How to Tell if etrailer Motorcycle Carrier Will Clear Spare Tire on Jeep

Question:

Will this carrier fit on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited? Does it clear the rear mounted spare? Also, I have a Honda Trail 125 that weighs 260. pounds. Will this carrier plus the bike exceed the specified tongue weight maximum?

asked by: Perry

Expert Reply:

The etrailer Motorcycle Carrier w/ Ramp for 2" Hitch # e98873 may clear the spare tire on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited but it isn't something we've tested so you'll need to check out the following dimensions and then compare that to where the center of the hitch pin hole on your hitch receiver is relative to how far back the spare tire sits:

Distance from center of hitch pin hole to closest edge of carrier:
First hitch pin hole - 7-5/16"
Second hitch pin hole - 5-5/16"
Third hitch pin hole - 3-5/16"

This carrier weighs in at 58 lbs so the trailer hitch on your Wrangler needs to be rated for at least 318 lbs tongue weight to safely carry the Honda Trail 125 and this carrier.

If this doesn't fit let me know and I can see if we have something else that might work better.

expert reply by: Jon G