Can a Trailer be Attached to the Rear of a Hitch-Mount Cargo Carrier  

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There are no hitch-mount cargo carriers that can have a trailer attached to them. There are no such products offered because this arrangement of components would be unsafe.

Anything attached to a hitch will exert leverage on it. The longer the item attached to the hitch the more stress applied to it. Think of how one might use a pipe on the end of a tire iron to gain more leverage to loosen a stubborn lug nut. In the same way items attached to a hitch will put stresses on the hitch tube and supporting structure. A cargo carrier pulling a trailer would apply enough force to literally destroy a hitch in short order.

Some cargo carriers like the referenced Pro Series # 63153 do have a hollow square tube as their main structure. This does indeed appear similar to a hitch receiver tube, but it is not intended to accept any type of item. The tube is hollow simply to help reduce the carrier's weight.

If you wish to advise the year/make/model/version of your vehicle, and the size of hitch on it, I will be glad to explore other cargo solutions for you, such as roof racks and rooftop cargo carriers. We offer a range of rooftop carriers that include enclosed ABS plastic cargo boxes, metal cargo baskets as well as soft fabric bags. Each of these types of carriers are ideal for certain kinds of cargo. If you can tell me what it is you are looking to transport I can then make the best recommendations for you.

expert reply by: Adam R

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