Hitch Extender to be Used with Thule Bike Rack to Help Clear Spare of Vehicle

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I have a 1988 Land Rover 90 Defender with a 2 receiver. My Thule 4 Bike rack is very close to my spare tire. Looking for the best hitch extender. Which extender is the strongest, best quality?

asked by: Frank M

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The best hitch extender will be the shortest one that still gives you the clearance you need. Since it sounds like you only need a little more clearance our shortest option which is the Brophy part # HE06 which is an extension that is 7 inches long. You should note that hitch extenders cut the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent though.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I went out into our warehouse and measured a Hitch Extender #HE06 and found that it is 12 inches in overall length, has a distance of 7-3/8 inches from the hitch pin hole to hitch pin hole, and has a distance of 4-5/8 inches from the 2 inch hitch pin…

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Answer 2

The Brophy Hitch Extender, #HE06, comes as pictured. You will need a hitch pin and clip like #PC3 or a hitch pin receiver lock like #e98880 to secure the extender. If you want safety and security you will need a receiver lock on both the extender and…

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Answer 3

Hitch extenders cut the capacity of the hitch they are used on by 50 percent. We have smaller extensions like the 7 inch extension part #HE06 which would work well most likely, but it still cuts the capacity. There really isn't any other option…

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Answer 4

I like the Brophy Hitch extender with Step #ST18. it reduces your tongue weight by a third instead of most others reduces by a half. As long as the hitch on your 2006 Toyota Tundra has a hitch capacity that can handle the reduction this would work…

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Answer 5

Hitch extenders like the Brophy #HE06 are not tested for RV use but are also not restricted from that use. As long as you are within the limits of the hitch tongue weight when you reduce the tongue weight by 50% using the extension, you will be good…

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Answer 6

For most Jeep Wrangler applications the Brophy Hitch Extender part #HE06 which provides 7-5/8 inches of additional length to the hitch would work well. I attached a review video that shows it being used in a similar Wrangler as yours. You should note…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

The Torklift Hitch Extension part #TLE1636 that you referenced can tow a trailer that weighs 6,700 lbs like you what you have but you would need to use a weight distribution system with it to have the needed capacity as without a WD system it's…

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Answer 9

You are on the right track. The only way we have that will allow you to use the Thule T2 Pro Xtr Bike Platform Rack part #TH69TX with the 2.5" receiver tube opening on your truck would be with adapter. For this, I recommend the Brophy Hitch…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Hi Robert; hopefully your Roadmaster tow bar is one that attaches to direct-connect base plates as opposed to crossbar base plates; for example the 8,000 lb Roadmaster Sterling would be optimal. Assuming that, here is what you need to flat tow your…

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Answer 12

I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 10" Drop/Rise item #RM-077-10. This adapter was designed for this type of set up. Your Jeep Rubicon and Swagman E bike rack weigh well below the 10,000 lbs maximum capacity of this hitch. I…

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