Were you asking your friends for some suggestions on how to get all of your junk up to a vacation destination and they suggested a hitch cargo carrier? What is it and where can you find one? Are they expensive? Is it heavy? Is it really worth purchasing to go on a vacation or should you just pack lighter? There are a lot of questions you might have, but once you know what it is and what others uses it has, a hitch platform might sound like a very good idea. Of course, packing lighter might be a good idea too.
Finding a Hitch Cargo Carrier
When you travel a lot or haul cargo, you need to leave room in the vehicle for the passengers you have to haul too. The cargo carriers come in many different sizes, so there you can pick one that you think will hold all of the stuff you normally put inside your vehicle, around the bodies sitting in seatbelts. A hitch platform can come in a small size, but also medium and large sizes for vehicles that are larger and can handle a heavier load.
The hitch cargo carrier can be found at department stores that handle a lot of sporting goods or camping supplies. They might not have a large selection of sizes, but if you just want a basic model they may have what you need. A farm supply store will also have a good selection of platforms to look at. If they are a super center that also offers trailers and farm equipment, they might have the heavy duty and large sizes in stock too.
The hitch cargo carrier works in the hitch system you already have with your vehicle. Simply remove the hitch and leave the area open. The slot from the hitch platform slides directly in to the opening and is secured with a heavy duty pin and lock. Load your heaviest items in the middle of the platform and leave the lighter ones for the side. That way, your hitch cargo carrier won’t tilt as you drive down the road or cause excessive stress on the pin holding it in place.