# 1
24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Desperately needed a cargo carrier for camping in my F-150 Super Crew, and did a ton of internet research before buying. I have to say first off that this is one of the biggest carriers available, both in width @ 60" (foremost) and depth, and total weight capacity is excellent at 500 LB's. When you begin looking, what you'll notice right away is that carriers with brand names, and in smaller form factors are between $300 to $700! While I don't claim to be an expert on cargo carriers, I'm sorry but I don't want to spend that much money on something that you stack ice chests and cargo boxes on. I want to spend $$ on camping equipment that I have to have for my trips..... Further to this, I would say that the quality of construction on this carrier is excellent. The welds are very good, and the gauge of steel used (frame) and quality of the powder coat finish are perfect. They also can supply (option)a regular (bulbs) or led tail light kit (more expensive) for the carrier which in my opinion is a must. The tail light kit is superb and fits the oval openings perfectly with the supplied rubber inserts. The wiring harness supplied fits the lights well, however, as noted in other internet reviews is not of adequate length to reach some harnesses. My truck is already outfitted with a tow package, so all I had to do was hit the auto parts store and purchase an 48" extension. No big deal, and only costs around $5. Assembly was very easy. The Carrier comes in two halves, and the unit is joined at the center (floor level) by a very robust 2" receiver bar that has a height offset to keep the carrier higher off the ground. Three large bolts go through the carrier halves and through the bar using locking nuts, and then four smaller bolts, both leading edge and trailing edge (center) connect the top half of the carrier. While the smaller bolts come with washers, the big bolts on the bottom do not. I would strongly recommend that you purchase some large washers for the bottom bolts as well. Again, not a big expense, and they will help with wear and tear on the bar and frame. Weight of the assembled unit is significant, so plan on having someone there to help you put it in the hitch. Why pull your back out trying to do it solo. :) I'd guesstimate that the carrier weighs about 60+ LB's. One other item to note is that the height of your cargo in the carrier may cover your license plate on the rear of the vehicle, so it would be a good idea to mount a license plate frame on the carrier so that you can move your plate to the carrier instead, that way it will be visible. They also make a cargo bag for this carrier, which looked good, ballistic nylon I believe. I didn't need it because I won't be putting anything on the carrier that can't get wet in a storm, etc. In summary, for the money, I don't feel you can beat this carrier. BTW - Your unit will likely arrive with the outer cardboard totally destroyed, as they don't use very robust exterior packaging, however, your internals should be fine as they are zip tied to the carrier frame, and the corners of the carrier are protected by very thick foam. Mine arrived with the outer cardboard trashed, but the carrier and parts inside were just fine. First trip with the carrier will be in a couple weeks, so once I have road tested it I will update the review.
Guy next door called and said there was a box outside my Garage. Didn't want it to get snowed on. I went and got it. The box was broken open at one side/end, and the spacers fell out. No damage to the product. I got it assembled in and hour. (minus lights). While the instructions do not call for glue around the lights; I'm thinking I might want to put some glue around the edge to better secure them. Happy so far. A little heavy to manuver for only one person, but fits my hitch. Thanks for your followup. Lyle
# 2
20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
After having the curt cargo carrier for one year, its held up great! Mounted on a 2010 Ford Edge, it scrapes the ground when maneuvering out of some parking lots, especially when fully loaded. Probably not an issue in vehicles with more ground clearance. I’ve never put 500 lbs on it, but a couple (~200), maybe. It has some light rust on the scratches, but has, otherwise, held up nicely. I’ve kept it in the garage to prevent too much weather damage. It’s done well on trips from TX to GA to FL. The only criticism I have is that there are no good tie-down spots. The rails, while sturdy, are a bit too large in diameter to attach my most heavy duty ratchet straps and even the larger D-rings I have. Problem easily solved with four U bolts. After that modification, the cargo carrier is nearly perfect and is now a more modular attachment.
Just got back from 8 days of traveling, using this product. I really liked that it gave you room to be able to open hatch with no problems of clearance issues, while loaded.
# 3
17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Exactly what we wanted and exactly as described! It's already made one trip with great success!
I am using this on a 2012 Toyota Prius. I have it paired with a Curt 1 1/4 inch hitch C11276. Overall, this is a fair addition for this vehicle. It carries a good amount of weight, and is sturdy and well made. The only drawback is how low to the ground it sits when used with the Prius. There is very little clearance between the bottom of the carrier and the ground when loaded. I need to be very careful when going from a flat onto an incline, or over speed bumps. I have had scraping several times, even when going slowly and carefully. I will be replacing this carrier with a raised shank model in the near future to alleviate this situation. If you're considering this carrier for a Gen III Prius, I would suggest you look at the model with the raised shank (C18100 - https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Curt/C18110.html) you'll get an extra few inches under the rear edge of the carrier, and it will make you happy!
