Anyone have a hitch mounted cargo carrier?
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Anyone have a hitch mounted cargo carrier?
I have a 09 Unlimited with a class 3 hitch. Its on 35's and I have a 35" spare mounted on the stock tire rack. My question is has anyone used one of the hitch mounted cargo carriers with a large spare? If so do you have any pics and specifics as to the brand? I am looking for one that I can add rod holders to so that I can carry bait ice chests and fishing equipment down beach. Pics are always a plus! Thanks
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I've got one from harbor freight. It was about $60. I mounted 6 rod holders- 3 on each side. It claims 500 lbs, and I've had 300 on it to test, but not driven that way. It seemed fine. Until I get a new rear bumper, and since I got my 35s. I needed an extension to fit the carrier on. About $20 at HF. When I get the new bumper it won't be needed.
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I posted this when I got my hitch-mounted rack:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/hitch-mount-rack-how-turn-your-jk-into-minivan-93497/
You wouldn't have any problem with 35" or 37" tires.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/hitch-mount-rack-how-turn-your-jk-into-minivan-93497/
You wouldn't have any problem with 35" or 37" tires.
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SethC84, that's about the nicest one I've seen yet...I got one from CdnTire...a sportrack model, and didn't like it one bit, at least that one looks fairly decent
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I looked for a while before I found one that I liked and the good price didn't hurt either. What I like is the bend in the tube to bring it up off the ground. What I don't like is the play. It bounces around a little (not the tightest fit in the hitch).
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