{"title":"Ford Explorer Cargo Rack \u0026 Carrier","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e✔ Confirmed Fit for Ford Explorer (All Modern Models)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eFits Ford Explorer SUVs equipped with a standard \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"938\"\u003e2\" hitch receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eCompatible with most trims including XLT, Limited, ST, Platinum, and Timberline.\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eWorks with factory-installed and aftermarket \u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eClass III (or higher) hitches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eNo drilling or permanent modifications required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\"\u003eRated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\"\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\"\u003eFord Explorer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\"\u003eowners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rucrak.com\/pages\/lifetime-warranty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\"\u003eLifetime \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rucrak.com\/pages\/lifetime-warranty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/a\u003e • Rust-free Aluminum + Stainless Steel Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"746\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"13 Things a rucRak can do\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3516\/8706\/files\/13_things-a-rucrak-can-do.pdf\"\u003eOne rack. 13 possibilities.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"746\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in mounts for flags, umbrellas, fishing rods, and tie-downs, with pre-drilled holes for license plate relocation and tool mounts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3516\/8706\/files\/the_Gunny_P1000471.jpg?v=1766521738\" alt=\"Ford Explorer cargo rack with hitch-mounted cargo carrier loaded for family travel and road trip\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"746\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BZ_Pyq_fadeIn\"\u003eFord Explorer Cargo Rack \u0026amp; Carrier (Hitch-Mounted System)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eLooking for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eFord Explorer cargo rack or cargo carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e that works for everyday driving, family travel, road trips, and weekend adventures?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"781\"\u003erucRak gives Ford Explorer owners a smarter way to carry gear with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"694\"\u003ehitch-mounted cargo rack, bike rack capability, and swing-away access\u003c\/strong\u003e—so you can add storage without sacrificing interior space or blocking your rear hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"mf46s6\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eUse Your Ford Explorer for Everyday Life — And More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eMost Ford Explorer owners use their SUV for daily life—commuting, school drop-offs, errands, and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eBut when it’s time for a trip, space fills up fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003erucRak helps you get more out of your Explorer by giving you \u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eextra storage, better organization, and easy access to your gear\u003c\/strong\u003e—without crowding your passengers or interior space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jpi6gu\" data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eWhy Choose a Ford Explorer Cargo Rack from rucRak?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eHitch-mounted cargo rack \u0026amp; carrier system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eSwing-away design for full rear hatch access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eCarry cargo, bikes, and gear with one system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eModular setup for travel, sports, and family use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eBuilt for real-world SUV driving—not just occasional hauling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2r8rch\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eWill a Cargo Carrier Block the Ford Explorer Backup Camera?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eTraditional hitch cargo carriers can block the backup camera on a Ford Explorer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eWith rucRak, you can \u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eposition cargo lower and more strategically\u003c\/strong\u003e to help maintain rear visibility—something most bulky cargo baskets don’t allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"og3y2o\" data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eFord Explorer Hitch Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e2\" Class III hitch receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eCompatible with most factory and aftermarket hitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eAlways follow Ford’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003etongue weight limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003eEvenly distribute cargo for safe driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1s7rat1\" data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eFord Explorer Cargo Rack vs Cargo Carrier — What’s the Difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003eFord Explorer cargo rack\u003c\/strong\u003e is typically a more versatile, modular system, while a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003ecargo carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e often refers to a fixed hitch basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3135\"\u003erucRak combines both—giving you a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003ecargo rack, cargo carrier, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"hitch bike rack\" href=\"https:\/\/rucrak.com\/products\/hitch-bike-cargo-rack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehitch bike rack\u003c\/a\u003e in one system\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for flexibility, durability, and full rear access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3135\"\u003eLearn more about our all-in-one \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"cargo carrier with bike rack\" href=\"https:\/\/rucrak.com\/blogs\/packing-travel-tips\/cargo-carrier-with-bike-rack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecargo carrier with bike rack.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1n21gh5\" data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eFord Explorer Cargo Rack FAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4531xs\" data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003eDoes a Ford Explorer cargo rack block the rear hatch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3342\"\u003eMost fixed cargo carriers can block rear hatch access. rucRak’s \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"swing away hitch cargo carrier\" href=\"https:\/\/rucrak.com\/products\/swing-away-hitch-cargo-carrier-bike-rack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eswing-away hitch-mounted cargo carrier\u003c\/a\u003e allows full access without unloading gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z98gat\" data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003eWill a cargo carrier block the backup camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003eTraditional cargo carriers can. rucRak's \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"hitch cargo carriers\" href=\"https:\/\/rucrak.com\/collections\/hitch-cargo-carriers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehitch cargo carriers\u003c\/a\u003e enable you to load gear lower to help maintain visibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"el44bh\" data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3545\"\u003eDoes this fit all Ford Explorer trims?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003eYes, as long as your Ford Explorer is equipped with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3621\"\u003e2\" hitch receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3ix6ku\" data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3683\"\u003eCan I carry bikes on my Ford Explorer with rucRak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3771\"\u003eYes. rucRak can be configured to carry bikes while still functioning as a cargo system.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"swing-away-hitch-cargo-carrier-bike-rack","title":"Swing Away Hitch Cargo Carrier \u0026 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