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# **aluminum cargo carrier**

**Skip it****44/100 **

a small market ($67K/yr) — aluminum cargo carrier doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$67K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+271.1%**

**Products**

**15**

**Brands**

**10**

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**17**

**Price range**

**$86.80–$256.58**

**Returns**

**3.5%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 44/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**83**

 ×0.30

Competition

**35**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**39**

 ×0.10

Returns

**72**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +271.1% year over year.

3K2KHoliday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.6×

## **Competition**

- MAXXHAUL55% - Ultra-Tow13% - fouwick9% - Guide Gear6% - Toolsempire4% - ERGOMASTER3% - Other (4 brands)10%

The top 5 products take 67% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 17 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**10 **▲rising

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**17**

**Top 5 brand share**

**87%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![MaxxHaul 70108 Aluminum Cargo Carrier With High Side Rails- Trailer Hitch Mount For RVs Trucks SUVs Vans Cars With 2 Hitch Receiver - 500-lb Load Capacity Grey 49 x 22.5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31x6jI4GC9L.jpg) [**MaxxHaul 70108 Aluminum Cargo Carrier With High Side Rails- Trailer Hitch Mount For RVs Trucks SUVs Vans Cars With 2 Hitch Receiver - 500-lb Load Capacity Grey 49 x 22.5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CE0LIC)

MAXXHAUL$108.544.6★3,55834%▼falling

2
![60 x 20 x7 Aluminum Cargo Carrier Hitch Mount - 500lb Heavy Duty Folding Luggage Rack - Powder Coated 2 Angled Shank for Ground Clearance - Rustproof Vehicle Cargo Basket for SUV & Truck Storage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PdsNoRAvL.jpg) [**60 x 20 x7 Aluminum Cargo Carrier Hitch Mount - 500lb Heavy Duty Folding Luggage Rack - Powder Coated 2 Angled Shank for Ground Clearance - Rustproof Vehicle Cargo Basket for SUV & Truck Storage**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWJ9BWSW)

fouwick$159.773.8★229%▲rising

3
![Ultra-Tow Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier- 500-Lb Capacity Silver 49inx22.5inx8inH](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tqZtMKW+L.jpg) [**Ultra-Tow Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier- 500-Lb Capacity Silver 49inx22.5inx8inH**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BIO05WU)

Ultra-Tow$114.794.6★2999%▲rising

4
![MaxxHaul 60 x 22 Aluminum Cargo Carrier Rack Basket for Luggage for SUV Truck Car Van - 500 lbs. Capacity Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fOoiHl2XL.jpg) [**MaxxHaul 60 x 22 Aluminum Cargo Carrier Rack Basket for Luggage for SUV Truck Car Van - 500 lbs. Capacity Silver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKGS149)

MAXXHAUL$100.234.4★9368%▼falling

5
![MaxxHaul Aluminum Cargo Carrier with Hitch Tightener Trailer Hitch Mount for RV Truck SUV Van Car with 2 Receiver - 500 lb. Load Cap. 47.25 x 20.25 x 6 Inner Dims. 49 x 22 x 6 Outer Dims.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-niAZUitL.jpg) [**MaxxHaul Aluminum Cargo Carrier with Hitch Tightener Trailer Hitch Mount for RV Truck SUV Van Car with 2 Receiver - 500 lb. Load Cap. 47.25 x 20.25 x 6 Inner Dims. 49 x 22 x 6 Outer Dims.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQB4GLKF)

MAXXHAUL$108.374.6★3,5586%—flat

6
![MaxxHaul 50149 500-lb Capacity 50 inch x 22 inch Hitch Mount Premium Folding Aluminum Cargo Carrier Rack Basket with High Side Rails and Reflector Lens for Added Safety](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31M6Tm6zN4L.jpg) [**MaxxHaul 50149 500-lb Capacity 50 inch x 22 inch Hitch Mount Premium Folding Aluminum Cargo Carrier Rack Basket with High Side Rails and Reflector Lens for Added Safety**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXM6J2X)

MAXXHAUL$134.694.4★9366%▲rising

7
![Ultra-Tow Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier - 500-Lb. Capacity Silver 60in. x 22.5in. x 8in.H](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CKtyp+yvL.jpg) [**Ultra-Tow Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier - 500-Lb. Capacity Silver 60in. x 22.5in. x 8in.H**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0711PS)

