Reviews for Quadratec Jumbo Cargo Rack for 2" Receiver Hitch

The title covers most of it. I was originally looking for a folding rear cargo basket, but I kept reading about how the folding joint was the weakest part and often where such carriers would break after a while. I also wanted a screen-style bottom, but most of the other brands spot-welded the screens to the bottom edge of the floor beams on the frame, which meant those spot welds would be carrying the entire weight of whatever I loaded causing the screens to break. Given various size options, 60” by 24” was nearly ideal for carrying smaller bails of hay. I was mixed on aluminum vs steel with a powder coat, but steel won. Finally, I wanted the highest weight rating I could find and a 5-degree up-tilt with the ability to have the platform slightly raised from the vehicle.

This Quadratec was most of what I wanted. Maybe everything, actually, since I eventually no longer wanted the folding element. This carrier is awesome and heavy duty. The item arrived in a beaten box and the unit itself had some scuffs and chips, but nothing that was a deal breaker for me. The unit’s end cap was already in place and had addition scuffing, so I assumed it was a return. The instructions included placing the end cap as the finishing touch. Usually, that annoys me, but even with slight cosmetic damage, this carrier was far superior to any others I’d reviewed.

As another review noted, it’s HEAVY. Yes, it is. Hollow tubes, sure, but thick and sturdy. The weight of the unit (accompanied by free shipping) is what sold me. Sixty plus pounds vs 30 or 40 for other carriers suggested quality. I'll be moving it around with a dolly, but that’s fine. It’s a great carrier for larger, heavier vehicles like our Sequoia. It might be a bit much for our Crosstrek. Maybe the smaller folding Quadratec for the Subie.

In some of the other reviews on the Quadretec website, the unit is shown as mounted lower instead of higher and the carrier was tilted down away from the vehicle. I was worried it might have been bent from weight. It wasn’t. If you mount it on the main bar to sit lower than your vehicle, it’ll have a 5 degree tilt down. Just FYI.

Lastly, while this carrier is rated for 300lbs, that’s probably accurate. Many other carriers that stated they could hold 500lbs or more also had lots of reviews saying that was inaccurate and that those other carriers broke. So, Quadratec for the win!

Great value

Seems to be the perfect cargo solution for my camping gear

Looks good right size wieght cap

Going to be a great help with this move.

Well built

Larger than the one you buy at a store.

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Well built size good

Made for my vehicle and was the size / capability for my needs.