If you find yourself in need of more cargo room, whether it’s to up your camping setup or pack for a long road trip, a hitch cargo carrier is an easy way to add a lot of extra space. These open baskets tend to be pricey, built as they are to stay safely on the back of a fast-moving vehicle, but Amazon has a very well-reviewed model on sale for just over half of what it normally costs.
The Reese Pro Series Rambler Hitch Cargo Carrier is just $181 at Amazon right now, a cool 48% off its $374 list price. That discount is the combination of the limited time deal price and the 8% off on-page coupon that you can activate by checking a box just below that price. It’s good on the version of this carrier that’s designed for 1-1/4-inch receivers, the smallest common size typically found on cars and smaller SUVs.
This carrier is a black, powder-coated steel basket that’s 4 feet wide, 21 inches deep, and 9 inches tall, though the side rails are more shallow, just 5.5 inches high. Once you attach it to your receiver, it can hold up to 300 pounds of cargo, all of which must be securely strapped to the many attachment points around the mesh basket. It features a rise shank design, cargo is elevated for improved ground clearance, kept clear of the exhaust, and made easier to (un)load. It weighs just shy of 39 pounds, a testament to its sturdy construction but not so heavy that it’s too challenging to take on and off a vehicle as needed.
One reviewer wrote that “the carrier is wide, very well made and nicely designed,” a pretty good summation of the customer consensus on this product. It even “saved me from having to buy a bigger vehicle,” a massive expense avoided.
Another shopper who used this carrier on a 750-mile trip wrote that they “didn’t notice any increased drag and didn’t see any increased fuel consumption” after installing this carrier.
Even if it doesn’t save you from buying a bigger car, the Reese Pro Series Rambler Hitch Cargo Carrier for just $181 is a fantastic deal for everyone who could use more space to store stuff in their car (i.e. everyone). Just make sure you snag one soon, as we’re not sure how long the original discount or the clippable coupon will last.
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Cameron LeBlanc
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