# 1
24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Love the product works great!
This carrier is perfect!! It is exactly what I was looking for to carry all the gear that 3 little kids come with!! I have a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (same as Ford Explorer) and the fit is great. It was a toss up to go with this one or the foldable style but the rising offset works great. I opted for the light kit that is reccomended and yes, as mostly all the other reviews mention, the wiring harness is short. E-trailer really should consider supplying a longer one. However, that being said, it was not a problem to make a small splice extending it. Or, as others have suggested, buy a longer wiring harness at an auto store. Also, the suggestion to add fender washers to the assembly is an absolute must!! I cannot believe e-trailer does not supply what is, in my opinion, neccessary hardware. In all, this is exactly what i was looking for, it assembled with ease in about 30 minutes and is of sufficient quality to last for many trips.
# 2
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 47" Long x 35" Wide - 165 lbs
Greetings, I am giving these items 3? Because I was offered alternative products that did not fit together. Originally, I intended to purchase a roof rack cargo basket type and a spare tire holder from Yakima manufacturer that go well together, but one of them wasn’t in stock. So, after 3 weeks waiting time, I was offered alternative items via etrailer website, and I accepted them…after all, they are the experts. I got the recommended items through UPS, then I assembled them by myself. The roof rack cargo basket fit well on my car, but the spare tire holder was not compatible with the roof rack cargo basket. They couldn’t be assembled together. I submitted my claim to return the spare tire holder. Now, I have not achieved my goal to carry my spare tire. Understanding the needs and expectations of your customers is critical to maximize customer satisfaction. I am sure both products are good, but they are not compatible together, even though they were manufactured by the same company. Distributors should know better! I returned one item and I hope to be refunded.
Great product. Easily puts together and I was able to install on our 2016 Toyota Highlander OEM roof rails with no problems. The mounting brackets slide to make for a easy fit. Have taken it on two long road trips with zero issues last summer one to the montains and one to the beach. Was able to fit our jogging stroller on in the basket. Had some heavy rain on one trip and seen no signs of water getting into the rails as that was a concern of mine when researching the different racks. The high sides allowed for easy tie downs for the weather bag we put the stroller in. Seemed to add a little road noise with nothing in it but that is to be expected when hauling things on the roof but the wind deflector seemed to keep the noise down. Easy to put on and off with a single person able to lift it. Great product, great fit for the car. Plan on using it for some more upcoming trips.
# 3
24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
This is a super well made carrier. Took less than 15 minutes to assemble and fit into the receiver on our Ford Explorer. Couldn't be any better than this!
Great product. Super easy assembly with an extra set of hands but could have managed by myself I’m sure. Will use it to haul deer!
# 4
20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
Have used it a few times. Works very well. No complaints.
Well made carrier that was easy to assemble and fits perfectly behind our 2015 Explorer.
# 5
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 64-1/2" Long x 39" Wide x 7-1/4" Tall - 150 lbs
I am not an internet shopper type guy, but couldn't find a cargo rack here locally. etrailer was EASY to order through. 6 days later part #181115 arrived. I called customer service and a helpful Justin assured me the middle section, part #117,was 2 days behind, and yes, it arrived today. Both boxes, and rack, were in perfect condition. The rack is good quality, good welds and paint job. I am very happy with it and impressed by etrailer customer service. I will be ordering more items from etrailer. Keep up the good work and thanks for the excellent roof rack and flawless delivery.
I love the rack and the extended length is great on my Sequoia. I am disappointed with the finish on it as the connector plates are already showing signs of rust….. I like it enough that I’m going to repaint it with something more suited to our climate…
# 6
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
Good price very reliable and durable product and easy to install, good buy!
Very durable basket, and fairly easy to install. It's definitely transformed the look and practicality of our little SUV.
# 7
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 57" Long x 42" Wide - 165 lbs
Really like this rack. Very easy to assemble and mount to my car. This is the only one that has adjustable mounts that run vertically. This made mounting it to my 2018 Explorer very easy as the cross bars are fixed position at 39".
Great product. Great quality. Instructions not real clear, so took me a couple of hours to assemble. Then another 15-20 minutes to secure to roof racks. I was working alone, extra hands would have helped. But extremely happy with quality and looks of product. We have lots of family that visit us, so I plan to carry luggage on the rack to free up space inside the vehicle on trips to and from the airport.
# 8
17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
This is a super well made carrier. Took less than 15 minutes to assemble and fit into the receiver on our Ford Explorer. Couldn't be any better than this!
One year after my purchase this is still holding up good. I use it about once a month behind my explorer with a small hitch receiver. I store it outside and it hasn't rusted. It's still solid. I've loaded it as high as my explorer on occasion (2 coolers, tent, tarps, etc), as well as used it just to go get the gas can filled. Great product and very worth the money.
