Will Brophy Hitch Extender # hes0 Work with 1-1/4" Hitch Receiver and Swagman XTC Platform Bike Rack

Updated 07/29/2014 | Published 07/26/2014

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Question:

hello again. i have a 1 1/4inch hitch receiver opening that needs to be extended a few inched from the bumper on my chevy cruze rs. will this brophy extender work with a 1 1/4inch receiver and then can i attack my bike rack with a 1 1/4inch shaft? i would like to avoid using an adaptor. if this brophy extender is not recommended for my situation will you recommend an extender i can use? thank you. ps i have the swagman xtc bike rack

asked by: Monica

Expert Reply:

Hello! Yes, the Brophy Hitch Extender, # hes0, will work with your 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver and your Swagman XTC Platform Bike Rack, # S64670. This extender will move your bike rack an additional 10 inches away from your 2013 Chevrolet Cruze.

If you are looking to gain just a few inches, I suggest that you go with the Brophy Hitch Extender, # hes6. You want to keep the rack as close to the car as possible to avoid added stress on the hitch and this extender only moves the rack an additional 6 inches away from the vehicle.

Please keep in mind that by using a hitch extender you will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50 percent.

expert reply by: Leah S