# 1
24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
THis has been one of my best ever e-commerce experiences. The website was well organized, informative and easy to use. The ordering process was simple and efficient and the order arrived so fast that I was amazed. he produce arrived exactly on time and as described. Assembly was easy and tok maybe 15 minutes half of which was finding the right size metric wrenches and sockets. Best of all the fit to my Subaru Forester was great because it did not block the license plate or taillights and was not directly inline with the exhaust. I usually try to buy locally but this product was not avaialble locally. I was extremely pleased with the experience and the product.
Hitch platform on my 2011 Subaru Forester. Thanks for the great service!!
# 2
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
It's strong, sturdy, and looks good. The bolts were a little long, and protruded into the cargo area of the basket, but that's to be expected because it has to be able to fit all different size crossbars. I just cut them shorter, but some people who don't have access to our experience with tools will have to deal with those bolts sticking up.
I haven't used this yet, but I assembled it and installed it. It appears to be fairly sturdy, and the mounts don't look like they will do any major damage. One thing I am not too happy about are the nuts that clamp the "U" Bolts to the crossbars. The "U" Bolts have a great deal of very fine thread that you have to go through to get them tight. When you finally get them tight, the end of the bolt comes up above the grate that your luggage will be tied down to (at least on the 2015 Subaru Forester). Obviously this will damage whatever you plan to put there. I plan to cut them off so they don't poke through.
# 3
17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Great carry all using it on my 1998 subaru forester and my 2008 cadillac dts to carry 5 gas cans to the station to be filled and I do not have to ride with them in the cars.
Good price. Straightforward to assemble. Just look at the picture (carefully, since it's rather small) and throw the instructions away. One functional shortcoming: the Anti-rattle hitch bolt (that is supposed to prevent movement of carrier in hitch receiver) does not line up properly with the the hole in my receiver.
# 4
20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
THis has been one of my best ever e-commerce experiences. The website was well organized, informative and easy to use. The ordering process was simple and efficient and the order arrived so fast that I was amazed. he produce arrived exactly on time and as described. Assembly was easy and tok maybe 15 minutes half of which was finding the right size metric wrenches and sockets. Best of all the fit to my Subaru Forester was great because it did not block the license plate or taillights and was not directly inline with the exhaust. I usually try to buy locally but this product was not avaialble locally. I was extremely pleased with the experience and the product.
Our order came today and it was simple to put together. We had also ordered the light kit and was able to put them on the cargo rack with no problems. Only problem that we had was when we went to put it on my wifes Suburu Forester and couldn't put the pin in as the rack didn't go in far enough. When we had the receiver hitch installed on her car, they put one on that had a stop inside the hitch so you have to watch what racks and such you try to put on it. We just made a small knotch in the cargo carrier tube, but I didn't really like doing that, so we ordered a new correct hitch from e-trailer and will hopefully be installing that this weekend.
# 5
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 47" Long x 35" Wide - 165 lbs
I called etrailer for help with a cargo basket for our Forester. Michael was very helpful with guidance to the correct product. We had no trouble putting the basket together and even less trouble mounting it to the car. We are very pleased and would not hesitate to recommend either Michael at etrailer or the Rhino-rack cargo basket we purchased.
20 min assembly and easy installation of Rhino cargo Xtray but vague final instructions though. Had to research online. Looks great and solid const. Will drop your mpg. Had issues with Yamika towers for crossbars, spoke to customer service was helpful. But torquing screw to hold down the round bar adapters made of very cheap metal. Had one strip. Yamika should spend the extra $.10 and use better screws..finally happy with over all product and look.
# 6
Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 39" Wide
I have a Subaru Forester w/o factory racks. I am using a Yakima rack and towers that attach to the factory mounting holes on the roof, so it cannot be moved or adjusted. The LoadWarrior basket does not fit this particular width of the bars. It is at the only possible mounting position and with one clamp centered, the other clamp is not centered on the bar, making it impossible to secure the clamp (the basket to the rack). I have ordered the extension for the basket to hopefully provide more end to end adjustment so it can be secured to the rack.
I found the directions confusing, and it was impossible to get though the customer support phone line. When you put the two halves of the cage together, on one side the holes did not line up very well. I tried to screw the screw in anyway and it stripped. The directions were just plain wrong in how far apart the cross bars should be. Mainly, I felt alone in this effect-- there really is no phone customer support with Yakima. Expect to use the chat instead.
# 7
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.
The Canyon XT installed with ease & also provides multiple mounting brackets for attaching to crossbars. It will definitely give us more interior room or additional cargo capacity! I highly suggest reading the directions a few times before you start & during assembly. Some parts are in the same bag for a step while other steps need parts from different bags. Depending on your vehicle, all parts may not be used. So make sure the parts you have left over are the right ones!
