Best Cargo Carrier for Class I Hitch with Limited Ground Clearance
Question:
I need a hitch adapter from 1-1/4 inch to 2inch to hook up a carrier I bought from *. This adapter should provide me with some rise of the carrier the standard adapter from * is straight without rise. the hole in the hitch in my Honda accord is offset deeper than the edge of my bumper by about 3-1/2 What would you recommend to purchase here for my car ?
asked by: Henry
Expert Reply:
I do have options for you but when using a hitch adapter like part # HT5R or part # HTAD, the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle will be reduced by 50%. The tongue weight capacity of a 2016 Honda Accord is 100 lbs, therefore if you are using the adapter then the weight of the carrier and cargo on the carrier cannot exceed 50 lbs. In addition to weight capacity, the part # HT5R will require more than 3-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper and will not work for you.
If the weight of your cargo carrier and cargo on the carrier exceeds 50 lbs, I recommend using the Curt Cargo Carrier part # C18110 which has internal dimensions of 47-11/16" long x 19-1/2" wide x 2-9/16" deep. The carrier also has an angled shank that elevates the platform for better ground clearance and easier loading.
I have attached a review video on the above carrier for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 7-1/4 Inch Extension
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch
- Brophy
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Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver with 5" Rise
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- 7 Inch Extension
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch
- Brophy
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