High Low Adapter Recommendation to Gain Ground Clearance for 2 inch Hitch Bike Rack

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I ordered the Curt Hitch C13238 for my 2018 Audi Q3 and tried a friends Thule T2 Pro XT 2 on my car today and it doesnt clear my steep driveway. Im carrying mountain bikes so I got the hitch for a platform bike rack. Is there any time of extension/raiser that could help accommodate lower clearance driveways?? Or any other platform bike racks for my car?? Thanks for the help!

asked by: Mary F

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We have the Roadmaster High Low Adapter part # RM-076 which will give a 2 inch hitch like the # C13238 you mentioned a 6 inch raise to help with ground clearance. You'd need to note that this adapter cuts the capacity of the hitch it is installed in by 50 percent.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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When it comes to tight ground clearance for a hitch bike rack I would go with a platform bike rack. If for nothing else if you were to drag something it would be the bottom of the rack and not a bike wheel. The Saris SuperClamp EX part #SA4025F has…

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Sounds like you are asking about how much ground clearance is acceptable for bikes on a bike rack. There isn't a specific number that always works since there are many different factors that will affect what is going to work like the hilliness of…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Congrats on the new motorhome Edward! SnapPad doesn't have the 2026 Allego Red 38 KA in their system so I don't know what size your jack feet are. However, we have a few options that will work with the HWH leveling systems. What you'll…

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Thanks for the information Kevin! To flat tow your 2025 Ford Bronco with a standard bumper and LED lights, I recommend the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect item #e84ZR Base…

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Hey Claudia, I checked with Curt just now and confirmed that their hitch part #C64DR does fit all models of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross which includes the hybrid models so it would work great for you. We also had customers with similar hybrid…

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Hey Michael, congrats on the new SUV. The EcoHitch item #EH87CR does not require you to remove the rear bumper assembly when installing. It does require some slight fascia trimming though. You'll have to remove a 2-3/4” deep and 4-1/2” wide…

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Hey Doug, I checked with Curt and their hitch part #C58VV is a confirmed for all models of the 2026 Lexus RZ350e including the electric model so it would work great for you. Do you have a bike rack already? What kind of bikes do you have?

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Hey Bryan, congrats on your new SUV. As of (05/13/26) the Curt Hitch item #C82RJ and the Curt 4-Way connector item #C34MJ are the only parts we know of that are going to be coming out for the new 2027 Kia Tellurides. It's super early in the year…

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