REESE Explore 63153 Rambler Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier, 60 X 24 Inches, Fits 2 Inch Receivers, 500 lbs. Capacity

***UPDATE*** We had a surprise moving party and I used this rack to help move (mostly boxes). Again, it worked flawlessly. I ended up buying the stowaway hitch tightener (which does work) more for my own peace of mind and not because I felt it moving around when loaded. I also found that when the rack is installed, there's plenty of room to load my SUV with it attached. I could slide in between the rack and the car and load things without much of a hassle. That's nice so I don't have to continually install and remove the rack. ********************** After leaving on vacation with family that carried a portion of our luggage in their pick-up, and then having that family member needing to leave early, we were stuck with a way to carry all of our stuff home. So, I searched amazon for a hitch carrier (something that I was wanting to purchase previously) and found this. Because it was Prime and had such good reviews I decided to buy this. This took me all of 10 minutes to put together. I didn't use a torque wrench, just a long handled open-ended wrench to tighten it as much as I could. My first impressions were that this was a quality product. It feels very sturdy and is solid. I had no worries that it wouldn't hold up. The rack slid into the hitch easily. There was a little bit of play that I was worried about. I also bought a wedge type device that's supposed to take the play out, but it wouldn't work with this. I was a little worried about the play in the rack, but after I loaded it up with around 150-200 pounds of luggage it held solid. I could move it slightly with my hands, but when driving, it didn't move around or make any noise. We drove 800 miles with this on the back and I nearly forgot that the thing was back there. The vehicle drove the same and it was out of view of the back window (which may be a bad thing when backing up). It was nice to not have our gas mileage affected like a rooftop carrier or a trailer can. It was a little heavy, but I can fairly easily manage to install the rack by myself. We have a 2010 Honda Pilot and it has dual exhaust that goes out the back. I know other reviewers of other racks had mentioned issues with the exhaust melting parts/luggage/bins while it was on the back. With the included riser (the folding arm is not included with this, but the riser arm is) the rack sits far enough away to open the hatch door, and when we stopped for gas, I felt around the rack and luggage and I couldn't feel any excessive heat on the rack or luggage. It seemed the rack was positioned high enough and far enough pack to not have a this problem, at least on the Pilot. I would recommend this rack over others because it is larger than others, fits very well, is very solid and sturdy and overall seems much more quality than other racks I had looked at.

After researching many other hitch racks, I bought this Pro Series rack for a long trip from Georgia to Utah and back. Total mileage was about 4,000 miles over the course of two weeks. Let me tell you why I like it: 1. It has raised sides to keep gear from sliding around or falling out. 2. The "stinger," which is the part that slides into your vehicle receiver hitch, has an upward bend that gives the rack more ground clearance. I have a steep driveway, and I can still go up and down without the rack ever scraping the ground. 3. Another advantage of the extra ground clearance is that the rack sits high enough that it is totally protected by the vehicle. As you drive, the rack is in the vehicle's slipstream, so there's no additional drag that reduces gas mileage as you drive. With a loaded down '14 Dodge Durango and 6 people in the car, I averaged 25.1 MPG on a two day drive from Georgia to Utah. Without the rack, I get similar mileage. 4. It's sturdy. If you look at the welds and feel the weight of the metal, you'll see that this thing is built with quality materials. 5. It has cutouts for installing lights. I bought the ROLA LED light set on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008L17JRC/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_3). Lights give you an extra measure of safety and visibility as you drive. 6. Ease of installation. Out of the box, I put this thing together in about 30 minutes. It comes in three parts with all the hardware necessary. You might have to go to your local auto parts store and borrow a torque wrench to torque the screws to factory specs. Not a big deal. 7. Even with a cargo bag full of luggage, there is enough clearance to raise the back hatch of my Durango. 8. With some racks, you might risk having the exhaust melt your cargo bag. Again, with this product, because it has a slightly raised platform, you avoid all exhaust problems. A couple of tips that will make this already great cargo rack even better: 1. after you put it together and torque the nuts, spray some black paint on all nuts and bolts. I think this may prevent rust later one. I keep a can of black spray paint handy and just touch up parts that get scratched occasionally. 2. Buy a locking hitch pin on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009V1WS4/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_10), which is helpful to keep the rack from being stolen while you're spending the night in a hotel. 