# 8
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 57" Long x 42" Wide - 165 lbs
1. Terrible Instructions. 2. Good Customer Service with etrailer. 3. Build Quality looks to be there. 4. Not sure product is worth the price?
I purchased the Rhino Rack Vortex SX crossbar systems for my 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk with factory raised rails and panoramic roof. The crossbar systems are well away from the panoramic sunroof and poise no issues or touching with the sunroof opening or closing. When the sunroof opens, it drops down and slides back, again never touching any part of the Vortex SX rails or feet. Then I added Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket/XTray Large measuring 57" Long x 42" Wide. Both were easy to install, very stylish, and practical. I did a lot research for cross rails and cargo basket and I am very pleased with Rhino Rack Vortex SX crossbar and the Rhino-Rack Roof Cargo Basket from eTrailer.com
# 9
Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
Excellent quality, as expected from Thule. Fit and finish are first rate. Looking forward to a number of years of service.
# 10
24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Great carry all using it on my 1998 subaru forester and my 2008 cadillac dts to carry 5 gas cans to the station to be filled and I do not have to ride with them in the cars.
Good price. Straightforward to assemble. Just look at the picture (carefully, since it's rather small) and throw the instructions away. One functional shortcoming: the Anti-rattle hitch bolt (that is supposed to prevent movement of carrier in hitch receiver) does not line up properly with the the hole in my receiver.
# 11
20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
I bought this Cargo Carrier, to use on my 2015 Subaru Forester, when I travel to different festivals, as a Blacksmith, throughout the Southeast. It only took about 30 minutes to assemble, using the included instructions. I love how big this carrier is; it will easily hold all my display tables, my cooler, as well as my canopy tent bag. I also love that it folds up, out of the way, once it's unloaded; makes parking worry free.
Fast delivery! My 10 year old son wanted to help. He ended up putting it together while I supervised. 25 minutes to assemble. We will use to free up space in our 09 Forester for a road trip.
# 12
Thule Force XT L Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
This is a larger roof box, but it fit just fine on our Subaru Forester. Holds a lot of gear for camping, and it's long enough to carry cross country skis too.
The box is great, kept everything dry. No noise or rattle. Dont skimp out on a good set of rack bars. Easy install. Made it 3000 miles up the AlCan highway.
# 13
19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
I bought this Cargo Carrier, to use on my 2015 Subaru Forester, when I travel to different festivals, as a Blacksmith, throughout the Southeast. It only took about 30 minutes to assemble, using the included instructions. I love how big this carrier is; it will easily hold all my display tables, my cooler, as well as my canopy tent bag. I also love that it folds up, out of the way, once it's unloaded; makes parking worry free.
Thank's Great service
# 14
Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide - 165 lbs
Very solid Cargo Basket; expensive, like all Yakima products, but should last forever. Took 30 minutes to put together; will probably take another 30 minutes to put on top of our 2021 Subaru Forester (Waiting until tomorrow for cross bars to arrive). When it was delivered I was concerned because the box had two corners completely torn out from shipping, but the pieces inside were in perfect condition, so no harm done.
The Yakima OffGrid medium rack arrived yesterday at about 10:30 a.m. It was fully unpacked/assembled/installed by about 11:45. etrailer did a fine job of communicating/pricing/delivering and supporting this good product. I've been using Yakima products (and others) for biking, paddling, fishing etc. for about 45 years. This rack is a serious solution to a variety of uses of a roof rack. I will be able to use it on various vehicles and for a number of applications (sports, chores,travel etc.) It has more flexibility than most racks and I can't imagine a more durable, quality design. My particular needs, being in my "Dotage", are met by the ability to remove the cross bars and fairing for an open platform, or keep them on and custom fit to a spare tire, or bike rack, kayak rack etc. The attaching mechanisms drew my attention. I put this on the car with solo and with caution using a protective mat. It is very manageable and easy to fit. These mechanisms for tightening down on the crossbars bring the added value (and cost) to folks like me that don't want to spend a lot of time and effort installing a rooftop rack. I wanted secure, solid attachment with simplicity. The OffGrid delivers! No pain killers needed after the install! This "Medium" OffGrid is more than adequate for my initial uses. The internal and external dimensions are pretty much ideal for this 2017 Sienna. A full size spare tire will fit just right. A nice fit for a canoe as well. I admit to scouring the internet and considering dozens of products from baskets to platforms and this OffGrid showed a lot of promise. Its versatility and ruggedness competes with the best designs at about half the price of many. My thoughts included the extension bracket, but the medium OffGrid really does meet most of my expectations and needs for various applications. Now, to the matter of noise. There is wind noise. However, for me, it simply blends into the symphony of white noise that comes with highway travel (and the ringing in my ears) :)......Of all the racks, bikes, canoes,kayaks ladders, lumber, etc., etc. that I have carried on car tops, the wind sounds of this carrier are negligible. The fairing is a nice, well thought out feature that works well. So, my five star rating is for both the product and the vendor. Once again "eTrailer" has proven themselves to be one of the best sources of such products nationwide. Their product information efforts are an industry leader and they deserve credit for providing extremely helpful product reviews and explanations. That's what got me to choose them on this purchase. Those of us well into our "Dotage" appreciate learning all we can!
