The number-one reason hitch cargo carriers earn 1-star reviews is structural failure — racks that rattle loose in the receiver, shift across lanes at highway speed, or bend under load when bars and clamps give out. Some owners describe bars buckling on the very first trip with gear flying out behind them. This carrier is built to be the opposite: a stabilizer in the box, galvanized powder-coated steel, and an honest 500 lb rating you can plan around.
🔩 A stabilizer that kills the wobble — included, not an upsell
Most baskets leave the receiver slop for you to solve with a separate clamp. This one ships with a stabilizer featuring an over-6 mm wall that tightens the connection and cuts the wobble and road noise that make cheaper racks shift while driving.
🏋️ Real galvanized steel, an honest 500 lb rating
The basket is galvanized steel with a powder-coated finish, rated to 500 lb evenly distributed. Spread heavy loads across the full 60" x 20" deck rather than piling weight at one end, and the rack carries firm instead of sagging.
🌧️ Stays dry without a flapping tarp
A 58" x 18" x 24" waterproof PVC cargo bag is included and holds up to 44 lb, sealing your gear against rain and road spray. No separate tarp to lash down, and a storage pouch keeps the bag compact when it is not in use.
🧰 A complete kit so nothing rides loose
You get 3 ratchet straps (2.5 m x 25 mm), 6 buckle straps, a cargo net rated over 220 lb, and a combination lock with a zinc-alloy body and steel shackle. Two reflective strips and two PC reflective boards keep the rack visible after dark.
🚗 Fits a standard 2" receiver, folds up when empty
Designed for 2" Class III/IV receivers, with a raised shank for better ground clearance and a fold-up shank that reduces overhang when the carrier is empty. For safety, keep speed below 60 MPH while loaded.
📐 Specifications
| Basket dimensions |
60" x 20" x 6" |
| Basket material |
Galvanized steel, powder-coated finish |
| Load capacity |
500 lb, evenly distributed |
| Waterproof bag |
58" x 18" x 24" PVC, holds up to 44 lb |
| Receiver fit |
Standard 2" Class III/IV |
| Stabilizer |
Included, over 6 mm wall |
| Shank |
Raised for clearance, fold-up to reduce overhang |
| Ratchet straps |
3 x 2.5 m x 25 mm |
| Buckle straps |
6 included |
| Cargo net |
Rated over 220 lb |
| Lock |
Combination, zinc alloy body + steel shackle |
| Reflectors |
2 reflective strips + 2 PC reflective boards |
| Max loaded speed |
Below 60 MPH |
🇺🇸 Ships from our California warehouse for fast US delivery.
