# 1
Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Black
I've taken one 1500 mile trip so far with the Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 mounted on my RAV4. I found the box to be quiet and not to have much impact on gas mileage. I lost maybe 1 mpg with it mounted to my flush mounted Whisperbars. I drove through some very heavy rain and had a minimal amount of water inside under a thin rubber mat I had placed on the bottom of the box; none on my luggage got wet. This box works great to give me more carrying capacity when traveling with my two crated Dobermans.
Was surprised by the quality of free shipment. The cargo box was strapped to a pallet with shrink wrap.
# 2
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 64-1/2" Long x 39" Wide x 7-1/4" Tall - 150 lbs
These are very challenging to work with when it comes to mounting them to vehicle roof rails and adjusting length of bar to it's equal on both sides. Once they're finally installed they look steong and astethetically appealing. Haven't tested them out with Curt roof rack yet
Great for the price! Were ready for adventure time!
# 3
Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
We were very happy with our Thule roof rack. The low profile design works well and does not have too much wind noise compared to others I’ve had. It’s held up very well also through the seasons.
Love my new Thule canyon xt roof cargo basket!! Fits on my 2022 Toyota Prius Nightshade, it was easy to assemble!! Shipping was awesome came in quicker then I expected!!
# 4
24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
My wife and I spend the winters in southern GA and needed a cargo carrier as we make our move between TN and GA. Everything we pack will fit into the car with ease, but we're a tad cramped. When I say we, I mean our dog and two cats. :) Having the cargo carrier will allow us to pack our clothes, etc. outside the car while everyone has more room inside the car. On this particular hitch (Curt Class III), I can haul 300lbs back there. The three containers you see in the pics will probably be full, but not weigh anywhere near 300lbs total. This will definitely make our travel more comfortable. It also alleviated the need for a larger car where the bigger volume of cargo space would only get used a couple of times per year. Smaller car for a daily drive equals less gas. The cargo carrier is a bit on the cumbersome side so my wife helps me get it connected. It's heavy duty and expect it to last many years.
I haven't actually used the hitch carrier yet, but I can say that the ordering and shipping process went very smoothly and was easy. Also the carrier is very easy to assemble and took maybe 15 minutes tops.
# 5
Thule Motion XT Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Glossy
Great customer service and great product. Thank you !
This roof box is very sleek in design and I love how low it sits. Everything is wonderful with it; it can fit all my camping gear despite being a slimmer model. I gave it four stars because one of the powerclick clamps that it came with fell apart only after 3 uses and now i’m going to have to drop another $70+ for a replacement. Other than that, I would recommend this item.
# 6
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Glossy
I have had this for 1 year. I use it when I’m moving for travel contracts every 13 weeks and this thing packs a TON. I have a 2013 Chevy Equinox and it’s a bit long for it — it smooshes the antenna, but does t affect radio signal. I’ve also had it on a 2006 Toyota RAV4 and it got perfect — it was the vehicle I originally bought it for!
# 7
20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
My wife and I spend the winters in southern GA and needed a cargo carrier as we make our move between TN and GA. Everything we pack will fit into the car with ease, but we're a tad cramped. When I say we, I mean our dog and two cats. :) Having the cargo carrier will allow us to pack our clothes, etc. outside the car while everyone has more room inside the car. On this particular hitch (Curt Class III), I can haul 300lbs back there. The three containers you see in the pics will probably be full, but not weigh anywhere near 300lbs total. This will definitely make our travel more comfortable. It also alleviated the need for a larger car where the bigger volume of cargo space would only get used a couple of times per year. Smaller car for a daily drive equals less gas. The cargo carrier is a bit on the cumbersome side so my wife helps me get it connected. It's heavy duty and expect it to last many years.
