# 1
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.
# 2
24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs
Solid carrier, definitely built to last. Assembly was more difficult than I expected, mainly due to the microscopic pictures on the one-page instruction sheet. It was difficult to tell exactly where each bolt should go and the correct direction, which is where a larger picture or zoom view would help. The exact hole for the M16 bolt is not clear, and I had to take this out and move it after trying to fold up the carrier. For parts, I only got 4 of the M8 washers instead of 8. Not a big deal, but I expected to have enough if not an extra. Another point of confusion for me was the inclusion of an M16 lock washer and an M16 flat washer. These were not listed on the parts nor the instructions, but I did use them anyway. A little more attention to detail on the parts and instructions will make this a 5-star product.
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. :-)
# 3
Malone Profile18B Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black
I’m ultra-pleased with my Malone Profile18b cargo box! I scoured the internet researching these things. I think I looked at every large capacity model around 18 cu ft for my Nissan Armada. There’s lots of good ones out there to choose from. I almost bought a Thule Motion XT, but I decided to go with this Malone cargo box because it had the specs I was looking for at a much better price (18 cu ft for under $xx.xx!). After examining it closely, it seems to be fantastic quality, fit and finish it great, and functions perfectly. It opens and locks from both sides—and new for this year, it has an awesome new 1-click dial attach system that installs and removes easily and holds strong. Also, It’s one of the BEST LOOKING rooftop cargo boxes out there. The Italian shape and glossy black finish looks very high-end. For the money, you can’t beat this box. If you’re considering a rooftop cargo box, don’t hesitate on getting this Malone.
After a year later, my Malone cargo box is still working great. Ive very happy with it. Ive gotten good at mounting it myself too. Two people are preferred, but one person is very doable.
Johnny7011 - 11/04/2021Reviewing this after 18 months or so because in that time I have NEVER seen another one of these on the road, despite living in the roof box capital of the world (Denver) and I think it looks better than the majority of boxes I see, save the newer Thules. The price has gone up since I purchased, but I still think it's good value. Great roof box option at a fraction of the price of Thule/Yakima, plus it looks sleek and the shiny finish looks great. I frequently use this for cargo storage / skis and snowboards across 3 different vehicles and bars (Jeep Renegade on Yakima Aerobars, VW Golf on OEM square bars, Subaru Forester on OEM bars) and it's great. Easy to take on and off and always feels secure. I've fit ski's up to 190cm in it carefully at an angle - my buddy's 196cm skis wouldn't fit without bending. I will say that, as with probably any other roof box, you need to be careful of the locks fully engaging and not being blocked. I've had issues getting the box re-opened once locked if something inside is pushed up against one of the 3 lock points.
# 4
Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
Came late in the afternoon, put it together and mounted on the Escape in about and hour. Should work just fine for our trip.
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.
# 5
Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carrier - 9 cu ft - Black
Good deal for the money. A little tricky mating the upper and lower pieces, but after that, no problems. Bolted onto my 2010 Escape (which has an etrailer hitch - no problems) easily, and has taken a couple of 6 hour turnpike runs with no issues. Another good deal from etrailer.
Used this on a cross-county road-trip and it worked great! We drove through all kinds of winter weather--snow, rain, ice, high wind-- and the contents seemed unscathed. The installation was relatively easy--bolted onto my Thule square bars on top of my Prius. The box felt very secure and did not move around or shake at all. I've used longer cargo boxes on top of my Prius and could see them shaking in the wind, so the shorter length was much appreciated. We did get lower gas mileage than normal and felt some wind drag from the high profile of the box, but that was expected. I would not want to take this box on and off frequently because the bolt process is kind of slow. Great customer service from etrailer and fast shipping. Great experience overall!
# 6
24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the products I bought. Your communications are excellent; shipping was performed in an expedient manner and the tracking of the packages was much appreciated. I'm not sure I'll be buying anything else from you (I can't imagine needing another tow bar again) but will surely recommend your company if asked.
Nice basket, sturdy and strong, Assembly was easy.
# 7
Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide - 165 lbs
Great looking rack. It’s modern, sleek, and easy to assemble. Great experience buying from etrailer.com. It was shipped quick and delivered within 3 days, you can’t beat that.
