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• Recommended Hitch Extension to Clear a Spare Tire on a Ford Bronco
  Hey Steve! I am going to give you a couple of options, because I don't know how far back your hitch pin hole is from the edge of your spare tire. The closest part of the RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack item # RKY10002 is 7", from the hitch pin hole, when folded up. What you'll need to do is measure from your Bronco's hitch pin hole to the edge of your spare tire and subtract 6". This will give you a margin for movement of the bike rack so it's not bouncing off your spare. Whatever number...
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• How is Tongue Weight of Trailer Hitch Impacted With Cargo Carrier and Extension
  Hi Rick; the tongue weight capacity of the # DT52GR is 300 lbs. If you use a cargo carrier, bike rack, other accessories, or tow a trailer with a standard ball mount it will be the same 300 lb capacity. If the accessory or ball mount has an extended shank that won't reduce the capacity. However, as soon as you use any kind of extension like # e88YR you can expect it to cut the capacity. This does vary depending on the hitch extender so you would need to check based on who makes it. If...
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• Will Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes Work With Travel Trailer and Wrangler With Spare
  Hey Bob! The only way to know the answer to your question is to measure. The distance from the center of the # S94FR hitch pin hole to the closest part of the rack when folded down is 10" and when folded is 6-1/2". Compare this to the hitch on your travel trailer and Jeep Wrangler to see if you have clearance for the spare. If you find that it won't work on the Jeep there may be another hitch with an extended receiver that would help. If you can let me know the year of your Wrangler in...
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• Best Cargo Basket And Hitch Extender For 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  Yes, it would be wise to grab the 8 inch extender # e88YR but the Reese Cargo Carrier # 63153 isn't what you want. It lacks the tilting feature which also means it cannot fold up to your 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited when not in use. The etrailer Cargo Carrier # e98874 can tilt and fold up! That's a feature I use alot because I don't like having to take the carrier in and out that often. With the 8 inch extension, you should be able to fold it up with no problem! If it were me, I would...
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• Is Hitch Extension Required For Carrying Chuck Bucket Ski Carrier 2023 Jeep Wrangler W/ Spare Tire?
  Hey Dev, thanks for reaching out. I had never seen that chuck bucket thing before! How cool! I love the simplicity. The etrailer Class 3 Hitch # e98856 is the best hitch option for this. It has an extended receiver tube which will help hitch accessories clear the spare tire. That said, I am not able to give you a firm yes or no answer as to whether you will need an extension or not. We do not carry the Chuck Bucket so the specs I have available to me are limited. Basically, you will need...
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• Will the Thule Outpace Fold Up on a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Hey Robert, Thanks for your question. We haven't had the opportunity to test the Thule Outpace # TH39SA on a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, so I can't say for certain whether it will clear the rear bumper or hatch when folded. When folded, the # TH39SA measures 4-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest point on the bike rack. To check compatibility, measure from the center of your hitch pin hole straight back to the point where the bumper or rear hatch would interfere....
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• Could Hitch Extender Allow Thule ReVert Bike Rack to Clear Tailgate
  Hey Brad, yeah you would need a hitch extender with the Thule ReVert bike rack part # TH83VA to allow the tailgate of a full size truck to open. For that we have the Gen-Y Hitch Extender part # e88YR which is 8 inches long. What kind of bikes will you be hauling?
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• How Long are the Curt Hitch Extenders C45791 C76DR?
  Hey Kenyon. Both the Curt Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers item # C45791 and item # C76DR are 8" long hitch extenders. I have attached a couple of diagrams below. Both have a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs maximum tongue weight. Please note that using any hitch extender will reduce your hitch's capacities by 50%. What are you needing a hitch extender for?
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• Size of Hitch Extenders Available for a 2 Inch Hitch
  The reason that the manufacturers do not make a shorter hitch extender is mainly because the market for a extender of a very short length is very limited. After researching the market for hitch extenders they have decided that the short (7 or 8 inches) and long (14 or 18 inches) sizes will hopefully cover most of the market. The hitch extenders are a limited market because when using an extender you do reduce the tongue weight on your hitch by 50 percent. For example, if the hitch capacity...
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• What Hitch Extension Is Used In This Video - Hollywood Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Jeep Wrangler
  Hey Mark I am glad to hear your like our video. The hitch extender in the video you mentioned is our etrailer brand hitch extender # e88YR. This is an 8' long extension made for a 2" hitch receiver.
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• Recommended Hitch Extender for a Hanging Bike Rack to Clear the Rear Bumper
  Welcome back Jon. There are a couple of options that'll allow you to use your Thule Apex bike rack like item # TH9026XT with the EcoHitch item # 306-X7372. I recommend the Saris Swing Away Hitch Extender item # SAR36VR. The Swing Away Hitch Extender item # SAR36VR will insert into your hitch's 2" receiver and extend the connection point for your bike rack out and away from the edge of your Odyssey's bumper. This will give you plenty of clearance for the anti-rattle knob. The best part...
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• Can a Brush Guard and Front Trailer Hitch Receiver Be Installed on a 2003 Ford F-250?
  Most applications will not allow for both a brush guard and front receiver to be utilized together but looking at what is available for your 2003 Ford F-250 you do have an option. Both our Westin # 40-0225 and Aries # AA3045 grill guards are going to mount at the bumper while the Curt Front Receiver # C31014 is going to mount to the bottom of the frame. So the installation connections for your truck are not going to interfere with each other. You will still need to consider what hitch...
