# 1
17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
After assembling I tried to install the carrier on my Malibu. DID NOT FIT !!! I had to order an extension to be able to make it work. Another $30. I thought that after inputting type of car that items ordered from you we're matched to fit my car. You should make it clear. Now I'll try to get my $20 rebate. Wish me luck !!
On the one hand, now that its assembled, seems good. On the other hand, took about 30 minutes with an angle grinder to get it to go together. I dunno if it was a dud or something, but both the cross pieces (the vertical tubes that connect the upper and lower frames) had the tabs which bolt to the cross tubes welded too short. This prevented the parts from being assembled within tolerance. The tabs were welded at least 1/8" too short. I checked multiple orientations and combinations and couldn't get it to go. I ground the vertical tube about 1/8" shorter until everything fit together. I'm stubborn and have a lot of power tools, so I didn't return this, but otherwise I would have had to.
# 2
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 57" Long x 42" Wide - 165 lbs
Love it! It's big enough to fit a bike carrier and a cargo bag on top of my MINI. Easy to assemble and install, solid construction. Great value for your money. If I have a gripe it's that the wind fairing on the front is VERY thin/fragile. I caught it with my bike tire when loading one day and the corner snapped right off like nothing. It's only about $XXX for the replacement.
Installation went smoothly. Took about 2 hours. Fits our 2019 MDX perfectly.
# 3
23x59 Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
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.
Works great I use it mainly to carry sod
Thomas A - 02/22/2021This is a nice, versatile carrier; however, we did take it to a welder to strengthen the expanded metal platform a bit based on how we thought we would be using it. We also added reflective tape, and added bicycle mounts for 2 bikes (Thule Low Rider Bike Mounts). We've used it to carry wood, camping equipment, and our foldable kayak + accessories cross-country, to take our bikes out for bike rides in areas away from the house. So, for the price, it's a decent carrier; with a few modifications, we are pretty happy with it overall.
# 4
Thule Transporter Combi Hitch Mounted Enclosed Cargo Carrier - Tilting
Delivered in great condition. Assembly is not a problem. 13mm and 19 mm socket works much better than tools provided. Takes about 1 hour to assemble. Thanks Caroline for your follow up.
Really happy with it for our purposes. Works well on our 2014 Subaru outback. This is a great fit for us because it facilitates extra storage while still being able to use rooftop ski carrier or transport a canoe. The opposite would be true for folks wanting to use a bike hitch rack, But we don't tend to do as many gear heavy bike trips as we do other activities.
# 5
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.
It was a breeze to install on my 2018 Ford Explorer. Two reasons why I bought this. #1 the price for the size of the rack #2 The ability to adjust the universal mounting brackets from front to back or length wise. I had tried another brand rack but the mounting brackets were from side to side and did not line up with my fixed cross bars. I used silicone to seal all the connection points. I have not seen any rust as of yet. I like it so much that I might sell this one locally and upgrade to next size up.I've had compliments on the appearance also. with the plus up sized tires and the rack. It has given the Explorer a sportier look. I definitely would recommend this rack to anyone.
# 6
24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
This cargo carrier is awesome! No problems whatsoever and we LOAD it up for camping!.
This a very nice hitch rack. Well built, lots of space, long hitch tube works very well with Jeep Wrangler JL spare tire, however, you will not be able to open the swing tailgate with the rack on. Its not a big issue as it provides a good amount of clearance to the ground. If you use this carrier with one of the hitch rack cargo bags, it really adds to the cargo capacity of the rack. I have been very happy with this rack, I also like that you can add additional tail/brake lights to the rack.
Update, Still supper happy with the carrier. It did great during hunting season hauling heavy loads. One word of caution specifically for Jeep Wrangler owners. If you run a larger tire than stock ie-35x12.50x17, like I do, the racks tubing is not long enough to make it into the hole for the hitch pin to line up. You will either need a hitch extension or another hole drilled in the tube most likely NOT recommended by the manufacturer. Still keeping the 5 star rating.
Jeff - 05/28/2020# 7
32x48 Reese Steel Solo Cargo Carrier and Folding Ramp for 2" Hitches - 400 lbs
Like some of the previous reader comments, I would agree that two of the bolts simply do not work as given because the carrier's mesh base interferes when trying to tighten the screws (see image of bolt hole). I had to purchase 2 replacement bolts that had a flat edge by the bolt head (see image of two bolts - 3/8" original on top and replacement on bottom). Once they are in, though, things look pretty good. The reflective tape is angled and does seem flimsy but I purchased some new tape at the local Home Depot. One other item to note is that the pull pin does not do a good job of engaging with the clip. It seems to me as though a bungee cord or strap would be used to hold the ramp in place so that it doesn't fall down because you really can't rely on the pin. I haven't had a chance to take it on the road yet but I did connect it to my vehicle's hitch, loaded my snow thrower, and it seems to be a good purchase so far.
