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Carry generators, coolers, and other bulky gear behind your RV with this bumper-mounted cargo carrier. You don't need a hitch to install it, you can expand it to carry more gear, and you can fold up if you need a little extra space for parking.
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No matter how big your RV is you'll likely have gear you'd prefer not to store inside. This carrier lets you transport generators and fuel cans, so your storage compartments don't smell like gas. You can also strap coolers, luggage, and other bulky objects on it to free up space inside your RV. Lastly, it's great for carrying wet, dirty, or smelly items outside of the RV, keeping your interior clean and odor free. It has raised side rails that help prevent your gear from sliding off and provide multiple anchor points for a cargo net, bungee straps, or other tie-downs (sold separately).
Most RVs don't have hitches installed, so if you want to use a cargo carrier, you'd have to install a hitch receiver. However, this cargo carrier mounts on your RV's bumper, so you don't need a hitch to carry your gear. It's also designed to provide better load distribution across your bumper than a hitch-mounted carrier.
When the carrier is not being used, you can fold it up against the back of your RV. This is convenient if you need a little extra space at the campsite, if you're travelling but not carrying any gear at the time, or if you're parking close to a fence, a shed, or a garage. To fold the basket up, just remove the snapper pin from each arm assembly, fold the rack up toward your vehicle, then reinsert the pins through the holes in the top of the mounting brackets.
The carrier is easy to install. Just slide the mounting brackets over your RV's bumper, spacing them 17-5/8" apart (inside edge to inside edge), and secure them with the included M10 hex bolts. Attach the main arm assemblies to the mounting brackets with the included M16 hex bolts. Attach the basket to the main arm assemblies with the included M8 carriage bolts. The included support brackets mount to most RV frames to reinforce your bumper and prevent metal fatigue that can cause your bumper to detach.
If you outgrow the carrier later on, you can add an extension to increase its width. A 24" extension will make the carrier 84" wide. To install the extension, place the mounting brackets an additional 24" apart on the bumper, unbolt the junction between the left and right side of the basket, and bolt the extension between them.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (752 Customer Reviews)
Carry generators, coolers, and other bulky gear behind your RV with this bumper-mounted cargo carrier. You don't need a hitch to install it, you can expand it to carry more gear, and you can fold up if you need a little extra space for parking.Did the bumper supports my way. Bolted through both sides of the frame. It was easier for me and seemed to me stronger. The cargo carrier was a breeze and fits nice. Took my time to work on aligning for carrier & spare tire for even weight distribution. It’s going to get more use for off the grid camping.
So the rack is definitely stout! Almost to stout for a front mount! It’s HEAVY when fully assembled! Would have liked it to be a top mount on the bumper so it’s not such a lean on the bumper! The additional bumper brackets are definitely a plus! But it came with 20 bolts and nuts for a universal fit but no self tapping screws for my rectangular bumper frame! Will re view after next trip in September! Going deep into white horse and our ranch which is pretty messed up after the last storms in AZ! Only reason for the 3 star is because the bonus bumper brackets do me no good without the right hardware!If it holds up will update to five star! Will post additional pics after trip!
Chris
8/9/2023
So far so good! Paints holding up! Racks holding up! After a year of use would definitely buy again or recommend! Directions on support brackets are horrible! Had to buy all new hardwood to make support brackets actually work and work well! Extra $4!
Our experience with etrailer has been first class from start to finish. The product itself was easy to assemble, well thought out and very strong. We are extremely happy with it. We have a short driveway and as you can see the rack folds right out of the way.
James L.
9/9/2023
I carry my generator, spare tire and firewood on it every time that I go camping.
Mike L.
