. The Drawtight mount allows you to avoid scraping the cargo carrier because the Curt hitch mounts much lower and tries to curve up. Much stronger mounting with Draw-Tite on this application. Thanks everyone. Sorry I didn't take photos,, will do better in the future,, lol... Greg 439092

by: Jon A.09/20/2017

shopped around a long time to find the perfect cargo carrier. I wanted one that was more sturdy than typical, and a bit bigger. The Rola fit the bill. I've used it for more than a year and I have no complaints. Its everything I hoped it would be. I can carry heavy loads with its bigger bed and I have great ground clearance if I'm backing out of a steep area. If you want to get one of the best cargo carriers then get this one. 434381

I ordered the ROLA rear cargo carrier with the rise in the hitch, the ROLA Walleroo(?) carrier expandable bag, the lights and a locking linch pin. I did extensive research to find what I needed for my car. The etrailer videos were extremely helpful. I have a Toyota RAV 4 and the hitch with the rise was the perfect fit. The cargo carrier is sturdy and well made, solid steel. Everything was easy to put together for two 65 year old women. The cargo bag holds an amazing amount of stuff, withstanding rain and road wear very well. All that research paid off with a worry free camping trip. 426169

by: Tom P.08/07/2017

Heavy duty carrier. Quality product. Has head up well during several camping trips with no issues. Cargo does not hot from my exhaust (2012 CRV). Would buy again. 417017

We wanted a little more space during our road trip, so decided to get this hitch carrier. It assembled quickly, and is so sturdy that I used it to stand on when loading the roof rack. With an Ice chest, Ladder and 100 lbs of camping gear, it didn't wiggle around at all. As a matter of fact, a truck not paying attention bumped into us from the rear, and all it did was scratch the paint a little. A bit of advice: Its heavy, so use two people when attaching or taking it off. 411470

Very easy to assemble, very heavy duty construction, very fast shipping, great price, thanks! 398151

Good heavy duty product. Easy to assemble and looks great on our Jeep. But....? You couldn't include the receiver hitch pin with it? If you are starting from the beginning process you need it. 387889

by: Bill P05/31/2017

This is my second carrier. The first one rusted out after about 4 years. This one is only a year old and already very rusty. I guess a poor powder coat job. The carrier itself is strong and does a great job, I just wish it would last longer before it starts to deteriorate. 386986

by: Steph B.05/26/2017

I don't go anywhere without it! It's perfect for all of our 'stuff' including that leaky cooler we refuse to get rid of. Very sturdy and secure. I love it! 385265

We use this all the time. It holds everything and has SO many places to hook the bungees that we never worry about our stuff. This fits so well into the receiver that we my husband once forgot to put the pin in the hitch. He remembered about half way thru the trip that he forgot but didn’t say anything. We drove 250 miles to our destination and it was still set in the receiver as deep as it had been. While I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone else, we were very happy that all our stuff was still with us. Mostly the cooler. Have a great night, and thank you for offering such quality products.

Steph B - 06/04/2018