Hitch Rod and Cooler Combo Reccomendations

[Shadytype]

Hey guys, figured I would reach out to see who has had good luck with hitch mounted cooler and rod holder.

I have a basic aluminum one, which is great. As we add more gear i am starting to understand why the coolers are outside.... space saving.

I would like to know if you found something that allows you to still open the tailgate with it in the receiver. We go in and out of the truck all the time. My rod holder can stay in, and the gate passes it without issue, sans poles of course.

I am not interested in the front mounts, as I dont want my nice poles sand blasted on my way to the beach.

Any advice, links are appreciated.

 

[Salvo Jimmy]

Here ya go. Hitch Haul with their Z-bar to improve departure angle plus double hitch receiver to give further lift and clearance so lift back opens and clears cooler and corrugated angle iron to form basket and PVC pole holders

 

[Salvo Jimmy]

Shows my front hitch receiver set up as well

 

[Salvo Jimmy]

Front again

 

[Salvo Jimmy]

Front hitch detail

Well upload of that fails

 

[Shadytype]

Thanks Salvo.

I see the extension you are running. That may be the ticket.

I dont need better angles and I actually dont want to run the front one because of my aux lights.