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22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 600 lbs
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22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 600 lbs
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Rola Hitch Cargo Carrier - 59502
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- 22 Inch Wide
- Rola
- Steel
- Class III
- Class IV
- Extra Heavy Duty
Rugged, corrosion-resistant hitch cargo carrier has side rails that help contain gear and offer lots of tie-down points. Angled shank raises the platform for extra ground clearance. Optional light kit sold separately.
Features:
- Hitch-mounted, basket-style cargo carrier lets you tote extra gear
- Frees up space inside your car for passengers and pets
- Keeps wet and muddy items from dirtying up the interior of your vehicle
- Rise shank elevates platform for better ground clearance and easier loading
- Raised side rails keep cargo in place and provide multiple tie-down points
- Mesh floor is easy to clean
- Attachment points allow for license plate relocation (if necessary)
- Black powder coated steel is durable and rust resistant
- Easy, bolt-together assembly
- Threaded, anti-rattle hitch pin and clip is included
- Optional light kit (sold separately) is required if cargo blocks your vehicle's tail lights
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Weight capacity: 600 lbs
- Outside dimensions: 61" long x 24" wide x 5-1/4" tall
- Inside dimensions: 59" long x 22" wide x 4-3/4" deep
- Measures 21" wide with optional light kit (sold separately) installed
- Platform dimensions: 55" long x 22" wide
- Shank rise: 2"
- Distance from center of hitch pin hole to closest edge of carrier: 12-7/8"
- Distance from center of hitch pin hole to bend in shank: 5"
- 5-Year limited warranty
The optional light kit (sold separately) must be installed on this hitch-mounted cargo carrier if your cargo blocks the tail lights on your vehicle.
59502 Rola 22x59 Railed Hitch Cargo Carrier Basket - 2 Inch Hitches - Powder Coated Steel - 600 lbs
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22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 600 lbs - 59502
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (172 Customer Reviews)
Rugged, corrosion-resistant hitch cargo carrier has side rails that help contain gear and offer lots of tie-down points. Angled shank raises the platform for extra ground clearance. Optional light kit sold separately.
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by: Joe P.09/06/2017
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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Laura E - 08/04/2017
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Brian - 08/10/2018
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by: Brian08/03/2017
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:
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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.
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by: Robert10/09/2016
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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by: Dennis in NY09/26/2012
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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by: Debbie M.08/12/2017
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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by: Switawi01/23/2012
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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Victoria B - 11/07/2019
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by: Darin11/07/2019
This item arrived less than 12 hours from when I ordered it! Fantastic! The carrier itself is as good as I expected. It’s very sturdy, hi quality construction. And it looks great. One of the reasons that I chose this particular rack was that it would likely fit on my jeep and clear the spare tire. Unfortunately, it did not fit. 2 of the pics I posted show this issue. I have a substantial 37” tire and I was about 2 ½” short of getting the pin in, & that’s after removing the curved chrome bar on that side to allow more room. So, I ordered a hitch extension with a 4” drop and I added a hitch tightener from [auto parts store]. It works perfectly. The other pics show it installed with plenty of clearance. Overall, I’m super pleased with this with this cargo carrier. 723232
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Glad you were able to make this cargo carrier work for you! Just a reminder that using a hitch adapter or extended reduces your trailer hitch capacity by 50.