# 15
Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black Carbonite
I replaced an old Thule box with this. My opinion is that the locking mechanism, the clamping system, and the hinges are superior to the Thule's. Especially the locking mechanism. I used to have to wrestle the Thule box to get things lined up so that I could close and lock the box. And the bonus is that this box was less money (than an equivalent Thule) and eTrailer shipped it for free!
Fit was perfect will be using it for a long time to come it heavy for one person to try and load it up on the vehicle though
# 16
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 64-1/2" Long x 39" Wide x 7-1/4" Tall - 150 lbs
Its a bit fidgety to get everything adjusted and centered, but once you do, it's solid and looks great!
# 17
23x59 Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
I have used this carrier on multiple trips since buying it last year. It provides plenty of extra space and has several holes in the framework for using tie down straps. Overall I’m happy with the purchase. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the bolts that hold the two sides together tend to come loose a little and allow one side to sag. It’s quick and easy to fix so not a big deal. I would recommend this carrier because it works well and is a good value.
A good size and very strong. I like the fact that it has a grated bottom, as opposed to a few bars like many of its competitors. There are many holes and notches present for any customization desired. Also makes for a great chair to relax. I also ordered the anti-rattle pin so as to fasten this tightly to the hitch. IMO that should be included with any of these trailer-hitch-Mount accessories.
# 18
19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
Was very easy to assemble. It will add to my cargo capacity in the near future as I move back to Texas.
Needed a lighter weight cargo carrier appropriate for a Subaru Forester. Liked the ability to use in a 1.5 or 2 inch hitch and the threaded hitch bolt that prevents unnecessary sway. Received my order in two days and assembly was a breeze. Perfect mate to the recently purchased hitch from etrailer.com. Another happy customer.
# 19
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Glossy
The cargo box was easy to install and use. It has held 3 suitcases and 2 duffel bags plus a few smaller items.
# 20
SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box - Roof Mount - 18 cu ft - Black
Our SportRack cargo box has worked as hoped / advertised since we bought it over a year ago. What initially attracted me to this particular product was the size and design - it holds A LOT, and the way it opens from the back has helped protect our stuff from getting wet and damaged.
The sportrack vista xl is great! This was our first attempt at a roof mounted cargo box and it has preformed exceprionally well! I purchased this as a gift for my wife, to go on her Subaru Crosstrek. We live in western NC, and have used this to go to the outer banks of NC, eastern Tennessee, and even to bring home supplies from Sam's Club! It's super easy and quick to install, even for one person, and we've been fortunate enough to not have a single leak yet; even though we've been through heavy downpours! And there's plenty of room! If you're in the market for a rooftop cargo box this is the way to go.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester, we have our Max Tow 21 by 48 cargo carrier. Max capacity on this is 500 pounds. Part number is MT70422. Let's take some measurements. The overall length we add is about 26 inches to this reflector right here. Closest we come to the ground is about 11 inches and that's your ground clearance right there. Closest point to our bumper is about 4 inches right here. This vehicle does have one exhaust and it's pretty much in line with your platform here.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester we're doing a test fit of the CURT folding 20 by 60 cargo carrier. It has a 500 pound weight capacity. They part number for that is C18151. The first thing we'll do is take a few measurements here. Our ground clearance first is going to be about 12". Overall to the back of the vehicle we're adding about 34-1/2".
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester, we have our CURT 20 by 60 cargo carrier, part number C18150. Now this has a capacity of 500 pounds. Let's take a look at our measurements here. We have rail system that goes all the way around the top, a great place for hooking straps too. Sits about 5 and a half inches from the base of our bottom. Now, it sticks out from the back of our bumper about 26 and a half inches. It sits about 14 inches off the ground, so you have that much clearance.
