Hitch-mounted cargo boxes solve an old problem for road trippers and van-lifers: where to put the gear that won’t fit inside. But they tend to create a new one. Once a bulky box is bolted to the back of a vehicle, the rear hatch, liftgate, or van doors are blocked. Let’s Go Aero’s GearSpace carrier is built around fixing that specific frustration, using a platform that telescopes outward so the back of the vehicle stays accessible.
What it is
The GearSpace is an enclosed, hitch-mounted cargo carrier offering 34 cubic feet (about 0.96 cubic meters) of locking storage. It is designed to hold luggage, camping equipment, and up to two bicycles with an optional mount kit. The capsule is made from roto-molded high-density polyethylene, while the frame is black powder-coated steel.
The defining feature is the company’s TwinTube platform, a dual-tube slide-out base that lets the entire box move rearward on rails. That telescoping action provides up to 34 inches (roughly 86 cm) of clearance when parked, enough to swing open a van’s rear doors or lift a hatch without removing the carrier. The slide-out is intended for stationary use, not while driving.
Capacity and build
Inside, the box measures 63 inches long, 28 inches wide, and 40 inches high (about 160 x 71 x 102 cm), narrowing to 38.5 inches at the lid lip line. The outer capsule comes in at 68 x 33 x 40 inches (roughly 173 x 84 x 102 cm). Overall height from the hitch shank to the top of the capsule is 51 inches (about 130 cm).
The carrier weighs 150 pounds (around 68 kg) empty and is rated to haul 300 pounds (about 136 kg) of cargo. A clamshell lid opens from the top and is removable for easier loading. Once installed, the box sits up to 11 inches (about 28 cm) back from the hitch pin hole, and an integrated hitch riser adds ground clearance at the rear.
Security and weatherproofing get attention in the design. The capsule uses heavy-duty elastomer draw latches and includes a stainless steel lock with a set of keys, plus steel pin locks for securing the unit to the hitch. Let’s Go Aero describes the construction as water-resistant rather than fully waterproof. Lighting is pre-wired, with LED stop, turn, and tail lights, an illuminated license plate bracket, and a four-flat connector.
Fitment and compatibility
The GearSpace requires a 2-inch receiver hitch with a Class II minimum tow rating, and the platform carries a 350-pound (about 159 kg) tongue weight rating. The company lists it as approved for passenger vehicles, motorhomes, and RV trailers, including fifth wheels. Two of Let’s Go Aero’s Silent Hitch Pins are included to reduce rattle and movement in the receiver. The unit is manufactured in the United States, ships unassembled by freight truck, and carries a limited lifetime warranty. It is offered in Dark Charcoal Gray and Light Smoke Grey.
Accessories and expansion options
Let’s Go Aero also offers several optional accessories that expand the GearSpace’s capabilities or make it easier to handle when it’s not attached to a vehicle.
One of the most practical is the Landing Gear accessory. This removable wheel assembly supports the carrier when it has been detached from the hitch, allowing it to be rolled around instead of carried or dragged. Considering the GearSpace weighs about 150 lb (68 kg) before any cargo is loaded, the Landing Gear can make moving, storing, or reinstalling the unit significantly more manageable.
Cyclists can also add the optional GearCage Bike Mount Kit, which secures up to two bicycles inside the enclosed carrier. Keeping bikes inside the box helps protect them from weather, road debris, and theft while also maintaining a cleaner exterior profile than a traditional rear-mounted bike rack.
To improve organization, Let’s Go Aero offers storage accessories such as GearPod containers and GearSafe cargo bags, making it easier to separate luggage, camping equipment, tools, recovery gear, or sports equipment within the carrier’s 34-cubic-foot interior.
Additional accessories include replacement or upgraded Silent Hitch Pins and locking hardware to help reduce movement between the carrier and the receiver while adding another layer of security. The company also supplies replacement service parts—including lighting components, wiring, latches, and keys—to support long-term maintenance.
These accessories allow owners to customize the GearSpace for everything from everyday travel to camping, cycling, and extended RV adventures without changing the carrier’s core slide-out design.
The takeaway
For RV owners and van travelers who keep running into a blocked rear door, the GearSpace’s slide-out platform addresses a real and common annoyance. The 34-cubic-foot capacity and 300-pound rating put it in the mid-to-large range of enclosed hitch carriers, and the U.S. manufacturing and lifetime warranty add some long-term reassurance. Potential buyers should weigh the 150-pound empty weight, and the freight-only shipping. As with any hitch-mounted load, matching the carrier to the vehicle’s hitch class and tongue-weight limits is the key step before purchase.
Pricing and availability
The GearSpace Slideout Cargo Carrier in Dark Grey is listed at $3,149.00 on the Let’s Go Aero website, with both ship-to-home and free ship-to-store options.
Source: Let’s Go Aero
