What is the distance from the hole for the hitch bolt and the upwards bend that raises the platform? My hitch is quite low, current rack drags.
1633873
20 inches. I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee and there is plenty of clearance, Great bike rack
1633874
Sorry we haven't installed yet as we live in snow country & waiting for warm weather
774654
This will extend your hitch by about 11-12". The top receiver is about 4 inches above the lower. It works the best on a truck or larger SUV where the primary receiver (bottom) can have a drop style hitch, giving you room for whatever you use the top for. I use it on a minivan, which works but is not the best. With the low clearance of the van, I have to use a straight hitch for the bottom receiver. My bike rack can then be used in the top rack with just enough clearance, but gives the van a "low rider" appearance.
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It fits my 2 inch trailer hitch. I'm not sure if it adapts downward. I found it to be a very sturdy construction. You should have no trouble carrying three bikes, high clearance. It also extends forward enabling the rear door to open. I was very satisfied with my purchase.
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That riser isn't manufactured right to fit the hitch haul. The hitch haul is only good for about one summer don't expect it to last a life time. The hitch haul neck is bent from highway bounce, I always tie additional straps to my truck in case the hitch breaks. I'd rather drag my bike than to see it get run over by a semi- truck.
501691
I do not have the hitch as this location at this time, but this was a problem with me and what i did was put put the hitch onto the ATV 'upside down' which lowered it effectively. BHM
277740
Provided that there is enough of the hitch exposed. That looks like it varies by design. Our setup measures 32" from the very front tip of the hitch to the very back of the pieces that bolt to the frame. Those little upright pieces in the pic clamp around the box tubing of the trailer frame, and stay attached when you unhitch. You will need room to put on and remove the nuts from the threaded ends, in addition to that 32".
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Yes, I purchased a locking pin from U-Haul and it was too big for the hole on the bike rack. The remedy was a set of CMT 9243 3-in-1 Titanium Plated HSS Steel Triangle Shank Step Down Drill Bits Set. Drill the rack until the hole is at a perfect width. You may want to spray a little high gloss black paint on the newly drilled holes to avoid rust.
1965783
What she meant is if the bar that goes into the hitch is long enough for the vertical bar to clear the spare tire. It would have to be 8-9" minimum from the pin hole. Can someone please measure it? I also drive a jeep and would like to know before I buy it. Thanks!
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I'm not sure as I don't tow with my hitch. I only use it to mount a bike rack.
105391
The distance it sticks out is totally dependent on your hitch...I put it on a stock Jeep Cherokee and it was about 2 inches from the ground so I got a different hitch--raised it so now it's about a foot off the ground and it still gives me clearance to open my hatch when I pull the pin and lower it. As far as how high from top to bottom, if you assemble it and hold it up so it's on the ground...it's probably 3.5ft tall. For the price--it's totally worth buying.
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It's 13" from the center of the hitch pin to the front edge of the carrier. I have a hitch extension on mine from HF. That adds about 10" and raises it about 6" . This makes it almost level with the back door of my land cruiser and makes it far enough away that muffler heat do sent melt anything on the carrier
735854
Hi Donna. From the center of the hole in your hitch where the pin goes through to the back of the upright vertical bar that holds the arms is 7 3/4". You'll have to measure your hitch from the center of the pin hole out 7 3/4" and see if that clears your tire. Hope this helps.
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the bolt has to be threaded through the rack so you have to screw it in vs. just trying to push through the other side. hope that helps!
175489
First always park in good spot, not backed in at the end.My rack has a 6" side rail. I can loop a small plastic coated cable (ready made or pieced together at Lowe's) enough to discourage the average lowlife.
211191
The shank that goes into the receiving hitch is not adjustable (one hole) but the rack itself can be adjusted outward by 6 inches. The listed price is well worth the investment. We drove 3000 mile this summer with absolutely no issues with the carrier.
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You might need to alter it a bit. Hitch, not hitch vault. For instance, I had to purchase a reducer and have an inch cut off at a machine shop. But nothing major. Hope this helps.
1148831
If your factory rack has a slot down the middle that you can slide flat top bolts into it's tool less. If you have to use the universal adapters I think you need an Allen wrench or screwdriver.