heavy hauler hitch ratings and reviews
Price: $59.99
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Additional Information
ASIN | B008CE0LD2 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,147 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #3 in Vehicle Cargo Baskets |
Date First Available | June 18, 2012 |
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All Maxxtow cargo carriers are engineered to safely transport your excess cargo in the safest possible manner. Made of either heavy duty steel with a durable powder coat finish or rust resistant aluminum, each cargo carrier is designed for years of worry free service. Easy assembly.
Impressive Weight Capacity: With a maximum distributed weight capacity of 500 pounds, this hitch cargo carrier confidently supports your cargo needs, ensuring secure transportation
Generous Basket Dimensions: The outer basket dimensions measure 53 x 19 x 5 inches, while the inner basket provides ample space at 51 x 17-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches. This spacious design accommodates various cargo types and sizes
Sturdy Steel Construction: Crafted from heavy-duty steel, this cargo carrier is built to withstand demanding loads and rugged conditions, delivering reliable performance over time
Fits Standard Hitch Receivers: Designed to fit 2 x 2 inch hitch receivers, this carrier is compatible with common hitch sizes, ensuring easy installation and a secure attachment to your vehicle
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Reviewer: Robert D.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Sturdy, Well Built, Great Value,
Review: I bought this right before a multi-day family ski trip during a brutal Sierra winter storm. It performed perfectly, and with the addition of a cargo bag we were able to carry 2 large plastic bins full of equipment and supplies for the week; bins that we had no room for in the already packed SUV. I had no problems with assembling it, but found that an extra pair of hands for inserting the top brace bolts was useful. It's not, as some say, that the holes don't line up properly; it's that for the two sides to end up straight, stiff, and taught, it requires tension on the top braces. My wife easily helped out with that step in just a couple of minutes, but I could have also managed it myself. Just follow the rule that applies to any assembly like this; don't tighten anything till all fasteners are started. The end result is a rack that feels like it's welded together........very solid.I added a HiTow dual hitch extension which raised the carrier up and away from the exhausts, and up to a more ergonomic height for loading & unloading. I'll use that this summer for carrying a bike rack and trailer at the same time, so it was well worth the $29 extra. I completed the setup with a Marksign 48" x 19" x 20" hitch carrier cargo bag for $39, and couldn't be happier with the compatibility and performance of the setup. Through 6 hours of rain and then freezing blizzard that shut down all roads to Tahoe right after we got through, my stuff arrived perfectly safe and dry. Oh, and I didn't miss climbing up to pack and unpack the cartop carrier, not to mention mounting and un-mounting the cartop carrier. This is so much easier! It's also easier to store. Love it! Oh, it did have a couple of small spots that the paint was damaged from want of better packing materials. But I'm still feeling 5 star happy with this purchase based on perfect functionality and great value.
Reviewer: McFlurry
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easy to assemble!
Review: Solid construction. Works great and solves a storage/loading problem with my newer, smaller Motorhome
Reviewer: JasonV
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing durability! I would definitely buy again, but I'm positive that I'll never need to!
Review: I've been using a roof mounted luggage rack the past few trips we've taken and for freeing up storage inside the vehicle, it was great. However, the hit to my gas mileage was very noticeable (avg. 30 mpg without, 20 mpg with). So after reading quite a few reviews, I decided to give a hitch mounted cargo carrier a try. The MaxxHaul was one of the more reasonably priced carriers with a decent weight rating. I was specifically looking for one that had the raised frame so that luggage was less likely to slide around, or fall off the rack.It comes in a decent sized box, and there are about 7 pieces in total that you have to assemble (might be a few more if you count the support bars as extra pieces). Assembly is pretty simple. Line up the main bar in the center and the right/left cages on either side. Run the bolts through to the center piece and tighten them down by hand so everything stays together. Add the support pieces to hold the left and right sides together at the top and then tighten all the bolts down. Finally, add the two reflectors and you are ready to roll.On a side note, make sure you put the metal where the reflectors mount, towards the back. I wasn't paying attention the first time and mounted them backwards. Took about 5 minutes to unscrew the nuts and bolts to fix, but simpler to avoid doing it wrong to begin with!The size is excellent. I can fit a full sized Igloo cooler as well as a large suitcase beside each other lengthwise. In the attached picture, under the tarp (in case it rains), the cooler is on the left, the suitcase is laying flat on it's back on the right and I have a lawn cultivator behind the cooler and coming across the top of the suitcase, which is the bulge hanging off the right. Next time we travel, we'll be packing a few more suitcases, so I'll put them on their sides so I can fit at least 2 in the carrier (maybe all 3, I haven't measured yet) and then one on top of the others.The carrier has a little weight to it, but it's still light enough that you can easily carry it or lift it up to the top shelf for storing when not in use. To test the durability, I installed it in the hitch of my vehicle, stepped up on it and then took a couple good jumps. I'm a pretty good sized guy (won't share my exact weight on here, but let's just say it's enough that I'm on a regular diet), but the carrier felt extremely sturdy. I was actually more worried I was going to damage my vehicle than the carrier.When the carrier is first installed, without any luggage to add weight, it rattles around a bit. I was a little concerned that this would happen while I was driving and create a lot of road noise. I had looked at ordering a stabilizer, but it wouldn't have been delivered in time for the trip, so I decided to go without and see what happened. I'm happy to report that by just adding a single, fully packed suitcase, it puts enough weight on the hitch so that it doesn't create any noise or rattling while driving.The only reason that I knocked a single star off is because the power coating wasn't done very well. I had 2 different spots that were not well covered and had a slight hint of rust starting to develop. It was easy to do some light sanding to remove the rust and then I used a metal spray paint to cover those spots without any issues, but would have liked to have seen a nice, even powder coat over the whole carrier right when I took it out of the box initially.Overall, this is a fantastic carrier and has exceeded my expectations in terms of durability. My gas mileage on my last trip averaged just shy of 29 mpg, so very little loss since there is no direct wind drag being mounted on the back. If you are looking for a hitch mounted carrier, I would definitely recommend this one, you just might need to do a little touch up painting if yours was like mine.
Reviewer: Brayden
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for Cheap
Review: This was easy to put together and feels very sturdy. I bought a used good condition one and it was brand new. There were no scratches and all the stickers were still on it. Not too heavy to pickup and put in the hitch either. Overall super pleased with it
Reviewer: Sergio Posada
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Bueno, bonito y barato...
Reviewer: Antonio Tirado
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Lo voy estrenando es muy bueno
Reviewer: larsen j
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Liked ease of assembly and compact size. Sturdy sides that keep everything in .
Reviewer: rocky
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Love the dust cover and it appears very heavy duty and also heavy in weight. Added bonus - this lock works on the Thule STL2 Snug-Tite Lock. So rather than getting the Thule STL2 which is expensive - I went directly to Thule and bought the threaded bolt only and use the other end of this lock. In Canada, this costed me $20 for Maxxhaul and $15 for the threaded bolt from Thule. Total $35 vs $80 for the total Thule STL2 solution.
Reviewer: Client d'Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Je l utilise sur mon quad pour transporter si matériel c est top pour le prix c est hyper qualitatif et très utile
Customers say
Customers find the transport rack easy to assemble and use. They appreciate its sturdy construction, secure design, and high side rails. Many of them say it works well and is good value for money. The storage and carry capacity are also appreciated. However, some customers dislike the holes alignment and have differing opinions on the size.
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