# 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.
Excellant customer service. All the items came the very next day.,less than 24 hours. WOW...I was worried about getting all the parts on the carrier togehter but it was very easy and came togehter with no problems. I am very very happy with the agent that was very smart and helpful, the next day service and all the products received. I did put flat washers on the middle support bar to be extra safe and a better firm grip.I ordered the #63153 for my 2011 Ford edge. I will use this company and their products in the future and will tell my friends. Outstanding service!
# 2
20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
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.
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.
# 3
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.
# 4
22x59 Rola Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 600 lbs
As in other reviews that I read prior to purchase, the product arrived in a torn box with an edge of the carrier exposed and slightly scratched. One other complaint is that the manufacturer should provide washers to go along with the bolts. The product itself is heavy duty and looks good behind my Yukon. I'm happy with the purchase and ETRAILER's shipping was really fast.
Received the Rola Cargo Carrier and couldn’t be happier with it. Very solid construction, has lots of tie down spots, and can add trailer lights if I want to. I’m good with the reflectors for now, but may add the lights later. Definitely recommend this if you need extra room for carrying items. Trailer is first class! Excellent customer service and very helpful people. Free shipping was a minor plus. I would buy again if I didn’t already have one :).
# 5
17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
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!
Looks like a good cargo carrier. Put it together last night. A few small issues: (1) picture on outside of box shows bolts...nut on bottom vs top) different from instructions (2) cannot assemble per instructions...not hard to figure out, but following instruction steps will not work (3) web site says max distance from center of hitch pin hole to closest edge of carrier is 6 inches; it is actually 5 1/2 and I needed to flex carrier frame a bit to make it work (4) with paint on the hitch, would not go into the 1 1/4 van hitch; had to take paint off. Details...but room for some small improvements to make customer life easier.
# 6
24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
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.
Received everything fast,website was easy to use with everything i needed and great installation videos.
# 7
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
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.
Works great, but takes some slight modification if you don’t want the bolts to poke through anything you have stored up there. Could be less of a problem depending on the cross bars you use, but I bought Curt’s cross bars and the bolts stick up pretty far.
# 8
19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
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.
I would give this product 5 stars but I just put it together and haven't used it yet. However assembly was a breeze. It took just 35 minutes to assemble. The fit in the receiver was good and when in the folded position there is plenty of clearance. The only thing I did was add 4 reflectors for visibility amber on the sides and red on the back edge. I mainly bought this for hauling 5 gallon fuel cans and hauling harvested deer.
# 9
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.
# 10
20 x 59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
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.
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!
# 11
Yakima SkyBox 16 Roof Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Carbonite
This box was perfect! Added an enormous amount of additional storage capacity for our Rav4. I was able to fit one large "checked-bag", a "carry-on", a pack-n-play, small storage bin, bungee cords + some kids toys all on the roof! Standard Toyota cross-bars. Installation was super simple; the box closes very securely and stays quite snug to the installed position. It was a bit unnerving at first carrying so much on the roof (i've seen the horror stories of boxes opening/flying off at 80MPH) but this box held up perfect! We averaged about 75-80MPH over 3000 miles of driving with maybe 100lbs of load in the box. Fuel economy dropped by a few mpg (36 -> 33) but overall this was a great purchase. etrailer was a fantastic retailer as well! Delivery estimates were right on schedule, and delivery was relatively straight-forward.
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.
# 12
Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 69" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
This was so easy to put together. It fits great on my 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. I plan on loading all the camping gear in it when we go on vacation. The folks at ETrailer.com have been great inn keeping me up to date on the status of my order.
Use this for camping and going to the beach. Works perfectly and holds a lot more than the fancy luggage carriers and costs a lot less. Just buy a waterproof zip up cargo carrier to put everything in and strap it down.
# 13
23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 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!
I purchased this for a 800-mile round trip vacation to Mammoth Lakes. It greatly extended the amount of luggage and gear we could bring with us, as we head 4 adults and a dog in the car. I could hardly tell the cargo carrier was back there while driving, and it didn't impact my gas mileage at all. I assembled and installed this myself, and it was super easy (although would be easier with a second set of hands.) I also purchased a stretchy net cargo cover, which allowed us to pack above the the actual height of the carrier itself. I attached my license plate to the cargo carrier work zip ties, although I will need to get a bracket with lights for the future of doing nighttime driving. I have no regrets on this purchase and highly recommend!
