Hitch Extender with 4 to 6 inches of Rise to Carry a Bike Rack or Cargo Carrier

Question:

Do you offer a draw bar with a rise and bike rack/ cargo carrier fitting? I need a rise of about 4-6 inches to fit my 2017 GMC Acadia.

asked by: Dave F

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you're looking for a hitch adapter that gives you 4 to 6 inches of rise to carry a bike rack or cargo carrier. We don't have a standard adapter with a rise but we do carry dual hitch adapter that have two receivers where one is used in the rise position. You don't have to use the other receiver opening if you don't need it.

I recommend the Roadmaster, part # RM-077-6, because it has a 6 inch rise and is rated for up to 400 pounds of tongue weight. Since it has its own tongue weight rating it doesn't decrease the rating of your hitch like most extenders do. You do have the second receiver opening if you ever choose to use it. However, it's only rated for flat towing a vehicle and not for towing a trailer behind your Acadia.

expert reply by: Charles S