How to Get Curt Cargo Carrier to Fold Up when there Isnt Enough Clearance Behind RV
Question:
Curt folding aluminum hitch carrier C18100 Love the hitch carrier. We are using it on our class B Unity Leisure Van. Our problem, we cant fold the carrier when not in userests against back of motor home. Recommendations?
asked by: Randy D
Helpful Expert Reply:
About the only thing that you can do is to use a hitch extender such as # HE06. This will give you about 7 inches more clearance. But only use this extender when storing the carrier folded up. Do not use it with the carrier folded down and loaded. The reason for this is that the use of an extension reduces the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. It is not a problem with an empty carrier, especially when folded up, but would be a problem if the carrier was loaded.
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