JL Rockies wrote:
If you have a gangster spare you'll need the extension they sell.
ganster spare? what?
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| Author: | j-rod [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
so I have been planning to put a hitch on the wife's KJ to be able to use a hitch haul cargo carrier to help with gear and luggage on our trips. however; I am wondering if this is doable or not with the rear spare. has anyone run a cargo carrier in the hitch with the spare tire not interfering? thanks! |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
I ran one way back when I had stock hitch, bumper, tire with no problems |
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| Author: | JL Rockies [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
If you have a gangster spare you'll need the extension they sell. |
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| Author: | j-rod [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
JL Rockies wrote: If you have a gangster spare you'll need the extension they sell. ganster spare? what?
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| Author: | infernicus [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
lol, he means when you upgrade to a larger tire.. Here is a custom made one. It's not mine, I borrowed it from someone who made it specifically for the Liberty.  Gas was $2.83 on July 4th 2010, wow.   You want to look for one of these. http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ext ... B003NYHXHS |
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| Author: | KJ Willy [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
Here is what I have, don't really use it now but I used it to drive from CA To VA.    Cargo basket with a 8in extension. |
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| Author: | scoobysnax789 [ Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
You could get it extended so it will fit. I have a Thule Full Swing hitch mounted bike rack and brought it to a shop to have a guy add about 6" (or more can't recall) so it would clear the arm. He also welded shims to the section that fits inside the receiver so that the rack has virtually zero movement which means no rattling. For added measure I use a J-Pin Stabilization Pin and Barrel Lockset to clamp everything down - the link is below. Finally, if you haven't put a hitch on yet the Draw-Tite extends about 2" past the bumper where as the Hidden Hitch is directly below or even an inch or two before the bumper. http://www.etrailer.com/Locks/Draw-Tite/63201.html |
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| Author: | infernicus [ Wed May 11, 2011 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
That J-pin is a great idea. I might have to drill a hole in my hitch. |
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| Author: | scoobysnax789 [ Thu May 12, 2011 12:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
infernicus wrote: That J-pin is a great idea. I might have to drill a hole in my hitch. 
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sun May 15, 2011 3:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
Subscribing………… Once I get my RL rear bumper installed, then I’ll know what type of hitch haul I’m looking for. The RL built-in receiver is higher compared to the OE hitch receiver. |
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| Author: | j-rod [ Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
well took a spur of the moment trip to DE this weekend...used the carrier and def need the extension. lost and inch or two of cargo carrier space due to the spare. |
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| Author: | mikey1273 [ Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
I use a hitch mounted bike rack and have to use an extension so it will clear the tire. I could only get a 12" one at harbor freight. It sticks out the back way more than needed like that. I didn't know where I could find a different and shorter extension. anyone know? |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
dieselenthusiast wrote: Subscribing………… Once I get my RL rear bumper installed, then I’ll know what type of hitch haul I’m looking for. The RL built-in receiver is higher compared to the OE hitch receiver. I've ran mine with the RL bumper, had to modify it with a 3 lb hammer but it works 
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| Author: | Ryn7 [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
We use one of those hitch mounted cargo carriers with the addition of a 12 inch receiver extension to clear the spare tire. I thought I had another photo of it loaded, guess not! This picture was taken by LibertyTC. 
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| Author: | gtommec [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
Ryn7 wrote: This picture was taken by LibertyTC. That is obvious by the commentary 
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| Author: | Ryn7 [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare? |
Yeah, well, what can I say! |
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