Does this cargo carrier come with a raised receiver shank? My Prius C sits low and I'll need the offset to avoid scraping the ground on some inclines.
2081405
Yes, It Is a perfect carrier for low vehicles. I have it and it is really handy and doesn't scrape at all anywhere.
2081406
Yes, it is raised. It is the reason I bought it, it is on my Impala SS. This carrier is so well built, im a double certified welder and I know good and bad welding. It is as handy as a pocket on a shirt. It is a cut above the rest.
2081407
Yes it does, perhaps 6". I use it on my FIAT 500C and it rides well although in one steep driveway the carrier scraped a bit but it was very steep.
1549160
I am not sure, but my 2012 rails on the roof were equipped to hold the cargo carrier when I unscrews them and put them back on upside down. I had to send these racks back because I didn't need them.
2234414
I have a 2014 toyota tacoma prerunner me and my dad installed this lift and my truck sits perfectly leveled after the install no slant or anything, hope that helps
189802
Sleeve hitch is needed to raise & lower it. Without a sleeve hitch, you'd be digging in the dirt all the time.
2208447
Yes but you want to use a shorter cargo box. I have a Thule, but it is long and skinny. It will push the antenna down at the back, but seems to survive. However when my wife forgot she opened the hatch and it sheered off the wiper fluid sprayer. So if you haven't already got a box then get a stubby one.
1717053
Yes the hardware is all included and makes installation very easy but it is helpful to have a car lift to raise the car up. The receiver end where the hitch slides through is not to specs and over-sized though and you'll find that the receiver sits loose in there which leads to noise when you are towing. Good luck!
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I bought this rack mainly to use on our 5th wheel but so far have only used it on the pickup truck. As the bike wheels sit in the rack holders they don't really hang down but with the rack coming straight out from the receiver hitch (which is already below bumper height) the wheels then are below the bumper. I have found no problems with ground clearance. If that is your concern I guess you could get one of those step up adapters to raise the rack a few inches. Hope that helps. Cheers. PS my rack will not be bolted to the bumper as my 5th wheel has a receiver hitch as well.
1043346
Though you could likely find a way to use your rack in the existing opening, it is not designed with a pin hole if your hitch did slip in the receiver. I imagine a good hitch shop could fabricate something and drill the pin hole to secure your rack to the cargo carrier.
2123357
Hey Katherine,You should ask the company directly for the best answer. I don't understand how you could have 2 "tubes" (round bars?) on top of your car and remove one for this car top carrier? In-any-case, the mounting hardware that came with my cargo carrier is generic and would accomodate two round pipes or bars. You could easily buy other hardware ("U" clamps) for an even tidier assembly. I like my SportRack vert much. I use straps to provide addition security. I don't even notice it's on top of my car and it does not effect my gas mileage.
1064214
The rack comes with a fitting for a pick-up size hitch and when removed it fits the smaller hitch which has become increasing popular. The carrier is very versatile and I have found it very satisfactory. I use it on our hummer and our equinox.
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I have not been able to open my Honda Odyssey tailgate without removing the rack from the trailer hitch. The rack does lift up and can be secured in a semi upright position so that when you are parked your vehicle's profile will be smaller
1248462
It only comes with the pin needed for adjusting height, you need to purchase an additional pin to attach it to your vehicle's receiver.
2120000
I don't have exact numbers right now but it definitely does noticeably reduce your departure angle. It will scrape on steep driveways. This is especially amplified due to the Sienna's soft rear suspension so carrying any passengers or cargo will make it worse. If this is a concern, I recommend some air springs for the rear: http://www.amazon.com/LIFT-60732-Series-Air-Spring/dp/B000CFS028
448703
Not enough information. Other factors affect the geometry. For example, "tongue weight" will cause the tow vehicle rear end to drop lower by an uncertain amount (depending on vehicle rear suspension stiffness). Most shanks have multiple settings for height adjustment. There are other factors than matching up the height of the ball/coupler to consider. Also, consider shank ground clearance.
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It's 13" from the center of the hitch pin to the front edge of the carrier. I have a hitch extension on mine from HF. That adds about 10" and raises it about 6" . This makes it almost level with the back door of my land cruiser and makes it far enough away that muffler heat do sent melt anything on the carrier
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Yes. You will need a 2" receiver (I believe a class 5) on your hitch system. You may want/ need to install additional leaves in your spring stack to accommodate the weight and leverage added by the chair. There will be some side to side motion, due to the space between the hitch & the tongue of the ramp. There is a tension collar provided to limit that.
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The shank has a 6" rise and a 2" drop. Just make sure you are getting the correct size in weight as well for what you will be towing, use the tongue weight as well to factor your purchase. Thank you.