Abstract: A collapsible cargo carrier for use with a vehicle tow bar receiver, the cargo carrier comprising: a draw bar having a top side and first and second ends, and a pivot frame having a pin coupled therethrough. In one embodiment, the draw bar is coupleable to a vehicle tow bar receiver at the first end, and the draw bar has a first aperture and a keyway through the top side proximate the second end. The pin has a key thereon, wherein the pin and the key are configured to cooperate with the first aperture and the keyway to removeably couple the pivot frame to the draw bar. A method of manufacturing a collapsible cargo carrier is also provided.