Hitch mounted cargo carrier recommendations

[baseballdad27]

Hi all looking to buy a hitch mounted carrier. I have a JL with 33” any recommendation? Thank you all in advance. Phil

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[VKSheridan]

I bought the cheapest one (WEIZE) I could find off Amazon (that others were selling the same for hundreds more) and still can’t destroy it. It carries fuel cans, coolers, fire wood and totes over some stupidly rough trails.

Because of your spare tire, you’ll also need to get a hitch extender else your tire will sit directly over your carrier rack.

And lastly, because all that metal is back there bouncing like a pogo stick making all kinds of annoying noises, you’ll want a couple hitch tighteners at the joints.

Cargo Carrier
Hitch Extender
Hitch Tightener

 

[X-Rack]

If you want a premium USA made solution check out X-Rack. All aluminum construction and lots of built in features and add on accessories like our wing carriers. We have an extended hitch tube for passing your spare tire and the tailgate can be opened while the rack is installed. https://www.xrack.us/product/rst-um-combo-cargo-carrier-rack/

I recommend a swing out hitch carrier like the Kuat pivot on all Jeeps so you can open the tail gate with the rack loaded and not have to unload.

 

[jadmt]

if you need a top of the line bike rack and money to burn the 1up rack can convert to a cargo carrier. I love the bike rack not sure I would spend the money for the cargo carrier adaptor.
https://1up-usa.com/product/cargo-add-on

 

[baseballdad27]

I bought the cheapest one (WEIZE) I could find off Amazon (that others were selling the same for hundreds more) and still can’t destroy it. It carries fuel cans, coolers, fire wood and totes over some stupidly rough trails.

Because of your spare tire, you’ll also need to get a hitch extender else your tire will sit directly over your carrier rack.

And lastly, because all that metal is back there bouncing like a pogo stick making all kinds of annoying noises, you’ll want a couple hitch tighteners at the joints.

Cargo Carrier
Hitch Extender
Hitch Tightener

Ty very much for the info I figured I’d need the extender but had no clue about the tightener thanks again Phil

 

[dlong1119]

I picked up a cheap used 24x60 steel cargo tray (this is larger than most sold) from Craigslist for about $40, then got a piece of 2x2 square tubing and replaced the main bar that slides into the receiver. I measured and cut the tubing long enough so that the edge of the cargo tray is about 2" past the spare tire, meaning I can load tall stuff on it without interference. With it unloaded, the tire and rear door clear the tray and can be swung completely open.

I painted the new tube and replaced all of the old hardware with nice stainless carriage bolts and am only into the whole deal for about $100-110 and a few hours of time. I could have just used a hitch extension, but this minimizes the sloppiness of multiple joints/hitch pins and looks much nicer.

 

[ColsJLU]

I’d say it largely depends on what you’re looking to haul. I’ve got an ancient (20+yr old) steel rack that’s works just fine. It’s heavy though. I wouldn’t turn down an aluminum one if someone offered to swap me. The biggest PITA is that it’s hard to get to the hitch pin, behind the rack and under the spare.

Lots of $$$ options out there but for occasional hauling I’d go with an aluminum one from somewhere like Harbor Freight.

 

[AnnDee4444]

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/hitch-rack-that-fits-perfect-with-spare-tire.54388/

The MaxxHaul 70107 fits flush with the tire cutout of the bumper

 

[morph860]

I bought one of these a few years ago when they were $50: https://www.quadratec.com/products/12033_1000_07.htm

It has held up well. No issues.

 

[Pinion]

I bought one of the black steel ones from Harbor Freight a few years back. Since it carried my 250# steel pyramid mooring anchor and its chains, I will trust it to do anything else I put on it. I would never put that much weight on it for any other reason though. The anchor sat right in the center, over the hitch tubing.

 

[S2k Chris]

I bought this one because it’s aluminum (I store it outside) and not that much $$. I mostly use it to carry dead deer.

 

[dlong1119]

I've been meaning to post a pic of my setup that I described above and had to use it today to go pick up some stuff, so I snapped a couple of pics before putting it away when I got home. I have a giant, wheeled 77 gallon HDX storage tote that I toss on with a couple of bungees for reasonably weatherproof storage and containment of whatever I need to carry. Should have grabbed a pic with it still on there but forgot until I'd already put it away.

 

[hamiamham69]

I've had mine for 10+ years and during that time its been mainly stored outside uncovered. Its big and heavy but carries a lot and folds up: https://www.curtmfg.com/cargo-management/carriers

 

[JeepinPete]

If you need to haul bikes too, this has worked very well for hauling 4 mountain bikes around:

https://www.amazon.com/Tow-Tuff-TTF-2762ACBR-Aluminum-Carrier/dp/B00PXNC7K0

Pete

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