Recommendation to Raise Mobility Scooter Carrier to Avoid Bottoming Out with 2008 Dodge Caravan
Question:
we are looking for a hitch to raise a cargo basket. we have a 2008 dodge carivan that we haul a cargo basket with a motorized chair for our handicaped family member. unfortunately it bottoms out or drags on even the smallest bumps.... what type of hitch do we need to raise
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
I have 2 possible solutions for you. First, if the mobility chair footprint is less than 32 inches by 48 inches and weighs under 400 pounds, you could use a different carrier. Take a look at the Pro Series Steel Solo Cargo Carrier and Folding Ramp, # PS10401-10402, for 2 inch trailer hitches.
This carrier has a ramp to load the chair and it also has a shank with a 4 inch rise. This keeps the platform a little higher than a straight shank carrier. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video review for you.
Another option would be to use the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount, # D210. Insert your existing carrier into the receiver portion that has a 4-3/4 inch rise. It has a 350 pound tongue weight capacity for the receiver portion of the ball mount and fits in a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver.
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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Built-In Dual Hitch
- CURT
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32x48 Reese Steel Solo Cargo Carrier and Folding Ramp for 2" Hitches - 400 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Carrier with Ramp
- Wheelchair Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 32 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- Reese
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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 6" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6 Inch Rise/Drop
- Roadmaster
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