Armordillo Basket Style Fold Up Cargo Carrier

 

The Armordillo Basket Style Fold Up Cargo Carrier is designed for customers who need extra rear-mounted cargo space for trucks, SUVs, and vans with compatible 2 inch hitch receivers. Built as a hitch-mounted basket carrier, it gives customers a practical way to haul luggage, coolers, tools, camping gear, jobsite supplies, outdoor equipment, and bulky items without filling the cabin or cargo area. It is a strong upgrade for road trips, work use, campground travel, hunting trips, tailgating, vacation packing, and everyday hauling needs.

The basket-style design gives customers a more contained platform than a flat tray carrier. Elevated side rails help keep cargo organized during transport and provide useful locations for tie-down straps or cargo nets. This makes the carrier especially useful for customers carrying loose gear, storage bins, coolers, duffel bags, recovery items, muddy equipment, or supplies that are easier to keep outside the vehicle.

Armordillo builds this cargo carrier from high-quality steel for strength and long-term utility. The solid all-welded construction helps support demanding loads while giving the carrier a sturdy foundation for regular use. For customers who need dependable rear cargo support for travel, work, or recreation, the steel basket design provides a practical way to expand hauling capacity while keeping cargo easy to access.

The fold-up feature is one of the biggest convenience advantages of this carrier. When cargo is not loaded, the basket can be folded upright to help reduce rear overhang and improve clearance around parking areas, garages, campsites, jobsites, and driveways. This allows customers to keep the carrier installed between uses without leaving the full basket extended behind the vehicle at all times.

The open basket layout helps with drainage and cleanup after outdoor use. Wet gear, dirty tools, muddy boots, coolers, camping supplies, and work equipment can be carried outside the vehicle, helping protect interior surfaces from dirt, moisture, and odor. The open steel structure also makes it easier to rinse off the carrier after hauling messy items.

The black powder coat finish helps protect the carrier against rust, chips, corrosion, weather exposure, and regular road use. Available in 20 inch x 48 inch and 20 inch x 58 inch configurations, the carrier gives customers options based on cargo space needs and vehicle clearance. Whether customers are upgrading for road trips, camping gear, jobsite tools, tailgating supplies, hunting equipment, vacation luggage, or extra rear-mounted cargo capacity, the Armordillo Basket Style Fold Up Cargo Carrier delivers durable basket-style storage with fold-up convenience and strong hitch-mounted utility. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: Hitch-mounted basket-style cargo carrier

Brand: Armordillo

Vehicle Fitment: Universal applications with compatible 2 inch hitch receivers

Mounting Location: Rear hitch receiver

Receiver Compatibility: 2 inch hitch receiver

Size Options: 20 inch x 48 inch or 20 inch x 58 inch, depending on selected configuration

Weight Capacity: 500 lbs.

Material: High-quality steel

Construction: Solid all-welded construction

Design Testing: Computer-aided design and fatigue stress testing

Storage Feature: Fold-up basket design

Cargo Support: Elevated side rails for added containment

Finish: Black powder coat

Functionality:

• Adds rear-mounted cargo capacity to compatible trucks, SUVs, and vans.
• Basket-style platform helps contain luggage, coolers, tools, gear, and outdoor equipment.
• Elevated side rails support better cargo organization and tie-down placement.
• Fold-up design helps reduce rear overhang when the carrier is not loaded.
• Steel construction supports rugged utility and regular hauling use.
• Open basket layout helps with drainage and easier cleanup after outdoor use.
• Black powder coat finish helps resist rust, chips, corrosion, and weather exposure.
• Useful for road trips, camping, jobsite use, tailgating, hunting, and vacation travel.

 

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Available Options

The Armordillo Basket Style Fold Up Cargo Carrier is available in multiple size configurations to support different cargo needs:

• 20 inch x 48 inch basket carrier - A compact fold-up cargo carrier option for customers who want added rear storage while keeping the overall carrier footprint smaller.
• 20 inch x 58 inch basket carrier - A larger fold-up cargo carrier option for customers who need more room for luggage, coolers, tools, camping supplies, or outdoor gear.
• Black powder coat finish - Provides a clean, durable appearance that pairs well with hitch accessories, steps, racks, and factory trim.
• 2 inch hitch receiver compatibility - Designed for use with compatible 2 inch hitch receivers when vehicle and hitch ratings support the loaded carrier.

Choose the 20 inch x 48 inch size for a smaller rear cargo footprint, or choose the 20 inch x 58 inch size when more storage space is needed. Match the selected carrier to the vehicle rating, hitch rating, receiver size, cargo weight, rear clearance, and storage needs before use.

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want a durable basket-style hitch cargo carrier with fold-up storage, steel construction, and extra rear cargo capacity for work or travel.

• Helps expand cargo capacity without using interior passenger or storage space.
• Basket-style side rails help keep cargo more contained than a flat tray platform.
• 500 lb. weight capacity supports a wide range of properly secured cargo.
• Fold-up design makes the carrier easier to manage when not in use.
• Steel construction and welded design provide dependable utility for repeated use.
• Open layout helps make muddy, wet, or dirty cargo easier to carry outside the vehicle.
• Black powder coat finish coordinates with common truck and SUV accessories.
• Strong choice for camping, travel, jobsite gear, tailgating, outdoor supplies, and oversized cargo.

 

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What's Included

• Armordillo Basket Style Fold Up Cargo Carrier
• Fold-up hitch shank assembly, when included
• Mounting hardware, when included
• Installation manual

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 

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Installation Notes

• Designed for compatible 2 inch hitch receiver applications.
• Confirm receiver size, hitch class, hitch tongue weight rating, vehicle rating, cargo weight, rear clearance, license plate visibility, lighting visibility, and exhaust clearance before use.
• Install the carrier into the receiver and secure it with the proper hitch pin and hardware according to the instructions.
• Always secure cargo with appropriate tie-down straps or cargo nets, and never exceed the lowest-rated component in the vehicle, hitch, carrier, and cargo system.

Buyer is responsible for use in accordance with applicable vehicle, road, off-road, towing, racing, and local laws.

 

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Warranty Information

Armordillo Warranty

Armordillo products are generally backed by limited one-year warranty coverage against qualifying defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Black powder coat finishes are also generally covered for one year against qualifying material and workmanship defects from the original purchase date.

Warranty coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, mishandling, road hazards, accidents, racing, alteration, product modification, overloading, normal wear, shipping damage, product neglect, labor costs, installation costs, removal costs, shipping costs, incidental damage, consequential damage, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.