Is There a Hitch Riser to Prevent Cargo Carrier from Bottoming-Out
Question:
Hi, I use a 2 hitch cargo basket on my Honda Odyssey but it bottoms out sometimes so I was trying to find something that will raise it. Will something like this work: https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Blue-Ox/BX88132.html Some info says its only for towing but I wasnt sure. Thanks!
asked by: Brian C
Expert Reply:
I do have options for you but using receiver adapters reduce capacity. Instead, I recommend a cargo carrier with a built-in rise like the 24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches part # e98874 which is better suited for low ground clearance vehicles as the shank has a built-in 2" rise without sacrificing capacity.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Tilting Carrier
- Folding Carrier
- 24 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- etrailer
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Shop: Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: 24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Tilting - Folding - 500 lbs
- Shop: Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Q&A: Recommendation to Raise Mobility Scooter Carrier to Avoid Bottoming Out with 2008 Dodge Caravan
- Shop: Curt High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 6" Rise/Drop
- Shop: 20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
- Shop: 24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Video: Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Acura MDX
- Video: Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 acura mdx
- Video: Curt Aluminum Cargo Carrier Review
- Shop: 22-1/2x49 Curt Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 500 lbs
- Q&A: What is a Safe Minimum Height for a Cargo Carrier?
- Search Results: ph54fr
- Search Results: hitch riser
- Search Results: high~low adapter
- Search Results: curt basket cargo carrier
- Q&A: Selecting Folding vs. Fixed Hitch-Mount Cargo Carrier
- Q&A: Can a Hitch with a 500 lb Tongue Weight Capacity Carry 500 lbs of Carrier and Motorcycle
- Q&A: High Low Adapter that Can be Used with Bike Rack
- Q&A: Recommendation to Gain Ground Clearance When Carrying a Scooter Carrier and Scooter
- Video: Reese 24x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2017 Acura MDX
- Video: etrailer Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2019 Acura MDX
- Video: Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2019 Chevrolet Suburban
- Q&A: Hitch Adapter to Raise Height of Cargo Carrier for Batter Ground Clearance
- Video: Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount Review
- Search Results: 44649
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Search Results: 68149