Recommendation For Hitch Cargo Carrier To Clear Spare Tire on 2005 Jeep Liberty
Question:
Is there a cargo carrier available to clear a 2005 jeep liberty spare tire monunted on the rear of vehicle
asked by: Bill S
Expert Reply:
We have done a hitch installation on a similar model Jeep Liberty (2007) and have measured the clearance needed for a hitch accessory to clear the spare tire. The measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole on the hitch to the farthest part on the back of your vehicle, which would be your spare tire, is 14-1/2 inches. I am including a link to the video of the installation and it will show the measurement at the 2 minute and 25 second mark on the video.
To be sure of the clearance on your 2005 Jeep Liberty you might want to take the same measurement. If your measurement is different let me know and I can help you with a different choice.
None of the hitch cargo carriers will have enough clearance for the spare tire if you are going to fold up the carrier.
I would recommend the Curt 20 X 60 Folding Cargo Carrier, part # C18151. This cargo carrier has a measurement of 16 inches when folded down. Since the fold down feature can not be used on your Jeep Liberty you can also use the Curt 20 X 60 Fixed Cargo Carrier, part # C18150.
The Pro Series Folding Cargo Carrier, part # 6502, that you have referenced, will not fit on your 2005 Jeep Liberty. It only has 13 inches of clearance when folded down.
Products Referenced in This Question
20 x 59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Folding Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
more information >
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20x48 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Folding Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- Reese
more information >
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