# 8
24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
This is the finest quality out of any hitch mounted cargo carrier I've come across. Sturdy all steel construction with a quality powder coated finish that shines like new despite it being in my yard year round exposed to the elements. Other than it being a little heavy to maneuver alone, the quality makes the struggle worthwhile.
Carrier came in 3 pieces with hardware. Went together in less than 30 minutes by myself. A little rubbed on the edges from shipping but it was packed pretty good considering it was a 60+ lb box. Installed it on the back of my 2013 Escape to make sure all was good. I am impressed with the quality so far. I'm going to try it out next month on a 1800+ mile trip cross country. Bought the carrier with a light set and rainproof bag to round out the investment.
# 9
Malone Cargo16 Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 Cubic ft - Gray
Pro: This box is a perfect option to add to the cargo capacity of my Toyota RAV4. Great for camping, fishing or skiing trips (but watch out that your XC skies don't exceed the length capacity of the box!). Pro: The box fits onto Malone cross bars very securely: once screwed down it's solid. Install and removal is very easy. Con: The front arm that holds the box lid open is attached with a rubber-covered pin at the front, and a metal retainer at the rear, see photos. Without the locking metal retainer, the front arm pops loose off the lid's pin. Initially I thought this was a mfg defect, but this is how it's built. etrailer contacted Malone and both provided great support. Malone sent me a new rubber grommet to insert on the pin at the front arm. But that didn't fix the problem at all. In the end, I replaced the rubber grommet with a metal bolt that permanently attaches the front support arm with the box lid. Would I buy this product again? Probably not.
After a year of ownership, with the front support arm rubber pin replaced with a metal bolt, this box has been great. The top stays open for loading really well now, and the original problem I described above has been solved. Hopefully Malone or the Italian company that builds these boxes has modified their design!?! The box contents stay dry, too. We drove through a storm that dumped 3.5 inches of rain and caused road flooding in places, but everything inside the box remained perfectly dry. A nice feature. Would I buy this product again? Yes!
MSP_Geographer - 08/11/2020We received our Malone Cargo Box and are very happy with it. It was installed on a 2016 Subaru Outback. For us, it holds two complete sets of golf clubs, golf shoes, balls, a bag of miscellaneous tie downs, and a small metal carrying case with wheels. We haven't used it on a long trip yet, but locally it's very stable. There is some strong wind noise when the sunroof is open. We also needed to use shims on the rear crossbar to prevent the pod from hitting the antenna. You can access this Box from either side which is nice. Overall we're happy with our purchase.
# 10
20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
I bought this to supplement a cheep fixed carrier. All-in-all, very pleased. Solid construction. Fits perfectly on a 2013 Escape with a U-HAUL hitch. Nicky was outstanding in helping me make my selection. Like others have stated, the instructions are pretty much worthless but if you have any common sense, it's a breeze to put together. It would have actually been easier/faster if the manufacturer had left the instructions out completely.
Love it!
# 11
Thule Force XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
We call this our rooftop sarcophagus because it’s King Tut sized! For storage reference, other than an ancient entombment, it held two inflatable K2 two person kayaks, four life jackets, four paddles, a folding wagon, four camp chairs, a slim profile ladder (to easily access the carrier on top of van), three pumps, and a few soft items to secure the load. It’s like having a full second vehicle atop yours… installation was relatively easy once your crossbars are in position. Overall we would recommend for anyone with a family who camps, bikes, boats, travels, etc and expect it will last a lifetime. We do remove it from the vehicle for winter or whenever not in regular use to preserve it and also since it adds considerable height so be sure to measure your full vehicle height once it’s on so you don’t drive into a parking garage or other area that’s too short.
Used the Thule Force XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box for 6 trips of about 4 hours each. Worked very well. Although it seems to be a bit flimsy when you handle it, when it is latched to the rooftop, it is solid.
# 12
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.
Still in great shape. No rust. No rattles. Great cargo rack
P V - 06/06/2021The 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!
# 13
SportRack Horizon Rooftop Cargo Box - 11 cu ft - Black
Product worked out great. Great alternative to the more expensive competitors. Shipping wasn’t well communicated. Shipped truck freight and was on the freight dock for 1-1/2 weeks before I could get in touch with shipper.
Excellent product!! Excellent service!!
# 14
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.
