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Wheelchair Scooter Carrier - Extra Support?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Handygeek, Jan 26, 2015.

  1. Handygeek

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    We use one of these via an adapter (1 1/4" Prius hitch to standard 2" hitch) to carry trash barrels to the dump, mower to the shop, etc.

    Wheelchair and Mobility Scooter Hitch Carrier - Aluminum

    The problem is that that it sags ... a lot.

    We cut back the steel receiver on the carrier to compensate some of the sag from the adapter - but does anyone have suggestions as to how we might provide a little lift to keep the trailing edge from bottoming-out?

    Thanks ...

    It just occurred to me that I used to use a height-adapter with the variety of 2" trailers I had in the past (different vehicle) so I looked & found this 1 1/4" - 2" adapter with 4" rise:

    MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 1-1/4" (Class II) to 2" Hitch - 4-1/2" Rise MaxxTow Hitch Accessories MT70355

    I'm guessing I'll have to use bungee cords to absorb the side to side wobble but this should eliminate the bottom-out problem!
     

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