Will Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier # M2205 Clear Rear Spare Tire on 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Question:
If it will fit while in the open position able to hold items, will it still fit while in the closed position up against the rear of the vehicle? I ask this because the spare tire does protrude from the rear of my Jeep.
asked by: Mike P
Expert Reply:
You can determine if the Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier # M2205 will clear your Wrangler's rear-mounted spare tire by taking a simple measurement. Measure the distance from the center of your 2-inch hitch's hitch pin hole to the rear-most part of the vehicle - which is the back edge of the spare tire.
If this measurement is less than 7-inches then the Carpod carrier will clear it even when it is folded up in its storage position. Please see the linked photo I have prepared for you. When opened up as when loaded with cargo the carrier has 13-inches of clearance from the hitch pin hole.
If you need a 2-inch folding cargo carrier with more clearance than this we do have options for you that can be seen on the link provided. For example, Curt offers their 24 x 60 carrier # C18153 that provides 9-inches of clearance when folded and 19-inches when in the down position. This carrier also has a shank with 2-inches of height rise for improved ground clearance.
I recommend this carrier for you since it offers the most clearance of all such items available. The linked video shows use of this carrier on a 2009 Wrangler.
You'll want to keep in mind that the rated capacity for your hitch will be indicated on its safety/warning sticker. This capacity on a 2-inch Class III hitch for your vehicle is typically 350-lbs. I also suggest checking your owner's manual to see if Jeep has a tongue weight limit on the Wrangler.
You'll need to account for the weight of the carrier itself - roughly 68-lbs in the case of the Curt # C18151. If your hitch is rated for 350-lbs then you could safely load up to about 282-lbs of cargo without exceeding the hitch capacity. If the vehicle's rating is lower than the hitch rating then that lower vehicle capacity becomes the limit for the entire system.
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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
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23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 4" Rise - Folding - 450 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Folding Carrier
- 24 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
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