Okay. Here’s the scoop on the Draw-Tite 20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver. I bought it since it looked like the best choice to carry camping cargo on my 2010 RAV4. I believe I was right and that it was and is the best choice. In the “up” position it clears the rear door-mounted spare tire. No extension is needed to get it to clear the rear spare tire. I thought that the 48” width was perfect and that a 60” wide carrier was a too wide for my RAV4. Also, the #59102 (waterproof) Rola Expandable Cargo Bag, 9.5 to 11.5 cubic feet fits PERFECTLY in this cargo carrier I had no need for a larger carrier. I just use it for camping and carrying extra gear so the back of the RAV4 is not loaded with stuff. When I’m at my destination I empty the Rola bag contents, put it inside the back of the RAV4 and put the carrier in the “up” position until I’m ready to break camp, re-load the Rola bag and move on. I use a Draw-Tite Receiver that I mounted on my RAV4. So to hold the 2” shank firmly in the Draw-Tire receiver and keep it from rattling I got a #63201 Draw-Tite J-Pin Stabilization Pin and Barrel Lockset from etrailer. It you do not have a Draw-Tite Receiver, then this stabilization pin may or may not fit. If it doesn’t fit then—at least—you can get a #SR25219 Stainless Steel Locking, Anti-Rattle Threaded Hitch Pin for 2" Trailer Hitches from etrailer. It looks like it will accomplish the same thing if the Draw-Tite J-Pin Stabilization Pin will not fit your receiver. The Draw-Tite J-Pin Stabilization Pin is a little easier if you take the Draw-Tite 20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier on and off a lot, but it is no big deal. Anyway, the Draw-Tite 20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier folds up when you’re not using it and down when you’re using it so the point is that it is the kind of carrier that someone would get when you don’t want to be putting the carrier on and taking it off your vehicle a lot. I suggest using Draw-Tite J-Pin Stabilization Pin or the Stainless Steel Locking, Anti-Rattle Threaded Hitch Pin, or something similar to hold the shank firmly. But the Draw-Tite 20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier would still rattle ALL THE TIME as I drove down the road. It didn’t matter if it was in the “up” or “down” position. The reason is that the outer two holes that the included ½” safety pin goes through (this is the pin that you remove and reinsert every time you want to lower or raise the cargo carrier platform) are bigger than ½”. This is the cause of the rattle. What was the cure? I bought a 3-1/2” x ½” hex-head bolt (not a carriage bolt!) at Home Depot. (3” is too short.) I also got a ½” nut, two ½” flat washers and one ½” split lockwasher. This replaced the included safety pin. That way I could snug down the nut on the ½” bolt and every bit of the rattle went away. This “cure” cost about $1.60. I also recommend torquing the pivot bolt as much as you can. You’d have to be a competitor in the 'Worlds Strongest Man' competition to be able to over-torque it. Granted, I now have to carry a pair of wrenches to tighten or loosen the nut and bolt whenever I want to raise or lower the cargo carrier platform. But on long rides it keeps me from going crazy from rattle noise. No rattle at all.
# 8
20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
I have yet to use this for hauling anything, but the assembly was very simple, and the construction seems quite solid. It does stick out a long ways to the back (with a fairly large gap between the bumper and the carrier), but that's to facilitate the flip-up nature of it. Also, it makes for plenty of clearance for the lift-gate to open up, and there's even room to stand between the carrier and the trunk for easier access.
Appears to be well built and was very easy to assemble.
# 9
24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs
Step 1 of assembly, the holes do not line up between the basket halves and the connecting bars. This is integral to the structure’s assembly, making it impossible to do. That and the hardware was loose all over the package but luckily seemed to all be there by chance. Seems there was no QA before shipping…makes me quite nervous about installing this on my vehicle.
Super disappointed in this etrailer purchase. The product came in a large box that was fully intact and not damaged. The actual cargo basket was meticulously wrapped and appeared to be brand new as expected. The other components however, like the arm, were in boxes that were smashed, old, worn, and had multiple layers of old tape. The arm itself was scratched and banged up, even rusty in spots. Clearly it was used or had been a returned item. If I wanted a dented, gouged,and rusty Cargo Carrier I would have purchased one used, for half the price. This is not the quality I expect from etrailer.. I have purchased many racks and other items from this company and usually the quality is outstanding. This time they dropped the ball. I have since read other reviews and it is apparent that this is not an isolated incident. I'd have sent it back if it wasn't so damn heavy and awkward to lug around.
# 10
Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black Carbonite
Delivery from etrailer was great, they kept me informed every step of the way. Prices were very competitive so no problem there. The Yakima SkyBox 16 was a breeze to setup - it took about 15min and I did it myself. It's a great size for my Toyota Rav4 - large enough to hold lots of camping gear but not so big that it dwarfs the car. It seems super sturdy and can open from both sides. So far a solid purchase.
Adds much needed space for long trips. Excellent construction. Like any other roof top carrier, the gas mileage does decrease but the trade-off is worth it.
# 11
Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide - 165 lbs
# 12
20 x 59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
I'm missing a single set of locknet/flat washer/carriage bolt M10 but other than that, it was an easy assembly and quite sturdy!
Very happy with this luggage carrier. We’ve put many miles on it already, have even bottomed out with it on our Rav4 and still is holding up like new. No complaints whats so ever.
# 13
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 57" Long x 42" Wide - 165 lbs
I ordered the Rhino cross bars and cargo basket together for my 2021 RAv4 Hybrid simply because I wanted a sure combo that would work together, and they did and fit the car perfectly. I am a semi-mechanical person and the whole job took me about 2 hr (bars + cage). Instructions are like IKEA, takes a little intuition for some things. Cage assembly and install itself took about 45 min. Rubber mallet is handy to drive two halves of rack together without scratching metal. Arrived on time since in stock. Seems real sturdy.
