Wobble With the folding Carrier for 2 Inch Hitches, Part # e98874

Question:

Installed the carrier and it moves a bit from side to side without any weight on it. Is that normal?

asked by: Nick

Expert Reply:

The Cargo Carrier for 2 Inch Hitches, Part # e98874, as a folding-type carrier, will tend to exhibit slightly more play than a fixed non-folding carrier. There will always be some amount of wobble with an empty carrier even with a product like this carrier. Other similar folding carrier products, such as folding bike racks, will also typically have a bit more slack compared to the fixed variety of carriers. I recommend the threaded Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin Lock # e99047. This will help with the rattle and keep your carrier safe while on your vehicle.

Once you have your carrier loaded with cargo, even if the cargo weight is less than the full 500-pound capacity of the carrier, you should notice less of the random motion you see when the carrier is empty. The weight of the cargo will tend to stabilize the entire carrier.

expert reply by: Adam R