If you're going to pay 2 to 3 times as much for this rack as one from Harbor Freight or Black Widow, you should expect a better rack. The rack itself is solid - I'm carrying a 300 pound trail bike with no issues. The hardware used to assemble it are low-end (not stainless). I installed the rack, and when I came back the next morning the bolts were rusting after just a light rain. Keep them coated with ACF-50 and they'll be ok. If you're going to remove the rack periodically, it's a good idea to replace the bolt securing it to the hitch occasionally to avoid stress issues. MotoTote will sell you a replacement bolt for $8. I picked up an identical bolt from my local Fastenal for 88 cents. The powder coating is mediocre - it rubs off with use. If MotoTote included high quality hardware they would probably sell more racks to offset the minimal increase in their cost (I've seen negative reviews that would keep some buyers away), but the racks are in short supply due to Covid, so they have little incentive to do so. It costs next to nothing to replace the bolts with quality ones and buy a can of ACF-50 to stymy the rust issues