Ultra-Tow$158.124.6★2994%▼falling

8
![Toolsempire Aluminum Cargo Carrier Hitch Mount Luggage Basket with 9 High Side Rails 5/8 Pin Straps & Reflectors Heavy Duty Cargo Basket Fits 2 Receiver for SUV & Truck 500 lbs Capacity](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zCXVtS-EL.jpg) [**Toolsempire Aluminum Cargo Carrier Hitch Mount Luggage Basket with 9 High Side Rails 5/8 Pin Straps & Reflectors Heavy Duty Cargo Basket Fits 2 Receiver for SUV & Truck 500 lbs Capacity**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZT9FNW5)

Toolsempire$141.075.0★34%▲rising

9
![Guide Gear Small ATV UTV Utility Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier Truck Camping Aluminum](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31AvdWW8uiL.jpg) [**Guide Gear Small ATV UTV Utility Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier Truck Camping Aluminum**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C8XR7J8)

Guide Gear$112.964.6★3723%▼falling

10

![ERGOMASTER Hitch Cargo Carrier 500lb Capacity Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier with Ramp 50 x 29.5 Aluminum Cargo Carrier with High Side Rails for RV Truck SUV Van Car (NO Ramp)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dmBKfr1lL.jpg) [**ERGOMASTER Hitch Cargo Carrier 500lb Capacity Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier with Ramp 50 x 29.5 Aluminum Cargo Carrier with High Side Rails for RV Truck SUV Van Car (NO Ramp)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG22S9QH)

ERGOMASTER$153.335.0★43%▲rising

11

![Goplus Hitch Cargo Carrier Aluminum Hitch Mount Cargo Basket with 500LBS Capacity Fits 2 Receiver 60 x 22 x 7 Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier for Vehicle Car SUV Truck](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GupxXmh3L.jpg) [**Goplus Hitch Cargo Carrier Aluminum Hitch Mount Cargo Basket with 500LBS Capacity Fits 2 Receiver 60 x 22 x 7 Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier for Vehicle Car SUV Truck**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BD5P0RS)

Goplus$133.224.5★6133%▲rising

12

![MaxxHaul 70422 Hitch Mount Compact Aluminum Cargo Carrier 48 x 21 Basket with 500 lb. Capacity Lightweight Rust-Proof Aluminum with Steel Support Fits 2 Class III & IV Hitch Receivers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+5r4bQHRL.jpg) [**MaxxHaul 70422 Hitch Mount Compact Aluminum Cargo Carrier 48 x 21 Basket with 500 lb. Capacity Lightweight Rust-Proof Aluminum with Steel Support Fits 2 Class III & IV Hitch Receivers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SL2STX4)

MaxxHaul Towing Products$86.804.5★9972%▼falling

13

![Guide Gear Hitch Cargo Carrier Mount Aluminum Hitch Rack Basket for Vehicle Car Trailer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RWP0XfoOL.jpg) [**Guide Gear Hitch Cargo Carrier Mount Aluminum Hitch Rack Basket for Vehicle Car Trailer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013429T0M)

Guide Gear$121.494.5★1202%▼falling

14

![VEVOR 49.4 x 22.4 x 7.1 in Hitch Cargo Carrier 500lb Capacity Trailer Hitch Mount Aluminum Cargo Basket Luggage Carrier Rack Fits 2 Hitch Receiver for SUV Truck Pickup Camping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41K+p3FyvZL.jpg) [**VEVOR 49.4 x 22.4 x 7.1 in Hitch Cargo Carrier 500lb Capacity Trailer Hitch Mount Aluminum Cargo Basket Luggage Carrier Rack Fits 2 Hitch Receiver for SUV Truck Pickup Camping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3R1CCXZ)

VEVOR$108.484.2★2142%▼falling

15

![CURT 18113 49 x 22-1/2-Inch Black Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier 500 lbs Capacity 2-in Fixed Shank](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pqyigWmYL.jpg) [**CURT 18113 49 x 22-1/2-Inch Black Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier 500 lbs Capacity 2-in Fixed Shank**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VBGKWSL)