# 9
19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
Have used it a few times. Works very well. No complaints.
Well made carrier that was easy to assemble and fits perfectly behind our 2015 Explorer.
# 10
20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
Love the product works great!
Easy to assemble, worked great!
# 11
Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
This was purchased off of the etrailer.com website as a "damaged" item at a significantly reduced price. The description on the website described the damage very well and the cargo box has no functional issues of any kind. Also, the cargo box arrived much earlier than I anticipated. Furthermore, when I noticed that the box arrived with the load securing straps missing I emailed etrailer customer support and they had Thule send me two new ones right away. Couldn't be more pleased with etrailer and this cargo box. It fits my 2014 Honda CRV with factory crossbars with just a little bit of rear hatch interference (restricts opening by maybe an inch or two, but can still fully use the rear hatch). Can't speak to durability quite yet as I've only used the cargo box a few times to transport skis and snowboard and plan to use it year-round for road trips. A really great, simple cargo box!
This was a much needed addition for a drive back to Tucson, AZ from a three month stay in Portland. ME, as we had acquired some extra things and needed more space than our 2015 Honda CRV provided. This fit on top of the rhino vortex aero roof rack I also purchased from e-trailer perfectly. The cargo box functioned as expected, and although we ultimately could have used a slightly larger cargo box, this one worked great for giving us extra space in our car for the drive home. It was easy to mount and opened easily, although it was a bit tricky to load, a step ladder would have helped. It was tough to close, we had to move some stuff around to get it to latch, but I appreciated that it would not lock unless the latches could fully engage, which made me feel like it was going to remain closed while traveling. We wasted no time putting stickers on it, and added more along the drive home, which was fun. We traveled through many different types of weather, it was late spring and was rainy in the beginning of our trip, and very hot towards the end of our trip, and the contents were in perfect condition when we arrived home. There was zero water damage inside, and nothing was damaged from being in the heat. Of course there was some reduced gas mileage and added road noise when traveling, but nothing too unbearable. Also, service and shipping from etrailer was excellent.
# 12
GearDeck 17 Enclosed Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Slide Out - 17 cu ft - 420 lbs - Black
Perfect sized box for carry sized luggage and softball game day gear. Proven space saver. Receiver is showing signs of rust otherwise would be a ten. Would buy again.
The cargo carrier generally performed as intended, but it took a lot of tinkering and a warranty replacement of the lid to complete things to our satisfaction. On delivery we found that both two aluminum side stiffeners had been bent during shipment, and were replaced fairly quickly. We then found excessive play in the fit with the receiver, and it was impossible to accommodate a "noise reduction clamp" properly at the hitch, so I used part of a bent aluminum stiffener to apply pressure across the connection between the receiver and the hitch. And lastly, the lid section was warped by over 1", which still kept rain out, but did not keep fine dust out, and it was very unsightly. After a bit of discussion, a replacement lid was provided at no cost, which I have not yet had the chance to inspect as it was delivered to our Arizona home over the summer, and we spend the summer in Canada.
# 13
Yakima SkyBox 21 Rooftop Cargo Box - 21 cu ft - Black Carbonite
Just what the doctor ordered. The unit came by UPS freight and was delivered to the curb outside my house. My friend and I unboxed and installed the unit on the roof of my SUV in about 20 minutes. The unit is a bit flimsy, but once it is mounted, it is sturdy. Driving around town, the wind noise is minimal and there is very little drag. This unit will be used to carry the larger objects that won't fit into the rear of the SUV. Overall I am pleased with the build quality and the ease of installation.
First, I'd like to commend etrailer.com for the efficient, damage-free shipping mode they wisely selected. The carrier contacted me to complete the delivery, and the shipment tracking was very helpful. Second, the sturdy and well-designed Yakima Skybox was easy to install, out of the box to the ATV roof racks, with easy-to-understand instructions resulting in a perfect installation.
# 14
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!!
# 15
Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches - With Ramp - 77" Long - 500 lbs
I can't say I'm entirely happy with my purchase. The instructions were more confusing than helpful. Note in "instruction.jpg" photo of STEP 1 that the text says to put the 8 small bolts in from the inside first, but the drawing clearly shows them as going in from the outside. The last step says to place the ramp onto the receiver as shown.... glad I didn't throw away the box because there is no drawing that shows ramp installation. Actually, the photo on the box was more helpful than any of the instructions. Also, I need to make a trip to the hardware store to buy longer medium bolts because the ones that came with the carrier were not long enough to fully engage the self locking feature of the nylon lock nuts. At a minimum a couple of threads should protrude beyond the nylon. See photo "nut.jpg". The bolt threads don't reach the end of the nylon, so the self locking feature is not fully engaged. I did tighten the nut, but that was as far as it would go. I think once I get back from the hardware store with the new medium bolts and after I reverse the 8 small bolts (I followed the drawing and not the text of the instructions), I'll be OK with the carrier.