# 4
24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Exactly what we wanted and exactly as described! It's already made one trip with great success!
The product "looks" good but make sure you read ALL the details; the critical piece of information I found AFTER delivery, assembly, and unsuccessful attempt to mount on my 2006 Liberty is the minimum clearance from pin hole to front edge of basket - this info is located on the second or third page after drilling on more information; don't trust what the pictures show you - a vehicle with spare on the back could be for a different carrier. One of the web page features is to enter your specific vehicle - don't trust that to give you the correct products that will fit your vehicle. So the additional fees and charges to return make the fantastic savings disappear.
# 5
19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
After having the curt cargo carrier for one year, its held up great! Mounted on a 2010 Ford Edge, it scrapes the ground when maneuvering out of some parking lots, especially when fully loaded. Probably not an issue in vehicles with more ground clearance. I’ve never put 500 lbs on it, but a couple (~200), maybe. It has some light rust on the scratches, but has, otherwise, held up nicely. I’ve kept it in the garage to prevent too much weather damage. It’s done well on trips from TX to GA to FL. The only criticism I have is that there are no good tie-down spots. The rails, while sturdy, are a bit too large in diameter to attach my most heavy duty ratchet straps and even the larger D-rings I have. Problem easily solved with four U bolts. After that modification, the cargo carrier is nearly perfect and is now a more modular attachment.
Cargo carrier arrived promptly, and with great customer service support via email. Not hard to put together, but the instructions could have been clearer. Surprisingly light, but seems sturdy enough, however, it hasn't been used yet. I was concerned that there wouldn't be enough clearance between the vehicle and the edge when folded, but this doesn't seem to be an issue. I bought some reflective tape for the corners to enhance safety. An overall sound investment that I expect to get many years of use from.
# 6
20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
Desperately needed a cargo carrier for camping in my F-150 Super Crew, and did a ton of internet research before buying. I have to say first off that this is one of the biggest carriers available, both in width @ 60" (foremost) and depth, and total weight capacity is excellent at 500 LB's. When you begin looking, what you'll notice right away is that carriers with brand names, and in smaller form factors are between $300 to $700! While I don't claim to be an expert on cargo carriers, I'm sorry but I don't want to spend that much money on something that you stack ice chests and cargo boxes on. I want to spend $$ on camping equipment that I have to have for my trips..... Further to this, I would say that the quality of construction on this carrier is excellent. The welds are very good, and the gauge of steel used (frame) and quality of the powder coat finish are perfect. They also can supply (option)a regular (bulbs) or led tail light kit (more expensive) for the carrier which in my opinion is a must. The tail light kit is superb and fits the oval openings perfectly with the supplied rubber inserts. The wiring harness supplied fits the lights well, however, as noted in other internet reviews is not of adequate length to reach some harnesses. My truck is already outfitted with a tow package, so all I had to do was hit the auto parts store and purchase an 48" extension. No big deal, and only costs around $5. Assembly was very easy. The Carrier comes in two halves, and the unit is joined at the center (floor level) by a very robust 2" receiver bar that has a height offset to keep the carrier higher off the ground. Three large bolts go through the carrier halves and through the bar using locking nuts, and then four smaller bolts, both leading edge and trailing edge (center) connect the top half of the carrier. While the smaller bolts come with washers, the big bolts on the bottom do not. I would strongly recommend that you purchase some large washers for the bottom bolts as well. Again, not a big expense, and they will help with wear and tear on the bar and frame. Weight of the assembled unit is significant, so plan on having someone there to help you put it in the hitch. Why pull your back out trying to do it solo. :) I'd guesstimate that the carrier weighs about 60+ LB's. One other item to note is that the height of your cargo in the carrier may cover your license plate on the rear of the vehicle, so it would be a good idea to mount a license plate frame on the carrier so that you can move your plate to the carrier instead, that way it will be visible. They also make a cargo bag for this carrier, which looked good, ballistic nylon I believe. I didn't need it because I won't be putting anything on the carrier that can't get wet in a storm, etc. In summary, for the money, I don't feel you can beat this carrier. BTW - Your unit will likely arrive with the outer cardboard totally destroyed, as they don't use very robust exterior packaging, however, your internals should be fine as they are zip tied to the carrier frame, and the corners of the carrier are protected by very thick foam. Mine arrived with the outer cardboard trashed, but the carrier and parts inside were just fine. First trip with the carrier will be in a couple weeks, so once I have road tested it I will update the review.