Have used this on many trips now with zero issues! Just purchased a Yakima Backswing hitch and the cargo carrier works great with it!
Amber - 09/07/2021# 14
Yakima MegaWarrior Extra Large Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 74" Long x 48" Wide
Initial quality was excellent and assembly a snap. Finding a roof basket that wouldn't look like a tiny hat on a Jeep Commander was difficult, but the MegaWarrior is perfect! Assembly and mounting took less than an hour and it looks great. Now it just needs to be outfitted with a set of off-road lights. ;-)
Wow !!!! Excellent service and very fast shipping. I bought the Yakima Megawarrior cargo basket with the Thule Aeroblade roof rack and the Carpod walled folding cargo basket. I love the way these parts fit as well as the cargo carrying capacity. I really can’t say enough about trailer customer service and shipping they really do place value in their customers. Would highly recommend using this company for your part needs !!!
# 15
15x52 Hollywood Racks Hitch Cargo Carrier for Sport Rider SE and SE2 Bike Racks - 2" Hitches
I received this item yesterday, very happy that it arrived 4 days earlier than first projected. I've been sweating that as I need it for a trip next weekend. I messaged eTrailer and asked for expedited delivery and I am thankful for their help! I immediately assembled the platform and it went together well and all the hardware was included. They also provide a 'wrench' but the instructions recommend using a ratchet and that is definitely preferred. The instructions were clear and final assembly results in a sturdy basket. However when I installed it on my hitch I was disappointed with the amount of rocking present even though I specifically bought this unit because it has an anti-sway feature built in. I was able to figure out that the unit was pulling up against the pin but, with a little more clearance in the slot, the platform can pull up against the face of the extender which is much more stable. I expanded the slot with my Dremel tool and it is very solid now. I am still interested in mounting the platform without the extender but I don't know if that can be done. I intend to try with the Sport Rider SE2 (HR1450Z) shortly. Oh, I applied the reflective strips to the round pipe section and the flattened out overnight ... predictable! Then I put them on the flat areas and cut off the overlap. Much better!
Im still very happy with the cargo Carrier once I made the slot adjustment. After the first trip I found a zippered, rain resistant cover the straps to the Carrier nicely and still holds 24 suitcases standing up.
DJ - 05/10/2022We purchased this cargo carrier for our 25ft RV motorhome. Used along with bike racks. Worked as advertised and expected.
We used the cargo carrier with bike racks for a trip from RI to FL and back. Cargo carrier was great for additional storage though do have to calculate weight and make sure stay within limits of your vehicle. The whole assembly did extend out several feet so you have to keep that in mind. We did max out once when leaving a driveway onto a road with significant dip in between and the cargo carrier bottomed out. In general though the product does exactly as advertised.
Toni M - 01/19/2022Yakima Roof Basket Review - 2020 Ford Edge
Hey, everybody, welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby. And today we're taking a look at the Yakima off-grid roof mounted cargo basket here on our 2020 Ford Edge. So this is gonna be an excellent way of getting a little bit more of that cargo space inside of your Ford Edge, really freeing it up that way if you guys have any of those weekend trips, long summer trips, anything like that, really start making it easier to go ahead and actually sit inside your car without feeling cramps. Becomes a great way of to just keeping maybe some of your sports assessors outside of your vehicle. I know a lot of us probably have some kiddos starting to get in football and baseball, all that things, all those things, right Generating all that stinky clothes, we can go ahead, put those gym bags up on here, keep them from being inside of our vehicle, whatever need we have, right The off-grid is gonna let us carry it.
