Allows BackStage, MonoRail, SplitRail and WestSlope racks to fold flat on vehicles with spare tires, tailgates, and van doors. Works well for other rack brands including Thule ® Yakima ® & Kuat ®.
- Extends rack 8 inches from receiver
- For 2” hitch receivers
- Reduces hitch receiver’s weight rating by 50%
- Ideal for vehicles with spare tires, recessed hitches or van doors
- Includes locking hitch bolt and standard lock pod
- If you order any extension alongside a hitch rack we will key match all components before it leave our warehouse.
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Great
We used this on our sprinter van along with the Backstage rack and drove for hundreds of miles and a lot of bumpy, and sometimes rough, dirt roads. The hitch did not affect the rack and the entire setup was strong and solid and did not become loose or shift at all.
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Does the Job
This extension does the job nicely. It has a clean look with the anti wobble device tucked inside. I have one on my moto carrier as well as my bike rack.
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Works perfect
I bought this to extend the rack out past the spare tire on the back of my Jeep Wrangler. It works perfect. The bolt that holds it in place is solid and keeps the rack from wobbling. I highly recommend it.
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well made
When I fold my yakima rack up, it hits the back of my truck. I picked this up to move the rack farther away from the car. I wish yakima had made the rack correctly in the first place, but that is another issue. This showed up the day after I ordered it. Instructions were clear and it fit well in my curt hitch. The welds were nice and it had a good paint or powder coat finish. I tighten the bolt and it was rock solid. I should send yakima an invoice for this.
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does the trick
i had a hitch extension but it was always rattling around and driving me crazy. i upgraded to this one when i read it can get rid of the rattle and the movement. you have to bolt it in with a wrench, it came with a wrench, but i use my socket wrench (3/4" or 19mm) since it is quicker. took it on my first trip towing my camper and it worked great. a lot quieter and solid feeling than my old one.
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needed more length
i have a spare tire on my CRV and the monorail rack would hit the tire when i tried to fold it. i got this and now everything works! i wish they would put the tires underneath like other SUVs.
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Hitch Extension 8" with bolt and lock
I enjoyed having the extra length on my Jeep as I could now easily access the rear door and also fold up my Swingaway Bike Rack (which I really enjoy and is good product). There is one thing I would like to see different - a shorter extension. (or at least an option for that) The new hitch extension is not nearly as stable off road.
