a collapsible cargo carrier for use with a vehicle tow bar receiver , the cargo carrier comprising : a draw bar having a top side and first and second ends , and a pivot frame having a pin coupled therethrough . in one embodiment , the draw bar is coupleable to a vehicle tow bar receiver at the first end , and the draw bar has a first aperture and a keyway through the top side proximate the second end . the pin has a key thereon , wherein the pin and the key are configured to cooperate with the first aperture and the keyway to removeably couple the pivot frame to the draw bar . a method of manufacturing a collapsible cargo carrier is also provided .