MaxxHaul 50149 500-lb Capacity 50 inch x 22 inch Hitch Mount Premium Folding Aluminum Cargo Carrier Rack Basket with High Side Rails and Reflector Lens for Added Safety

This is a very sturdy yet lightweight hitch mount cargo carrier, and much nicer than the heavy 54x19 non-folding carrier I bought from Princess Auto. This took me about the same amount of time to assemble because: 1) 99% of my tools are no longer accessible to me, so I had to assemble this using combination wrenches (8mm, 10mm, and 15/16 since I don't have a 24mm), screwdrivers, and a pair of vise-grips; and 2) once I finished assembling it, I moved to put on the reflectors and realized that I had assembled it backwards, with the reflectors facing the towing vehicle. I had to disassemble and reassemble it in the correct orientation because I didn't pay attention the first time. I was fortunate enough to receive a brand new unit, and the four bolts that hold the basket to the frame are supposed to stick out about 10mm below the nuts when fully tightened. I also purchased a license plate bracket and stainless steel hinges--since this carrier will block my rear plate when loaded or folded--so I'm going to relocate my plate to the back in such a way that it will be visible regardless of the carrier's orientation. The carrier folds smoothly and easily, although I'm considering getting a couple of nylon washers for the hinge bolt since it still has enough slop for the carrier to rattle around when driving. You'd think that those would have been included in the packaging. The basket is large enough to hold a Multi-Operations Box, which is currently in my trunk, filled with tools so that it weighs around 60kg, and takes up so much space that I had to move my spare tire and recovery kit to the rear seat. For a sense of scale, I've transported a BBQ and two dishwashers (three separate occasions) in the trunk, and only had to bungee the trunk lid to keep it from opening; this box had to squeeze into the trunk but I can close the lid and still have two inches of clearance, so it's about the size of a short (22 inch tall) dishwasher. Since I have somehow amassed so much stuff in the past nine months that it couldn't possibly all fit in my Interceptor, I needed this carrier and a roof storage bag to hold everything when I return home.

Some assemble required but its easy work. Cargo carrier itself is lightweight but strong. One person can easily install onto vehicle. Would recommend!

Easy to assemble and install. I am using it on the back of my travel trailer for extra storage. The plastic corners seem to be a possible weak link but time will tell.

Very lightweight, sturdy and useful.

Awesome nice & light & strong