# 15
Yakima SkinnyWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 58" Long x 23" Wide - 165 lbs
Hey there, I absolutely love my roof rack system. It served me well last summer for multiple camping and mountain biking trips. Can't wait to use it on more adventures this year once the weather warms up! I attached some pictures. Thanks for being awesome.
Misleading information on the product page regarding fitment on crossbars. Item states that it will fit on bars 24" - 38" apart. But, in fact, it ONLY fits in 5" increments between 24" - 38". If your crossbars are fixed in place, you may have an issue attaching the basket to your crossbars. Returning the product due to this.
# 16
Surco Safari Rack 5.0 Rooftop Cargo Basket for Thule Roof Racks - 50" Long x 45" Wide
Thank you. I have had the product installed and I must say the wind noise it creates is very shrill and causes my ears to ring long after I have stopped driving. Is there a wind deflector for this product ? ??????
I bought this for a trip we were doing last summer. I was originally going to go with a more Custom built rack but the wait was too long. I had a good time building this and fitting it to our Hummer H3. It worked great for freeing up space for the family. We spent a week out on the road with no issues. It is a little taller than I was originally looking for but the Safari style rask is very easy to use and pack. I have had it mounted for a year now and had no issues.
# 17
17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
This is a great product to haul extra cargo on any vehicle. I have a ford escape and I use it all the time traveling or just going to town to put extras on. I have two totes that fit perflectly in the carrier and are water proof, so it is easy to haul anything. Service at E trailer is awesome.
Product arrived ahead of schedule, they upgraded my shipping (which was awesome!), and the cargo carrier was just as expected. A few turns of my wrench and I was done! Thank you for the excellent customer service, it was a welcome surprise. I've bookmarked the site, and will be using your business again soon.
# 18
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.
Great, The cargo box is holding up well and has traveled almost 11,000 miles
MarkZ. - 05/10/2021# 19
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 - 01/19/2022# 20
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 - 06/06/2021Rhino Rack Roof Basket Review - 2017 Ford Escape
Hi, everyone. Aiden here with etrailer.com And today we're going to be taking a look at this Rhino Rack rooftop cargo basket here on our 2017 Ford Escape. Now, as far as rooftop baskets go, this one is one of my personal favorites just for the way it looks. I think it looks really nice up here on the escape, but it's going to be really functional too. It's gonna give you a lot more space to add some luggage on a road trip, or maybe you're going hiking. You've got some muddy gear that you don't want to put it inside your vehicle.
Yakima Roof Basket Review - 2017 Ford Escape
Hey, guys. Today, we have a 2017 Ford Escape and we're gonna do a test fit of the Yakima Off Grid rooftop cargo basket. Now a cargo basket, if you're not familiar with it, it works just like a cargo box, the only difference being that it doesn't have an enclosed lid. So everything's gonna be out in the open. So that's something you do want to keep in mind that when you want to load any excess cargo, luggage, anything like that to where you want to create more space in the inside of your vehicle. It is all gonna be exposed to the elements.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Ford Escape
Today on our 2016 Ford Escape we're going to be taking a look at the CURT 20 by 48 cargo carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches. Part number is C18110. This CURT cargo carrier has a weight capacity of up to 300 pounds. We're going to start off by taking a few measurements just to give you an idea how it works with the Escape. The closest distance to the back of the vehicle is going to be . let's get it from the furthest point of the vehicle .. going to be about 6-1/2".
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Ford Escape
Today on our 2016 Ford Escape we're going to be taking a look at the MaxxTow Cargo Carrier, 48 by 21 inches, for 2 inch hitches, Part Number MT70422. This is an aluminum cargo carrier, so it's nice and light. Since it's pretty flat, it's going to be easy to store in your garage or maybe in the trunk of your car. The raised edge that goes all the way around measures just about 2 inches and the frame of it at the widest point is about 5-1/4, so it would be pretty easy to put this up against a wall somewhere and keep it out of the way. I'll give you a few more measurements here. The closest distance to the back of our Escape is going to be just about 4-1/4 inches and the overall length that we've added to our Ford is going to be about 26-1/4.