Curt Roof Basket Review - 2020 Ford Edge
Hey, everybody welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby, and today we're taking a look at the Curt roof mounted cargo basket here on our 2020 Ford Edge. So if you guys are looking for a way of just getting a little bit of that cargo out of your vehicle and on top of your roof, this is definitely gonna be an excellent way to do it. What's nice about it We're not gonna be breaking the bank, but we're still getting a very nice secure way of going ahead and latching on our cargo, that way it's with us whenever we get to our destination. Now the Ford Edge here doesn't have the worst cargo management out there I think it has a pretty decent back end of course, but as soon as you load up four people in a vehicle, it quickly fills up, especially, you guys are finding yourself on a longer road trip or something like that, especially fitting all the snacks in, so this is an excellent way of getting that bulky cargo out of there, freeing up some space. Secondly, it's really good for anything like sports activities, if we do have those big old gym bags or sets of football gear, soccer, whatever, baseball, we're setting in all that soiled linens on the inside of the vehicle, can definitely get a little musty, kind of get that smell, right.
Yakima Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2018 Ford Edge
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we are looking at Yakima EXO SwingBase System with the GearLocker, which is the cargo box here on our 2018 Ford Edge. So the Yakima EO System is a modular system, meaning you can mix and match different accessories. Right now I have a cargo box, but in one minute I could have a bike rack or a cargo basket or a ski and snowboard carrier. It's really up to you how you wanna use the EXO System accessories. But right now we're gonna be taking a look at the GearLocker Cargo Box. So this may be a good option to put on your SwingBase System for whenever you need a little bit of extra, enclosed cargo space.
Curt 17x46 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2018 Ford Edge
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline, here at etrailer. And today, we're looking at the Curt Cargo Carrier here on our 2018 Ford Edge. So, a cargo carrier maybe an option for you if you do not have a roof rack, you can't get a roof rack, and you still need some extra storage space for things you don't want inside of your vehicle. So, let's say you go out to the beach, you have a lot of sandy items, and you don't want all that sand inside of your car, this may be a good option for you. All right, let's take a look at it.
etrailer Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2018 Ford Edge
Hey guys, it's Colin here at etrailer, and today we have a 2018 Ford Edge. We've been testing some hitch-mounted accessory to it. Right now we have the etrailer.com tilting them full folding cargo carrier installed. This is going to be a really nice accessory to add to the hitch of your edge so you can get any excess cargo or luggage or anything like that out of your vehicle and get it stowed on the cargo carrier for travel. That'll just help out with making sure you got enough leg and elbow room for your passengers from maybe one of those longer road trips.Another great use is that if you maybe have a ton of equipment that's really dirty or muddy you just spent all day out in the rain and mud, you can just load that stuff onto the carrier, strap it down, and then take it home without getting it on the floorboard of your edge and having to clean up those carpeted floor mats. Now, if your carrier does get dirty, it's pretty easy to clean.
etrailer Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Ford Edge
Hey, everybody, welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby. And today we're taking a look at the etrailer aluminum cargo carrier here on our 2016 Ford Edge. That's gonna be a great way of getting all that pesky cargo out of your car and onto the back of your vehicle. You're gonna get a lot of great space on here. Now, it is gonna be made of aluminum, as the title suggests, but we're not gonna be skimping on that weight capacity.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Edge
Today on our 2015 Ford Edge, we're going to be taking a look at the Curt 20x48 cargo carrier, part number C18110. On this particular cargo carrier, something that's really nice is that it's got this nice, heavy duty steal flooring so that whatever dirt and debris they get on here is going to fall through so that way it doesn't collect and get onto the bottom of your cargo. It's got this brace that goes straight across the center and then a nice strong frame that supports it around the outside to give it a 300 pound capacity. Here on the lip, that makes up the wall all the way around, we've got some predrilled tie down points to help make that you can keep your cargo secure on this carrier. Let's take a few measurements. First, well see total distance added to the vehicle. That's going to be about 26 inches. We'll get the closest point to the vehicle which is right about 6 inches.
Reese 24x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford Edge
Ryan: Hey, everybody. Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2014 Ford Edge we're going to be taking a look at the Reese Explorer cargo carrier. The carrier is going to be a great option for you if you either need to carry more cargo or take the stuff that you normally would haul inside, put it out, and free up some space.This is one of the larger carriers available, and it's going to be 24" long, 60" wide, and 5-1/2" deep. That's going to give us plenty of room to carry all that sporting equipment, camping equipment, things of that nature. And with how the rails are designed, it's going to give us plenty of spaces to use our straps to secure everything down.The bottom of the carrier is actually made out of mesh, so when we have these leaky coolers in here, we're not going to have to worry about cleaning up inside of the car or have to worry about that water puddling up and damaging our other gear.
