Compare Hitch Racks

Hitch racks are a versatile and affordable way to carry your gear. Although some manufacturers may rate their rack capacities at up to 500 pounds, we recommend no more than 250 pounds of gear to stay within the most common hitch and vehicle tongue weight capacities. Most hitch racks are fixed or fold up for transport, but StowAway offers a cargo rack that swings out for clear access to the rear of your vehicle. A cargo bag can be used along with a hitch rack to keep your gear protected from the elements.

The following table compares major features of leading brands on the market:

TABLE KEY
	Denotes that this hitch cargo rack offers the best rear vehicle access.
Dimensions	Refers to the physical dimensions of the cargo rack. Dimensions are listed as length x width x height.
Capacity	Refers to the maximum amount of gear the rack can support. The maximum capacity you will be able to carry in the rack depends on your vehicle's tongue weight capacity , not the capacity of the rack.
Hitch Size	Refers to what type of hitch receiver the hitch cargo rack will fit into, either 1.25" or 2" hitch.
Folds or Swings	Refers to whether or not the rack folds or swings out. Folding racks can be tilted up when not in use to improve rear-vehicle clearance. Swingaway cargo racks provide clear access to the rear of your vehicle by swinging up to 180° away from the vehicle.
Includes	Refers to the accessories that are included with the purchase of a hitch cargo rack. Common hitch cargo rack accessories include hitch locks. Hitch locks are used to lock the hitch cargo rack to your hitch.
Weight	Refers to how much the hitch cargo rack weighs in pounds.
Price	Price at FastTrackRacks.com (may not reflect shipping costs).