Hitch Extender Availability to fit 1-1/4 inch Hitch

Updated 05/21/2018 | Published 05/19/2018

Question:

I am considering using a 1 1/4inch hitch extender so a hitch mounted bike rack will clear the bumper on my 2017 Nissan Rogue. The racks all have expanders on the shank for a tight fit so there is little bouncing or swaying. Will this be defeated by using a 6inch extender?

asked by: Bob K

Expert Reply:

Hitch extenders aren't ideal solutions for most applications as they add quite a bit of movement and leverage to hitches which puts quite a bit of strain on them. We do have the Brophy 6 inch hitch extender part # HES6 which fits 1-1/4 inch hitches like what you have. This cuts your hitch capacity by 50 percent too which you'd need to keep in mind.

expert reply by: Jameson C