11/2/2023
I received this in 3 days via UPS. The finish is good where it hasn't been worn off in shipping. Something should be done to protect it better. All hardware was included and bolt holes aligned well. All 4 of the plastic frame plugs were broken also. Must have been dropped several times at least. One tang of the 2 part shelf was bent and needed to be bent back 1/8 inch so the square attachment inserts would align. It came with a bumper reinforcing kit but it's not clear whether I need it or not, it's not mentioned in the main instructions but comes with it's own. Upon going online I guess(?) I need it so il. Have to take the rack off again, drill my frame and mount these brackets and put the rack back on. Needs a reference to it in the main instructions to prevent having to do this twice. One small paragraph would save a lot of confusion and rework.
Jenny N.
1/13/2024
It does sound like the package went through a rough trip. I do know that you do need the bumper reinforcing kit and I will pass along the feedback regarding the instructions.
This cargo rack works great. Been using it for a year as full time rver. Pay attention to the welds on your rv's bumper. They can be of poor quality.
John
4/12/2024
The rack is still working great for us. I did have to grind out and re-weld the rv bumper. They were not very good welds to start with and developed cracks.
I throughly enjoy this carrier. We placed 4 brackets to increase stability. Doesn’t move a fraction of an inch! I have 2 e-bikes riding on this carrier. I don’t have any weakened welds. It’s mounted on a Big Horn Traveler 32RS. Great Product.
This is the perfect size for my 25' trailer. I do not load it down with really heavy stuff, but I do put the extra blackwater tank on it. At the sites I go to, it is great to have an extra outdoor shelf. The ability to fold it up when not in use is also a benefit at the house, where I can back the trailer just a bit further down the driveway. Installation was easy for me as my bumper did not require drilling or extenders.
Steve
1/11/2024
Excellent. We have gone cross-country 2x and it has been with us the whole way. Cannot complain!
Quality carrier and great service. Out TT was totaled in a wreck and the carrier survived intact. Unfortunately, I couldn’t retrieve the bumper mounting brackets and had difficulty finding them separately. Finally contacted Dan in Etrailer’s customer service and had them in two days. Thanks you etrailer and especially Dan.
Easy to install. I was unsure about the way it clamps on to the bumper of my 5th wheel trailer, so I went the extra mile and installed a support arm that fits into the 3" trailer hitch receiver under the bumper. Usually used for a pickup truck to carry long lumber that extends away from the truck bed. With the bouncy ride found on most U.S roads, I wanted to make sure the generator strapped to the cargo carrier would not fly off along with my trailer bumper and everything else. Drove from west coast to Georgia and back with no problems.
The frame brackets for the trailer needed to be spread apart further to fit around the 4" bumper. This was done at a fabrication shop by a friend. The assembly of carrier was easy enough and the carrier is very sturdy, and it holds a generator for me. I would recommend this carrier and have to a person who asked me about it. A 4 star because of bracket expansion work
The cargo carrier worked perfectly it’s very well made and sturdy, Etrailer has the best info and videos of their products very satisfied.
Gary
2/5/2024
Great
I added this today to my newly reinforced bumper, on our 2012 Keystone Outback. I first replaced the original 14 gauge bumper with an 11 gauge one, with an additional 3/16" angle iron welded underneath for added support. We plan to carry around 175 lbs on the carrier, and we believe we are very well prepared. As you'll see in the pictures, I also welded the original bumber underneath for storing stuff.
Solidly built. A bit clunky but install was easy and operation is simple enough. Holds a lot and I’m overall pleased with the initial setup. Hasn’t held up well though.
Powder coat flaking. Rust all over and inside the tubes. Hasn’t held up well to the weather/elements. Even the hardware hasn’t weathered well.
Jenny N.
3/5/2024
Unfortunately, I have heard this before with these types of carriers, regardless of brand. What I recommend is touching it up with rust resistant paint like Rustoleum to help protect it. Would you be able to send a picture of the hardware and the rust that you are seeing. I want to review this with our engineering team.
This thing has not left the back of the camper. Solid, simple to manage, and usually holds a minibike and gas cans.
Robert
3/22/2024
Its still on the camper and used on ever trip!
