Lightweight Cargo Carrier Needed for Use on a 2017 Subaru Forester
Question:
Please recommend easy on /easy off cargo carrier for 2017 Subaru Forester. Want to use it to haul four filled- 5 gal gas cans, up to 12 bags of mulch and/or garden soil at a time, and garbage from my summer home. Need to be able to take it on and off easily when the jobs are done. I am a woman and need something light enough to handle. Is there such a thing on the market?
asked by: Debbie M
Expert Reply:
We do have a few options for you to choose from. I recommend going with an aluminum carrier because they are much lighter than a steel cargo carrier.
The Curt # C18100 is a 19x60 carrier that weighs in at 29 lbs and has inside dimensions of 60" long x 19-1/8" wide x 2-3/4" tall. This carrier also has a folding feature for extra rear clearance when you aren't carrying anything. A hitch pin and clip like part # PC3 are sold separately.
This carrier has a 500 lb weight limit and installs in a 2" trailer hitch like part # e98839 for your 2017 Subaru Forester. If you would like to add an anti-rattle and locking pin to any of them I recommend the Let's Go aero # 63232.
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Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Span
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Universal Anti-Rattle Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Spring-Loaded Pin
- 3-1/2 Inch Span
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
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19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Folding Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Aluminum
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