My vehicle was rear-ended last month, ruining the hitch among other damages. Luckily the carrier was not attached.I felt the carrier worked well for what use I got out of it. Im planning to buy a new vehicle and hitch and continue using it.
Mark C. - 03/12/2017So far I'm gonna rate it as 4* because I haven't used it yet, just put it together and test fit things. The carrier comes in one box, the ramp must be optional, because it comes in another box. Putting it together, I didn't have any of the problems some did where the grate would cover the bolt holes, so that wasn't an issue. I may put down a thin sheet of steel or something on the bottom, just so the bottom doesn't bow out when I haul heavier things. Not saying it will, but thought I heard some say theirs started to after a while. The assembly was easy, I did it by myself, took my time. All hardware was included, which was nice. The only thing I didn't like, which I might change, was the hardware for the clip that keeps the ramp in place. The self-tapping screws didn't really screw that well, I suspect they stripped. The clip itself is kinda flimsy, but it works. I plan on using this to snowblow mainly. The ramp is nice and the whole carrier is nice and wide, plenty of room to fit the 28" Ariens on there. Plenty of holes to mount stuff, ratchet clips, etc. I'd like to think of a way to mount some legs or something on it, because it's heavy and hard to move. To get it off the receiver, I put it on jackstands. Would be nice if a bolt-on method could be made available to help w/ install/removal and storage.
# 8
32x48 Reese Solo Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 400 lbs
I only gave an average rating because the carrier was not easy to assemble without slight modification. The bolt holes for assembly were blocked by the steel mesh. I cut the mesh that covered several of the holes with a rotary disc cutter.
1 Year followup review. product overall is excellent. Due to its size it is a little heavy. The flooring is a little lightweight- don't plan on stepping on it if you are 200# as it will flex. Great size for full-size snowblower or other larger items. Seems to take 300# without a problem. I flipped the tongue piece over to lower the unit and make getting snowblower up easier.
Excellent. Works great. Have had large loads up to 300# without incident. I have recommended this item to several others most who have purchased... and only accolades from those who have purchased.
Scott - 01/25/2022# 9
Thule Pulse Medium Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Matte Black
I ordered the Thule Pulse medium rooftop cargo box. We did have a little delay in receiving the product beyond what was expected. When we ordered, we were advised it would ship in six weeks as it was back ordered This was okay for my needs. Then we received messages a couple times that pushed it out over a month longer. I contacted customer service and was advised it was due to the fact that the payment needed to be reauthorized as it had been too long. I explained I received an email when that happened and immediately took care of that. Apparently, according to the customer service person I spoke with, this pushed my order behind others that had ordered after I had. He did push things along and I fortunately received it before our scheduled trip. It was easy to mount to my wife’s Jeep Cherokee. It is very sturdy and easily accommodated our dogs bed and supplies and luggage for three of us for a four day trip. It was much quieter on expressway travel than I expected. And when we returned home it was very easy to remove and store. So the bottom line, customer service was helpful in resolving the delay issue, the product is of good quality and was exactly what we needed. Installation and removal was easy and storage space was sufficient. It was easy to position the box for easy passenger side loading and without interference with the lift gate.
I was happy with my order and the communication with etrailer. The packaging was excellent and delivery was excellent. The Thule Pulse rooftop cargo box is a good fit for our 2019 Toyota Highlander.
# 10
Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Black
The RocketBox Pro14 cargo box was a great acquisition. It worked perfectly with my factory rooftop rack on my 2004 Toyota 4Runner. It remained firmly in place for a 1,000 mile plus trip to Florida and on our return. I could not be more satisfied as the box handled a fair amount of cargo freeing up space for two passengers and a dog. Will be loading up again this year for another trip to Florida. The box is easy to load and fasten and is most secure when in place.
Worth every penny. Used the cargo box atop my 2004 4Runner with factory carrier racks for two trips to Florida and back to MD. NO issues. All contents remained dry and safe, that’s over 4,000 miles of travel.
Stephen M - 09/18/2021I'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.
Ive taken the cargo box on a couple more trips and its worked great. I really like that it can be opened from both sides. That feature comes in handy when someone parks too close to you on one side. You have the option to unload your gear from the other side.
Terry - 02/25/2020# 11
Aluminum Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 44" Long x 39" Wide x 7" Deep - 150 lbs
This is a great product. As described, easy to assemble, light weight. I needed a solution to carry my spare tire for my 2020 Forrest River NOBO 16.2. The NOBO line comes with Rhino tracks to put accessories on them. The camper has the tire mounted on the bumper, but I needed space for a bike rack. I ordered Aero Bars and mounts from etrailer, and this basket as well as the tie down. Worked Great!!!
Still working as designed. No sign of weathering or corrosion. Love it.
David - 04/06/2022Really happy with cargo rack!! Easy to put together and install did it all myself!!
