How to Raise a Cargo Carrier on a Minivan for More Ground Clearance

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I need help figuring out how to lift my wheelchair/scooter carrier up several inches so it doesn’t hit the ground while driving. I have a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country that has a Class III Mopar hitch attached. We attached our scooter carrier to the hitch carrier weighs 100lbs, and then loaded the scooter almost 270lbs. The weight of those, plus the weight of 5-6 people in the van has caused the carrier to only have about 5” of clearance to the ground. I was looking at this product as a way of lifting the whole carrier up so we can get the ground clearance we need. Will this product work for what I need, or is there a different product that would be better? Thanks!

asked by: Brandy

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Expert Reply:

The best option I have for you is to use the MaxxTow Ball Mount part # MT70066 which will raise the cargo carrier another 6" off the ground. The reason I recommend this option over other adapters is because it will not reduce your tongue weight capacity by 50% like all of the other options will. The ball mount portion will not be needed for your application but is needed for strength.

The Blue Ox Towbar Drop or Rise Receiver part # BX88130 is designed for flat-towing only and cannot be used with a cargo carrier.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Hey William, this is a great question but the trailer jack bolt patterns on the fronts of trailers are all the same so the etrailer jack part #e33KV that you referenced will for sure fit and work great for you. The 5,000 lb capacity of this jack is…

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Answer 2

It sure does Steve! Our 3,500 lbs etrailer Electric Trailer Jack w/ Tongue Weight Scale item #e43KV also comes in a 5,000 lbs capacity. We have two different options depending on how you want to power it that I have listed below: Wired to Trailer -…

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Hey Josh, great question! The etrailer Trailer Jack Foot Scale included with certain models of our jacks like #e43KV has a +/- 5% full scale accuracy. It displays tongue weight in 50 lb increments up to 2,000 lbs. This provides a quick and reliable…

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Hi Michael, I'd be happy to help with that. By the way, I love the Flying Cloud. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack, Part #e33KV, is exactly what you need for your Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB. It has a 5,000 pound lift capacity, which gives you…

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Hi Donna, I'd be happy to help with that. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack, Part #e33KV, is an excellent choice for your Grand Design Imagine XLS 22BHM. It has a 5,000 pound lift capacity, which gives you plenty of lifting power with a nice…

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We can help you with a 2-inch hitch adapter that will give you a height rise for better ground clearance with your CargoPod hitch cargo carrier. I suggest the Roadmaster 2-inch High-Low Adapter #RM-048-8. The Roadmaster has a solid steel shank for…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 11

Hey Jeff. There is definitely a correlation between weight and capacity. I've listed the weight of all three of the Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jacks we have below: Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jack - 7-15/16" to…

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Answer 12

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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