How to Raise a Cargo Carrier for Ground Clearance on a Volkswagen Tiguan
Question:
I have cargo carrier part # e98874 attached to my Tiguan hitch part # C13381. Im looking for something like this high/low adapter Item # BX88129 to raise the carrier and give it more ground clearance. Cargo carrier sits pretty low now and scrapes my driveway. Would this set-up work? Thanks!
asked by: Eric
Expert Reply:
I recommend the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2 Inch receiver part # D210 to raise your etrailer cargo carrier part # e98874. The Curt ball mount has a receiver above the ball mount that will raise your cargo carrier 3-9/16 inches off of the ground to avoid scraping the driveway. The Curt Multipurpose ball mount with extra receiver does reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch part # C13381 by 50 percent. That does include the weight of the cargo carrier.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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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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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
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