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by: Brandon11/23/2020
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by: JG10/31/2020
etrailer was great to deal with. They kept me up to date on shipping and when the item was going to arrive. The carrier went together with very little effort, just needed a socket set and an adjustable wrench, I wrench. I specifically order this carrier for hunting, and it can handle anything I throw at it 906461
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by: Dwight10/24/2020
Terrific service and product availabili ty! 905084
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by: Kathy10/07/2020
Wonderful cargo carrier, we first had it on the back of our Lance slide in camper then moved it to our new Class C motor home. It will hold both our Yeti coolers, propane tank & satellite dish. We love it!!! 898446
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by: Mark10/02/2020
Very robust design however, I needed to add spacers washers for the tray section to line up with the tabs on the center beam due to tolerance stack up. If I didn't do that I would risk bending the tabs or the panel. 896139
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by: R Mark09/23/2020
Great Carrier excellent build quality added led light kit Great addition for our 2018 Audi Q7 890633
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by: Max09/11/2020
Everything was as advertised, the rack had a few scratches which will rust over time because the powder coat was scratched off. I think it happened during shipping UPS-- the box was pretty heavy and hard for the UPS guys to handle so someone probably took out their frustrations. The shipping box was really beat up. The LED light kit does seem to fit into the rack nearly as tightly as the reflector-- so I am hanging on to the reflector. I would order from etrailer again for sure. Thank you 877292
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by: Brian09/11/2020
Sturdy,large cargo area,and lots of options for securing a load. This product was a bit banged up in the packaging upon arrival and i also had too clean up some welding slag on some mating surfaces. The anti rattle hitch pin thats included works great,but is a bit of a pain to remove in a pinch because it's treaded into the carrier. Overall great durability and did not block any access to the rear of my ford flex . 877284
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by: Neil09/10/2020
Happy with product and great service by staff on shipping and arrival dates. 892003
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by: Sara W.09/02/2020
This is a perfect cargo carrier for our camp boxes and coolers! It is sturdy, reflectors are great, and sits low enough to not interfere with license plate or back up lights. Would purchase again for sure. 873071
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by: Archie08/19/2020
I haven't used it yet, but was easy to put together and very sturdy - shouldn't be a problem at all to add some extra cargo space and hold my coolers. I was shocked at the weight of this being over 70lbs though, which in hindsight I should have noticed as all sturdy cargo carriers are about this weight. (I did buy the lights to go with it and they fit and look great (just needed a little glue to keep them in place). 864710
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by: Chuck08/16/2020
Great company to do business with . arrived fast and tracking was great !!!! Excellent 863084
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by: Michael07/20/2020
product showed up and looks exactly as described. it will certainly help me extend my cargo space without always using a trailer. I am very satisfied with this item. 846002
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by: Rodney06/26/2020
Built really good. I have installed it on my RV but haven’t used it yet 822133
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by: Jb06/06/2020
Works well I use it on rear of 5th wheel camper to carry generator. 808657
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by: Anthony06/05/2020
Used it yesterday. Solid materials love the extra ground clearance as i live in an area of steep slopes and hills. I also have a rhino rack on top and i can use my vehicle to move lumber and the rola on the back is rated for 600 lbs great for bags of concrete and landscaping materials. Thanks again etrailer for the sweet selection and prices. 808195
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by: Michael06/04/2020
The Rola 59502 cargo carrier arrived on time as estimated in the shipping information. Assembly was very easy. Recommend using a torque wrench to tighten all bolts as shown in the assembly instructions The Rola cargo carrier is built extremely well compared to other cargo carriers. The steel mesh bottom is 2 times as thick and heavy compared to other carriers. This carrier is heavy and may take two people to place into your receiver. The 600 lb capacity is larger than most carriers the slightly angled side walls help with placing larger items in the unit. I installed the Rola 59502 on a 2019 Toyota Tundra, front of truck on a Curt front mount receive. I will place a verity of items in the carrier from large ice chest, gas grill or bicycles. We go camping and bring quite a lot of gear. 807644
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by: Matt05/25/2020
Great customer service by etrailer.com! 803098
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Ask the Experts about this Rola Hitch Cargo Carrier
- How to Lock Rola Cargo Carrier 59502The Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # 59502 comes with a threaded hitch pin, and there isn't an available hitch pin or lock that can replace it. Rola does not make a lock separately and other threaded locks aren't going to fit. When we have asked Rola in the past about how to lock the cargo carrier to the hitch, they have suggested a cable lock, which you can loop around your trailer hitch or where its chain holes are. So you can use the Master Lock # 107KADSPT or Master Lock Tuff...
view full answer... - LED Light Kit and Swinging Arm Add-Ons for 22x59 Rola Cargo CarrierThe 22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # 59502 isn't compatible with the Rola Cargo Carrier Swinging Arm Assembly # 10421, but you can use a swing away adapter to gain that feature with this carrier. I recommend using the Kuat Pivot which is easy to use and comes in 2 different models; one that swings to the passenger's side # PVP20B and one that swings to the driver's side # PVD20B. Typically you want to use the one for the passenger's side because you won't be loading/unloading out...
view full answer... - Recommended Cargo Bag for 22x59 Rola Cargo CarrierIn regards to the 22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches part # 59502, the inside dimensions are 59" long x 22" wide at the top where the rails taper out and then 55" long x 22" wide at the bottom of the platform. Therefore, the discrepancy is simply attributed to where the actual measurements are taken from. In order to choose the correct bag for this carrier you will want to use the platform dimensions of 55" long x 22" wide. I recommend the Rola Expandable Cargo Bag part # 59102...
