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Budget-friendly hitch cargo carrier for occasional hauling
Last reviewed: March 2026
At a glance
Why this product
At 24 lbs with 400 lb capacity, the Reese tray carrier is a compact, budget-friendly hitch platform. It's light enough for one person to install and remove easily. The downside? Open tray means everything needs strapping, steel construction will corrode, no folding mechanism, and the budget build quality shows in the finish and hardware.
Detailed specs
| Receiver Size | 5.1 cm |
| Platform Length | 152 cm |
| Platform Width | 51 cm |
| Foldable | No |
| Ramp Included | No |
| Side Rails | No |
| Anti-Wobble Included | No |
| Tailgate Clearance | Yes |
| Carrier Weight | 11 kg |
| Reflector Included | Yes |
| License Plate Holder | No |
Best prices
| Retailer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon US | Check price | Check availability | Check Price |
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Budget tray-style hitch cargo carrier. 400 lbs capacity, compact design.
Price may vary. Prices and availability are subject to change.
Performance analysis
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Fitment
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 1500(4th Gen (T1)) | 2019+ | good | |
| Colorado(3rd Gen) | 2023+ | good | |
Community feedback
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Alternatives
Most relevant alternatives to Reese Explore 400 lbs Tray Cargo Carrier
| Tahoe(5th Gen) |
| 2021+ |
| good |
| Equinox(4th Gen (EV)) | 2024+ | good |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escape(4th Gen) | 2020+ | workable | |
| F-150(14th Gen) | 2021+ | good | |
| Maverick(1st Gen) | 2022+ | workable | |
| Bronco(6th Gen) | 2021+ | good | |
| Explorer(6th Gen) | 2020+ | good |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V(5th Gen) | 2017–2022 | good | |
| Pilot(4th Gen) | 2023+ | good | |
| HR-V(3rd Gen) | 2023+ | workable | |
| CR-V(6th Gen) | 2023+ | good |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson(4th Gen (NX4)) | 2022+ | good | |
| Santa Fe(5th Gen) | 2024+ | good |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee(WL) | 2022+ | good | |
| Wrangler(JL) | 2018+ | good |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride(1st Gen) | 2020+ | good | |
| Sportage(5th Gen) | 2023+ | good |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue(3rd Gen (T33)) | 2021+ | good |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500(5th Gen (DT)) | 2019+ | good |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forester(6th Gen) | 2025+ | good | |
| Forester(5th Gen (SK)) | 2019–2024 | good | |
| Crosstrek(3rd Gen) | 2024+ | workable | |
| Outback(6th Gen) | 2020+ | good |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y(1st Gen) | 2020+ | workable |
| Model | Years | Fit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4(6th Gen) | 2025+ | good | |
| Tacoma(4th Gen) | 2024+ | good | |
| RAV4(5th Gen (XA50)) | 2019–2024 | good | |
| Corolla Cross(1st Gen) | 2022+ | workable | |
| 4Runner(5th Gen (N280)) | 2010–2024 | good | |
| 4Runner(6th Gen) | 2025+ | good | |
| Highlander(4th Gen) | 2020+ | good | |
| Tundra(3rd Gen) | 2022+ | good | |
| Tacoma(3rd Gen) | 2016–2023 | good |