Does the Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT Need a Hitch Extender for a 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
Question:
Does the Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT bike rack need a hitch extension for 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4XE? Nice to know up front.
asked by: Joseph V
Expert Reply:
The question of whether you need a hitch extension to use the Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT # TH83JV depends on what hitch you have installed on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4XE as well as the width of your spare tire. If you have a hitch like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e98856, the length from the center of the hitch pinhole to the end of the spare tire will be about 8 inches. With that length, you will need a hitch adapter like the Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long # e88YR because the closest part of the DoubleTrack Pro XT from the center of the hitch pinhole is 7 inches.
If you want a great alternative that has a longer shank that will fit your 2-inch hitch on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack - 1-1/4"/2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HR200Z. The length of the center of the pinhole to the closest part of the Trail Rider is 12-1/8 inches, which will give you plenty of clearance of your spare tire. As far as bike compatibility, the # HR200Z fits bikes with wheelbases up to 60" long and tires that measure up to 3" wide.
Products Referenced in This Question
Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 8 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs
- etrailer
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Hollywood Racks
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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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