3. Use this hitch tightener (also from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001CMUV4/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_11). Anything you plug into a receiver hitch is going to have a small amount of play, which can create wobble back and forth. The hitch tightener will prevent that wobble, so as you're driving down the road and hit a rough patch, you won't hear a bumping sound from the hitch rack behind you. 4. Buy a quality cargo carrying bag to use with your rack. I happened to buy a bag made by the same company, Pro Series. It's called the Amigo, and it can also be purchased on Amazon, where I got mine https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVVVEYM/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_4. I highly, highly recommend this bag. We encountered rain on almost every day of our trip. At the end of the day, I would check the contents of the bag and they were bone dry. No moisture at all. This bag is made out of some kind of vinyl rubber, the same kind of material you would find on a heavy, quality raincoat. The sturdy zippers are covered by flaps and secured by velcro. The bag also comes with built in lashing straps so you can secure the bag to the cargo rack. I also used some separate lashing straps for added security. If you are looking at other hitch racks, don't get caught up in how much weight they will hold. This one is rated at 500 lbs, but I guarantee you will not likely max it out. In the attached pictures, I have filled the bag with luggage, and the total weight was only about 200 lbs. Also, you may not want to fully load this rack. The more weight you add to the rear of your vehicle, the more it may lift the front of your vehicle. 200 lbs didn't affect the steering on my Durango, but if I had 500 lbs, it might have. You will also want to check the tongue weight rating on your vehicle to see if your vehicle can even withstand 500 lbs of tongue weight. Final comment. As I was driving across the country, I saw many other vehicles with hitch racks. Most were the $50 kind you can buy at WalMart or any other auto parts store. Many were sagging or leaning to one side. My was straight, secure, and strong. I love this Pro Series rack.

Sturdy and well built, fairly easy to assemble. Take note that the product is sturdy, therefore pretty heavy. It's not easy to insert into the hitch with just one person. Also, this product extends beyond the back of my vehicle approx 4 feet and it could be very easy to forget it's there since I cannot see it in any of my mirrors so care must be taken when backing up. I purchased a telescoping flag that I will bolt to the carrier so that it will be visible from the driver's seat. Here are the things I've added: Telescoping Flag for visibility (Not shown in photo) COUNTRY ENT. 12460 TELESCOPIC SAFETY FLAG For legality reasons, rear side markers in the form of 1" red reflector tape trimmed to height of vertical side supports (Purchased at local hardware store but similar to the product below) Salzmann Waterproof Diamond Grade 3M Scotchlite reflective stickers. Car Auto Safety Reflective Stickers, Work for Motorcycle, bicycle, Sled and other safety needs. All-weather Outdoor Reflective tape, Red, 4 PCS Optional brake light kit from Rola ROLA 20174 Red Cargo Carrier Light Kit Stow-away Hitch Tightener (So it doesn't rock back and fourth!) StowAway Hitch Tightener License plate relocation with light for DOT compliance: LAMPHUS Cruizer Horizontal Bar Clamp Mounting Kit 1"/ 1.5"/ 1.75" (Includes 1 clamp) Peterson M436B Clear License Plate Light with Steel Bracket The mounts/clamps for the license plate did not fit snug enough over the square tube, but this was fixed with a small 1-1/2" long piece of serpentine belt placed into one of the side of the mount before placing over the bar. With the extra rubber, the mounts are very snug on the bars. I've also ordered the bag for use in less than perfect weather: Pro-Series 63604 Amigo Hitch Cargo Carrier Bag At the end of the day this is a great way to add storage to my vehicle and has been the most inexpensive method of adding external storage that I've utilized so far on any of my vehicles. My impression is that this is a great product at a very reasonable price.

I chose this particular hitch carrier because of its size. The 60" x 24" is more than enough to provide extra cargo space. It is a good width to match my Chevrolet Suburan. It also retains enough stand-off from the vehicle than when loaded, I can still fully open my rear hatch without issue. The whole assembly bolts together in three main pieces (two side panels and center hitch tube). Everything feels very secure. The tube used as sidewalls around the carrier provides nice tiedown points to restrain any cargo. The holes in the metal grate are somewhat small, but you can still work a bungee hook through to secure in a more direct way. I bought this rack specifically for its wall design as you can mount a tail light kit in the oval openings on each side. I had bought the kit from Rola 59516 LED Light Kit for Rola Railed Cargo Carrier, and found the fitment to be quite good. Again, the grate holes are somewhat small so you cannot route the wiring kit through the grate, but rather around the outside to the underside of the carrier frame. I've used the carrier on a couple of hundred mile trips and it holds up well. I also use it in conjunction with a StowAway Hitch Tightener and have no issues whatsoever. My only complaint (and it really has not been an issue) is that the metal grate floor seems somewhat of a thin gauge and flimsy. It will hold weight, but I'm going to keep my eye on it. I make sure to position the bulk of heavy loads over the cross members. Thicker gauge grate or a piece of plywood will sold the problem if it really becomes a concern. All in all, this is a good product with useful applications.

