Maximizing the cargo space on any vehicle is easy with the UWS cargo carrier. This all-aluminum, basket-style carrier instantly adds just over eight square feet of storage room to your truck, van, SUV or passenger car, using the vehicles trailer hitch. Like all UWS products, the cargo carrier is built from quality aluminum, featuring a fully welded design for maximum strength. The base is also reinforced with a heavy-duty beam design, giving it even greater strength and a weight capacity rating of 500 lbs. The UWS cargo carrier makes cargo management as convenient as possible with its hitch-mounted design. It is equipped with a 2 in. x 2 in. shank to fit into any 2 in. x 2 in. receiver tube opening. Once installed, the cargo carrier provides excellent security for your items, featuring 6 in. tall walls for attaching bungee cords, rope or a cargo net. For the ultimate storage security solution, the cargo basket can also accept the UWS cargo carrier tool box #TBC-48-DD. This box offers a perfect fit for the cargo carrier base, and it provides a lockable, waterproof storage space for any type of cargo on your journey. Like all UWS products, this cargo carrier is assembled right here in the USA for style and long-lasting dependability.