Recommended Folding Cargo Carrier And Parts Needed To Use On 2022 Land Rover Defender  

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I would be more than happy to provide all of the parts you need to carry a cargo carrier on you 2021 Land Rover Defender.

Starting with the cargo carrier I recommend the 20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs # C18151 which weighs in at just over 50lbs and measures 9" from the center of the hitch pin to the closest edge of the rear bumper with the carrier folded up, and 19" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier with the rack folded down.

Since the trailer hitch receiver on your Defender measures 14" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the spare tire this rack will fit perfectly without a hitch extender when folded down.

If you want to make it where it can be folded up you will need to use the Curt 8" Hitch Extender # C45791 you were looking at. Keep in mind that the use of a hitch extender will reduce the capacities of your trailer hitch receiver by 50% or have a max tongue weight rating of 350lbs, whichever is lower.

To keep the carrier and extender from rattling I recommend two of the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer for 2" Hitches - Vinyl Coated Steel # e99007, and to keep the carrier and extender secured to your vehicle I recommend two of the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome # e98880. These locks can be keyed alike by clicking the keyed alike option from the drop down menu, and will make so you only have to keep track of one key.

Lastly to keep your cargo secure to the carrier I recommend the Rightline Gear Ratchet Straps w/ Organizer - 1" x 10' - 300 lbs - Qty 4 # RG94FR.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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