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• Extended Ball Mount For Class A RV To Pull a Tow Dolly With Van
  Rather than using an Extension # e88YR you might consider using a extended ball mount. We have a couple different lengths depending on how much distance you will need to your Dolly # DM9713093. The distances listed below are from the center of the hitch pin to the center of the hole for mounting a hitch ball. 15-3/4" Ball Mount # 80232 13" Ball Mount # C45270 11" Ball Mount # 40345 If you can provide me with some more information about the length you need and what size ball your dolly...
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• Carrying a Scooter and Carrier While Towing a Trailer Behind an RV
  The first thing to check is to make sure the scooter carrier you have is rated for use at the back of an RV. Due to the distance from the rear axle to the back of an RV (which is longer than on a passenger vehicle) there is considerably more bouncing (like being at the back of a school bus). This additional stress creates a lot of stress on the hitch and the carrier. If the carrier is rated for use at the back of an RV then what might work for you is the multipurpose ball mount, # D210....
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• Can Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack Use Hitch Extender
  Hi there Kay; you can use a hitch extender with the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack # TH83JV. Keep in mind, the use of an extender like the # e88YR will reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50%. As long as your hitch can still hold the bike rack and bikes with this 50% reduction it won't be a problem. I also recommend grabbing the etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock # e98881 for the extender to keep your bike rack secure.
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• Hitch Extender for Jeep Wrangler With Receiver Mounted Bike Rack
  On your Yakima FullSwing 4-bike rack the distance between the end of the receiver and the upright portion of the bike rack is about 8-1/2". (I have attached a picture illustrating this.) You would have to measure the depth of your spare tire to see if it will fit normally. I suspect it will be too close, but if it is, you can use the 8" etrailer # 80307 hitch extender if you have a 2" square receiver opening. If you have a 1-1/4" square receiver opening you can use the 7" Curt # D189...
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• Best Bike Rack For Carrying 63 lb Velotric Fold Plus 1 E-Bike On 2007 Toyota RAV4
  Hello Melissa, thanks for reaching out. For carrying just the one 63 lb Velotric Fold Plus 1 what I recommend is the Benton Bike Rack for 1 Bike # B54VR. It holds just the single bike and has a capacity of 80 lbs, so it will be plenty strong for your bike. It is also very competitively priced compared to other single bike racks. It provides a good bit of clearance between the hitch and the bike. Depending on your setup, you may need to end up using a hitch extension like part # e88YR...
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• What is the Distance Between the Hitch Pin Holes on the etrailer High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars?
  Hey Tim. From center to center of the hitch pin holes is 10" on the etrailer High-Low Fixed Adapter for Tow Bars item # e85ZV. This 2" high low adapter fits a 2" hitch receiver and has a 10,000 lbs capacity. It's designed to be used exclusively for flat towing and can not be used to tow a trailer or mount an accessory like a bike rack. If you need an extender for a trailer, I recommend our etrailer item # e88YR 8" long or item # e28YR 14" long. How long of an extension are you needing...
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• How to Open Rear Doors on a Ram ProMaster with a Thule Bike Rack Installed
  Thanks for reaching out David, and I totally hear you! It’s a common frustration with rear-door vans like your 2023 Ram ProMaster High Roof when your bike rack is just a couple of inches short of clearing the doors. The good news is, you’ve got a couple of solid options that can help you keep using your Thule bike rack without giving up rear access. One popular solution is to use a swing-away hitch adapter, which allows you to pivot your bike rack (even with bikes loaded) out to the side...
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• Will Reese Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Clear Spare Tire on Jeep Wrangler
  Good question, Chad. The spare tire on your Jeep is a fun thing to deal with when adding hitch-mounted accessories. The Reese Cargo Carrier # RP87KR actually does have a pretty long shank, long enough that I'm pretty confident it'll clear the spare. What you can do to be absolutely sure is take a quick measurement from the hitch pin hole on your hitch receiver, out to the outer edge of the tire. If this distance is less than 12-3/4", you're golden. Now if by chance you come up with...
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• Hitch Extender for 2024 Ram 1500 Limited Towing 2025 Stealth Aluminum Trailer
  Hey John! Do you know how much of an extension you need? The etrailer Trailer Hitch Extender # e88YR will give you an extra 8" which will probably be enough to clear. Keep in mind, using an extender reduces the capacity of your hitch by 50%. I also recommend adding the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar # e38FV to reduce any unwanted movement with the extender. This can be left on the truck so you have it whenever you need it for any other accessories or ball mounts.
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• How to Figure Weight Capacity When Using a Hitch Extender or Extra Long Ball Mount
  One thing to note when using a hitch extender like the etrailer, # e88YR, is that the tongue weight and towing capacity of your trailer hitch will be reduced by 50 percent due to the increased leverage that is placed on your trailer hitch from your trailer. In your situation, even with the towing capacities of your hitch capacities reduced by 50 percent, you are still limited to the 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight capacity and 350 lbs tongue weight capacity of the hitch extender. I have...
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• Will The Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack Clear The Spare Tire On 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
  You should not need an extension for the Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack # HLY66ZR to fit on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport. We installed this on a 2021 2-door Wrangler which I have included the install video linked near the bottom of the page where you can see it clears the spare tire even when folded up. You can always measure from the center of your hitch pin to the back of the tire as well to be sure if you have an oversized spare. You need 7" from the center of the...
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• Cargo Carrier Recommendation for Jeep Wrangler
  The Curt Cargo Carrier # C18113 is going to provide 6-1/2" of clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the front of the basket. A better choice, that will provide approximately 11" of clearance from the center of the hitch pin to the front of the basket is the Curt # C18150 and 10" from the rear bumper to the front edge of the basket (with a factory hitch). In addition to the added clearance, it's a bit larger to provide more space for storage. These measurements are taken using...
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