Clearance Solution For Trailer Hitch On A 2015 Audi Q3 That Sits Too Low
Question:
I ordered the Curt Hitch C13238 2inch for Audi 2015 Q3 but it sits too low approx 8inch from floor Is this because of the curved bar of this style? Will a different model straight bar be better and will raise the hitch? With my driveway, the bike rack will bottom out. Esthetically it also doesnt look nice along with the functionality. What other models would you recommend?
asked by: Alberto
Expert Reply:
There unfortunately isn't a trailer hitch without a built in drop available for the 2015 Audi Q3 so you're only option for raising the height of the bike rack would be to use a hitch adapter like the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars # RM-048-4. This adapter would give you a 4" rise to provide more ground clearance for your bike rack.
Note: Hitch adapters do reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50%, so your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13238 would have a maximum tongue capacity of 262.5lbs when this adapter is used.
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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 4 Inch Rise/Drop
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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