Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Clearance for Access to Rear of Vehicle  

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Expert Reply:

The edge of the 24x60 Cargo Carrier, item # e98874 will sit 19-1/2 inches from the center of your hitch pin hole, and the rails are 5-1/2 inches high. You will need to take a look at the clearance needed to open your rear door, and compare that to the measurements of the cargo carrier. The top of the cargo carrier will be about 7-1/2 inches above the top of the receiver, This is the rails plus the 2 inch shank rise. If you measure that distance upward from the top of your receiver opening, you should have a pretty good idea if the rear door of your vehicle will clear the carrier. This carrier also has a tilting feature which should allow you the extra spaced needed. It tilts away from the vehicle while the carrier is loaded.

You may also be interested in a locking hitch pin to secure the Cargo Carrier to your vehicle. The Stainless Steel Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock, part # e98882 would be an excellent choice.

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