Love this Hitch mount carrier. It allowed us to save a large space in the van for our dog when we traveled, so we can bring the WHOLE family!

Pros:

1. Used it on 2 1400 mile road trips and a couple smaller ones. It has held up beautifully through blazing sun and torrential downpours. Luggage stays nice and dry!

2. The carrier feels well made and sturdy.

3. It comes with some nice extras such as a small lock for the cargo bag, and a hitch received vibration/noise reduction plate. Unfortunately, I lost the plate somewhere in my garage, but was able to find a replacement for less than $10 at harbor freight.

4. The fact that it sits behind the van probably helps on gas milage compared to roof rack style cargo systems. It extends far enough that I'm able to use the lift gate without having to unpack it.

5. I like that I can store the carrier up while not in use.

Cons:

1. It is a bit heavy. I'm able to manage as a mid-30s, 6 foot tall man, but some smaller individuals may struggle to carry it on their own.

2. Because it does extend fairly far, be careful about scraping it on the ground while going up/down steep driveways.

Future Upgrade? It would be super handy if it had wheels on one side or both and we could disconnect it from the main hitch tube. This would allow us to quickly unload and simply wheel all our luggage to the location we need it without having to unload the entire bag. It would be super convenient when stopping overnight at a hotel to just roll it into our room without unpacking that night then repacking the next morning, just living out of a smaller overnight bag we kept in the van. Not really a con, but I would love to see this option hit the market.

All in all, this is a great value for the money ($230 Dec 2024) if you need to pack more items and have a trailer hitch.

I bought this product for road tripping in our minivan. As you can see, we don't pack light! We additionally optimize the bag by using large vacuum bags (space bags) to pack inside the Mokin bag. With this, we pack for 5 people for 2 weeks of winter (bulky) clothes and need no suit cases or clothes in the van. This leaves room for the passengers to have room for personal items and space to get comfortable and sleep. We used a top mounted cargo container in the past. It just makes noise and hurts the gas mileage. This solution is much better for both. It is quiet and we got 28 MPG on a 1,500 mile run. Further, it is far easier to access this product versus the roof mount.

We have taken this product on approximately 10,000 miles. Florida to DC to Wisconsin to Florida both in the winter and in the summer...through snow and rain. Performed well. Picture one is everything out back in the bag and room in the car for a long trip. Picture two is a short distance trip to camping, so there is more gear in the back of the van.

Assemble Comment - Assembly was easy; nut and bolts. Did it with my daughter in no time. Only issue, it was easier to put it together upside down on the neck. For some reason the bolt fit better that way, so I assumed it was correct. This caused it to be too low to the ground and scrape. After getting down the road, we realized it needed to be corrected. We stopped flipped it the first rest plaza with basic tools. So, pretty easy to work with. Only issue was having to force the neck pin a little. After that clear sailing.

Weatherproof - As I said above, we have run it through 90 in Florida to subzero in Wisconsin through snow and rain. Bag stays dry.

Sturdiness - I would say this product is sturdy. The only ding is that it is going to rust eventually if not cared for. We have a minivan. There is not much clearance. Any steep incline is going to cause a scrape on the ground. For example, we scraped leaving the gas station where the slope is down and then quickly up to the street. You need to take it slow and go at an angle. The counter is, if you are a little handy, when you get home from the trip, wash it, sand it and spay paint the affected (scraped) areas. Then put a little WD40 on the nuts and bolts and put it away.

For entry level (non-RV people) this is a huge space saver.

Bought this hitch basket a few months ago, and wanted to give it a few uses before writing a review. It has been working great for us! Used it on a 2,000+ mile cross country road trip through 80mph freeways, mountain roads, dirt roads, poorly paved roads, you name it, and we never had any issues. It held all of our gear inside the canvas bag through rain, heat and even snow! We have since used it for camping trips and general cargo transport, and it is still holding up great!

As you can see in the photos, the velcro on the bag is coming detached. It has already detached in multiple places. This does not affect the functionality of the bag, the zipper still works and it is still pretty weatherproof. But we feel it should have lasted a lot longer, which is why I knocked off a star for this review. Also, not a fan of the straps and tie downs. We struggled with the black straps that come with it, and ultimately threw them out, along with the included tie downs, and just used good quality tie downs (do yourself a favor, and go buy good tie downs! The ones that come with this are not of good quality, and we did not want to risk it).

Installation is kind of a pain. The design is so that the basket needs to be held up from the ground while inserting the pins to get it attached to the hitch. I suggest 2 people install this together. After a few times, we have come up with a system for installing. We hold the basket up with a crate while inserting the pins so we don't have to hold it up ourself.

