# 1
24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Solid carrier with plenty of room! Wow, I put this carrier to the test on a 1,600 mile road trip with our 2007 Toyota Highlander and was not disappointed. Plenty of room to store luggage for a family of four plus a load of Christmas presents. We kept everything secure and dry with the etrailer.com 20-cubic foot cargo bag and kept side movement to practically nil with the anti-rattle hitch pin. All around, the whole set up was rock solid and looked great! I highly recommend the light kit as well. With the cargo bag fully maxed out, the Highlander's taillights were blocked. And since we do a fair amount of driving at night I also added some reflective tape all around the top bar to give not only the sides some visibility, but also the back to get the attention of those not-so-attentive drivers behind me. Lastly, the kit was easy to put together; it came with spacers but I did not need them to obtain a flush assembly; the separation problem some have reported during assembly was avoided by torquing down the bolts around the nameplates before the main bar bolts, just as others have reported to have worked for them.
Easy to assemble. Easy to install. Holds a lot on back of 2014 Highlander.
# 2
20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
I bought the Curt luggage rack and the Curt hitch for my wife's Highlander and used the hitch last year too tow motorcycle to the beach had no issues and this year got the luggage rack to go to the beach and it also worked extremely well.Overall very pleased with the ease of purchase and the quality of the equipment so farplus very easy to install and put together. Very satisfied customer. Don
Carrier was easy to assemble and it looks like it will work very well on my Highlander. I am not an engineer, so there may be a reason why the unit can't be slipped into the hitch receiver further, thus not sticking out quite so far. It will slip in but the locking hole only aligns at one spot. I think it will serve my purposes very well and I am happy with it.
# 3
19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
Had few questions about a roof rack and hitch carrier they were quickly and promptly answered (both informative and a fun email!). Place an order and delighted with the products, they exceeded my expectations.
Couldn't be more pleased. prompt delivery, product as described, I had it on the back of my Highlander within an hour. The enclosed instructions aren;t extremely detailed and I used the picture more than the printed word. One word of advice for other infrequent tool handlers- Really, Really don't tighten the connections completely until all of the nuts and bolts are in place. I went back and forth a few times because I ignored this in the instructions.
# 4
24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Excellent Cargo Basket. Well made. Took 20 minutes to put together ( 11 bolts ). 24 X 60 is a good size ...Love the curt products ....But wish they made it 24.5 or 25 x 60. After trying to organize my gear for a trip.... I would go with a 25 X 60 product ... lots of mid-sized coolers and totes are 24 inches like the Yetti 45 .. so it will not fit if set in front to back, has to go side to side and takes up a lot more space (more wasted space) Craftsman makes so nice totes that are made for tying down, can add a lock and stack if needed.
# 5
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 57" Long x 42" Wide - 165 lbs
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.
Excellent rack...easy to assemble and mount. High quality. Looks good. Love that
# 6
Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
Exactly as advertised. Installation is super quick and easy if you already have luggage racks on your vehicle. The thule mounting system is excellent, simply twist to tighten. 2018 Toyota highlander XLE.
Good product. So simple to install and or to remove after installation.
# 7
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 47" Long x 35" Wide - 165 lbs
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.
Another awesome product and smooth purchase from etrailer! Rhino Rack arrived on time for my short notice road trip and was easy to install.
# 8
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
Arrived very quickly . Took about an hour to put together and install on my 2004 Toyota Highlander and it looks great !!!! Very solid and doesn’t rattle at all!!
I am very pleased with the quality for the price.Just the right size for my 2017 Chevy Trax.the "U" bolts that are used to clamp the basket to the roof cross bars were a bit long so I cut them shorter & installed rubber caps on top of each stud. This keeps the studs from damaging items in the bssket.See pictures.
# 9
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 64-1/2" Long x 39" Wide x 7-1/4" Tall - 150 lbs
The basket and extension arrived in 2days! Perfect. But when trying to assemble, found one of the posts that slide together was bent. Looks like it was manufactured badly, even powder coated that way. I called etrailer immediately to get a replacement shipped in time for our trip. I was informed that replacement shipments were running up to a week behind?!? They have my money, and I have to wait another week when the first order only took two days? Bad manufacturing and bad customer service response. I expected more from etrailer! This is my first bad experience but it’s leaving us high and dry for our trip.
Simple to put together and install onto our roof rack (we own a Toyota Highlander). We loaded the roof rack fully (even more than we would have thought possible) and drove 1,300 miles (at the speed limit) and had no issues. It was easy to attach any type of strap, as the frame is sturdy.
# 10
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Glossy
I love this!! Thule Motion XT XXL is BIG!! But I love it. Thule is not for everyone but I don't regret buying it.
# 11
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black Glossy
I love this!! Thule Motion XT XXL is BIG!! But I love it. Thule is not for everyone but I don't regret buying it.
# 12
Thule Force XT L Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
Love my new Thule. This will be great for my upcoming trip.
etrailer customer service was excellent from the start. I decided to order by phone. Since I had a few questions. Kate was extremely helpful and even provided her extension for any questions. I received my roof top carrier via freight not only on time but Early! 3 days early. Excellent pricing and free shipping was a bonus. I was very fortunate in regard to this roof top carrier. Etrailer not only had the item-but also an online video review of my exact make and model of Highlander with this carrier. Bonus.
