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A vehicle receiver mounted cargo carrier is readily configured to transport bicycles, skis and poles, snowboards, canoe paddles and other cargo through the use of a vertical frame into which various rods may be placed, at locations most suited for the specific cargo. The rods are anchored through th

A vehicle receiver mounted cargo carrier is readily configured to transport bicycles, skis and poles, snowboards, canoe paddles and other cargo through the use of a vertical frame into which various rods may be placed, at locations most suited for the specific cargo. The rods are anchored through the use of a slide having keyhole shaped openings which mate into a circular reduction in the ends of the rods. Other structural components form anchor points for the cargo that also help to retain the cargo and act as theft deterrents. The carrier is designed to be free standing out of the vehicle receiver, and so may be used as a storage organizer for the cargo before, during and after transport. Prior to assembly, the components of the carrier are relatively two dimensional, so the carrier may be packaged, stocked and sold in compact, flat packaging. Alternative support struts offer additional methods of supporting the cargo.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A cargo carrier for a vehicle comprising:a first support having a first hole transverse to said first support;a means for locking said carrier to said vehicle during cargo transport;a first rod extending through said first hole and extending transverse to said first support for susp

[ I claim:] [1.] A cargo carrier for a vehicle comprising:a first support having a first hole transverse to said first support;a means for locking said carrier to said vehicle during cargo transport;a first rod extending through said first hole and extending transverse to said first support for suspending said cargo, said first rod having a first end enlarged relative to and adjacent a narrower region and a section enlarged and adjacent said narrower region but located longitudinally opposite said first end relative to said narrower region;a first sliding keyhole lock having a first keyhole opening therein, said first keyhole opening having a first larger diameter opening through which said first end of said rod will pass and a smaller slot opening extending from said first larger diameter opening through which said first end of said first rod will not pass but through which said adjacent narrower region of said first rod will pass;said first rod engaged by said first sliding keyhole lock at said adjacent narrower region, whereby said first rod is restrained extending through said first hole by said sliding keyhole lock.