Abstract: A foldable cargo carrying basket includes a mounting bar capable of being mounted to a vehicle hitch. Supported by a support bar and main frame member, the basket includes an upstanding front wall. A platform is pivotally coupled to the main support member and selectively movable between configurations perpendicular or parallel to the front wall. The basket includes side walls pivotally coupled to opposed struts of the front wall and movable between configurations perpendicular or parallel to the front wall. When coupled to the platform, the side walls receive a significant portion of any load forces encountered by a loaded platform. A rear wall may be pivotally coupled to the platform. The side walls may be coupled to the rear wall so as to be indirectly connected to the platform for load distribution. The platform and each wall include a framework with a metal mesh overlying respective frameworks.

Abstract: A foldable cargo carrying basket includes a mounting bar capable of being mounted to a vehicle hitch. Supported by a support bar and main frame member, the basket includes an upstanding front wall. A platform is pivotally coupled to the main support member and selectively movable between configurations perpendicular or parallel to the front wall. The basket includes side walls pivotally coupled to opposed struts of the front wall and movable between configurations perpendicular or parallel to the front wall. When coupled to the platform, the side walls receive a significant portion of any load forces encountered by a loaded platform. A rear wall may be pivotally coupled to the platform. The side walls may be coupled to the rear wall so as to be indirectly connected to the platform for load distribution. The platform and each wall include a framework with a metal mesh overlying respective frameworks.