Gotta Rhino Protecting My Rear

[MrDCrV]

Just finished installing (myself + 2 extra hands)

Hidden Hitch Class 3 Hitch & Go Rhino 36" Hitch Step & SS Hitch Lock = $250

Hitch Step at maximum extension - my concern is how close (Yikes!) the tailgate is to the CR-V's bumper
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[CRookinV]

Just finished installing (myself + 2 extra hands)

Hidden Hitch Class 3 Hitch & Go Rhino 36" Hitch Step & SS Hitch Lock = $250

Hitch Step at maximum extension - my concern is how close (Yikes!) the tailgate is to the CR-V's bumper
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Nice!! my V's tailgate was already scratched by another SUV.

I'd love to make one that would sit in the middle of the bumper.

[MrDCrV]

Nice!! my V's tailgate was already scratched by another SUV.

I'd love to make one that would sit in the middle of the bumper.

you could try adding

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Valley Trailer Hitch Ballmount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks or Cargo Carriers V75090 : Trailer hitch bike rack and trailer hitches - etrailer.com (http://www.etrailer.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code=V75090)
Valley Multi-Purpose Trailer Hitch Ball Mount

This ballmount is designed to tow and carry accessories such as bike racks or cargo carriers at the same time.

* Capacity: 5,000 lbs. GTW / 500 lbs. TW
o Do Not exceed 500 lbs. including the weight of the bike rack or cargo carrier
* Requires a trailer hitch ball with a 1" shank diameter
* Ballmount
o Provides a 3-1/4" drop from the top of the 2" trailer hitch opening (on the vehicle) to the top of the ball platform
o Measures 10-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole
* 2" Receiver Opening
o Provides a 7-1/2" extension from center of hitch pin hole to center of hitch pin hole
o Provides a 6" rise