I saw some reviews indicating this was hard to assemble, but from my perspective, if you're used to assembling furniture (IKEA type), this is way simpler, though the screws and parts are larger. I had it fully assembled in 30 minutes including the time it took to remove it from the box. There are some very hefty zip ties holding certain parts securely in the box, so make sure you have some tin snips, spade-type wire cutters or very heavy duty scissors available. I used a wire cutter.
I bought this for an all-arounder, to use as a trailer when I didn't need a full trailer. It can fit a 21" snowblower, and you can maneuver things to get a lawnmower on there too. 2 days after I received it, I hauled 380 lbs of bulk debris using this rack along with a 4x6 elastic net. I piled well over the top of the rails, and even driving on a highway never felt nervous- no odd sounds or shaking.
Quick note as well... My son and I were able to stand in the rack without any issue. Because these things are designed to hold distributed weight, you have to either balance yourself (No standing on the edge) or lay down. So that review that complained about the bent parts after standing probably didn't consider the weight distribution.
I love the gates and fold flat feature, this one is designed better than the others I examined, and a decent price as well.
My only issue is the design of the anti rattle lock nut. They provide an enormous bolt and nut, held in the chamber by a spring... But then you need to screw in from the other side, and put a lock nut over the tip of the bolt as well. A bit of inconvenient extra work to install and remove.
I recommend the company looks at how Curt designs their lock mechanism. It's a 3/4" bolt (rather than 1") that goes into a welded nut, and the pressure between the welded nut and external bolt is what keeps the hitch accessory tight, no springs, no extra bolts.
However, this issue is a minor inconvenience for an otherwise superior cargo rack.
Update 2/5/21: I have hauled multiple loads of debris, brush, and flooring. Also have hauled the old Ariens 21" snowblower, with aggressive spin-outs and bumps with unplowed roads multiple times this winter so far. I do not keep the cargo rack on full time (recommend not doing this due to risk of rust). I have really strained and beat this thing to death, with significant pressure from straps on the cross bars as well. It has not bent or budged. I don't understand why one reviewer was able to bend this with 200 lbs. I have held a max of 380 lbs of debris (see pic), and have had no issues with bending. It's well worth it if you don't have a truck and need to haul nasty or heavy things on occasion.
| Manufacturer | OKLEAD |
|---|---|
| Brand | OKLEAD |
| Model | RS03B-1 |
| Item Weight | 64 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 60 x 24 x 14 inches |
| Item model number | RS03B-1 |
| Exterior | Black powder coating |
| Manufacturer Part Number | H005-A |