Stromberg Carlson Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Ford Escape
Today on this 2016 Ford Escape we're going to be test fitting the 23 x 60 Stromberg Carlson cargo carrier, part number CC-100. This cargo carrier has a carry capacity of 500 pounds. It has this mesh floor in the bottom here which makes it easy to clean. All around the cargo carrier we'll have these points here which will serve as tie down points for either your ratchet straps or your bungee cords. On either side we're going to have these smaller three holes here which you can install either a reflector or a tail light if you needed to and then there's these two holes here which in case what you're hauling blocks off your license plate you can actually transfer it down here. I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements now. Measuring from the bumper to this edge here it's going to be about 26 inches that we've added to the rear of the vehicle.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Ford Escape
Today on our 2016 Ford Escape, we're going to be taking at a the Curt 20x60 Cargo Carrier for 2 inch hitches, part number C18151. This cargo carrier has a weight capacity of 500 pounds and has an expanded steel floor to allow any dirt or debris to fall through, has a raised edge going all the way around, which makes a good attachment point for any straps or bungees to keep your cargo in place and that's going to sit up from the platform by about 5 and a half inches. The overall distance, we've added to the Escape from the back of the bumper there, is about 32 and a half inches and the closest point of the front of the carrier is going to be about 11 and a half. Although, this point in the shank would be the first thing to make contact if you we're to put that in the hitch too far. This one actually make contact with your bumper. The ground clearance at the back of our carrier, to the bottom side here, is going to be about 11 and 3 quarters of an inch off the ground. Now this Escape does have a dual exhaust which is going to come out pretty far away from this carrier. That's a nice thing about this folding style is that it sits pretty far from our vehicle but just to give you an idea of how far the exhaust actually is, it's going to be about 15 and half inches away.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Ford Escape
Today on our 2016 Ford Escape, we're going to be taking a look at the Curt cargo carrier, which is 20 by 60 for 2-inch hitches, part number C18150. This cargo carrier, again, has a dimension of 20 inches by 60 inches. It has a raised rail all the way around. Let me get a measurement on that. It's about 5 and a half inches, so it'll give you good stability for your gear going front to back there. Some other measurements are the closest distance to the back of the escape.
Carpod Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Escape
Today on our 2015 Ford Escape, we're going to be doing a test spin of the Car Pod Walled Cargo Carrier. This cargo carrier is going to be 23 inches wide by 47 inches long and with it's sturdy, steel construction, is going to offer a 450 pound weight capacity. It does have a two inch folding shank that, once it's collapsed, will tuck against the back side of your vehicle. Again, with that two inch shank, you're only going to be able to attach it to your two inch receiver. It will attach to your two inch receiver using a hitch pin and clip. A hitch pin and clip is not included.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Escape
Today, on our 2015 Ford Escape, we're going to be doing a test fit of the Maxxtow wheelchair and scooter carrier. Now, this is going to be part #MT70106. It's going to be 30 inches wide, 50 inches long, and offering a 40 inch pivoting ramp. With its sturdy steel construction and its capability to plug into your 2 inch receiver, it offers a 500 pound weight capacity, as well as a folding shank that you can stow it away, and an anti-tilt/rattle device here on the back end. That's going to make it a lot more sturdy on the back side of the vehicle and not rattle around. So, let's go ahead and start off by getting a few measurements. Our closest distance will be our first measurement at about 10 and 1/8 inches.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Escape
Today, on our 2015 Ford Escape, we're going to be doing a test fit of the CURT cargo carrier. This CURT cargo carrier is going to be part number C18151. It's going to measure 20 inches wide, 60 inches long, and with it's sturdy steel construction it's going to have a 500lb weight capacity. Now the nice thing about this cargo carrier is it is going to have to have that folding shank that will allow you to tuck it up against the back of the vehicle when you don't have it in use, and it's ability to plug into your 2 inch receivers using that 2 inch shank, so you can carry those higher weight capacities. All right, if you will notice down there where it is attached to our receiver, where the shank attaches to the receiver we're going to have a hitch pin and clip. Now, the hitch pin and clip is not going to be included, and if you would like to obtain one you can get it on our website, part number pc3. Let's go ahead and start off by getting a few measurements. Our closest distance from the the back side of the bumper to the front side of the rack, at about 11 and five eights inches. Over all distance that we've added to the vehicle, about 32 and half inches.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Escape
Today on our 2015 Ford Escape we're going to be doing a test fit of the Curt Cargo Carrier. Now this cargo carrier's going to be Part #C18150, measuring 20 in. wide 50 in. long and with its sturdy steel construction is going to have a 500 pound weight capacity. It will have a fixed shank attaching to our 2 in. receiving or a fixed 2 in.