Guy next door called and said there was a box outside my Garage. Didn't want it to get snowed on. I went and got it. The box was broken open at one side/end, and the spacers fell out. No damage to the product. I got it assembled in and hour. (minus lights). While the instructions do not call for glue around the lights; I'm thinking I might want to put some glue around the edge to better secure them. Happy so far. A little heavy to manuver for only one person, but fits my hitch. Thanks for your followup. Lyle
# 7
20 x 59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Exactly what we wanted and exactly as described! It's already made one trip with great success!
I am using this on a 2012 Toyota Prius. I have it paired with a Curt 1 1/4 inch hitch C11276. Overall, this is a fair addition for this vehicle. It carries a good amount of weight, and is sturdy and well made. The only drawback is how low to the ground it sits when used with the Prius. There is very little clearance between the bottom of the carrier and the ground when loaded. I need to be very careful when going from a flat onto an incline, or over speed bumps. I have had scraping several times, even when going slowly and carefully. I will be replacing this carrier with a raised shank model in the near future to alleviate this situation. If you're considering this carrier for a Gen III Prius, I would suggest you look at the model with the raised shank (C18100 - https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Curt/C18110.html) you'll get an extra few inches under the rear edge of the carrier, and it will make you happy!
# 8
24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs
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.
This carrier worked out great. The tilt down feature is helpful to have but I didn't really need it. However, the fold up feature was helpful when driving around, so I recommend that as a convenience. The only thing I had trouble with was the hitch bolt. I have a Thule bike rack that I've used with my truck hitch receiver and never had a problem, but this rack's hitch bolt was a real pain to get in at first. Don't be dismayed. With the rack off of the vehicle, I used some WD-40 and some lithium grease on the bolt and then used an adjustable wrench to screw it in and out a number of times. I noticed a bunch of either paint or metal shards gumming up the threads on the bolt each time I removed it. After about 5 times of screwing it in and out, wiping off the bolt with a towel, adding some more grease once in a while, it got to the point that I could screw it in and out by hand pretty easily. Problem solved. I'm really happy with this rack. It fit two big coolers of food and beer plus beach umbrellas and other stuff. It's really strong and sturdy. The biggest issue was not the weight on the rack, but whether the rear suspension on the Highlander could hold it with our other junk in the back plus passengers. :-)
# 9
23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 4" Rise - Folding - 450 lbs
Iam rating it as such because I have only tested it without any cargo on a 30 min drive.It was ok considering the help of the anti-rattle and anti-tilt that I also used.The real test really will be putting some cargo in it.I noticed that there was a lock nut or washer missing at the base which made one of the bolts loose;likewise there was only place to put a lock( do not know why the locks came in pairs?)Overall,I think this will work for me.As for the anti-tilt that I purchased, I noticed that the 2 bolts on the side really are only barely touching the bar,I think the holes were not properly placed ,so when you tighten them, they will only tighten the edge of the bar.The shipping was super fast! It felt like it just came a few miles from my house,however I noticed that the packaging was messed up and torn so it was just taped up;it really looked like it was an old stock from the warehouse. The customer service was awesome and will probably order from this site again.Thanks!
After purchasing a 2018 Honda CR-V Touring, my honey-to-do-task of having to bring trash to the dump every week must be done. I am not a big fan of placing trash inside my new car, despite having a rubber liner. So I purchased the Curt 2 inch receiver hitch and had it installed by my local mechanic. I did not want to have to hook up my small utility trailer to go to the dump since I have to go to work and park in a parking garage after making my trash drop off. I came across this Carpod M2205 walled carrier. I am thrilled with this and like the way it folds up when not in use. There was a simple assembly process to go through after it was received (quick shipping by the way). It is a little heavy placing into the hitch receiver, but note it is easier to place it into the hitch when folded up. I wrapped a piece of duct tape around the exact place of the insertion bar to line up the holes of the hitch pin. Its carrying capacity is well within what I need, and I am quite impressed. There is not much movement of the carrier while driving except for big bumps or potholes. This is an excellent alternative to carrying household garbage inside my new car. The walls are held in place with metal pins and a strap, that is a little short and could be a little bit longer. That would be my only complaint about using this car carrier. Otherwise, I highly recommend this for anyone who needs to carry items outside or to need more space.