Rola 22x59 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford Edge
Brian: How's it going Brian here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2014 Ford Edge, we're going to be taking a look at the ROLA hitch-mounted cargo carrier. Our cargo carrier is going to allow us to do a couple of things. One, either load more cargo on the outside of our vehicle here, or two, take that stuff that we normally carry inside, put it outside, and free up some space.Now what I really like about this one is not only the look of it, but the feel of it. Immediately once you get your hands on it, you can tell it's extremely well-built and heavy duty. It is going to be relatively large, and that's going to be perfect for those full size coolers, that camping gear, or even that sporting equipment.
Thule Roof Basket Review - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge we're doing a test fit of the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket. That part number is TH859XT. Now this is 49 inches long by 40 inches wide by six inches deep and has a 150-pound weight capacity. Now you do want to check your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure it can withstand that much weight. We already have three of our four mounts secured down. We're going to show you how we secure our fourth one back here.
Curt Roof Basket Review - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge, we're doing a test fit of the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket. That part number is C18115. Now this is 31-1/2" long x 37" wide x 4" deep and has a 150-pound weight capacity. But you do want to check your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure it can withstand that much weight. We already have three of our four mounts secured in place. We have our fourth one here on the back passenger side. We have that spacer in place that is easily removable and adjusted in between the different bars to accommodate different crossbar spreads.
Rhino Rack Roof Basket Review - 2013 Ford Edge
Today, on our 2013 Ford Edge, we're doing a test fit of the Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Cargo Basket. That part number is RMCB. Now, this is 47" long by 35" wide, and has a 165 pound weight capacity. We already have three of our four mounts secured down, we've got the beginning portion of our back passenger side secured in place. We'll show you how to secure the rest of it. You'll notice between our crossbar and our basket we're going to have a plastic bracket, and on top we'll have a metal bracket. Underneath, we're going to have another metal bracket that has rubber on the top to help prevent any scratches or abrasions from our bracket onto our crossbar.
Rola Dart Folding Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge we'll be test fitting the 23x56 Rola Dart Cargo Carrier, part number 59550. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch. We'll line up our hitch pin holes and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. With the cargo carrier in its folded position we've added about 11 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.To get the other measurements we'll pull the red handle at the top of the carrier to unfold our cargo carrier. At the back of the carrier we have a ground clearance of 14 inches.
CarPod Folding Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge we'll be test fitting the CarPod Folding Cargo Carrier, part number m2205. This CarPod is 24 by 48 inches and it has a walled holding cargo area thats rated at 450 pounds. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up the hitch pin hole and then we can put the clip and pin on the other side.We'll pull the pin and allow the platform to fold down and then we can reinstall our pin. We can now bring the walls of our CarPod up and use the included pins to pin the walls into place. Now we'll go over some clearance measurements.
Surco Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge we'll be test fitting the Surco 24 inch by 60 Inch Cargo Carrier, part number 52018. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up the hitch pin holes and secure the carrier with the standard 5/8 inch pin and clip.Now we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. At the rear of the carrier we have a ground clearance of about 10 inches and we have about one inch from the closest point of the carrier to the closest point of our vehicle. We've added about 26-1/2 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.The exhaust on this vehicle exits both the driver's side and passenger side and is about four and a half inches away from our cargo carrier. When opening our rear hatch door our rear hatch breaks over the cargo carrier at about 22-1/2 inches.
Curt Folding Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge, we'll be test fitting the Curt 24" x 60" folding cargo carrier, part number C18132. To mount our carrier to the vehicle, we need to insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up our hitch pin hole, and we'll secure the carrier with the standard 5/8" pin and clip. We will not be able to use the carrier in the folded up position because it makes contact with our vehicle. Now, we'll go over some clearance measurements. At the rear of the carrier, we have a ground clearance of 15-1/2".