The carrier arrived on time and the packaging was excellent with sturdy foam covers for the corners and each section wrapped in a thick plastic bag. I assume that packaging has been upgraded due to prior complaints. I gave this carrier 4 stars because their is a issue of the instructions clearly stating and illustrating that the heavy part of the load should be centered. Due to the loose fit into my hitch ( which several reviews speak of ) this allows for play which then results in the carrier tilting some to one side or ROCKING slightly back and forth on a completely balanced load. This I assume could eventually lead to wear which could result in a higher level of tilting. Since my scooter weight is heavier in the back end where the batteries and motor sits the carrier tilts in that direction mostly. *** I will need to address the back and forth play/tilt/slop issue however and plan to add 2 support arms to the vehicle at both ends of the carrier or add a optional ANTI RATTLE/WOBBLE kit to the bar as other reviewers here have mentioned. http://www.amazon.com/TMS-Rattle-Bracket-Wheelchair-Carrier/dp/B007C7GBB6/ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1392567860&sr=1-6&keywords=anti+rattle In addition my Caravan hitch only has the 1 1/4 receptacle so I bought an adapter to handle the 2 inch connection needed for this carrier. The addition of the adaptor however adds more distance from the carrier to the back end of the vehicle which may or may not be a problem. The added length may reduce the MAX load capacity slightly also but not sure. http://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower-7020500-Receiver-Adapter/dp/B001IH8Q0A/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1392559241&sr=1-1&keywords=hitch+adaptor At this time I am not sure if the play/wobble is because of the dimensions of my vehicle hitch, the carriers hitch tube dimension, the adaptor or a combination of all 3. I am considering just replacing the vehicle hitch to a 2 inch set up for $150.00. Although this carrier does not include a hitch pin I would prefer to find the highest quality one on my own . I also acquired the type with a lock on it so that it is less likely to fall out and for added security from theft/accidents. http://www.amazon.com/Heininger-6011-Advantage-SportsRack-Receiver/dp/B0032DBQHS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1392558310&sr=8-4&keywords=hitch+pin+lock It is possible that the hole in the carrier hitch bar for the locking pin to your vehicles hitch may not match up to this one depending on how deep your hitch receptical cavity is. I had some weld drippings/slag at the back of my hitch cavity that prevented the carrier hitch from going back far enough for the pin holes to match and once I removed the slag I had a match. I like that the center support/connecting bar incorporates a rise in the hitch bar as my DODGE CARAVAN/MINIVAN rear end sits low and does not allow for much ground clearance, the extra rise angle makes the difference in being able to use such a carrier especially for hauling my mobility scooter. I also appreciate the ROUNDED corner tubular construction of the outer frame/rails rather than steal plates as some carriers are constructed of so that their are no sharp corners to bang into. Noticed that the grate/floor material is bordering on thin and know that China metal is prone to rust easily so I will have to keep an eye out for detoriation especially when traveling on winter salted roads. (Will do what others have done and add a coat of paint or rust prevention spray if needed). I must say that the many tack welds that connect the bottom grate floor to the frame seem quite good and solid with a few places on the corners having barbs that hang out from the weld. The paint coating seems thick. Overall I am very satisfied with the quality and the rather lighter weight to other carriers I have lifted. (of course aluminum carriers are lighter) The instructions are adequate and clear to understand. Using a torque ranch as the instructions recommend can be a problem if u have to go out and buy one just for this project as they are not cheap. FORTUNATELY FOR ME auto supply stores like AUTOZONE have a tool loan policy and I had to pay nothing (added project time however) for the use of a torque wrench ... [...] Depending on the type weather/terrain/situation you drive in this will effect how much dirt ,mud, snow ,rain, vehicle exhaust, road debris ,ect will effect your cargo so consider what might be needed to adequately protect your cargo. Depending on the size and profile of your load and covering... your license plate and/or tail light view may become obstructed. (so may your rear view camera and back up sensor/s) I chose to buy a LED brake light/turn signal kit (rather than a higher amperage draw filament light bulb type)for less drain on the electrical system. The LED's last almost indefinitely especially considering that filament bulbs can become damaged just by vibrations and impacts of taking the carrier on and off. The light kit came with a bracket for holding a license plate to include lighting up the plate as required by law. I also put reflective tape on for added safety. This is the URL to the kit I bought on AMAZON.These can be bought at your local auto supply/Walmart also. http://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower-86006-Trailer-Light/dp/B0016KFY0O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1392557528&sr=8-2&keywords=tail+light+kit One must always be aware of steep driveways if your carrier sits low. I carry my mobility scooter on the back of my Caravan and all is good. UPDATE FEB 14 I just measured the hitch tube diameter with a high quality digital caliper and both sides measured EXACTLY 2 inches so I guess my rating should be higher since the issue of the carrier tilting is not because of a poor fit from under sized carrier hitch tube... I would round my rating up to 5 in this case. So I would suggest then that if YOUR vehicle hitch reciever tube is slighty oversized then one could expect some wobble in the carrier under certain circumstances.