# 13
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!
We have not yet taken the Skybox on a road trip so I can't talk about the box itself. But I can talk about the buying experience at etrailer. 5 stars!. There was a wealth of helpful information about the various choices for cargo carriers, including dimensions and clearance requirements, and I found the installation videos extremely valuable. Great personalized follow-up after the order was placed and after arrival. The Skybox arrived on time, well packed and in great shape.
# 14
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. :-)
# 15
17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
This is a great product not to big and not to small. Seem to be very sturdy and strong, and it was very easy to put together. It doesn't stick out to far from the car either which is what I was hoping for. I also bought the same brand hitch to attach this to our 2015 highlander.
# 16
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.
# 17
Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide - 165 lbs
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!
# 18
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft - Black Glossy
I love this!! Thule Motion XT XXL is BIG!! But I love it. Thule is not for everyone but I don't regret buying it.
# 19
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.
Pretty good. The locking mech is a little funky but it swallows the beach chairs and other sandy stuff no problem. Make sure you watch the videos Yakima has on YouTube. They are very helpful for first timers. I found that if you use the Yakima website to get the part list right you can order wherever you want. Yup can even pull into the garage. My only gripe is that etrailer showed all parts in stock but several pieces were actually back ordered. Luckily everything arrived in time for my trip.
# 20
23x59 Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
I bought this trailer to use with my 2013 highlander and it meets all my expectations. I've used it to haul a variery of equipment including a small push LAWN mower and a 350lb plug aereator and it was solid. My only complaint is it is too narrow. So far so good.
Carrier and box will be moved to hitch on 209 Solitude Rv to provide extra cargo carrying ability
Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Rooftop Cargo Box Installation - 2020 Toyota Highlander
I'm Adam with etrailer. And today we're talking about the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 roof box on top of our 2020 Toyota Highlander. This is a great option for you if you're running outta space in the back of your car and you need to put your items somewhere else, this is a great option for you, especially if you wanna keep 'em out of the elements. The first thing we're gonna take a look at is the inside of the box. So we're gonna have to open it up using our included key and unlocking this. When I push it up, you notice it's a little stiff, but it's gonna be held in place by those hinge locks, and that's gonna allow me to keep it open without using my arms to keep it open.
Lets Go Aero GearDeck Enclosed Cargo Carrier Review - 2020 Toyota Highlander
Hey, everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2020 Toyota Highlander, we're gonna be checking out the Lets Go Aero GearDeck Enclosed Cargo Carrier. First impressions of this on the back of the Highlander, I could really see how this would be useful in a lot of different scenarios, especially on those long trips. Maybe you got the car fully loaded and you lose out on a lot of that cargo space and so you're gonna be able to put all those other things back here. Or especially, you know, if it's one of those deals where you have cargo that you don't necessarily wanna put inside of your vehicle, you can put it back here, or you have stuff that's kind of bulky, but you know, actually hooking up a separate trailer doesn't really, it's not really justified, so this is kind of that go-between and being completely covered, it goes a long way. It's gotta keep all your stuff dry.
Rhino Rack Roof Basket Review - 2020 Toyota Highlander
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at eTrailer. And today we are looking at the Rhino Rack roof mounted cargo basket, in small here on our 2020 Toyota Highlander. If you're going out on vacation or you just need a little extra cargo space for your gear and equipment, during your daily life I recommend taking a look at this cargo basket. It is a really nice heavy duty but also nice looking cargo basket that would make a great addition to your Highlander. Whenever you carry anything on your roof you're going to be wondering what if you want to open your hatch So as you can see here on our Highlander, as our hatch opens we have plenty of clearance between the top of our hatch and the back of our basket. This is a steel cargo basket, but it's also powder coated.
etrailer Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2020 Toyota Highlander
What's up everybody It's AJ with etrailer.com Today we're going to be checking out the etrailer aluminum cargo carrier on this 2020 Toyota Highlander. It's going to be a great option to get that gear outside of your Highlander and on this cargo carrier. It gives you more leg space inside for all your passengers. It's going to make everybody happier on your adventures. Another good reason to get this is if you have muddy gear, maybe come back from the beach you got sandy gear, or you just got smelly sports equipment. You can put it all out here in the cargo carrier and it never goes inside.
etrailer Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2020 Toyota Highlander
What's up everybody It's AJ with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at the etrailer tilting and folding cargo carrier on our 2020 Toyota Highlander. Now, this is gonna be a great option to carry that extra gear with you or just get gear from the inside out to the outside. It's gonna give people more leg room. They're gonna be happier for it. Another thing is that if you got muddy gear or you're going to the beach, you got sand everywhere or you just got smelly sports equipment, you can store it out here, the mess is outside, you don't have to clean up anything inside.
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"Super fast shipping, even a week before Christmas!! Recommend this company for great service!! I ordered a folding Cargo Carrier from your company on Mon., Dec.16 about 1:00 P.M. I wasn' sure I'd have my carrier in time for Christmas. Imagine my surprise when a U.P.S. truck pulled into my driveway on Wed.,39800, at noon!!! Wow, you guys are great!!! Just thought you'd like to know! Thanks again, Pat"