Abstract: A vehicular load carrier including a hinge having an open position and a closed position. The load carrier includes a first beam having a first end attached to the hinge, and a second end deploying a projection. A second beam is attached to the hinge for rotation relative to the first beam. The second beam has an edge for mounting a rotatable rod having a handle opposite a curved latch. Upon rotation of the handle, between a first position and a second position, the curved latch moves from a released position to a position where it engages the projection to hold the first beam and the second beam together when the hinge is in its closed position.