When not in use, this is very space saving. It can just be put up against a wall, or on a wide shelf out of the way. We have not tried the folding mechanism yet, so I cannot review that part. But, overall I would definitely recommend this hitch basket! It is sturdy, and frees up so much space inside your vehicle!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:

After viewing other similar products and reading some reviews I selected it based on the features it offered. The unit is constructed of strong metal and is coated with a durable paint to help prevent rusting. The unit comes with a plate that can be used to help eliminate excess movement of the hitch piece into the hitch receiver. My only complaint on it was that included washers needed to be a little larger. The included cargo bag is made of a very durable vinyl and also provides protection from water. It also comes with a small combination lock for the dual zippers that close up the bag. There was also a lockable pin that can be used on the hitch to prevent the pin from being pulled and the unit stolen. There were also two ratchet straps included as well as three additional straps and a cargo net. We had a little trouble when we went to raise the platform up. That was due to a small misalignment issue with the pin, but with a little help wiggling the unit the pin slid right through. We were very pleased with the product and would recommend it to anyone looking to purchase this type of device for travel.  

Storage capacity:

The base was one of the largest available and the railing ensured that the items would not slide off of the unit. The unit can support up to 500 pounds.

After a few years of nomadic vanlife and hard daily usage, the cargo bag is still 100% leak free and bone dry. Assembly was easy and I took great care not to scratch the finish. So far there is no visible rust anywhere.

I'm impressed and extremely satisfied as well as it being a great value for the money.

It is foldable and that cuts down on space needed when storing.

I'd buy this again and I highly recommend this product.

Had a difficult time on arrival. Was fulfilled by Amazon and what arrived was a repack. Damage to a corner inside the cage, parts scattered around the box, one piece wedged inside another. No assembly instructions. Fortunately, all the pieces were there, and I unwedged the retaining pin. Did not have time to return, so I made do with what I had. Found a youtube video that helped with assembly. Pretty easy and I was able to put it together by myself. Parts are sturdy. Basket light enough for one person to mount in a pinch, but recommend 2. The basket was also sturdy. Anti-wiggle U joint is a great addition. Did not hear or feel any movement during a 500-mile round trip, both loaded and unloaded in the up position. After the initial use, I contacted the seller, Mockins to let them know about the condition of arrival. They responded back quickly and offered a full replacement carrier for my trouble. I did not expect that and didn't have need of a second carrier, as this one was completely functional (after the unboxing angst, which I put squarely on Amazon as fulfillers) so we settled with them comping me a large bungi cargo net. The Cargo bag that came with the carrier is heavy duty. Very thick and it absolutely protected the boxes I put in it. However, it is a few inches short in width. You can get more on the carrier without the bag. It was also 15 degrees F when I loaded everything and learned that I had to really manhandle it in the cold... it lost some pliability... but that is a small price for something so sturdy.

I would absolutely buy this carrier again and will be looking for other Mockins products. They are truly committed to making it right, even though they were not at fault for the issues.

Purchased the Mockins 60"x20"x6" Folding Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier, very happy I did so! After debating back and forth between the hitch cargo carrier and the rooftop carriers for college trips, went with the trailer hitch version. Reviewed different makes and models, very glad I ended up with Mockins. Cargo carrier is very sturdy, everything fits together perfectly. Added the stabilizer and it does make a difference. Then I get to fold it after we do a drop off? Yes, please! Cargo bag is very spacious, we will be able to get both a mini fridge and plastic three drawer shelf in there with room to spare, allowing us to get other items into the car. Bag itself is sturdy, happy that it's waterproof too. And all the other items that come with (straps, cargo net, etc) are a bonus. Had questions after I received the product, Mocking customer support is excellent! Very quick replies, thorough, and provided details for my questions. Thank you John in customer service! Very happy we ended up purchasing a Mockins carrier, you will be glad too!

I’ve been using the Mockins 60x20x6 Folding Cargo Carrier on my Tracker, and it’s been incredibly useful. Whether I'm hauling camping gear, coolers, or extra supplies, this carrier has handled it all with zero issues.

Why I Love It:

🧳 Plenty of Space: The 60" x 20" platform gives me more than enough room for extra gear, and the 6" sides help keep everything in place.

🔧 Strong and Sturdy: It feels solid and stable, even fully loaded. No wobble, no rust, no rattling.

🚗 Fits My Tracker Perfectly: Mounted to the hitch without a problem, and it rides smooth—even on longer trips.

🔁 Folding Feature is a Win: When I’m not using it, I can fold it up against the back of the vehicle to save space—super convenient.

💦 Weather-Resistant: Left it out in the rain and no issues—paint and welds are holding up great.

Final Verdict:

This cargo carrier has been a great addition to my Tracker. It’s rugged, easy to use, and gives me that extra storage I need for road trips and outdoor adventures.

Highly recommend it to anyone needing more cargo room without the hassle of a trailer! 🛻🛠️

For the price of just the cargo holder at local stores you get the bag, straps, locking pin and it swivels up when not in use! Instructions were easy to follow and it’s very sturdy. The cargo bag is huge and allows for plenty of extra space.

Very useful for traveling. Looks good and sets up very easy.

Buen producto 100 % satisfecho

la calidad del acero muy buena, buena pintura. el maletero de lona muy resistente, totalmente impermeable

Me encantó el producto! Sencillo de armar y súper útil para todo!! Lo único es que su candado no funciona pero la verdad es lo de menos!