Stowaway2 Cargo Carrier Frame Types

The frame most appropriate for your vehicle depends in part on the make, model, and various clearance dimensions.
Learn how to get accurate clearance measurements.

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Frame Type

Vertical Rise from Inside Top of Hitch to Bottom of Box

Minimum Clearance Required

VERTICAL

HORIZONTAL

Best Suited For

Standard
SwingAway

12.5"

SUVs, Minivans, Some Sprinter Style Vans

Extra-Far
SwingAway

14.25"

SUVs & Vans with Rear-Mounted Spare Tire or Ladder

Low-Rise
SwingAway

12.5"

Sprinter Style Vans with < 7" Vertical Clearance Between Hitch and Rear Doors

Fixed

N/A

Important Notes:

How to Get Accurate Clearance Dimensions Measurements

Getting proper clearance dimension measurements is critical to ensure that you receive the correct frame type.

HORIZONTAL DISTANCE

VERTICAL DISTANCE

Vehicle has spare tire or ladder

Vehicle has rear doors

Measure the horizontal distance fom the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer edge of the spare tire or ladder.

Measure the vertical distance fom the top of the inside opening of the hitch to the bottom of the spare tire.

Measure the vertical distance from the top inside of the hitch to the bottom of the rear doors.

*Use whichever vertical dimension is smallest.