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Pro Series Black Reese 63153 Cargo Carrier Metal 24 X60
Last Updated: August 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Build Quality
76rack, cargo, heavy duty, easy to assemble, rust
+86%
-14%
" ... Anticipate using it again with no qualms about it being sturdy and secure. ... "
" ... Large surface, slightly elevated, very sturdy. ... "
" ... Sturdy, heavy duty construction. ... "
" ... Very sturdy, we went on some tight, tough terrain. ... "
" ... This luggage rack is sturdy. ... "
" ... The unit is sturdy and allowed us to transport quite a bit of cargo without fear of overloading. ... "
" ... It has some weight, because it is well made. ... "
" ... This is well built. ... "
For Travel
64trips, camping, luggage, road trip, mile
+97%
-3%
" ... Much safer when traveling in bad weather ... "
" ... I keep it on all the time just incase I see something beside the road I need! ... "
" ... It served my purpose which was to move some of my personal items from Dallas to central Mexico. ... "
" ... We bought this hitch cargo carrier for a road trip and it worked out so well! ... "
" ... Came in handy for a 3,000 mile trip and a second trip to the beach. ... "
" ... Got this for our first family road trip 2 years ago. ... "
" ... This was a life saver on our family vacation!! ... "
" ... Survived a 2000 mile round trip winter journey with grace. ... "
Fit
45cargo, rack, sturdy, carrier, reflective
+93%
-7%
" ... Fits my grand Cherokee great. ... "
" ... Lots of areas for tie down hooks and deck size is perfect. ... Fits in my hitch nice and doesn’t wobble around a bunch. ... "
" ... Master Lock Receiver Lock, Swivel Head Receiver Lock, Fits 1/2 in. ... This lock fit perfectly and apparently did its job . ... "
" ... Bought to go behind my fj cruiser (Toyota) and it worked great. ... It's quality welded and secure. ... "
" ... Not too heavy for me to put on by myself or with the held of my SO. ... Held the Rola carrier bag perfectly. ... "
" ... I put it together easily. ... "
" ... I also recommend using WD40 on the ends to make it easier to insert and move around to get the holes lined up. ... I had one from my bike rack. ... "
" ... Easy assembly and the rack is rock solid. ... "
Storage
43cargo, carrier, basket, cargo bag, sturdy
+93%
-7%
" ... I am glad I paid more for the bigger basket size. ... "
" ... Tons of cargo space and the receiver is offset so it doesn't hit the ground when you go over a bump. ... "
" ... Really Nice cargo basket. ... Put down some of that puzzle piece gym mat between the bag and basket. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble rack that seems very strong. ... "
" ... We will be using to haul small freezer and ice chest for our fishing trips. ... "
" ... I love this rack carrier ln the back of my van. ... "
" ... Also bought the Reece cargo tray bag. ... "
" ... When paired with a cargo bag it holds enough gear for 7 people for a week, letting me use my 3rd row seating on long trips or during camping without having to tow a trailer or mess around with a roof mounted carrier. ... "
Ease of Use
34easy to put, put together, sturdy, easy, well built
+100%
" ... With proper tools, it can be assembled quickly and easily. ... "
" ... Easy to put on and off the car. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble rack that seems very strong. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Assembly is easy. ... "
" ... It’s an awesome hitch trailer, Strong, easy to assemble and well built. ... "
" ... Easy assembly and the rack is rock solid. ... "
" ... If it goes on without any problems and loads up easy enough, I will update to 5 stars. ... "
Setup
30easy, easy to install, installed, install, trailer
+100%
" ... Assembly was easy ( metric ). ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Install was easy, though it called for a torque setting at 70lbs., but my husband just winged it since we didn't have a torque wrench. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Very easy to install, it will be nice to come with some reflective stuff (for night driving). ... "
" ... Setup was easy and I was able to do it on my own. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... But it was easy assembly. ... "
