Trailer Hitch and Cargo Carrier Recommendations for a 2013 Nissan Juke AWD

Question:

I am looking to hook a small cargo carrier just big enough for a twin stroller and maybe a large bag of dog food nothing too extreme.. and am unsure what parts I need to buy to make this happen. By the looks of it I need a receiver hitch, draw bar, what else? do I need a ball mount or hitch balls? Basically i would like Item # C18145 or similar to fit on my Nissan Juke SL AWD 2013 model. help, please :

asked by: The K

Expert Reply:

I will be happy to recommend the parts you will need to use a cargo carrier on your 2013 Nissan Juke AWD. Starting with a trailer hitch I recommend # 24867. This hitch is rated for 200 pounds tongue weight meaning the combined weight of the carrier and its cargo cannot exceed 200 pounds. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.

Curt cargo carrier # C18145 will work with this hitch but I recommend a carrier that has a rise in the shank to give you better ground clearance. The only Class I hitch-compatible cargo carrier with a rise in the shank is Curt carrier # C18110. It will provide 3-3/4 inches more ground clearance than carrier # C18145. I have linked a video review of this carrier as well.

Since you will be using the hitch for a cargo carrier you will not need a ball mount or balls. Just the hitch and the cargo carrier. The carrier comes with a threaded hitch bolt as well.

expert reply by: Michael H