Best Cargo Basket And Hitch Extender For 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Updated 08/04/2020 | Published 07/22/2020

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24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs

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Reese 60x24 Hitch Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - 500 lbs Capacity - Glossy Black

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Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long

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Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Driver's Side

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Question:

Looking at Cargo Basket 63153. I have 2019 Jeep Unlimited Sahara 37x13.5x20 wheels an as a spare in same size. I roughly measured from center of the hitch hole out passed of spare which was about 15inch roughly. Would it be wise to get a extender? was looking at your 8inch extender 80307

asked by: David

Helpful Expert Reply:

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 spend the extra money and grab a pivoting system like the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks # PVD20B. This will limit your cargo carrier to about 200lbs but would be neat because your carrier will swing to the drivers side and your rear door will wind to the passenger side! This will be great for camping and such! I just thought I would throw in this suggestion even though its a little more than what you really need. I've included a video to show you how it works!

expert reply by: Adam E

David A.

7/27/2020

What do you recommend of rear lights? Looking at Curt Auxiliary LED indicator lights, reason being, not taking away from the interior room for space. Think you sold me on the cargo basket e98874 plus a price drop

Jon G.

8/4/2020

The Curt Auxiliary LED Light Kit # C53201 is a really great option to combo with the etrailer Cargo Basket # e98874. Anything else would require brackets so I'd go with this option.

David A.

7/27/2020

Folding Cargo basket e98872 - what’s the length of the hitch shank, my spare is 37x13.5x20, watch the video, length of shank is longer, curious if I would need the 8” extension?

Jon G.

8/4/2020

From the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier (folded down) is 19-1/2". You'll want to measure from the center of your hitch pin hole to the outside of your spare to see if this will fit. If you need an extension then I recommend the RockyMounts # RKY10008 but you will need to note that this (or any extender) cuts the weight rating of your trailer hitch in half.