Trailer Hitch Extender for 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch and Bike Carrier

Updated 08/25/2015 | Published 08/24/2015

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Question:

I have a bike rack with a 3/4 inch receiver on the car but need an extension to extend the bike rack out further. Do you have such a product?

asked by: Darryl N

Helpful Expert Reply:

I have never heard of a 3/4 inch trailer hitch receiver. Does the receiver opening actually measure 1-1/4 inches? If so we do have extensions that you can use, such as # hes6 which will give you an additional 6 inches. If it is a 3/4 inch receiver opening then we will not have an option

But the use of a hitch extender will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. The combined weight of the bike carrier and bikes cannot exceed the reduced capacity.

expert reply by: Michael H