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Old 11-07-2007, 01:29 AM
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Default Re: Advice on Rear Hitch Carrier

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Originally Posted by H2bill
I ran into a similar problem when I put on a hitch mounted bike rack (Thule). I needed to get a 12" hitch extension so I could fold it up. Something to be aware of, a hitch extension decreases the load capacity by at least 1/3. That wasn't a problem when you're talking about bicycles, but it might be if you plan on carrying a lot of weight on the rack you're talking about.

I got a hitch extender for my Thule bike rack to. I dont recall what length is was. I am thinking about 7" or so.
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