Stromberg Carlson Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Escape
Today on our 2015 Ford Escape, we're going to be doing a test fit of the Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier. It will be 23 inches wide by 60 inches long. It's going to offer a sturdy steel construction with a 500 pound weight capacity and a 2 inch shank connecting to our 2 inch receiver using a hitch pin and clip. Now it's going to be our hitch pin and clip, so if you'd like to obtain one and since it doesn't come with one, you can get that on our website, part number PC3. This rack is going to be part number CC-100. Let's start off by getting a few measurements. Our closest distance is going to be about 4 1/8 inches.
Detail K2 20x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Escape
Today on our 2015 Ford Escape we're going to be doing a test fit of the detail K2 cargo carrier. This cargo carriers going to measure 20inches wide, 60 inches long and with its sturdy steal construction it's going to offer a 500lb weight capacity. The unique thing about this is it will have that 2 inch shank for your 2 inch receivers only, as well as it folds up and stows against the back end of the vehicle so you don't have it hanging off the back side when it's not in use. Do keep in mind though that the hitch pin and clip down here are not included to attach it to your 2 inch receiver, so if you'd like to obtain that you can get it on our website part number PC3. This is going to be part number K2HTC602. Let's go ahead and start off by getting a few measurements, our closest distance when it's out in the platform position is going to be about 11 3/4 inches and our overall distance at about 32 5/8 inches, ground clearance is about 10 3/4 inches. Let's go ahead and get our exhaust clearance next encase your going to be carrying anything that's going to be heat sensitive or perishable.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Escape
Today on our 2015 Ford escape we're going to be doing a attaching of the Hollywood Rex Cargo Carrier. Now this Cargo Carrier is going to be designed for attaching to the back side of two bike racks part number HR1400 and part number HR1450 the Sport Rider SE and SE2 models. This is going to be part number HR1485. When its standing alone in your 2 inch receiver its going to have a 200 pound weight capacity with this sturdy steel construction. Attaching to our 2 inch receiver using a hitch pinning clip. Now keep in mind that that hitch pin and clip are not going to be included. So if you'd like to obtain one you can get it on our website part number PC3. Let's go ahead and start off by getting a few measurements.
Lets Go Aero Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2015 Ford Escape
Today on our 2015 Ford Escape, we're going to be doing a test fit of the Let's Go Aero gear cage. It's going to part number hcr222. It's going to measure 32 inches wide. 48 inches long. Have a depth of about 6 inches and it's weight capacity is going to be about 300 pounds. Connecting to our 2 inch receiver with a 2 inch shank only.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford Escape
Today on this 2014 Ford Escape we're going to be test fitting the 20 by 48 cargo carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number C18110. This has a carrying capacity of 300 pounds. Has this nice mesh floor, which makes it easy to clean. All around the border of the cargo carrier we have these points which you can utilize as tie downs for either your ratchet straps or your bungee cords. I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements now, give you an idea of how far this sticks out. We'll start with the edge of the bumper to our outer edge here. We've added about 26" to the rear of the vehicle.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford Escape
Today on this 2014 Ford Escape, we're going to be test fitting the 20 x 60 Curt Cargo Carrier, part number C18150. This has a 500-pound carry capacity and has this nice mesh floor, which makes it easy to clean. It also has this rail all the way around the cargo carrier and that can serve as a tie-down point for either your ratchet straps or your bungee cords. It also has these stickers here, which are reflective, which will make it easier to see at night as well. I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements now. From the edge of the bumper to our outer edge here, that's going to be about 27-1/2 inches we've added to the rear of the vehicle. For our ground clearance to this bottom edge here, that's going to be about 14 inches. Our closest point will be this edge here; that's going to be about 6-3/4 inches from the bumper.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford Escape
Today on this 2014 Ford Escape, we're going to be test fitting the 20 by 60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2 inch hitches, part number C18151. This has a carrying capacity of 500 pounds, has a mesh floor, which makes it easy to clean, and it also has this rail all the way around the cargo carrier. That can serve as a tie down point for either your ratchet straps or your bungee cords. Now with it in this position, I'd like to give you a couple measurements here real quick. From the edge of the bumper to our outer edge here, it's going to be about 33 inches we've added to the rear of the vehicle. For our ground clearance, that's to this edge here, that's going to be about 11 and a half inches.
MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford Escape
Today, on this 2014 Ford Escape, we're going to be test fitting a 48 x 21 max tow cargo carrier for two inch hitches, Part number MT70422. This has a carrying capacity of 500 pounds. It's made from a sturdy aluminum material. Easy to clean. It's going to have tie down points both at the front and at the rear for your ratchet straps or your bungee cords, and also has two reflectors to make it very visible at night. I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements now. The first one is going to be from the edge of the bumper to the outer edge here.
Stromberg Carlson Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford Escape
Today on this 2014 Ford Escape, we're going to be test fitting the 23x60 Stromberg-Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2" hitches, part number CC-100. This has a 500-pound carrying capacity. It has a nice mesh floor, which makes it easy to clean. All around the cargo carrier, we have these larger pre-drilled holes. Those are going to serve as tie-down points for either your ratchet straps or your bungee cords. We also have 3 smaller pre-drilled holes here, which you can use for either reflectors or lights should you choose to install them. We have 2 pre-drilled holes here, just in case whatever it is you're hauling blocks off your license plate, you can transfer it down here. I'm going to go ahead and and give you some measurements now.
Rola 21x55 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford Escape
Today on our 2014 Ford Escape, we're going to do a test fit on the Rola 21x55 Cargo Carrier. Theyve designed this for use with inch and a quarter hitches and it offers up to a 300 pound weight capacity. Part number on it is 59507. To begin our test fit, we're going to slide the shank of the carrier right into the receiver tube of our hitch. Now as we do, we need to line up our pin hole with our hitch pin hole. We can then take our standard inch and a quarter style pin and slide that through. Now the pin and clip are sold separately.
Curt 17x46 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Ford Escape
Today on our 2014 Ford Escape, we are going to do a test fit on the 17 by 46 Curt Cargo Carrier. Theyve designed this for use with an inch and a quarter or two inch hitches. Part number on it is C18145. Now when used in the two inch hitch, this carrier is going to offer us up to a 500 pound weight capacity. With the hitch we are using today which a class 2, we are limited to carrying 350 pounds, just keep that in mind. To begin our test fit, we are going to slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. We need to slide it far enough so that our threaded hole will line up with our hitch pin hole.
etrailer Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Escape
Hey, what's going on guys. It's Colin here at etrailer. And today we have a 2013 Ford Escape. We've been test fitting some hitch mounted accessories on it. Right now we have the etrailer.com tilting and folding cargo carrier installed. We'll just run through some of the features of it, show you how it interacts with your Escape so you can decide if this is going to fit your needs.
Surco Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Escape
Today on our 2013 Ford Escape, we'll be test fitting the Surco 24" x 60" cargo carrier, part number 52018. To mount this carrier to our vehicle, we'll insert 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" pin and clip. Now we'll go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We've got about 10" of ground clearance here at the rear of our carrier. The closest point of our carrier to the closest point of our vehicle is about 1-1/2".
Rola Dart Folding Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Escape
Today, on our 2013 Ford Escape, we'll be test-fitting the 23 x 56 Rola Dart Cargo Carrier with two-inch hitches, part number 59550. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank up the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now, we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the cargo carrier and this vehicle will fit together. With the cargo carrier folded up, we have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about three and a half inches. Now, we'll go ahead and pull the red handle at the top of the carrier and tilt the carrier down.
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Its been a year since I purchased this and I used it on another vacation, driving through multiple states. Its very sturdy and I continue to be pleased with this purchase. I will say I had some trouble with the hitch bolt again. It was impossible to screw in by hand and using an adjustable wrench is a tedious chore. I didnt have time before leaving on the trip to do what I did the last time wd-40lithium. It would be nice to have a better locking system...something other than a bolt that screws in. Ill have to look for that. All things considered, Im still happy with this rack and I would still recommend it. Im sure Im going to be using this for many more years.