I’m thinking about getting a hitch-mounted cargo rack. Any thoughts about which to get and why? Some are 4’ wide, some 5’. There’s an apparently-decent one from Harbor Freight for $60 and then you can spend $200+ from the likes of Curt (whose hitch I got thanks to a thread here).

 

Due to the lack of response I will contribute my 2 cents worth and tell you to just get the Harbor Freight rack.

 

I bought one for my RX. I have a standard 2" receiver on my RX.

I had several requirements. I wanted aluminum so it would rust less (some parts are still steel), I wanted one that could fold. The one I bought also came with a screw-in type of hitch pin that reduces rattle.
I bought this one:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Elevate-O...50in/666148034

 

If you go with the $60 Harbour Freight rack remember,
your bags go in the car and the in-law bags go on the rack.

 

I know what is "hitch" and what is "cargo rack", but not "hitch mounted cargo rack"

Hitch: Device to pull a trailer [different ball sizes and height]. May require electrical connection to wire up tot he trailer lights. Some bike racks can be attached to the hitch and since that os not a trailer ... not electrical connection is needed.

Cargo rack: Fixture on the roof to which things can be tethered. Weight limit and huge wind resistance. Also care is needed to move cargo above and taking it down. A little mishap can cause body damage.


Salim

 

Hitch Cargo Carrier Photo attached

 

Better yet, I could put my mother-in-law herself on it… but it’s only 500-lb capacity.

 

I think my phrasing was accurate… google hitch mounted cargo rack and you’ll see largely nothing but the topic at hand!

 

I am always open to learn new stuff .. or at least new to me. Thanks

Salim

 

i bought one from harbor freight for 99