Hitch Cargo Carrier/Bike Rack

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BlueWilly

Discussion Starter · Apr 22, 2014

Anyone have a good recommendation on a cargo carrier that uses the hitch? Need a spot to put luggage etc during family trips. I'm also looking for a good bike rack carrier recommendation. Thoughts?

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I can recommend the Thule Apex swing-away bike carrier.

https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/products/carriers-and-racks/bike-carriers/hitch-mounted-bike-carriers/thule-apex-swing-4-bike-9027-_-1260560

I have had mine for about a year now on my 2013 JKUR. It is sturdy, holds up to 4 bikes and swings open enough to open the tail gate and back glass. This works for the 32" tires I have on the Rubicon, it might be a tight fit if you have a larger spare.

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Ruby Tuesday

· #3 · Apr 23, 2014

I bought this carrier; Amazon.com: Masterbuilt H482FW HITCH-HAUL Sport Cargo Carrier: Automotive I liked the high clearance design, cheap price, light weight, narrow enough to not block the tail lights ( although I installed LED tail lights on the carrier) only issue I had and I was expecting was interference with my 35/12.50 spare tire. I fabricated an extra 4" length to the 2" tubing to clear my spare. If your running stock size tires it would clear easy.
Also you need one of these http://www.amazon.com/Stow-Away-020...d=1398216237&sr=1-1&keywords=hitch+stabilizer

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BlueWilly

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 23, 2014

Thanks for the inputs! Those are way cheaper than the ones I was looking at. The Curt and Rola models are pretty nice. Would be cool to get one that I can use both the carrier and the bike rack together.

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Crosseyed Cricket

· #5 · Apr 23, 2014

Another thing to consider is getting a normal hitch mounted bike rack and get an extension to clear the tire.

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