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MaxxHaul 70107 Review

The default budget carrier, and a better buy than its price suggests — largely because of what it does not weigh.

By Janet H.Last reviewed September 25, 2026
A powder-coated steel hitch cargo basket loaded with gear

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The 70107 is the carrier most people end up with, and the reasons are not purely financial. It is a 60 by 20 inch steel basket rated to 500 lb, on a fixed 2-inch shank, at a price that undercuts the brand-name carriers several times over.

Its underrated advantage is that it is light for a steel basket — and on a hitch carrier, light is capacity.

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Representative photo of a powder-coated steel hitch cargo basket
MaxxHaul 70107Same load rating as carriers costing several times more, at a weight that leaves you more of your tongue weight allowance for cargo.
Most buyers with hatch clearance7.9

Prices checked September 25, 2026. Product photographs are representative stock images, not the exact unit. Affiliate disclosure.

#1 · Most buyers with hatch clearance

MaxxHaul 70107

Representative photo of a powder-coated steel hitch cargo basket
Representative photo — not the exact unit.

Same load rating as carriers costing several times more, at a weight that leaves you more of your tongue weight allowance for cargo.

Basket
60 x 20 inches
Material
Powder-coated steel
Rated capacity
500 lb
Shank
Fixed, 2-inch
Weight
Low for a steel basket of this size
Assembly
Bolt-together

What works

  • A fraction of the price of the brand-name equivalents
  • Light enough that more of your hitch's rating is usable cargo
  • The same headline 500 lb capacity
  • Bought in enough volume that there are no unknowns about it

What doesn’t

  • Fixed shank — it sticks out until you remove it
  • Powder coat is where it gives up first on salted roads
  • No anti-rattle hardware included; budget for one
  • Bolt-together construction needs re-torquing after the first trip

Our scoring

Capacity8.5
Hatch access6.0
Build7.5
Assembly7.5
Value9.5

7.9overall

Who should spend more

If your rear hatch will not clear a fixed carrier. That is not a preference, it is a fitment problem, and the answer is a folding shank — the CURT 18153.

If the carrier lives on the car year-round. A permanent 20-inch extension costs you a parking space and a garage every day.

If you drive salted roads all winter with it fitted. Heavier-gauge steel and a better finish will outlast this one.

If you need to roll something up rather than lift it. That is a different product — see our ramp carrier picks.

Setting it up properly

  1. Assemble on a flat surface and torque every bolt. Then re-torque after the first loaded trip — bolt-together frames settle.
  2. Fit an anti-rattle device. It is a few dollars and it removes the knock over every expansion joint.
  3. Check your license plate and rear lights are still visible with the carrier loaded. Fix it before the first long drive, not at the roadside.
  4. Use proper straps. Our ratchet strap picks cover what to buy; the carrier does not come with anything you should trust.
  5. Touch up any powder coat chips before winter. That is where rust starts.

Common questions

Is the MaxxHaul 70107 any good?
For the money, genuinely yes. It carries the same rated load as carriers costing several times more, and because it weighs less, more of your hitch's tongue weight rating is left for actual cargo. What you give up is the folding shank, the finish quality and the included hardware.
Does the MaxxHaul 70107 rust?
The powder coat is where it gives up first, particularly on salted winter roads. Touch up chips as they appear and store it inside between trips, and it will last well beyond its price.
Do I need an anti-rattle device for it?
Yes, and it does not include one. Any 2-inch shank has clearance in the receiver, and loaded, that clearance becomes a knock over every bump. An anti-rattle clamp costs very little and fixes it completely.

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