Size
23luggage, heavy duty, carry, cargo, hitch
+100%
" ... Large and heavy duty. ... "
" ... Also recommend the Stow Away Hitch tightener to reduce the rattle. ... "
" ... It'll carry all kinds of stuff and extremely sturdy but make sure you add the U-Lock to secure it completely. ... "
" ... I had a group of friends came and visit me for a month so I bought this cargo rack to help transport all their luggage to and from the airport and hotel. ... "
" ... Easy to put on the car . ... easier with two people, it's a little heavy. ... "
" ... Very heavy duty. ... "
" ... Large surface, slightly elevated, very sturdy. ... "
" ... I placed my cargo bag in the basket and it was large enough to carry it. ... It's a good buy for carrying a large quantity of luggage. ... "
Price
13money, worth, year, worth the price, worth the money
+100%
" ... Its worth the 10 bucks to give you that little extra safety. ... "
" ... For the money you can't beat it. ... "
" ... Quality built cage for the money ... "
" ... There are a lot of cheaper options, but this one is worth the money. ... "
" ... use it all the time, good price ... "
" ... Worth the price and after a year of owning have had no issues. ... "
" ... If you’re looking for a quality product @ a great value, search no more! ... "
" ... Weighs 40-50 lbs. ... "
Capacity
9room, family, truck, trailer, suv
+100%
" ... Best purchase of the year for this family!!! ... "
" ... Very useful purchase for our family. ... "
" ... This is a great rack used on the back of a truck and motor home. ... "
" ... It's also far enough from the vehicle when connected so I can use the cargo area of my SUV as well. ... "
" ... We have an SUV and this was perfect to attach to our trailer hitch for our luggage and coolers to leave the room in the vehicle for everything else. ... "
" ... The kids were far less grumpy since they had more room inside the vehicle. ... "
" ... Our family grew this last year and we needed the extra space while traveling to Florida. ... "
" ... This was great for more room. ... "
Product Reliability
9several, year, worth the price, using, used
+89%
-11%
" ... Product worked well and first use was from NC to MI. ... "
" ... Had it for a couple years now, and I haven’t had any issues. ... "
" ... Has held up great over several years. ... "
" ... This is now about 5 years old. ... "
" ... Seems like it will last for several years. ... "
" ... I used this twice already and I'll be using it again in a few months. ... "
" ... Worth the price and after a year of owning have had no issues. ... "
" ... Will use for a long time. ... "
Power Stabilizer
9hitch, use, purchase, definitely, also
+100%
" ... I used the included hitch pin and a hitch stabilizer. ... "
" ... With a hitch stabilizer in place it was very stable and rode well. ... "
" ... I added a hitch stabilizer and this thing is rock solid. ... "
" ... Purchase additional stabilizer and lock. ... "
" ... Worked great, but I would suggest buying the stabilizer for the hitch to assure no kind of movement during your travels. ... "
" ... I also bought the stabilizer that was suggested by Amazon and it totally made the product sturdier. ... "
" ... Definitely purchase a hitch stabilizer or it will bounce around. ... "
" ... Buy the recommended stabilizer with it and you're good to go. ... "
Design
9looks, like, side, rack, one side
+78%
-22%
" ... Will look at other manufacturers in the meantime. ... "
" ... The paint is like new. ... "
" ... Also like that it sits bumper high. ... "
" ... Feels very sturdy. ... "
" ... I'm pleased with the construction and materials. ... "
Marketplace
8received, ordering, harbor, freight, big
+75%
-25%
" ... Perfect, as advertised. ... "
" ... Performed as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... I just received a Reese branded carrier after ordering this item. ... "
" ... After reading several reviews on products on here I am glad I went with this product. ... "
" ... No big deal. ... "
Delivery
8shipping, promised, item, fast, damaged
+63%
-38%
" ... Shipping was fast. ... "
" ... Amazed there was no damage to it when delivered. ... "
" ... shipped in excellent condition. ... "