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- Rola Expandable Cargo Bag # 59102 for Curt # C18152 24 x 60 Cargo CarrierThe Rola Expandable Cargo Bag, part # 59102 would be an excellent choice for your Curt cargo carrier. The Rola bag has a 9-1/2 cubic foot capacity, which is easily expandable to 11-1/2 cubic feet by opening a zipper. The bag measures 48 inches long, 19 inches wide and 18 inches tall. When expanded, the bag is 22 inches tall. The rugged bag offers a high degree of protection from the weather and road grime, but items that absolutely cannot get wet should be wrapped in plastic. If you...
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- Can Curt Multi-Purpose Ball Mount be Used for Extra Height for Cargo Carrier on 2008 Honda OdysseyThe Curt # D210 is designed to hold a cargo carrier in the top while towing but can also be used exactly how you are using it; to get more height. Provided that you are withing the capacity of the hitch, D210, vehicle, and carrier (whichever has the lowest tongue weight capacity) then there will be no problems. The D210 receiver portion has a capacity of 350 pounds. There should be a sticker on the hitch that lists its tongue weight capacity. The hitches we carry for the 2008 Odyssey...
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- Dimensions of Plate on Rola Cargo Carrier 59502I was able to go out to our warehouse and measure the # 59502 for you. The dimensions are as such: thickness measurement of the plate is 1/2 inch; the top of the bracket measures 18-1/2 inches; the bottom measures 12 inches and the height of the plate is 3-3/ inches. I have attached a diagram for your convenience.
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- Will Rola Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier Fit a 2014 Infiniti QX80The Rola cargo carrier # 59502 is designed to fit 2 inch trailer hitch receiver openings. Provided your 2014 Infiniti QX80 has a 2 inch hitch the carrier will fit the hitch. To determine if the carrier will clear the rear of the vehicle there is 1 important measurement you will need to take. Measure from the center of the hitch pin hole straight back to the distance required to clear the rear of the vehicle. If your measurement is less than 12-7/8 inches, the carrier will clear the rear...
view full answer... - Hitch Lock Recommendation for Rola Cargo Carrier part # 59502According to our contact at Rola the only way to securely lock the Rola Cargo Carrier part # 59502 would be to use a locking cable like # 107KADSPT to secure carrier to the vehicle/hitch.
view full answer... - Replacement Hitch Pin for the 22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier Part # 59502I do have an option for you but Rola does not offer a replacement threaded hitch pin for the 22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches part # 59502. However, they do specify that the hitch pin has 5/8"-11 threads so if I were you, I would just go to the hardware store and pick up a 5/8"-11 bolt and nut to secure the cargo carrier to your vehicle.
view full answer... - Comparing Rola and Pro Series Cargo Carriers for a 2009 Toyota HighlanderThe Pro Series carrier # 63153 is a great value. The steel mesh floor of this basket has smaller opening compared to the Rola carriers, # 59502 and # 59550 so it is less likely to allow something to fall through. If you will not be using the carrier very often then I would go with the Pro Series carrier all the way. It can be fitted with light kit # 20174. The middle ground is Rola carrier # 59502. This basket is a little higher quality than the Pro Series but lacks the razzle dazzle...
view full answer... - Recommended Cargo Bag for the Rola Cargo Carrier Part # 59502The correct cargo bag for the Rola Cargo Carrier part # 59502 is the Rola Expandable Cargo Bag part # 59102. This Rola bag is 48" long x 19" wide and the above Rola cargo carrier is 59" long x 22" wide therefore will work well with each other. The other cargo bag you mentioned is the Rola TuffBak Cargo Bag part # 59119 which measures 59" long x 24" wide therefore, will be too wide for the above cargo carrier. The Rola Expandable cargo bag is water resistant and offers up to 11.5 cu....
