Can I Carry My Reese Cargo Carrier And A Bike Rack At The Same Time?
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/08/2024
Question:
Do you have a 1.5 to 2” adapter? We have a Reese Pro series basket and it has a spot on the exterior facing basket to put an attachment—only it’s 2” exterior, 1.5 interior and nothing seems to fit to attach bike rack
asked by: Allison
Expert Reply:
Hello Allison. The 1.5" square opening on the end of your Reese cargo basket is not meant to be used for this purpose. This tube is simply an extension of the 2" receiver tube and is basically the "backbone" of the carrier. This tube is not meant to have a bike rack attached to it, so there is no adapter I can offer you as this would be highly unsafe. You will need to remove the cargo basket in order to carry a bike rack.
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- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
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- 7-1/4 Inch Extension
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- Brophy
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Jesse M.
2/3/2026
Hey Allison, did you end up removing the Reese cargo basket so you could carry your bike rack safely? Knowing what setup worked for you could help others trying to use a similar basket.