In searching for (almost exactly) the same set up, I did find an option that only someone with a 1 1/4" receiver would be able to put into use. A 1 1/4" to 2" adapter (http://www.etrailer.com/pc-HA~80303.htm) would run you around $40 and should give you the clearance to fold the rack to the full upright position while not in use.sirbikesalot wrote:
The hitch is fairly unobtrusive, which is good, but it sits fairly far in, enough so that after I mounted my Thule T2 rack, I immediately discovered that I couldn't fold it up One of the wheel holders contacts the bumper, preventing the rack from engaging in the vertical position. There are several solutions to this problem:1) Get an extender. This comes in an 8" length, probably too much for what I need. All I need is an extra 2".2) Cut part of the wheel holder away. Bike may be slightly less secure and the rack not look as nice, but it would fix the problem. 3) Drill a hole through the rack and use a pin to lock it in the angled position. It would be less convenient than the simple lever, but it would work.
There are other solutions, such as ordering a custom job from Curt Mfg and sending this one back or selling it, but then it's just more money.
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Personally I would stick with the 2" receiver and make do with what I have. drilling a hole and getting a lock pin for $1.50 is preferable to that extra $40.