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Hitch cargo carrier 48×20 — 3D model in WeldCanvas

Hitch cargo carrier 48×20

Receiver-mounted cargo basket with a mesh floor and side rails.

Size
48" × 20" platform
Skill level
AdvancedVehicle or towed frame
Pieces to cut
12 plus 1 sheet
Steel
About 19 ft, 2 sticks to buy
Plan price
$4.99, yours to keep
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Steel you'll need

  • 2×2×0.120 (11 ga) square tube11 pieces
  • 2×2×3/16 square tube1 piece
  • 3/4" #9 flattened expanded metal1 sheet

Also buy

  • 2" receiver shank (buy pre-made and rated)
  • Hitch pin and anti-rattle clamp
  • Straps

What the plan includes

  • A cut sheet: every piece drawn to scale with tip-to-tip length and the saw setting for each end
  • A shopping list and a cutting plan that gets every piece from the fewest sticks
  • Build steps: what to tack first, how to check square, and a weld order that keeps it straight
  • A 3D model you can resize — change a size and the cut list follows
Safety note. Safety-critical: check your hitch tongue-weight rating, and use a rated, pre-made shank.

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