Best Cargo Carriers Under $500

A complete budget kit with a full size folding basket, bag and straps, for occasional road trips.

A rust proof folding tray for 2 in hitches, for buyers in wet or salted road areas who want aluminum without paying for a ramp model.

A budget full width folding tray for 2 in hitches, for buyers who want 500 lb of capacity and do not need tall sides.

A compact railed basket for small cars and crossovers, for anyone who needs one carrier that fits both hitch sizes.

A low cost folding aluminum basket for buyers who want rust resistance and a fold up shank without paying CURT or Elevate prices.

A very low cost steel basket for occasional trips, for buyers who want hitch storage for the least money and can live with a short warranty.

A light aluminum basket with tall rails for very little money, for buyers who want easy handling and accept a short warranty.

A simple flat platform popular with RV owners for a generator, grill or cooler on a 2 in receiver.

A full size folding steel basket for 2 in hitches, for anyone who wants to leave the carrier on the vehicle and fold it up between trips.

A full size galvanized folding basket at a budget price, for buyers in wet or salty climates who want steel that resists rust.

A full width folding aluminum tray with anti-rattle hardware included, for buyers who want rust resistance and a quiet carrier that can stay on.

A low cost aluminum ramp carrier for moving a mobility scooter or small equipment on a 2 in hitch.

A budget full size folding steel basket for buyers who want 60 in of space and a fold up shank for the lowest price.

A light, rust proof basket for people who take the carrier on and off often and want the easiest lift.

A full size railed steel basket from a long running hitch brand, for buyers who want the biggest deck and do not need it to fold.

A ramp carrier for hauling a mobility scooter or small wheeled equipment on a 2 in hitch without lifting it.

A small, inexpensive tray for cars and crossovers with a 1-1/4 in hitch, for light loads like a cooler or a duffel.

The value pick for a pickup owner who needs to carry ladders or lumber over the cab. It is a work rack, not an overland platform.

A well priced aluminum work rack for pickup owners who haul ladders or boats over the cab. Overlanders wanting a low tent platform should look at lower racks.

The cheapest way to carry ladders and lumber over a pickup bed. Spend more for aluminum and a warranty if it will stay on the truck.

A low cost overland rack for a 5 ft Tacoma carrying a rooftop tent or kayaks. Check the install guide for drilling first.