What is a Safe Minimum Height for a Cargo Carrier?
Question:
With the fact that its extended beyond the bumper , and 6 inches behind the rear axle, what is the recommended height off the ground for a hitch mount cargo carrier?
asked by: Charlie
Helpful Expert Reply:
A hitch mounted cargo carrier doesn't have a specified height requirement. You are correct that the longer the carrier extends the less ground clearance it will have on an inclined angle like a driveway. Some carriers have a rise integrated into the shank for that very reason like # E98874. This carrier has a 2 inch rise to change the angle. If you will be towing on level ground, a minimum height of 8 inches is enough for the suspension travel, but I personally would shoot for 12 inches to account for speed bumps, pot holes, etc.
There are a few adapters and ball mounts like # D210 that will have the lift for the cargo carrier built in. For instance this adapter will raise the cargo carrier approximately 4 inches from the original hitch center for additional clearance and the opportunity to tow a small trailer at the same time. Using an adapter like this will change the tongue weight rating of your hitch when used by 50% so you want to consider that when utilizing an adapter.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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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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