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier to Clear the Spare Tire on a Jeep WranglerOn Rola trailer hitch mount cargo carrier # 59502 it measures 12-7/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest edge of the carrier. If you are measuring from the center of the pin hole then it will fit. But if you are measuring from the face of the receiver then it will not. It does fit the Jeep in the video I have linked but the one in the video has a smaller spare tire. A better option would be Curt carrier # C18152. It measures 14-1/2 inches from the center of the...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier to Hold 2 Yamaha 2000i Generators on a 5th Wheel TrailerFrom what I could find, and correct me if I am wrong, your Yamaha 2000i generators are each 19.3 inches long, 11 inches wide, and 17.9 inches tall. If that is the case then Rola carrier # 59502 is a good option for you. It measures 59 inches long, 22 inches wide, and 4-3/4 inches deep. It also has a 2 inch rise in the shank to hold the cargo up higher. Similar to the Rola carrier we have Tow Ready carrier # 63154. This model has a 3 inch rise in the shank if the 2 inch rise from the...
view full answer... - Recommended 2-Inch Hitch Cargo Carrier for Cooler that Measures 53 1/2 x 19 1/2-InchesThe interior platform dimensions of the Rola Cargo Carrier # 59502 are 55 x 22-inches and the overall outside dimensions are 61 x 24. Your cooler will easily fit. Other options can be seen on the linked page, such as the Curt folding carrier # C18151 which has an interior platform measuring 58 x 20-inches. Overall outside dimensions are 59-1/4 long x 21-inches wide. This carrier also folds up when not in use, unlike the Rola which does not offer folding capability. If you prefer a non-folding...
view full answer... - Modifying Shank on Rola Cargo Carrier, Part # 59502The Rola Cargo Carrier part # 59502 has an angled shank. If you were to shorten the distance between the carrier and the vehicle, the angled portion of the shank would be too close to the receiver to slide into it. Additionally, the shank is constructed of hollow tubing, having and additional hitch pin hole so close to the original would compromise the strength of the shank, not to mention that it would invalidate the warranty. If you are looking for a carrier with a shorter shank that...
view full answer... - Recommended Cargo Carrier for Jeep Wrangler w/ 35 x 12.50 x 18 Oversize Spare TireIn order to choose a cargo carrier that'll work for you, you'll need to measure the distance from your hitch pin hole rearward to clear the spare tire. The cargo carrier you choose will need to have a hitch pin hole to closest portion of the cargo platform distance longer than the measurement you took. You can look in the product demonstrations for the cargo carriers we offer, all the shank lengths are mentioned. I'd suggest the Curt # C18153, which has a hitch pin hole to basket measurement...
view full answer... - Does the 22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier Part # 59502 Come with a Hitch PinYes, the 22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier part # 59502 comes with a threaded hitch pin that will allow you to secure the cargo carrier to the trailer hitch. Because it is threaded, it will help with stabilizing the carrier keeping your cargo safe and secure. We also have a light kit for this carrier, the Rola LED Light Kit for Railed Cargo Carriers part # 59516 which will allow you to signal other motorists behind you if your cargo blocks the tail lights on the vehicle. It will plug into a 4-way...
view full answer... - Cargo Carrier Comparison Rola # 59502 Vs. Pro Series Cargo CarrierBoth the Rola Cargo Carrier # 59502 and the Pro Series Cargo Carrier part # 63153 that you referenced would be an excellent choice. The biggest advantage I see for the Pro Series is weight. This carrier weighs 59 lbs whereas the Rola weighs 73 lbs. If the additional weight, price and slightly smaller interior dimensions aren't a problem for you I would go with the Rola. If you don't mind the less appealing looks of the Pro Series I would go with it since from a function point of view...
view full answer... - Need Extension to Raise Hitch-Mount Cargo Tray Above Exhaust on 2013 Dodge DurangoIf you are using a hitch-mount cargo carrier like the Rola Cargo Carrier # 59502 in the 2-inch hitch on your 2012 Dodge Durango exhaust heat can indeed be an issue on long drives and/or in warmer weather. Hitch adapters are available, such as the MaxxTow Dual Hitch Extender for 2-Inch Trailer Hitches # MT70070 that you referenced. This extender will both move the attachment point for your carrier rearward by 12-1/4-inches and raise its height by 6-1/4-inches. The linked photo illustrates. There...
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- Attaching License Plate to Cargo CarrierThe legalities regarding a cargo carrier obscuring a rear license plate can vary widely by state. Your best bet would be to directly contact the State Police or Department of Transportation in the states in which you will be traveling. Many cargo carriers do not provide a dedicated place to attach a license plate. You could drill two holes through the rear rail in order to bolt the plate in place to temporarily attach the plate, if needed. The Rola Cargo Carrier, part # 59502 has...