Bought this as I lemon'd out my pickup truck, and need more room for the family when going on trips. I have a 2022 and 2014 Acura MDX. I put this on my 2022 MDX. FIRST THINGS FIRST :) Do not fully tighten the 8x nuts for the basket rectangle bracket (x2, 4x nuts for each) until you put on the square bar that attaches to your hitch. If you do, that square bar won't fit in. My instructions didn't say anything about that (or I didn't take time to read it). This was my first trip with the basket. It's rated to hold 500 lbs. I also bought a hitch bracket to help keep the basket from bumping up and down (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001CMUV4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) . I could still move it up and down, but it didn't jump when I was driving. I'm not sure if that after market bracket really did anything. It was not sold by the company that makes the basket. The basket, 63153, is the 60x24" basket. Even at 60", I still could not see it in my side view mirrors. Driving with it, I really couldn't tell it was there. For my first trip with it, I took it to the snow where it had about a 50lb cooler (the one in the picture) and a 30lb crate in it. The car, the road, the conditions, all piled on sand/much from the roadway - it was actively snowing during the drive. Even the items in the basket were not spared from the muck (that's ok, was expected and I garbage bagged up the large crate, so it was protected). I also bought lights https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0888T79RP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 which are not in the picture. I attached it to the top bar of the back using tie straps. Sadly, the light wires were short, so I could not run the wires outside of the basket - I had to run them in the basket and put in a reinforced carboard box to keep items in the basket from slipping onto the wires and damaging them. I bought the lights, my choice, for extra safety. With the cooler and crate side by side, it really wasn't high enough to block the back lights. I used tie straps to attach the lights. It comes with everything you need including the hitch bolt and pin. It feels sturdy enough. I travelled over 350 miles both ways with this and no issues. I hosed it off when I got home, no issues there either. WARNING: Some cars have safety features which when it detects something behind the car and you are backing it up, it automatically engages the brakes. At home, I was backing up and the car violently came to a stop. OMG! I thought hit something (hard to see with the reverse cameras with this thing in the way). On the 2022 Acura MDX, I had to disable the parking sensors (because they constantly beeped when I was in reverse, so you won't be able to use those). I also, and this is a MUST, had to disable the low speed braking assist when helps stops the car when something is in the way. It was the only way to back up. On the 2022 MDX, every time you start the car, it re-enables this feature, so remember to turn it off. THIS IS NOT THE BASKET'S FAULT! I only mention it in case you have an MDX or similar safety feature. To secure the load, they do sell a bungie web. I kind of wish I had gotten it. Instead, I used my 4 truck tie downs. 1x for the cooler (front to back). 1x for the crate (Front to back). 1x for both items (side to side). The final one, I ran from the hitch hooks, under, around the back, over the top and back to the second hitch hook. This 4th strap is just plain paranoia on my part, but it was installed to 1) hopefully keep the hitch IN the receiver should anything (and no way it would) to the hitch bolt and pin holding the basket to the receiver; and 2) in case, for some reason, the basket or the entire unit DID come undone, maybe it would hold it to the car while I stopped safely without hurting anyone. It took me about 7-10 mins to complete the four straps (10 mins??? Yes, 10 mins because I didn't want to over tighten it and damage the basket rails, so was tightening, checking). I think the bungie web, the company that sells the basket I think sells one, but I don't have one that I bought or recommended, would have been preferable over the tie downs. I also LOVE the fact that with this installed, I can still open my tailgate (depending on what you put in it of course, but with my crate and cooler, side by side, and the box protecting the light wires) I had zero issues with clearance or opening/closing the back hatch. LOVED this thing, would rather have a truck, but this works very nicely. Just remember, with road grime, dirt, stink, debris - bag loads you care about or don't want to clean. To put it together, I used a socket wrench and a ratcheting crescent wrench. I would buy this again if I needed one. All in all, I would buy this again.

