Is this right for you? Product Expert Matthew S says:
Yes, if you:
- Just need a little extra cargo space and don't want to pay more for a bigger carrier
No, if you:
- Have a steep driveway or a vehicle with low ground clearance
Is this right for you? Product Expert Matthew S says:
The side rails on this hitch basket offer limitless tie-down options. When it's not needed, just fold the cargo carrier up against your vehicle.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (1343 Customer Reviews)
The side rails on this hitch basket offer limitless tie-down options. When it's not needed, just fold the cargo carrier up against your vehicle.This carrier was super easy to assemble. It is a bit heavy but I was able to mount it onto my hitch alone. I’m using an anti-rattle lock and they work great together.
Martin G - 05/04/2022Easy installation and solid build! We assembled the cargo carrier and installed the hitch very easily! Took it on a trip and it did great, we love it. Thanks so much etrailer!
This is perfect! Our Mazda cx5 didn't have a ton of ground clearance after installing the hitch. This cargo carrier with the hitch riser is perfect to solve that problem. My only complaint is I stepped between the metal supports and the meshvonnthe bottom came loose/bent. Still holds up just find though. Ice had this thing fully loaded, too! Definitely recommend a anti-rattle or stabilizer kit to help stabilize it and lift it up.
Mike L - 09/12/2022
Installation: Easy
Assembly: Easy
Attached to: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" Item # C13163
Use: Camping equipment. Cooler, Chairs, Sleeping bags, firewood, etc.
Like: The fact that it folds is a huge positive.
What I would change: perhaps adding a ring or two on the sides to allow for bungee cords or rope.
Because the hitch is already a bit low on the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander (stock wheels, tires, suspension) the back part of the basket can bottom out rather easily. It has nothing to do with the carrier itself though.
I would definitely recommend this product! I'm going to use it again in a month for our next camping trip.
Easy assembly. .10 min...great quality. .love the folding feature...I bought this for my hunting jeep so I have a spot available to load game but not be forced to have a carrier hanging out at all times...as long as the 500lb rating holds up I couldn't be happier ..I won't need near that but the 300 lb carriers seemed a little lite
Brett - 09/09/2018It was very hard to figure out what kind of cargo carrier would be the best for my needs, until I got on your website. Your videos are very informative to help with making the decision of which cargo carrier was best.
It was very easy to put together, and very strong (I put my husband in it)this is perfect for our vacation transportation.
Cynthia D - 06/09/2017Rack performance is excellent…geometry of the bottom edge relative to the low height of the hitch relative to the road surface requires thinking ahead when there’s significant difference in road surface pitch (for example backing into a steep driveway from a horizontal pavement would result in the carrier dragging for a short distance)
Lost my truck recently and needed a way to take in recycling without stinking-up the SUV. Cargo carrier assembled easy and worked great on the first trash run. Flipped-up perfectly for the follow-on shopping trip.
John R - 09/10/2020The cargo carrier is very well built and the powder coating make the carrier look real nice , very easy to assemble. Got it just in time for my 500 mile road trip.
Li - 03/16/2019Pros:
- 6 hour trip two ways and no major issues.
- Fits well on Jeep Grand Cherokee
Cons:
- Multiple build issues. The first issue was there was slag inside of the bar that the other side was supposed to fit into, which made it impossible to put together. I had to buy a metal file small enough to fit in there and file away for 15 minutes to get it to fit.
- One of the upright flat panels that you bolt the other panel to to connect the sides was missing 95% of its weld, there was just a dot instead of a weld all the way across it.
- After the whole thing was put together there were gaps in the cross bars where they should have been flush. No matter how I tweaked the bolt tightening they wouldn’t go straight together.
I would have returned it but I was leaving on my trip the day after I got it so I had to make it work. And the box was destroyed. Spend the money to get a higher quality carrier.
Easy to assemble. Welds questionable. Paint quality poor. The flip hinge has play hopefully not noisy when loaded. Time will tell
As marketed, this is very easy to install and remove. The hinge does force the cage in open position father from hitch than anticipated. Because our hitch is on a van below the bumper, we often bottom out on steep hills.
the basket frame is sturdy. The woven metal is pulling away from the frame and thr only thing we have carried is our portable generator 3 times. We are going to have to somehow fix we before the generator falls through.
I received my cargo carrier and had it assembled in about an hour.
It fits perfectly, helps protect the spare from theft. I can access the 110 ac cord as well
as the water heater.
Great product, great customer service and great shipment.
Now I can take a generator and other extras to Yellowstone NationPark in October.
Steve A. Mizera
Christmas Valley Oregon
Worked like a charm. I was skeptical about using this, as I’d never seen one before. On the trip to Florida, I did see multiple other vehicles with racks.
Appears to be well built and was very easy to assemble.
Dennis - 10/13/2022This hitch mount carrier has worked very well for our camping needs. Well constructed and easy to use.
The 20x59 inch Curt cargo carrier works well for my Dodge minivan. The price was very reasonable and construction seems durable and heavy. Assembly was not difficult. It can be installed on the van by one person, but definitely easier with two. I got the 2inch hitch version. I can fit two 35 gallon trash cans in it, plus a smaller can, with room to fit misc trash. I can also fit two 22 inch walk behind mowers on it, with gas and string trimmer. I can fit about 5 buckets of sand in the winter, 5 gal each, chainsaws, tools, gas, oil, anything you wouldn’t want inside the vehicle. I’ve had this for about a year and it continues to be a very helpful accessory.
Bill - 04/12/2020This fit perfectly on our 2013 Honda Odyssey. It extended our cargo capacity and was easy to use on our two week family trip. I like how it can fold up and out of the way when not loaded. It does ride low, so be prepared for some occasional scraping on the road.
The info on the curt cargo carrier hitch was Exactly how etrailer said it was gonna look and how it was gonna hook up and be put together and their description and videos . Thank you etrailer great prices , customer service ,
Informative information on the products and fast delivery .
Pictures of this cargo carrier on my 2011 Acura MDX
Sturdy product, just what I need for towing small loads occasionally, instead of hooking up a wheeled trailer.
Fast delivery, product a little loose in my receiver
It performed as advertised. I can not think of a shortcoming or improvement I would make.
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