" ... Shipping takes a little longer due to weight, but arrived as promised. ... "
Features
8rola 59516 led, light, 59516 led light, rola railed cargo, rola
+100%
" ... I would also purchase a hitch lock. ... "
" ... Added Rola 59516 LED light kit. ... "
" ... Added the ROLA 20174 light kit for extra safety ... "
" ... Also purchased the Rola LED light kit and it fits perfectly. ... "
" ... Added a brake light to the back and I was good to go. ... "
" ... This lock fit perfectly and apparently did its job . ... "
" ... I added tail lights just for a little added safety. ... "
" ... Accessories recommended: light kit, lock, hitch tightener. ... "
Weight
7heavy duty, limit, heavy, well made, put
+100%
" ... It says it has a 500lb weight limit. ... "
" ... Very heavy duty. ... "
" ... Very heavy duty. ... "
" ... Large and heavy duty. ... "
" ... It has some weight, because it is well made. ... "
" ... Held up with a lot of weight. ... "
" ... It is heavy duty. ... "
Pedometer
5used, pounds, stuff, like, drove
+100%
" ... I used this for a 1500 mile move. ... "
" ... I stood on rack (250 pounds) and there is no significant flex. ... "
" ... It was very sturdy and carried about 100 pounds of stuff 500 miles each way. ... "
" ... It was very sturdy and carried about 100 pounds of stuff 500 miles each way. ... "
" ... We drove 2400 miles and it held up like a champ. ... "
Water Resistance
5proof, waterproof, reflective, filled, everything
+100%
" ... Thing is bomb proof . ... "
" ... Endured rain, hail and snow with no issues. ... "
" ... Rain proof, highly recommend the pair together. ... "
" ... Added 3M Waterproof Reflective Strips from Salzman. ... "
For Kids
4year, old, kids, easy, adults
+100%
" ... I am a single mom and was able to do this with my 13 year old daughter. ... "
" ... We use it primarily for transporting kid kayaks & kid paddleboards to the lake. ... "
" ... Highly recommend using Rubbermaid tubs they made it easy to pack, store (2 kids and a dog) and the kids could get their stuff out easy and was easy to repack everything and load it back on the basket hitch. ... "
" ... 4 adults and 2 grandchild and a 8 hr ride to Disney. ... "
Cleaning
4gloss, dirt, clean
+75%
-25%
" ... I cleaned all the hardware from the factory oils and resprayed them with black semi gloss then some clear gloss to seal the deal. ... "
" ... I used the ROLA 59119 while traveling over the holidays and loved how clean/organized it looked. ... "
" ... It was sturdy and handled well on the rough dirt ... "
Memory
3jeep, drive, back, space
+100%
" ... We use this on the back of an explorer and it tripled the amount of storage. ... "
" ... Drive 12 hours to Orlando,Fl with no issues. ... "
" ... Love it as my Jeep Wrangler does not have tons of storage space. ... "
Software Platform
3bolts, updates, getting, ford, explorer
-100%
" ... didn’t even open the hardware box. ... "
" ... I am contacting the seller about getting the bolts replaced and possibly getting updates torque specs for the bolts. ... "
" ... Going to try and contact manufacturer tomorrow for new bolts and updated torque spec. ... "
Overall performance
3well, job, hitch, good, easy to assemble
+100%
" ... It the job done! ... "
" ... Great hitch and works well. ... "
Returns
3returning, return, back
-100%
" ... I could have sent it back but I needed it now. ... "
" ... Returning for replacement and hoping that I don't get another Reese branded carrier again! ... "
" ... It was too late to return as I needed it for vacation. ... "
Product As Described
3+100%
" ... Perfect, as advertised. ... "
" ... Performed as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
Screen Protection
3put, pretty, heavy duty
+100%
" ... Outside metal pretty heavy duty, screen is pretty cheap. ... "
" ... No scratches whatsoever. ... "
" ... Used it twice now and added auto reflective tape on all curved edges and middle. ... "
Comfort
3ratchet straps, hold, fit, comfortable
+100%
" ... We were so very comfortable in my SUV. ... "
" ... Things easily fit on and are not hard to starp on. ... "
" ... Used ratchet straps I already had to hold totes and worked like a champ. ... "
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