Redneck Hitch Carrier Solution

[sbrianerickson]

Long time lurker and reader, with a 74 and a 2023 Basemansquatch.

Needed a hitch carrier for a trip we were taking, and I took a risk on the Magellan Outdoors aluminum basket from Academy for 94 bucks. This looks very similar to the Curt aluminum rack for less than half the cost, but maybe I’m missing something.

It’s not perfect by any means, but with a little hammer banging, it clears the 35” tires and did a great job carrying my cooler and grill. It’s a nice size and allows the hatch to open (with some aluminum shaping via the hammer).

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[SubmarineNuke]

a hitch extender would be your solution here.

7" would be more than enough
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[GI_Jo_Nathan]

7" would be more than enough

That's what I told her.

 

[PC Austin]

Get a swing arm for a lifetime of happiness and convenience. No need to unload your stuff to get to the back. It naturally extends past the tire and moves out of the way. Pricey but worth it. Amazon.com: Kuat Pivot 2-2" Swing Away Extension for Kuat Bike Racks (Passenger Side) : Sports & Outdoors

 

[HotdogThud]

Bet you could mount a roof rack to that.

 

[vrtical]

WHY?

 

[EquusBronsis]

If you really wanted to ”Redneck”, there’s always the 2x4 mod.

 

[HotdogThud]

If you really wanted to ”Redneck”, there’s always the 2x4 mod.

#craftsmanship

 

[userdude]

If you really wanted to ”Redneck”, there’s always the 2x4 mod.

Good thing there's a wood pile back behind the outhouse.

 

[KRAKEN]

The 2 X 4 mod is the stuff!!!!!!!

 

[Gtrekker]

If you really wanted to ”Redneck”, there’s always the 2x4 mod.

Yeah, that won't last!!! Need to use treated wood....

 

[Tricky Mike]

If you really wanted to ”Redneck”, there’s always the 2x4 mod.

I wooden recommend that.

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