Abstract: A tow hitch mounted carrier includes a pair of tubular members each having an arm and a receiver. The receiver of each tubular member engages a transverse aperture in the tow hitch. Each member arm extends outward from the hitch at an angle between 60° and 120°. A platform secures to the arms of the pair of tubular members. A process for coupling a carrier to a vehicle includes the insert of a pair of tubular members each having arms into tow hitch transverse apertures in opposition and securing a platform to the tubular members.