Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Clearance for Access to Rear of Vehicle
Question:
Will I be able to open the back door when this is on my car?
asked by: Amy
Expert Reply:
The edge of the 24x60 Cargo Carrier, item # e98874 will sit 19-1/2 inches from the center of your hitch pin hole, and the rails are 5-1/2 inches high. You will need to take a look at the clearance needed to open your rear door, and compare that to the measurements of the cargo carrier. The top of the cargo carrier will be about 7-1/2 inches above the top of the receiver, This is the rails plus the 2 inch shank rise. If you measure that distance upward from the top of your receiver opening, you should have a pretty good idea if the rear door of your vehicle will clear the carrier. This carrier also has a tilting feature which should allow you the extra spaced needed. It tilts away from the vehicle while the carrier is loaded.
You may also be interested in a locking hitch pin to secure the Cargo Carrier to your vehicle. The Stainless Steel Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock, part # e98882 would be an excellent choice.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
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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
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