UPDATED MAY 2025
You may use a hitch extender with your rack. We do not currently manufacture or sell a hitch extender. You can find these at etrailer.com or from other companies.
Often times using an extension can introduce more play and noise into the whole system. You can try an anti-rattle stabilizer (shown in photo below) to alleviate these issues. Another option is welding the extender into your receiver, but this does make it a permanent feature.
Be sure to consider the number and weight of the bikes you are hauling and realize that the limits will be reduced when an extension is used. Refer to the class rating and tongue weight of your vehicle’s hitch receiver. Typically, your tongue weight will be reduced by 50% when using an extension.
1.25″ Mach2
1 bike – 120 lbs
2 bikes – 150 lbs total for both bikes
3 bikes – 120 lbs total for all three bikes
2″ Mach2
1 bike – 120 lbs
2 bikes – 240 lbs
3 bikes – 300 lbs
4 bikes – 185 lbs
NOTE: We do not warranty any rack setup that is using a hitch extender because they are not our products.
