Newbie - First project-cargo carrier

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I haven't welded in over fifteen years, but wanted to start up to make some things. I have a Lincoln HD Mig.  First project is a  cargo carrier that I made to fit on my spare tire carrier on my suzuki samurai.  Right now I have a cooler on it.  I will post more pictures below to critique, suggestions, etc. Attached Images
Reply:Couple more pictures Attached Images
Reply:I used angle iron, some 1/2' square tubing, strap and 2 plates. Attached Images
Reply:What effect will a loaded cooler hung aft of the rear tire have on the weight and balance of your short wheel base vehicle?I offer three choices: Good, Fast, & Cheap. You may pick two.Hobart AC/DC StikMate LXHarbor Freight AD HoodHarbor Freight Industrial Chop SawDeVilbis 20 Gallon, 5 HP Compressor
Reply:In the past, I borrowed a commercial made carrier that was bigger than the one I made and had it attached, and I had a cooler, camping gear and gas, and I couldn't even tell it was there.
Reply:Pretty slick. Nice samurai also
Reply:Are you sure the whole vehicle won't tip over backwards with that sewing machine motor under the hood? Just kidding... it does look slick.  Nice clean design. Miller Dynasty 200DXMillermatic 210 w/ Spoolmate 3035Hypertherm Powermax 380JD Squared Model 32Multiple fabrication tools & equipmentFull Powder Coating Setup
Reply:Millerfab, I actually needed to have something on the back of the Samurai to act like a wheelie bar so when I take off from a stoplight I don't flip the thing over !!  ha haWas wondering if anyone had any advice on the max weight I should put on something like this.  While I only plan on using it for a cooler rack when I go 4WD, I could have future plans (jack, camp gear, etc).  Might be hard to judge from my pictures, but it is 1/2 square tube welded to a plate that has 4 tube posts that are welded to another plate that attachs to the wheel carrier.  I had 50 pounds of weight in the cooler and bounced it around a little, and it seemed really sturdy.  Any ideas ?
Reply:Originally Posted by jjasonxrayMillerfab, I actually needed to have something on the back of the Samurai to act like a wheelie bar so when I take off from a stoplight I don't flip the thing over !!  ha haWas wondering if anyone had any advice on the max weight I should put on something like this.  While I only plan on using it for a cooler rack when I go 4WD, I could have future plans (jack, camp gear, etc).  Might be hard to judge from my pictures, but it is 1/2 square tube welded to a plate that has 4 tube posts that are welded to another plate that attachs to the wheel carrier.  I had 50 pounds of weight in the cooler and bounced it around a little, and it seemed really sturdy.  Any ideas ?
Reply:My first ride was an 84 Suzuki Samurai it ran 73mph, sometimes 80 if I could get it rolling down a big hill!  I wanted a Chevelle SS, but my Dad liked the idea of a 73mph ride.  He did cool it up by getting me some mud tires and rims which dropped the top speed to 68mph; I think he did that on purpose!