Best Way to Carry Extra Cargo with a Ford Expedition Towing a Travel Trailer
Question:
I usually tow my travel trailer weighing in total about 6,000 lbs. I want to put a cargo carrier in between my hitch and my trailer for extra storage. Is there a durable enough product for the weight i am carrying? Is it safe? I haul with a ford expedition SUV if that makes a difference. Thank you!
asked by: Anna
Expert Reply:
It can be possible to use a hitch mounted cargo carrier with a dual ball mount like part # D210, but you would need a lot of clearance above the tongue of the trailer that most travel trailers don't normally have.
A better option would be a roof rack mounted cargo box like the Thule Pulse L Rooftop Cargo Box # TH615. You would need a roof rack with a set of crossbars that run from side to side on your vehicle to be able to use this though. Check out the review video I attached for more info.
If you are in need of a roof rack check out the link I attached that will take you to page where you can enter your vehicle info and all of the fits we carry will be listed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Passenger Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Built-In Dual Hitch
- CURT
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