CURT$256.584.4★1452%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 15 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![MaxxHaul 70108 Aluminum Cargo Carrier With High Side Rails- Trailer Hitch Mount For RVs Trucks SUVs Vans Cars With 2 Hitch Receiver - 500-lb Load Capacity Grey 49 x 22.5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31x6jI4GC9L.jpg)**MaxxHaul 70108 Aluminum Cargo Carrier With High Side Rails- Trailer Hitch Mount For RVs Trucks SUVs Vans Cars With 2 Hitch Receiver - 500-lb Load Capacity Grey 49 x 22.5** MAXXHAUL**$108.54**4.6★3,558 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CE0LIC) [![60 x 20 x7 Aluminum Cargo Carrier Hitch Mount - 500lb Heavy Duty Folding Luggage Rack - Powder Coated 2 Angled Shank for Ground Clearance - Rustproof Vehicle Cargo Basket for SUV & Truck Storage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PdsNoRAvL.jpg)**60 x 20 x7 Aluminum Cargo Carrier Hitch Mount - 500lb Heavy Duty Folding Luggage Rack - Powder Coated 2 Angled Shank for Ground Clearance - Rustproof Vehicle Cargo Basket for SUV & Truck Storage** fouwick**$159.77**3.8★22 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWJ9BWSW) [![Ultra-Tow Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier- 500-Lb Capacity Silver 49inx22.5inx8inH](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tqZtMKW+L.jpg)**Ultra-Tow Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier- 500-Lb Capacity Silver 49inx22.5inx8inH** Ultra-Tow**$114.79**4.6★299 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BIO05WU) [![MaxxHaul 60 x 22 Aluminum Cargo Carrier Rack Basket for Luggage for SUV Truck Car Van - 500 lbs. Capacity Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fOoiHl2XL.jpg)**MaxxHaul 60 x 22 Aluminum Cargo Carrier Rack Basket for Luggage for SUV Truck Car Van - 500 lbs. Capacity Silver** MAXXHAUL**$100.23**4.4★936 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKGS149) [![MaxxHaul Aluminum Cargo Carrier with Hitch Tightener Trailer Hitch Mount for RV Truck SUV Van Car with 2 Receiver - 500 lb. Load Cap. 47.25 x 20.25 x 6 Inner Dims. 49 x 22 x 6 Outer Dims.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-niAZUitL.jpg)**MaxxHaul Aluminum Cargo Carrier with Hitch Tightener Trailer Hitch Mount for RV Truck SUV Van Car with 2 Receiver - 500 lb. Load Cap. 47.25 x 20.25 x 6 Inner Dims. 49 x 22 x 6 Outer Dims.** MAXXHAUL**$108.37**4.6★3,558 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQB4GLKF) [![MaxxHaul 50149 500-lb Capacity 50 inch x 22 inch Hitch Mount Premium Folding Aluminum Cargo Carrier Rack Basket with High Side Rails and Reflector Lens for Added Safety](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31M6Tm6zN4L.jpg)**MaxxHaul 50149 500-lb Capacity 50 inch x 22 inch Hitch Mount Premium Folding Aluminum Cargo Carrier Rack Basket with High Side Rails and Reflector Lens for Added Safety** MAXXHAUL**$134.69**4.4★936 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXM6J2X) [![Ultra-Tow Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier - 500-Lb. Capacity Silver 60in. x 22.5in. x 8in.H](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CKtyp+yvL.jpg)**Ultra-Tow Aluminum Hitch Cargo Carrier - 500-Lb. Capacity Silver 60in. x 22.5in. x 8in.H** Ultra-Tow**$158.12**4.6★299 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0711PS) [![Toolsempire Aluminum Cargo Carrier Hitch Mount Luggage Basket with 9 High Side Rails 5/8 Pin Straps & Reflectors Heavy Duty Cargo Basket Fits 2 Receiver for SUV & Truck 500 lbs Capacity](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zCXVtS-EL.jpg)**Toolsempire Aluminum Cargo Carrier Hitch Mount Luggage Basket with 9 High Side Rails 5/8 Pin Straps & Reflectors Heavy Duty Cargo Basket Fits 2 Receiver for SUV & Truck 500 lbs Capacity** Toolsempire**$141.07**5.0★3 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZT9FNW5)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Assembly/Installation**16%

*“Easy to assemble”*

**Weight Light**16%

*“It is also very lightweight easy to handle”*

**Quality-Overall**15%

*“The hauler is well made”*

**Strength**9%

*“felt stable on the highway”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“It is the perfect size”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“worth the money”*

**Efficiency**5%

*“works well”*

**Storage Capacity**5%

*“Great for extra camping storage”*

**Durability**4%

*“durable”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“Well built and accurately described”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Assembly/Installation**8%

*“Directions to set up were pretty lame”*

**Durability**8%

*“Red corner pieces are very cheap and break easily”*

**Metal Quality**7%

*“Not 100% aluminum”*

**Mounting**5%

*“Black brace doesn't mount flush to bottom”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“This is straight up false advertising and fraud”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“INACCURATE DIMENSIONS, NOT EVEN CLOSE”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“This is a poor quality issue of the bolts”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4%

*“Poor quality bad instructions”*

**Reflectiveness**2%

*“One of the corner reflectors was broken”*

**Strap/String Quality**2%

*“Didn't get the two ratchet straps that was advertised”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall28% - Defective Material/Parts15% - Compatibility-Overall9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Functionality-Overall6% - Strength4% - Mechanism Issues3% - Value For Money3% - Assembly/Installation3% - Weight Heavy3%