Surco Products Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2010 Ford Edge
Today on this 2010 Ford Edge we're going to be test fitting the 20 by 48 Surco cargo carrier for inch and a quarter hitches. Part number 52017. Now we already have it installed on our vehicle, let me go ahead and go over some features here. First off this has a 300 pound carrying capacity and has a nice mesh floor here which is going to make it really easy to clean. It has this rail going all the way around the cargo carrier which can serve as a tie down point for you ratchet straps or your bungee cords. Whatever you use to tie down your cargo. I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements now.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2010 Ford Edge
Today on our 2010 Ford Edge, we are doing a test fit of a MaxxTow 48x21 Cargo Carrier. That part number is MT70422. We have a weight capacity of 500 pounds and works with 2-inch hitches only. We have it on our vehicle here. The first thing we are going to do is take a few measurements, ground clearing being first. We are going to have about 12 inches of clearance. Overall to our vehicle, we are going to have about 27 inches and our closest point looks to be about 7 inches away. On our Edge, we do have dual exhausts, one at the driver and one at the passenger side.
Carpod Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2010 Ford Edge
Today on our 2010 Ford Edge, we're doing a test fit of the Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier. This is 23 x 48, has a weight capacity of 450 pounds and it works with 2" hitches only; part number for this M2205. The first thing we're going to do here is take a few measurements. Ground clearance being first, we're going to have about 18" there. Overall to our vehicle, we're adding about 32-3/4" and our closest point down here is going to be about 4" away. Now we do have dual exhaust on our vehicle, one to each side although it is a bit under our carrier, that's going to sit about 14-1/2", so just be aware of that when you're loading up your gear. As for our walls, we can fold these down to so. We're going to pull out our pins at each corner. We're going to lay down our smaller sides first.
Stromberg Carlson Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2010 Ford Edge
Today on our 2010 Ford Edge, we're doing a test fit of the Stromberg Carlson 23 x 60 Cargo Carrier; that part number is CC-100. This has a weight capacity of 500 pounds and works with 2" inches only. The first thing we're going to do here is take a few measurements. The ground clearance being first. We're going to measure to the bottom of this bolt. It's going to be about 10-3/4". Overall to our vehicle we're adding about 27" and our closest point here is going to be about 6" away. Now on our Edge, we do have dual exhaust; one on the passenger and one of the driver's side.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2010 Ford Edge
Today on our 2010 Ford Edge, we are going a test fit of the Curt Folding 20x60 Cargo Carrier. This part number is C18151, has a weight capacity of 500 pounds and works with 2-inch hitches only. The first thing we are going to do here is take a few measurements. We are going to have our ground clearance first. That is going to be about 12 1/2 inches. Our overall here is going about 32 inches and our closest point is going to be about 11 inches away. Now on our Edge we do have dual exhausts, one on the passenger and one on the driver side.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2010 Ford Edge C18150
Today on our 2010 Ford Edge we're doing a test fit of the Curt 20x60 cargo carrier. That part number is C18150. This has a weight capacity of five hundred pounds and works with two inch hitches only. The first thing we need to do is take a few measurements, ground clearance being first. We're going to have about fourteen and three quarter inches of clearance with that raised shank in the back. Overall to our vehicle we're adding about twenty six and three quarter inches, and we have a closest point of about five and a half inches. As for our Edge, we have dual exhaust that come out on the driver and passenger side.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2010 Ford Edge C18110
Today, on our 2010 Ford Edge we're doing a test fit of the Curt 20x48 Cargo Carrier. That part number is C18110. It has a weight capacity of 300 pounds, and works with both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. First thing we're going to do while it's on our vehicle is take a few measurements, ground clearance being first. We're going to have about 15 inches of clearance. That is because we have that raised shank in the back which is going to lift our carrier even higher than our hitch. Overall to our vehicle, we're adding about 25 1/2 inches, and our closest point is going to be about 7 inches away. As for our Edge, we do have dual exhaust, one on the driver and one on the passenger side.
Rola 21x55 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2010 Ford Edge
Today on this 2010 Ford Edge we're going to be test-fitting the 21 x 55 Rola cargo carrier for 1-1/4 inch hitches, part number 59507. This cargo carrier has a 300-pound carrying capacity. It has this large mesh form here, which makes it easier to clean. Plus, periodically around the rails of this cargo carrier, you have many tie-down points for your ratchet straps or your bungee cords, whatever you may use to secure your gear as you drive. Next I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements here, the first being how much distance is added to the vehicle once the cargo carrier is installed. I'm going to go ahead and measure from the bumper, since that's the furthest point out. From the bumper to this rail here towards the rear is going to be about 27-1/2 inches.
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."