Hitch Haul Cargo Carrier w/ Spare?

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

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!

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:53 am

I ran one way back when I had stock hitch, bumper, tire with no problems

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:39 pm

If you have a gangster spare you'll need the extension they sell.

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

JL Rockies wrote:

If you have a gangster spare you'll need the extension they sell.

ganster spare? what? :-)r

infernicus · **Posted:** Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:42 pm

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

KJ Willy · **Posted:** Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:47 pm

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.

scoobysnax789 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:18 am

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

infernicus · **Posted:** Wed May 11, 2011 5:34 pm

That J-pin is a great idea. I might have to drill a hole in my hitch.

scoobysnax789 · **Posted:** Thu May 12, 2011 12:05 am

infernicus wrote:

That J-pin is a great idea. I might have to drill a hole in my hitch.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun May 15, 2011 3:17 am

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.

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

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.

mikey1273 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:21 am

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?

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:08 pm

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 :ROTFL:

Ryn7 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:31 am

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.

gtommec · **Posted:** Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:00 pm

Ryn7 wrote:

This picture was taken by LibertyTC.

That is obvious by the commentary :lol:

Ryn7 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:31 pm

Yeah, well, what can I say!

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