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22-1/2x49 Curt Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 500 lbs


CURT Hitch Cargo Carrier

264 reviews


Code: C18113

Retail: $344.95

Price:  $261.95
  • Hitch Cargo Carrier
  • Flat Carrier
  • Fixed Carrier
  • 22-1/2 Inch Wide
  • Heavy Duty
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • 49 Inch Long
  • Aluminum
  • CURT



Lightweight aluminum cargo carrier is easy to install and remove and won't detract from your hitch's tongue weight capacity. Attractive matte black finish protects against the elements and reflectors help make carrier visible at night.


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20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs


CURT Hitch Cargo Carrier

1399 reviews


Code: C18151

Retail: $338.95

Price:  $238.31
  • Hitch Cargo Carrier
  • Flat Carrier
  • Folding Carrier
  • 20 Inch Wide
  • Heavy Duty
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • 60 Inch Long
  • Class III
  • Class IV
  • Steel
  • CURT



The side rails on this hitch basket offer limitless tie-down options. When it's not needed, just fold the cargo carrier up against your vehicle.


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24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs


etrailer Hitch Cargo Carrier

497 reviews


Code: e98874

Retail: $278.14

Price:  $235.99
  • Hitch Cargo Carrier
  • Flat Carrier
  • Tilting Carrier
  • Folding Carrier
  • 24 Inch Wide
  • Heavy Duty
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • 60 Inch Long
  • Class III
  • Class IV
  • Steel
  • etrailer



This hitch-mounted cargo carrier tilts away from your vehicle - with gear loaded - for easy cargo area access, and it folds up for storage when not in use. The spacious basket has side rails that help contain your cargo and provide tie-down points.


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22x60 Flint Hill Goods Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - 500 lbs


Flint Hill Goods Hitch Cargo Carrier

145 reviews


Code: FHG49ZR

Price:  $162.99
  • Hitch Cargo Carrier
  • Flat Carrier
  • Fixed Carrier
  • 22 Inch Wide
  • Heavy Duty
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • 60 Inch Long
  • Aluminum
  • Flint Hill Goods



60" Long x 22-3/8" wide x 7" tall, extruded aluminum, basket-style cargo carrier is lightweight and rustproof. Raised side rails help keep cargo in place while also providing limitless tie-down options. Hitch pin and clip included.


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Flint Hill Goods 22" x 49" Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitch


Flint Hill Goods Hitch Cargo Carrier

142 reviews


Code: FHG27ZR

Price:  $143.83
  • Hitch Cargo Carrier
  • Flat Carrier
  • Fixed Carrier
  • 20 Inch Wide
  • Heavy Duty
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • 47 Inch Long
  • Aluminum
  • Flint Hill Goods



Extruded aluminum, basket-style cargo carrier is lightweight and rustproof. Raised side rails help keep cargo in place while also providing limitless tie-down options. Hitch pin and clip included.


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Flint Hill Goods 22" x 49" Hitch Mounted Aluminum Cargo Carrier - 500 lbs


Flint Hill Goods Hitch Cargo Carrier

63 reviews


Code: FHG59ZR

Price:  $118.75
  • Hitch Cargo Carrier
  • Flat Carrier
  • Fixed Carrier
  • 21 Inch Wide
  • Heavy Duty
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • 48 Inch Long
  • Aluminum
  • Flint Hill Goods



Extruded aluminum cargo carrier is lightweight and rustproof. Raised edges help keep cargo in place. Slatted floor lets water drain through and provides more tie-down options in addition to the 4 anchor points. Hitch pin and clip included.


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Comparison of the Fixed Aluminum and Folding Steel Cargo Carriers


You might be here at etrailer looking for some hitch cargo carriers, but with all the different options we have available, which one is the right one for you and your adventure So today we're going to be talking about fixed aluminum cargo carriers versus steel folding carriers. Let's go. We're gonna break this down into two main categories. There's aluminum versus steel, and then there's fixed… see more >     


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