20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver

Draw-Tite Hitch Cargo Carrier - 6502

This cargo carrier tilts up for easy installation and storage, and offers license plate relocation holes if the carrier obscures the license plate.

Features:

• Tilts up for easy installation and storage
• Mesh floor for easy cleanup
• Raised lip helps retain cargo
  • Includes attachment holes for tie-down straps
• Angled design for maximum ground clearance
• Black powder coat paint resists corrosion
• Reflector tape included for extra safety

Specs:

• 500 lbs capacity
• Measures 13" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier
• When folded up, distance measures 7-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier
• Side lip measures 3" tall

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• Clearance for the 20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier when in the Folded Position
  
• When the 20x48 Folding Cargo Carrier For 2 Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 6502 - is folded up, you will have 7-1/2 inches of clearance from the center of the pin hole on your receiver to the edge of the carrier closest to your vehicle. Simply measure rearward 7-1/2 inches from your receiver hitch pin hole to see if this distance will clear your spare tire.
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• Recommendation for Securing a Cargo Carrier and Items On It to the Vehicle
  
• You are correct the Draw-Tite Hitch Cargo Carrier, item # 6502, could be removed from the shank that installs in the receiver with the proper tools. The best method I know of the secure the carrier and the parts on it is to use the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock with Integrated 8 foot Cable by Master Lock, item # 1470DAT. This cable and hitch pin lock will secure the carrier shank in the hitch of the vehicle and the cable can be used to secure any items on the cargo carrier. If you already ha
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• Will a Full 48 Inch Long Box Fit in the Draw-Tite Hitch Cargo Carrier # 6502
  
• Yes, the inside dimensions of the Draw-Tite Hitch Cargo Carrier, item # 6502, are 20 inches by 48 inches so as long as the box is not over 48 inches it will fit. If you feel that these dimensions are a bit tight, we have a couple of larger folding carriers you may want to check out. First is the SportRack Folding Cargo Carrier for 2 inch Trailer Hitches, item # A30850, which is 20 inches by 60 inches inside dimensions. Next, the Surco Products Hitch Cargo Carrier, item # 52018F, has 24 inc
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• What Is Dimension Of Hitch Pin Hole to Closest Edge Of The Carrier On Draw-Tite Cargo Carrier, #6502
  
• On the Draw-Tite Hitch Cargo Carrier, # 6502, has two different measurements, because the 13 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closet edge is measuring with the carrier down. So with the carrier down it is measuring to the side lip of the carrier. When the carrier is folded up you have the 3 inch tall lip of the carrier and the width of the shank (2-1/2 inches) on the bottom of the carrier going back towards the vehicle. So they are both correct measurements, one is for t
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• Will The Draw-Tite Hitch Cargo Carrier # 6502 Clear The Rear Swing Door On My 2004 Isuzu Rodeo
  
• I walked out to our warehouse and assembled the Draw-Tite Hitch Cargo Carrier, part # 6502. From the top of the shank to the top edge of the carrier I measured 6-5/8 inches when the carrier is not folded up. Yes, you will be able to open the rear door on your 2004 Isuzu Rodeo when the Draw-Tite Cargo Carrier is attached. Part # 6502 comes with a hitch pin to secure to your hitch, for added security we have the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock, part # 7683. I have linked a picture I took and use
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• Can I Use 1 1/4 to 2 Inch Hitch Adapter With Draw-Tite 2 Inch Cargo Carrier # 6502
  
• I cannot recommend using a 1-1/4 to 2 inch adapter with the Draw-Tite Hitch Cargo Carrier, because of the reduced weight capacity when using an adapter. When you use a hitch adapter, you reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by half. The reason for this is that the cargo carrier will sit further out away from the vehicle putting more torque and stress on the hitch. This could potentially damage the hitch and/or the vehicle. I would recommend using the Draw-Tite Hitch Cargo Carrier,
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• Will Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier 6502 Clear the Spare Tire on a 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  
• First, to determine what size hitch you have, measure the inside width of the receiver. If it is 1-1/4 inches, you have a Class I or II hitch. If it is 2 inches, you have a Class III or IV. I have included a link to an FAQ on hitch classes for you. To determine how much clearance an accessory will need to clear the spare tire on the 2002 Jeep Wrangler, measure from the center of the hitch pin hole back to the distance required to clear the spare tire. We have done this measurement on a 2006 m
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• Recommendation For Hitch Cargo Carrier To Clear Spare Tire on 2005 Jeep Liberty
  
• We have done a hitch installation on a similar model Jeep Liberty (2007) and have measured the clearance needed for a hitch accessory to clear the spare tire. The measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole on the hitch to the farthest part on the back of your vehicle, which would be your spare tire, is 14-1/2 inches. I am including a link to the video of the installation and it will show the measurement at the 2 minute and 25 second mark on the video. To be sure of the clearance on you
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