Best Cargo Carrier For 1-1/4 Trailer Hitch on 2005 Toyota Sienna  

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I do have a cargo carrier to fit your 1-1/4" hitch on your 2005 Toyota Sienna but there are no 1-1/4" carriers that can haul 500 lbs.

If you have the Curt # C12065 the maximum tongue weight capacity is 350 lbs and the Draw-Tite # 36513 is 300 lbs. It is recommended to go with whichever is the lowest weight rating between your hitch and cargo carrier.

The Reese Explore 20x47 Cargo Carrier # 63155 is my favorite 1-1/4" cargo carrier because of its size and capacity. It has a max weight capacity of 300 lbs but it also has a larger footprint at 20"x47". The raised rails give you a good place to tie your load down. The 3" shank rise gives you a little more ground clearance too. If your Sienna is equipped with trailer wiring you can add a light kit # 20174 to this carrier.

Since you are carrying a large fully loaded cooler that is most likely putting you over your hitches capacity if you factor in the weight of the cargo carrier of around 40 lbs I would consider a different hitch.

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75237 is a 2" class 3 trailer hitch that gives you a tongue weight capacity of 675 lbs. I recommend the 24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier # e98874. I use it for all of my family trips. It has a good capacity at 500 lbs but I enjoy the folding and tilting feature of this carrier. I can fold it up whenever I am not using it so it saves a little space. The weight capacity isn't as high but it is slightly larger at 24" x 60" and it is a little lighter at 61 pounds. The included stop collar makes this cargo carrier a lot easier to line up with your hitches pin hole once you set it in place.

Getting a new hitch is more of an investment but this is a better solution to carry heavier loads on your sienna compared to an 1-1/4" hitch.

expert reply by: Zach D

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