Etrailer always does a good job for me. This is a reasonable way to get some extra carry space. I just installed it yesterday and it is just what I wanted. I'm only going to put a gas fire pit and a honey wagon on it so total weight will only be a couple hundred pounds. I don't know if my mount for the spare is a good idea or not. If not I will move it underneath. The bumper supports that come in the package are a must. They take longer to install than the rack.
Jenny N.
11/30/2022
. I would love to tell you that carrying the spare tire that way is safe to do, however I cannot. I am concerned that the heavy-duty zip ties might not hold up or hold up over time. I recommend moving it underneath as you had mentioned. We do have a spare tire winch that you can take a look at. It is part # LC159056. With it, it is recommended to also have part # 165649, part # LC1315411 and part # LC119226. The rack looks great installed!
This item needs to be packaged better, with our carriers today they don’t care how our packages are handled. Item received with scratches due to carrier(Fed Ex) handling. Product could be two inches deeper.
Easy to install and going to be so helpful on my little (14') camper. Great customer service and directions. Beware if you have a small camper, due to the design of my camper, I will not be able to utilize the foldup feature.
The carrier is solid and well made. It is a nice addition to my Highland Light travel trailer. I installed the support brackets into the 8 inch I-beam. If you want to save a lot of time and effort, I recommend getting a couple of 9mm drill bits made for hard metal, the supplied drill bit was inferior and good for only one hole. Other than that minor inconvenience, it was a straight forward install and it's a solid piece of equipment. I also attached my spare to the underside as shown.
Installed this on a 2024 Thor Geneva motorhome - simply the best rack for external storage I have ever used! We use it for extra water storage, fuel, generator, etc.
Easy to install,exactly what we needed, a lot of storage space!
Robert
7/14/2023
Works great, it is very sturdy,It stays loaded year round. Great product!
Shipping is horrible was delivered on time but box was poorly stapled closed. All the corners were wide open and all the hardware fell out in transit. You wouldn't even know it till you open box up and all the plastic bags were ripped open. Very disappointing
Jenny N.
11/15/2023
It really sounds like the box went through the ringer. I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you to make sure nothing is missing.
Exactly what I wanted, its strong when I need to carry something, it folds up out of the way when I am not using it, and it was easy to install. I would recommend it to anyone who needs extra carrying space without sacrificing needed space.
It's a rack. It's on hinges. I have no doubt that it will perform as expected. If you need something along these lines you won't be disappointed. With that said, I do have a few gripes. First, the packaging was 2 star at best. 4 out of 6 of the monster zip ties that were supposed to keep things from banging around during shipping were broken, allowing things to move freely. The only saving grace was the bubble wrap on the brackets that kept the powder coat from getting completely wrecked. As it was, mine sustained a few minor scratches and scuffs, but not enough to warrant the hassle of returning it. Maybe mine was an open box/return that didn't get repacked correctly. My other complaint would be the hardware that comes with the bumper support brackets. I'm a fairly handy guy and found that bag of goodies to be completely useless. A trip to the hardware store for the appropriate hardware and I through-bolted the brackets. Plan on doing the same. Overall, I'm happy with how it turned out and would recommend it to others. If you're curious, we installed it on a 2017 Outdoors RV 280RKS.
This was the easiest assembly and installation i have ever done! 30 minutes from unbox to taking pics. Love the product, well built and looks great too. Cant wait to use it on our next trip.
Thank you for a GREAT product.
David B.
1/27/2022
Just the way we hoped it would, easy to take up and down, well built and no issues. Would buy again if I needed one! Thank for a GREAT product
Love the rack. Well made. Ill get plenty of use out of it.. I wish instructions included a list of tools needed....
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Notes: Item is missing 3 end caps. Otherwise new and unused.
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Notes: missing some hardware and has a few surface scratches
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David
9/5/2023
GREAT! Do have to be mindful of big dips in and out of some campsites when the carrier is down.