"Instantly Get Rid of Wobble and Upgrade With Lights" This is not a 5 because ramp should be longer & there should be some type stabilizer to temporary hold bike while strapping down, I'd pay more for those upgrades. The wobble can instantly be solved by hooking Tie-Straps closest to vehicle directly to the receiver where you hook your chains, rather than hooking them to the provided holes on carrier itself. You of course use the provided strap holes ones on the opposite side. When strapped down as stated, the carrier now becomes one with the vehicle & @ 80mph there is no wobble. (*TIP: Put ramp back in its place before strapping down or else it won't fit with the strap hooks in the way.) I upgraded mine with lights for both safety reasons & not needing the Police any reason to pull me over. It was very simple and cost me nothing but time & maybe $50. I recommend this product whole heartedly.
# 16
24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs
Really regret buying the less expensive cargo baskets. It has been nothing but problems since I got it. First off the rack sat to low in the trailer hitch which I didn't realize was causing it impossible to catch the threads. It took me an hour to realize it now I have to raise up the basket with a car Jack to align the threads so I can put the bolt in. Next when the cargo basket is in the upright position the holes don't line up and I have to hit with a hammer to get the bolt in. The only thing it has going for it is when it is finally in place it does the job of hauling our stuff. My advice to anyone else spend more and get better quality product.
This shipped to me quickly! We are using it to transport our paddle boat to a few local fishing holes around the lake and it works perfect behind my 2010 Ford Explorer. Thanks for making a lightweight durable product! Even my wife can attach it to the back without any help
# 17
32x48 Reese Solo Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 400 lbs
The trailer hitch, cargo basket, and ramp arrived in three days. Everything I needed to put products together except tools were included. It took less than a hour to install hitch and put basket assembly together including ramp. The prices on each item were much cheaper then there competitors for the same or better quality. Know I never have to haul anything inside my SUV. I found E-trailer to be the best in the business. I have a fairly large snow blower and it loads and unloads very easily.
I received the package in a pretty rough exterior condition but everything was fine inside. The previous comments about having to cut away the expanded metal flooring in order to install the carriage bolts wasn't true in my case. Apparently, this quality control issue has been addressed by the manufacturer. Assembly went well and wasn't complicated. A different carriage bolt with a longer square shoulder should be used. The shoulder doesn't grip too well to the square cutout in the frame and even while pressing firmly on the head of the bolt, it wanted to turn as I was tightening the nut. All in all, it seems to be a solid product and I look forward to using it.
# 18
24x27 TorkLift Lock and Load Maximum Security Cargo Tray for 2" Hitches 500 lbs
I bought this to carry a Westinghouse igen4500 on the rear of my 5th wheel. So far it's been perfect for the job. The quality is very good. The carrier is sturdy and is highly adjustable. I searched for a long time for the smallest carrier that would fit my generator with the greatest weight capacity. The TorkLift, while a bit expensive, fit the needs perfectly. I had extra reinforcements welded from my trailer frame to the hitch point, added an anti-rattle receiver lock and we now have the perfect generator carrier solution. Hope this review can save others time in their search for the same kind of solution.
The Carrier is perfect, we had one previously. It perfectly fits and clears our spare tire. The Firman 4000/3200 Generator fits perfectly. We did add some damping pads under the wheels and the feet of the Generator to prevent vibration. Great security mechanism. Highly recommend this tray and other Torklift Products. Note: we rarely use the gas furnace, the exhaust is right there, heat shield blank to deflect heat if needed.
# 19
Thule Pulse Medium Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Matte Black
Overall, we are pleased with this carrier. My husband and son installed it easily on my 2017 Honda Pilot, and I could still use my sunroof. The only noise was when it was empty and we hit one big bump. 99.9% of the time, it was not possible to detect the carrier was there. It did not seem to effect gas mileage either. It did not get 5 stars for the combination of price and quality. For the cost, I might have expected it to be a little less flimsy feeling, and a little more precisely constructed. However, once in use, these minor issues disappeared. We use it for luggage holding clothing, and it held 2 large pieces with room to spare. Overall, we are satisfied. However, do not forget you need space to store it when not in use !
I can see why people consider the box a bit flimsy, especially when you do not have it secured to the car and nothing is inside. That’s normal. For this to weigh 34 lbs and yet to be wall sturdy and provide waterproof conditions that the bag cannot, it has to be lightweight. Once we attached it to the car at 4 points, it wasn’t going anywhere and was instantly sturdy. I wouldn’t roughhouse with the locks or opening it up and down with force however. Also, 14 cu for a sedan is plenty. Anything larger and you are looking to push the limits.
