Best Trailer Hitch and Cargo Carrier for 2018 Ford Ecosport
Question:
Im going camping and need some extra space, I would like to know the best combo, I have a 2018 ford ecosport 2 wheel drive. If the hitch tongue has a weight capacity of lets say 350 lbs, does the weight of the cargo carrier play a factor in that estimate? and also what are the weights of some of your cargo Carriers? I couldnt find that info.
asked by: Andrew G
Expert Reply:
In order to install a cargo carrier on a 2018 Ford Ecosport to free up some space inside the vehicle you'll first need to start with a trailer hitch for which I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 36660 because it offers an easier installation. The Draw-Tite hitch has a 350 lbs tongue weight capacity.
Then, you can attach a cargo carrier with a 1-1/4" shank, the 17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier part # C18145 is the lightest option we offer at about 25 lbs. The weight of said carrier would need to be deducted from the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch. I have attached a full list of options below.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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