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.
We offer the three leading cargo boxes on the market: StowAway,
Thule, and Rola. Take a look through the table below to compare their
features.
Hitch Cargo Box Comparison
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|---|
Cargo Boxes
| Stowaway
| Thule
| Rola
|
Box Material
| LLDPE — The most
impact-resistant polymer of the three competitors. | ABS | Polypropylene |
Box Capacity (cubic ft)
| Standard carrier: 12.5 cf
Max carrier: 16 cf | 13 cu ft
| 13.5 cu ft
|
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 |
Frame 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 |