Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Recommendation for a 2013 Acura RDX with Class I Hitch
Question:
I am trying to find a cargo carrier that is suitable for our new 2013 Acura RDX which came with a class 1, unfortunately. I would like to use this carrier for some luggage etc on trips. The lighter weight the carrier the more I could carry. Which carrier do you recommend?
asked by: P S
Expert Reply:
We have three hitch mounted cargo carriers that are compatible for a Class I trailer hitch. The Curt 17x46 Cargo Carrier, # C18145, the Curt 20x48 Cargo Carrier, # C18110, and the Reese Cargo Carrier, # 63155, will all work for you. The Curt cargo carriers are the lightest at approximately 25lbs each. I have attached video reviews for each carrier for you to check out.
The reason there are only three cargo carriers recommended for Class I hitches is because many Class I trailer hitches have a metal tab in the receiver to prevent certain accessories that are not compatible with class I hitches to be used with them. Class I hitches also have a low tongue weight capacity at 200 lbs and all of the hitch mounted cargo carriers have weight capacities over 200 lbs, so it would be easy to exceed the tongue weight of the hitch.
I have attached a photo showing where the tab would be located on a Class I trailer hitch.
If the 200 lb tongue weight capacity of the Class I hitch is exceeded, then the hitch, carrier and/or vehicle could be damaged. No matter what cargo carrier you choose, you will be limited by your trailer hitches tongue weight capacity. There should be a sticker on your trailer hitch that indicates the tongue weight or TW capacity.
If your Class I hitch is simply bolted on and is not welded on, then you could remove your current hitch and add a Class III trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75784. I have attached a link to the installation instructions for this hitch for you to review.
Products Referenced in This Question
20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 21 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 49 Inch Long
- Steel
- Reese
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
more information >
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