# 20
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black Glossy
Plenty of room inside, and was absolutely a breeze to install on my factory cross bars.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2015 Ford Explorer we're doing a test fit of the CURT 20 by 48 cargo carrier. That part number is C18110. Now this is designed to work with both 1-1/4" and 2" hitches and has a weight capacity of 300 pounds. We already have it installed on our vehicle. We're going to start off with a few measurements. Ground clearance being first, we're going to have about 16-1/2" to the bottom of that bolt there.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Explorer C18152
Today on our 2015 Ford Explorer we're doing a test fit of the Curt 24x60 Cargo Carrier. That part number is C18152. We already have our carrier installed. We're first going to take a few measurements. We're going to start off with our ground clearance, that's going to be about 16 3/4". Overall to our vehicle, we have about 32 3/4" and our closest point looks to be about 7 1/2" away.
Rhino Rack Roof Basket Review - 2015 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2015 Ford Explorer we're doing a test fit of the Rhino Rack roof mounted cargo basket. That part number is RMCB. This is 47 inches long by 35 inches wide and has a 165 pound weight capacity. You do want to check your vehicle's owner's manual, make sure your vehicle can withstand that much weight on it's roof and pick whichever one is lower. We already have three of our four mounts secured down. I'm going to show you our fourth one here in the back, on our passenger side. Start by stepping up here.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Explorer c18151
Today on this 2015 Ford Explorer we're going to be test fitting the 20x60 Curt Cargo Carrier. Part Number C18151. This has a 500lb weight capacity. Has a nice mesh flooring here which makes it easy to clean. I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements now. First, is going to be how much distance is added the vehicle once the cargo carrier is installed. I'm going to go ahead and measure from the bumper.
Stromberg Carlson Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2015 Ford Explorer, we're going to do a test fit on the Stromberg Carlson 23 by 60 Cargo Carrier. This has been designed for use in 2 inch hitches and it's made for up to 500 pounds. Part number on it is CC-100. You can see we've got the nice large open holes here on our floor. This is going to give us plenty of room for any of the water and dirt debris to fall right down and out. It's kind of an expanded steel. It's got a nice raised edge, it's going to go all the way around the outside.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2015 Ford Explorer, we've got the Maxxtow 21 by 48 cargo carrier rack. We'll see how it fits with the Ford Explorer. Now this carrier has been designed for use in 2-inch hitches. Thanks to the nice full length steel shaft that we have here, it's going to maintain a 500-pound weight capacity. The big deal about this carrier, full aluminum construction with the exception of that shank, nice and light weight. If weight is an issue for you, this would be an excellent choice for a carrier, easy to get it on, easy to get it off of the car. Now, you can see here we've got the slots that are going to run the full length of the carrier.
Lets Go Aero Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Explorer
Today in our 2015 Ford Explorer, we've got the Let's Go Aero GearCage out. We're going to fit it up to to the vehicle and see what kind of dimentions we've got in measurements as far as clearance and stuff like that goes. Now this carrier is 32 inches by 48 inches. It's going to offer a 300 pound weight capacity, and it's been designed for use with two inch hitches. A couple things I really like about the carrier; First of all you notice how nice and sturdy that is. It's going to come with an anti-rattle bolt and a clip.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Explorer C18150
Today on our 2015 Ford Explorer, we're test fitting the Curt 20 by 60 cargo carrier. This has been designed for use in 2-inch hitches and it offers a 500-pound weight capacity. Part number on it is C18150. You see the platform or the floor in the carrier is going to be that expanded mesh or expanded steel. That's going to allow us to put dirty, wet items like that on it and all that moisture, that dirt and debris will fall on down through. It's got a raised edge.
SportRack Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Explorer
. 2015 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor we're going to be doing a test fit of the Sport Rack Vista cargo carrier. This is going to be your 20 by 60" steel constructed 500 pound weight capacity cargo carrier with your 2" shank for your 2" hitches only. It also comes with the folding shank for stowaway position, as well as your anti-rattle bolt. Part number on this is going to be SR9851. Let's go ahead and get it fitted onto our vehicle. First thing we're going to do is insert the shank into the receiver and then line up our pinholes.
SportRack Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Explorer SR9849
Today on our 2015 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor we're going to be doing a test fit of the Sport Rack Vista cargo carrier. It's going to have your 2" shank for your 2" hitches only, a sturdy steel construction. It's going to be 20" by 60" long with a 500 pound weight capacity. It's going to be part number SR9849. Let's go ahead and get fitted onto the vehicle that we have here today. First thing you're going to want to do is insert your shank into your receiver, then line up your pinholes. Once you have your pinholes lined up, insert your anti-rattle bolt and thread it in as far as you can by hand.
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