KING BIRD Folding 60" x 24" x 14" Hitch Cargo Carrier Fits 2" Receiver, 500 Lbs Capacity Cargo Basket with License Plate Device, Hitch Stabilizer and Ratchet Straps

This thing is STURDY!! And heavy. But sturdy. I was able to get it put together and attached to my car with minimal grunting and cursing, but once it was on, it was ON! I used the provided stabilizing bar, and never once felt like it was bopping around the back of the vehicle on my 2,300mile drive. Yes, you read that right. 2,300 miles. And it stayed on the whole time. And it’s HUGE!! I appreciated the size of the item itself and that they provided straps and a net to help secure my items in place.Major con (that I obviously didn’t take a star off for because it’s soo good otherwise)… the tools they provide to put it together are CRAP. Super flimsy. They were bent before I was half way through. Luckily I had real tools I could use.

This worked perfectly for our 9 hr trip and back. It was easy to install and had a lot of room inside. It rained most of the time and everything was dry. We are so glad we decided to buy this, it was so worth it.

Used it on a a 1,000 mile trip with no issues.Internal loading space is (22 1/2x 58 1/2).Used a BougeRV Hitch Cargo Carrier Bag 20 Cubic Feet (59" 24" 24").Cons: Rack has some imperfections that is has a slight lean on the hitch. Rack did not perfectly line up when assembling. Having your own tools to put together will be better but at least they provide the basic tools in case you don't but will be challenging for some. Some rust residue has leaked out on the rack when it rains & likely coming from inside the main tube. None is visible on the outside where its painted. I don't have this rust situation with my hollywood bike rack for comparison. A little rust-oleum inside the tube should help.Pros: Assembling was reasonably easy. It does the task needed & sturdy. Weight wise its around 55lbs give or take. Heavy for some but light enough for others. My hollywood bike rack is around 70 something pounds so in comparison its good for me. I put reasonable weight on the rack on a 1K mile trip & had no issue. The price is a reasonable value for what you get. Can't speak on durability but assume it should hold up for awhile.Considerations: Carrier used on a Ford Explorer with after market hitch.Seen a few reviews that some had the carrier bag get damaged or melt due to the exhaust heat. Seriously consider if your going to use a carrier bag or just in general how close or line of direction your exhaust is in reference to your rack. My exhaust & bottom of the rack were directly in line. I made 2 additions to fix this concern. Purchased a MAXXHAUL 50397 Hitch 4 Inch Riser. This extended the rack up & out the way of the exhaust heat. Additionally used 1 ft. x 1 ft. Diamond Tread Aluminum sheet cut it in half & mounted each piece on the rack as an additional barrier to deflect/absorb any potential heat. I determined that likely it was not needed in my situation after using it a few times. I will leave it on just as a precaution. Recommend at minimum if you do not have a riser to at least do this.Secondly, I read a review of a rack coming apart from a welding point where the Main tube & receiver tube are welded. My opinion that the weld point did not give me great confidence for a rack rated to carry 550lbs max load. I also compared it to my Hollywood (4) bike rack & saw a difference. I'm not claiming the weld is faulty or a reason to not purchase. There are many reviews showing rack loaded with weight & no issues. As a precautionary & peace of mind I improvised & used a 2.5" Anti Rattle Clamp Hitch Tightener to reinforce the weld point. Placed a metal brace under the main tube so the anti tightener plate will push the main tube into the receiver tube.Additions to my setup: Carrier bag limits view of license plate & lights. Added the following items.Alpena Tailgate LED Strip - No hardwiring needed. Plugs directly into my 4 pin connector & strip has adhesive backing. Very bright day & night. Wire to connect has plenty of length.BGGTMO License Plate Bracket Holder - Installed with zip ties & velcro straps. Allows me to mount license plate to rack when its obstructed on the vehicle.Anti-Rattle Receiver Pin - Used the Anti Rattle Clamp Hitch Tightener & hitch lock that came with the rack on the 4 inch riser. Then replaced the hitch pin that locks the rack & riser together with an anti-rattle receiver pin. Prevented movement of the rack on my trip.

I purchased the carrier so I didn't have to put gas cans in my SUV. It was easy-ish to assemble. I was impressed with the quality of the carrier and the net and ratchet straps. Exceeded my expectations.The reflective stickers included were sufficient for visibility, but I'll be honest, I have purchased more. Only because I don't want anyone to be able to tell law enforcement they didn't see the carrier. :)

We used this cargo carrier on our trip from Florida to the smoky mountains in Tennessee and back. It was great - definitely well built. It didn’t feel like anything was attached to the SUV while driving. It was easy to install and I took some advice from past reviewers by adding some loctite to each bolt to ensure they wouldn’t come loose. Make sure to use the stabilizer that comes with it to avoid any rocking from the connection to the hitch. We were able to fit our luggage in the carrier to give us extra space inside the vehicle.

I travel quite frequently and this has been amazing. The waterproof bag is super thick, excellent quality, very durable and definitely protects your belongings. The metal rack itself is also of very good quality. I highly recommend this If you travel a lot or camp or just to have to make trips back-and-forth from the garden store. I would totally buy this again.

Heavy duty frame and bag

Poorly coated surfaces, finish rubbed off, already rusting in box. Assembly tools are lacking so you will need a 14mm, 17mm, and 24mm wrenches and corresponding sockets if you want to make it easier. I suggest getting a can of rustoleum black and spraying entire product before assembly and qty 8- 7/16 flat washers to fit carriage bolts due to square shank being longer than thickness of metal on plates. Lock nuts will not tighten securely. Reverse carriage bolt and put nuts /washers on outside otherwise will tear storage bag. Storage bag has no structural integrity so unless you can pack it full and tightly it’s sloppy. It does not come with a hitch lock so you’ll need one of those as well. Others offered had it. Hopefully the rattling noise will stop once fully loaded. Next door neighbor ordered same item but without storage bag. Includes hitch lock and much better deal. Better off loading a large ice chest instead and about same capacity as bag. Bag straps are cheap and useless. Tie down straps seem ok. If you can drill some small holes in bottom of frame to allow water to escape . This will be evident when you remove it and the trapped rusty water runs out the tubing. Pleased that the seller contacted regarding problems and offered refund but would be more pleased if quality of product and fasteners would be addressed.

Excelente para viajar con la familia y utilizar todo el espacio interior de tu camioneta al poner tu equipaje en la canasta