Carpod Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester we have our Carpod 23 x 47 walled cargo carrier. This has a capacity of 450 pounds. Part number M2205. This carrier adds about 32-1/2 inches to the length of our vehicle. It also gives you about 17 inches ground clearance to the lowest point back here, and our closest point to our bumper is about 3-1/2 inches to right here. This vehicle only has one exhaust. It sits a couple inches below the back corner.
Stromberg Carlson Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today, on our 2015 Subaru Forester, we have our Stromberg Carlson 23x60 Cargo Carrier, part number CC-100. Now, this one holds 500 pounds, and it has a nice little lip here. Great places to hook your straps to when you're putting your cargo down. Let's take some measurements. Now, we add right about 26" to the back of our vehicle. Our height off the ground, down to the bottom of this bolt here looks like 9 1/2" right there. Our closest point to our bumper looks to be about 3".
Lets Go Aero Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester we're doing a test fit on the Let's Go Aero GearCage. This is a 32 by 48 cargo carrier. It's been designed for use with 2" hitches. The part number on it is HCR222. This carrier offers a 300 pound weight capacity. We've loaded it down with 150 pounds just to give you an idea of how it's going to work and fit on the back of the car.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester, we are going to be doing a test fit on the Hollywood Racks 151/2x50 cargo carrier. They've designed this for use in two inch hitches and it has a 220 pound weight capacity. Part number on it is HR1485. Now this can also easily be added to the rear of the Hollywood racks sport rider SE or SE2 models. When using it in conjunction with your bike rack, you will be limited to a 90 pound capacity, just keep that in mind. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier right into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do this, we'll line up the pin hole with our hitch pin hole, easier said that done I suppose.
Rola Dart Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Rate your transcript OrderClientKevin BrossRef #20573Order #TC0622248399 Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester, we are going to do a test fit on the 23 by 56 Rola Dart. This folding cargo carrier has been designed for use with two inch hitches and it offers a 450 weight capacity. Part number on it is 59550. To begin our test fit, we are going to slide the shank of the carrier right into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do we want to keep an eye on our threaded hole to see when that lines up with our hitch pinhole. We'll then take our anti rattle bolt and thread that in. With that threaded in, you can see we still got some play in the connection point.
Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester, we're going to do a test fit on the Pro Series Solo 31x47 Cargo Carrier. They designed this for use in 2" hitches. It offers a 400 pound weight capacity. The part number on it is PS1040100. This is one of the larger cargo carriers that we offer. If you don't have a friend to help you, it's probably the best way to get it on your vehicle. I've adopted a little technique.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester we're going to do a test fit on the 29 x 49 MaxxTow cargo carrier. This has the sixty inch bi-fold ramp. It's designed for use in two inch hitches and offers a five hundred pound weigh capacity. The part number is MT70275. To begin our test fit, we need to slide the shank of our carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. As you can see, I'm resting it on that lower edge. I'm going to lift up on the rear as I push in at the same time. We'll need to slide it far enough in to where our pin holes line up with our hitch pin hole.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester, we're going to do a test fit on the 20 by 47 Max Tow Aluminum Cargo Carrier. They've designed it for use in 2 inch hitches, offers a 500 pound weight capacity. The part number on it is MT70108. To begin our test fit, we need to slide the shank of the carrier right into the receiver tube of our hitch. If weight's an issue for you, this would be a great choice. It's a nice light carrier, easy to get on and off the vehicle. Once we have our pin holes lined up, we need to slide through a standard 5/8 inch pin.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester, were going to test fit the 17x50 Maxxtow Compact Cargo Carrier. Theyve design this for use with 2 inch hitches. It offers a 500 pound weight capacity. The part number is MT70107. Now to begin our test fit, were going to slide the shank of the rack right into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do, were going to line up our pin hole with the hitch pin hole.
Detail K2 20x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester, we're going to be doing a test fit of the 20x60 Detail K2 Folding Cargo Carrier. They've designed this for use in 2" hitches. Has a weight capacity of up to 500 pounds. The part number on it is K2HCC602. Now to begin our test fit, we need to slide the shank of the rack right into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do this, we want to line up our pin holes. We can then slide through a standard 5/8" pin.
Curt 24x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2015 Subaru Forester, we're going to do a test fit of the 24x60 folding Curt cargo carrier. They designed it for use in 2" hitches and it offers a 500-lbs weight capacity. The part number on it is C18153. To begin our test fit, we need to slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do this, we'll keep an eye on our pin holes to see when they line up. With those in line, we'll take a standard 5/8" pin, slide that through and secure it on the other side with a clip. The pin and clip are sold separately, we have that listed on our website as part number PC3. Let's get some clearance measurements now.
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."