Cargo Carrier with Good Ground Clearance for Use with Curt Hitch C11681 on 2016 Honda Accord
Question:
Do I need to raise receiver In order to use a cargo carrier behind my 2016 Honda Accord?
asked by: Len W
Expert Reply:
I do have a solution for you but using a hitch adapter like # HT5R, reduces your hitch capacity by 50 percent, so it's not ideal.
The best option I can offer is the Curt Cargo Carrier # C18110, which has a shank with a built in rise of 3-3/4 inches.
When we tested the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11681 on a similar year Honda Accord, we found that the distance from the ground to the top innermost part of the receiver tube, was about 11-1/2 inches, which would put the Curt cargo carrier at approximately 15-1/4 inches from the ground. So, unless you have a massively steep driveway, this will work perfectly.
Just to give you an idea, I've attached a picture of the # C18110 on a Prius with a hitch receiver that has right around the same ground clearance as the C11681 on your Accord.
The use of a security strap # 18050 is recommended to avoid putting too much strain on your trailer hitch and reduce movement on all non trailer loads.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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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 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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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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