I purchased this to haul extra cargo behind a Toyota Highlander and I'm glad I purchased it. We just used it for a 1500 mile round trip and it performed wonderfully. I used it in conjunction with a hitch tightener to guard against bounce and sway. I also purchased the Rolo LED tail light assembly that fits this carrier. It held a cooler and several suitcases in a cargo bag very well. I used a torque wrench for assembly as directed, and things went smoothly. I think that mine assembled a little crooked - either that or the hitch is a little askew, which is totally possible. Regardless, I'm very pleased with the quality and build of this carrier. It is light enough for one person to carry and install. Probably easiest to set the bottom on the ground and lean the tongue up onto the hitch before lifting into place, but feel free to install it however you like. If you're feeling sporty you could try a sideways javelin toss if you have good aim and a steady arm. I'd recommend this to you if you want to carry extra cargo without climbing up on a step stool or ladder to load a rooftop carrier. This is easy to access and it doesn't wreck gas mileage either. UPDATE 3/12/14: Still a five star review from me. I've used this a few times in two months and it remains easy and solid on the back of our suv. After putting it in and out of the hitch a few times, the paint has chipped off the edge of the hitch attachment, which is to be expected. Otherwise, no rust, and this has been through several rain storms. We are very glad we have this for extra cargo. We are getting a hitch extender that will allow us to mount a bike rack above it so we can use it when we go on vacation and take our four bikes with us. UPDATE 8/15/14: We took a 2000 mile journey last month for a family vacation, using this cargo carrier for the entire trip. It continues to perform well, and there is very little sign of rust despite being dragged across the garage floor, scraped around a bit during installation and removal, and being rained on countless times. I used it this last time with hitch extender and a bike rack, and it did well. I am glad I added optional tail lights to this carrier, as the taillights of our car were almost completely blocked. I will revise one initial statement - not everyone can install this by themselves. It is too heavy for my wife to manage on her own, but I do it by myself. People who would have trouble with 50-60 lbs will need another set of hands. I also use a hitch tightener with this every time I use it, and it rides quietly over bumps of all sizes. Note about the picture - this is best picture I have of the cargo carrier in use with a hitch extender and a bike rack. The extender is the MaxxTow 70070, and the bike carrier is an Allen Sports Deluxe 4-bike with the arms oriented towards the rear hatch. It just barely fit!

When I bought my 2014 Jeep Wrangler 2-door (Willys Edition), it was not meant to be a responsible car. I didn't care that it was difficult to get the kids in and out of the back. I didn't care that the trunk was a little bigger than a breadbox. Well, real life creeps in and you find yourself, I dunno, needing to haul a big cooler somewhere. I did a lot of research and arrived at this cargo carrier. It is, in a word, PERFECT. I have been using it for a couple of months, so far. It assembled easily. I did find myself having to buy a $70 torque wrench, but, hey, any excuse to expand the tool collection works for me. Contrary to the instructions and the picture of the product, I mounted the plates with the stickers facing inward. I don't feel the need to advertise. From Amazon, to go with the carrier, I also purchased "Everest S1043 Yellow 1" x 15' Standard Ratchet Tie Down, (Pack of 4)". The ratchet straps are very long, but them being TOO long isn't an issue (whereas too SHORT would suck). So far, I've only needed to use one or two of them at a time to safely secure my cargo. From another site, I purchased the tail-lighting kit, too. That, also, installed easily and I feel better having the carrier accentuated with brake lights and working turn signals. I, also, purchased a 60" cargo bag from that other site which fits PERFECTLY on the carrier and allows me to haul stuff without it getting wet. It, also, allows me to haul loose items on the carrier within the bag (ratchet strap the whole thing down). Lastly, I purchased a locking stainless steel trailer hitch pin. I'm safe like that. Now, my Jeep can be just as "irresponsible" as ever on a daily basis, but, given a couple of minutes to transform, it can be turned into a cargo carrying beast that is at least as utilitarian as our minivan. We're going to take it on a long road trip soon and I expect to have no difficulty hauling all of our crap on this quality "hitch hog". Good times.