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- Carrying a Generator, Inflatable Boat, and Gear on a Rola Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo CarrierRola cargo carrier # 59502 is rated for 600 pounds so the carrier can handle the 310 pounds of gear you will be carrying. You also have to check the tongue weight capacity of the hitch and of the vehicle. Whichever is lower is the capacity you need to go by. As far as highway speeds it would not be a problem since the carrier and things loaded on it are behind the vehicle which blocks the wind.
view full answer... - Do Lights have to be Added to a Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo CarrierBasically, in any state in the union, if the rear license plate or lights are obscured in any way, a police officer can pull you over, regardless of the specific verbiage of the laws. Beyond that it is just a good idea to add lights for safey. For the Rola cargo carrier # 59502 you can use light kit # 20174. In order to use the lights your vehicle will need to have a 4-Way trailer connector. If your 2012 Toyota Highlander does not have a trailer connector you can use # 118449. I have...
view full answer... - Maximum Cargo Carrier Tongue Weight While your hitch may have a 500lb tongue weight capacity and the 22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # 59502 has a 600lb capacity, a part missing here is your vehicle's maximum tongue weight. Depending on the vehicle, it can be in excess or below the maximum tongue weight of the hitch and carrier. If you're vehicle has a 250lb maximum tongue weight capacity as an example, that's your maximum regardless of the hitch and carrier ratings. Your owners manual will be the best place...
view full answer... - Recommended Carrier to Carry Vespa MP3 250I do have a solution for you. Check out the Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches, # 59502. This carrier has a weight capacity of 600 lbs. The carrier itself weighs 72 lbs and according to my research your Vespa weighs 494 lbs., so you should be okay as far as weight capacity goes. Check out the video review and test course video of this carrier I have included at right. If your scooter blocks the tail lights on your vehicle the optional light kit, # 20174, must be installed on this hitch-mounted...
view full answer... - Folding Cargo Carrier for 2010 Chevy TraverseRola offers a folding carrier, part # 59550 that's compatible with the # 59516 light kit. To see if the basket would work on your vehicle, you'll need to measure the distance between the hitch pin hole in your receiver to the furthest rearward edge of the rear bumper, as shown in the FAQ article I've linked you to. As long as this distance is less than 7 inches, the carrier would be compatible with your vehicle. Unfortunately, Rola doesn't make a folding version of the # 59502. The Surco...
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- Recommended Waterproof Cargo Bag for Use with Rola Hitch Cargo Carrier 59502The choice of cargo bag to be used along with a hitch cargo carrier like the Rola # 59502 is not super critical. By that I mean that in some cases, depending on the shape and size of the items you need to load, you might actually want an over-size bag that is bit larger than the 22 x 59-inch carrier. This would allow for taller items in the bag to take up any slack. The closest fit in a waterproof bag comes from Curt, their 15-cubic-foot model # C18211. This is shown in the linked video....
view full answer... - Recommended Cargo Carrier for 10 Inch Ground Clearance from Bottom of Hitch Receiver on WinnebagoFor the limited ground clearance, I recommend a carrier with a rise in the shank to give you that additional clearance to avoid dragging or bottoming out. I recommend the 22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 600 lbs # 59502 which is extremely strong and has a shank rise of 2 inches. For a folding option, I recommend the 24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs # C18153 or the 20x48 ProSeries # 6502. These will have a similar rise and the biggest...
view full answer... - Will 2 Inch Diameter Lamps Fit into Circular Cut Outs in Sides of Rola # 59502 Cargo CarrierThe grommets for 2-1/2 inch lamps are a bit too big to fit into a 2-1/2 inch rough opening. The # A56GB grommet for instance, is meant to mount in a 2-3/4 inch rough opening. If you could enlarge the opening to 2-3/4 inches in diameter, then a 2-1/2 inch lamp like # MCL50RB would fit. If you decided to go this route, you'd tie the power for the lamps into the running lamp circuit. A # A46PB pigtail would be needed for each lamp. Honestly, using reflective conspicuity tape like part...
view full answer... - What Is the Clearance Dimension of Rola 23x56 Cargo Carrier for 2 Inch Trailer HitchesThe carrier measures 12-7/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the carrier platform.
view full answer... - Weight of Rola 22x59 Cargo Carrier # 59502 and Determining Vehicle's Tongue Weight Capacity The Rola 22x59 Cargo Carrier # 59502 referenced in your question weighs just about 73 pounds. You are correct that you will need to factor in the weight of the carrier itself when determining if the combined load of the carrier and cargo will fall below the vehicle's and hitch's tongue weight capacity. I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2017 Ford Explorer and I am not quite sure what you are referring to with the "E-D-C" load limits. I wasn't able to find a specific...
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