Compare Hitch Cargo Boxes

A hitch cargo box (also referred to as a "hitch cargo carrier") offers one big advantage over a roof carrier — easy access to your gear. And, your gear is completely protected from the elements and road debris. If you have a hitch receiver on your vehicle (or plan to have one) a hitch-mounted cargo box is a great choice for transporting your extra gear.

HITCH CARGO BOX COMPARISON
Cargo boxes	StowAway	Thule	Rola
Box material	LLDPE — The most impact-resistant polymer of the three competitors.	ABS	Polypropylene
Box capacity (cubic feet)	Standard carrier: 12.5 cf Max carrier: 16 cf	13 cf	13.5 cf
Box dimensions (L x W x H)	Standard: 49" x 21" x 24" Max: 51"x 23" x 26"	49" x 24" x 23"	53" x 26" x 19"
Frame material	Heavy-wall steel tubing	Medium-wall steel tubing	Medium-wall steel tubing
Frames available	- Swingaway - Fixed (2 models) - Towing - Spare tire	- Swingaway - Tilt down	- Swingaway - Tilt down
Accessories included	- Locking latch - Drain plug - Taillights - License plate light - Hitch tightener	- Locking latch - Drain plug - Taillights - License plate light - Cargo pouch for small items	- Locking latch - Drain plug - Taillights - Cargo tray
Optional accessories for box or frame	- Bike rack - Cargo rack - Rod rack - Lid rack - "Plus" package: LED lights,   cargo light and hitch lock - Tie-down rings - Cover	- Hitch tightener/lock	- Bike rack - License plate light - Hitch tightener - Hitch lock
Warranty	5 years	Limited Lifetime for original owner	Limited 5 years
Fits hitch sizes:	2" 1.25" fixed or swingaway	2" 1.25" tilt-down only	2" 1.25" tilt-down only
Price range	$299 to $599	$415 to $540	$529 to $629
Decision points	- Max box offers the greatest   capacity - Strongest, most durable box   and frame available  - Best selection of models   and options	- Well-known brand - Cargo pouch is convenient - ABS box is less robust than   LLPE and Polypro boxes   from competitors	- Cargo tray included with    the box system - Short height of box   prohibits certain gear - License plate light and   hitch tightener add $40 to   the price of the box

 

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