Cargo Carrier Recommendation for a 2008 Ford Explorer
Question:
We have a 2008 Ford Explorer and I was hoping to buy my husband a cargo carrier for xmas. I have no idea what to get or what I should be looking for.
asked by: Jen G
Expert Reply:
The first thing you need to determine is if the Explorer has a hitch installed. If there is a hitch on the Explorer, measure the inside of the receiver opening. This measurement will be either 2 by 2 inches or 1-1/4 by 1-1/4 inches. If there is no hitch on the Explorer then I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch, item # 75437.
If there is a hitch and it measures 2 by 2 inches then I would recommend the 24x60 Pro series carrier # 63153. This carrier has a capacity of 500 pounds.
If there is a hitch and it measures 1-1/4 by 1-1/4 inches then I would recommend the 20x47 Cargo Carrier For 1-1/4 inch Trailer Hitch Receivers, item # 63155. At this time there are no folding carriers available for the 1-1/4 inch hitches.
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
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 800 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 24 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- Reese
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