I’ve got to say I really like this basket, quality is great and the size is perfect for what I need. Fits well on my 2021 RAV4 hybrid with factory roof rack. Unlike others, I found the assembly from box to mounted on the roof only took about 25 mins and was very simple. Only complaint is with etrailer itself as when I ordered the rack it was in stock and was scheduled to ship in 3 days, however, it took almost two full weeks to even ship. When I called customer service I was told it was in stock but they were having difficulty locating part of my order and I didn’t receive my order for two and a half weeks. Not a huge deal but also not what I was expecting.
# 14
Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 39" Wide
This was a great addition to my wife’s 2019 RAV4, lunar rock color. It really fits vehicle nice. Have had many good compliments on it and it is extremely functional.
Well done Yakima and etrailer. Great product and great service. The product is well made (in Taiwan....not China) and the parts and instruction video made it relatively" easy to install. Two people helps to install it more readily. The wind diffuser in the front greatly reduces wind noise. All in all very happy and glad I bought through etrailer. Service was excellent and delivery prompt.
# 15
23x59 Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Fairly easy assembly. It would be nice, since the hitch pin is not included, if the manufacturer would list the size pin needed.
Received everything in a timely manner - 2 days. My order included the cargo carrier, a cargo bag, and a Curt anti-rattle kit. Just a note for newbies like me. The shank is the part of the accessory that is inserted into the receiver (the part that is attached to the vehicle). The Curt anti-rattle kit does not fit properly with this cargo carrier. The instructions for the anti-rattle kit indicates that it will fit in the shank of all Curt products... I have a Curt receiver... I rigged the anti-rattle kit to work with this cargo carrier but it's a bit of a pain. The cargo carrier box appeared to have been opened previously. The box was torn open already. I found the instructions and determined that all the parts were there so no harm no foul. Easy-to-follow assembly instructions but having a friend to help would have sped things up a lot. Easily attaches to the receiver and bingo. All done. Light weight. I can carry it and mount it to the vehicle by myself with ease. I will be buying some reflective tape to put along the back of it. I want it to be more visible to anyone following - especially in the dark.
# 16
19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
Performed as expected. Good quality, allows bulky items to be carried outside. Good construction.
Very well made product. Easy to assemble (I'm 70 yrs old). I have a 2014 Toyota RAV4, and previously had been used to a bit larger cargo capacity. With my new 2 inch hitch, also from etrailer, which has a 650 lb tongue weight, and this cargo carrier which is rated at 500 lb, I can pack that extra luggage or go to the box store for 10 bags of mulch. The fold up design makes this a very convenient way to transport when empty. I also purchased the J-Pin and barrel lock set in order to stabilize that pesky jiggling when driving over bumps.
# 17
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 47" Long x 35" Wide - 165 lbs
# 18
24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
I'm missing a single set of locknet/flat washer/carriage bolt M10 but other than that, it was an easy assembly and quite sturdy!
Very happy with this luggage carrier. We’ve put many miles on it already, have even bottomed out with it on our Rav4 and still is holding up like new. No complaints whats so ever.
# 19
Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carrier - 9 cu ft - Black
We purchased this product in order to take our daughter to college. Having a small SUV with limited space, we decided to look for carriers. After looking at carriers online, I was starting to become discouraged at the high prices. Then, I stumbled upon etrailer.com that had exactly what I was looking for. They were also selling this model for half the price of others I was looking at on other sites. Anything that I was able to find at a comparable price were made out of materials that would have shredded going down the highway. For less than $300, we will have plenty of room to take our daughter's items to school and the comfort of knowing that this will hold up during the 4000 mile round trip. It seems to be sturdy enough for years of use.
Works very well on my 2014 Rav4. Holds a great amount of items, and easy to attach to roof rails. One person can lift, attach and remove to the vehicle. Drove well with no vibration, Drove from Upstate NY to Florida with no issues, does reduce MPG but that is to be expected. Drove in heavy rain for over 3 hours with no leakage into the unit. One change I would make is to have the metal arms that hold up the top, attach to bottom of the unit instead of the top. Overall for the price as compared to other units same size this is a great value. I would purchase this again.
# 20
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
Very durable basket, and fairly easy to install. It's definitely transformed the look and practicality of our little SUV.
Product was easy to order. Shipping was right on schedule. Very easy to install. Looks great on my Toyota Rav4. Awesome job again etrailer!!! I be back ordering again very soon!!!!!
What our customers are saying:
"The hitch and the carrier came in much earlier than expected. The cargo carrier assembled in a few minutes. The hitch went on like a glove. I was very satisfied with it's quality. My salesperson was very helpful and made sure that I had the right things. Overall, I was very pleased."