Curt Folding Aluminum Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge, we'll be test fitting the Curt folding aluminum cargo carrier, part number C18100. To mount the carrier to the vehicle, we'll insert the shank into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and secure the carrier using the standard 5/8" pin and clip. Next, we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance at the rear of the carrier at about 11". The closest point of the carrier to the closest point of our vehicle is about 6". We've added 25" to the overall length of our vehicle.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge, we'll be test fitting the Curt 20" x 48" cargo carrier, part number C18145. To mount our carrier to the vehicle, we'll insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up our hitch pin hole and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Next, we're going to go over a few clearance measurements. At the rear of the carrier, we have a ground clearance of 11", and the closest point of the carrier to the closest point of our vehicle is about 1-1/2". We've added 20-1/2" to the overall length of our vehicle.
Carpod Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Edge
Today on our 2012 Ford Edge we are testing the Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier. The dimensions for the carrier are 23x47 with a weight capacity of 450lbs. Part number for that is M2205. As you can see we do already have all walls up and we're just going to show you how we take the walls down and put it in the store position and also the folding feature. First to take the walls down, we're just going to pull these pins - there is one at each corner, we're just going to pull them out. We're first going to lay down our smaller sides here. You may have to wiggle the larger sides around a little bit just to squeeze the smaller sides in.
Stromberg Carlson Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Edge
Today on our 2012 Ford Edge, we're test fitting the Strong Bird Carlson 23 by 60 cargo carrier. This offers a weight capacity of 500 pounds. They designed it for use with 2 inch hitches. The part number on it is CC-100. As you can see, we've got a stamped out style expanded steel floor, so that's going to give us plenty of room for dirt, debris, and stuff like that to fall down through, but still offers a fairly smooth surface if we're putting more delicate items on it. Overall, this carrier is going to add about 26 inches to the back of our Edge.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Edge
Today on our 2012 Ford Edge, we're test fitting the Curt 20 by 60 Folding Cargo Carrier. They've designed this for use with with up to 500 pounds and it works great. Pretty much specifically designed for use in 2-inch hitches. Part number on it is C18151. As you can see we're going to have an expanded steel floor here on the bottom. Plenty of area for that dirt and stuff to fall out, but still gives us a nice smooth surface. It doesn't have those cutting edges you get out of the typical expanded steel.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Edge
Today on our 2012 Ford Edge, we're test fitting the 20 X 60 Curt Cargo Carrier. They designed this for use with 2 inch hitches. It offers a 500 pound capacity. Part number on it is C18150. Now you can see, we're going to have a little bit of movement and a little bit of play with this carrier, just like any other carrier that you're securing with just a pin and clip. You're going to have that.
Lets Go Aero Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Edge
Today on our 2012 Ford Edge, we are test fitting the Let Go Aero GearCage, part number HCR222. This cargo carrier has the dimensions of 48 x 32, with a capacity to hold up to 300 pounds. As you can see, this has a nice solid floor here which is going to keep any dirt and debris from flying up onto your material that you have in the carrier. This also means that if do carry anything that has dirt on it, it's not going to fall off on the side. First we are going to take some measurements here. If you come right up under here, you are going to see this bottom post. At the back of the hitch, it's going to be about 10 inches here to the ground.
Curt 24x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Edge
Today on our 2012 Ford Edge we're test fitting the Curt 24 by 60 folding cargo carrier. Part number C18153. This cargo carrier has a capacity to hold up to 500 pounds, just be aware of that, and also be aware that you have to check your owners manual to make sure your vehicle can carry that itself. The first thing we're going to going to do, is we're going to take some measurements on this carrier. We're going to do ground clearance first, it's going to be about 14 inches there. That is because of the raised shank up here.
Detail K2 20x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Edge
Today on our 2012 Ford Edge, we're test fitting the Detail K2 20x60 folding cargo carrier. Now this has a capacity of up to 500 pounds and it's designed to work with 2 inch hitches. Part number on it is K2HCC602. You see we've got a nice, raised edge that's going to go all the way around our carrier here. It's about 5 1/2 inches off our platform, so it gives us good side to side and front to back stability. We're also going to have good connection points all the way around for any straps that we might want to put on. The platform itself is a stamped out style of expanded steel. We don't have the rough edges as we move our hand across it, but we still get plenty of areas for dirt and debris and stuff like that to fall right out.
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Great, The cargo box is holding up well and has traveled almost 11,000 miles