Yakima EXO WarriorWheels

- Best for:
- Vehicle-based hauling like car camping, beach trips, tailgating, and moving family or team gear short distances over uneven terrain
- Skip it if you want:
- Ultralight backpacking, leaving mounted during highway driving, or use with non-Yakima EXO cargo systems
Main tradeoff: Bulky wheels and kit are awkward to store and transport when not in use
Before you buy
Why it works
- All-terrain mobility: large pneumatic tires roll over grass, gravel, sand and curbs with easeTrailexpeditions
- High capacity: rated for about 110 lb of cargo, enough for coolers and multiple bagsTrailexpeditions
- Tool-free setup: wheels and handle snap on/off quickly without toolsTrailexpeditions
- Strong build: powder-coated aluminum frame and sturdy components with a 2-year limited warrantyTrailexpeditions
Tradeoffs
- Bulky wheels and kit are awkward to store and transport when not in useetrailer
- Not intended to remain installed during vehicle transport — must remove before driving on highwaysTrailexpeditions
- Relatively heavy kit (about 18.5 lb) which adds to carry/portage effortTrailexpeditions
- System-bound: only fits Yakima EXO GearWarrior/EXO baskets and is useless with other carrier systemsTrailexpeditions
Details
About the Yakima EXO WarriorWheels
The Yakima EXO WarriorWheels are wheels and a handle that connect to your EXO GearWarrior, even while it’s still on your hitch. Their robust design tackles any terrain, making them perfect for adventurous campers. Perfect for when you need to carry heavy gear into a campsite or haul beach gear to a nearby beach.
Specifications
- Weight
- 19 lb
- Packed size
- 64 x 21 x 39 inches assembled (no compact folded dimensions provided)
- Packed volume
- 30.3 cubic ft
- Capacity
- 110 lb
- Materials
- powder-coated aluminum frame, plastic components, rubber pneumatic tires on plastic rims
- Colors
- black
- Changes from the last model
- no known model changes
Questions (1)
- Is it worth the price over cheaper alternatives?
- For vehicle-based and frequent campers who use a Yakima EXO system, the integration, quick tool-free setup and lighter aluminum kit justify the premium; if you don't need hitch integration or want maximum capacity for less, collapsible wagons like MacSports or Coleman offer better packability or raw capacity for lower cost.
Care and warranty
Care
- keep tires inflated and carry a pump or puncture repair kit
- clean axles and snap-fit areas after muddy/sandy use
- store indoors to prevent rust and UV degradation
What tends to wear out
- punctures or slow leaks in pneumatic tires
- tires may stiffen in deep cold if stored outside
Durability
- No major breakage complaints reported in user comments
- Users report continued satisfaction after a year of use; tires and fittings require routine maintenance
Warranty
2-year limited warranty; no public reports of claim issues
Sources
“Retailer/user ratings are mixed but generally positive (approximately 3.7/5 from a small number of reviewers).”
“Users on etrailer report strong satisfaction with durability and utility (approx. 4.5/5 from multiple reviews).”
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Last updated June 26, 2026