# 12
24x48 Lets Go Aero BigBoss Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
Fast delivery but box was damaged. It was a pain to put together. Bottom is two pieces and would be nice if it were one piece. Receiver and hitch was too short for our 4 wheeler and we’re not able to put the lock pin in because rubs on the tires and exhaust so we have to buy a sleeve. It is the perfect size for our needs on 5 acres of land!
Good, rugged design. I sometimes worry about the ground clearance, but that has more to do with my vehicle and hitch than the design of the Big Boss. Once mounted, the silent hitch pin does a great job of securing the rig and eliminating noise. Very sturdy. I really like that there are several hole punches for tying down or ratcheting down your goods. I like the 6" tall walls, really keeps everything well protected. I was able to fit 3 full coolers on the Big Boss, and the best part is that my hatch was still able to open and close with ease. The license plate and brake lights are both still visible, so there is no need to move the tag or set up trailer electronics. Awesome!
# 13
Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 39" Wide
Ordered Yakima Load Warrior Roof Rack Cargo Carrier and Cargo Net for my 2021 Telluride. Both products received as described. Roof rack instructions were clear and assembly straightforward. Had to slightly adjust recommended spacing between OEM crossbars to accommodate Yakima requirements - 30" vs 33". Thinness of OEM crossbars result in the threaded ends of the bolts that hold on support brackets sitting a little too high, potentially presenting a cargo scratching hazard. All in all, however, very pleased with product.
Well done Yakima and etrailer. Great product and great service. The product is well made (in Taiwan....not China) and the parts and instruction video made it relatively" easy to install. Two people helps to install it more readily. The wind diffuser in the front greatly reduces wind noise. All in all very happy and glad I bought through etrailer. Service was excellent and delivery prompt.
Great product!! Went through the winter with no hiccups. Recommended.
Robert - 06/06/2021Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Today on our 2016 Chevrolet Malibu we're going to be taking a look at the Curt 20 x 48 Cargo Carrier, part number C18110. Now these cargo carriers are going to be great for freeing up space in your vehicle for passengers or pets, or maybe just getting all your dirty, keeping it outside, and not dirtying up the interior of your car. Now our cargo carrier's made out of a strong, durable steel construction and it has a nice black powder coat finish so it's going to resist rust and corrosion. Now all along the edge here we're going to have multiple tie-down points so we're going to always have somewhere to secure our gear when we're ready to tie it down. I'd like to give you a few measurements just so we know how much we're actually going to be adding to the length of our vehicle. Now from the most outer edge of our bumper this is going to come right about to 25". Now the closest point to our vehicle, it's going to be just a little bit under 6" right here.
Surco Products Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, we're doing a test fit of the Surco Cargo Carrier, part number 52017 for one and a quarter hitches only. Those dimensions are 20 by 48 and it can hold up to 200 pounds. Let's take a few measurements. I'll show you a few things here. The first measurement I'd like to show you, closure to our bumper to our cargo carrier, that's two and a half inches. Overall, we've added 24 inches and for our ground clearance, I'm showing eight and a half inches. Like I said, this is made out of a sturdy steel.
Reese Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Zach: Hey, everybody. Zach here at etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Reese Explore cargo carrier on our 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. This is going to be an inch and a quarter cargo carrier that's going to allow us to free up some space in our trunk or in the back seat so we can have more room for other belongings. It's also great for carrying stuff that's dirty or too large to fit in the trunk.Now, when it comes to these cargo carriers, capacity is usually the biggest question and this one has a really good capacity at 300 pounds. Now, that's not the highest capacity cargo carrier we offer, but it is really good for an inch and a quarter.
Surco Products Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, we're doing a test fit of the Surco Cargo carrier. This is 20 by 48, has a weight capacity of 300 pounds and works with inch and a quarter hitches only. That part number is 52017. The first thing we're going to do here is take a few measurements. Starting off with our ground clearance, we're going to have about 10 inches down there. Overall to our vehicle we're adding about 23 inches and our closet point is going to be about an inch and a quarter away there.
Curt 17x46 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Today on our 2014 Malibu, we're going to be test fitting the 17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier. They designed this for use in inch and a quarter hitches, it also has the two inch adapter if you want to go from one car to another with it. They offer up to a five hundred pound weight capacity with it. The part number is: C18145. To begin the test fit, you just slide the shank right into the receiver tube of our hitch. Now we want to slide it in far enough so that the threaded hole lines up with our hitch pin hole.
Rola 21x55 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
Today, on our 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, we'll be doing a test fit of the Rola-Cargo carrier. That's part number 59507. Its dimensions are 21 by 55, it has a nice weight capacity of 300 pounds and it's for inch and a quarter hitches only. That's going to be class II only, that is. Let's go ahead and begin our test fit by sliding the shank into the receiver and line up our pinholes. Just going to work our way in.
"The carrier works and fits great with my electric scooter."
Works well but after a year the basket is starting to show surface rust. We’re in New England on the coast so perhaps salt are is an issue in the long term.