mine has the cross pin slot but it’s only big enough for the locking safety pin seen in the photo. it’s not big enough to get a standard hitch pin through.
they’ve been pretty good so far. i’ve only had it one year so far but i’ve been very happy with it. i figure i can always paint touch it up if i really need to.
here’s one more because i had my bike on it today. if i put the derailleur by the basket then there would be some i wanted contact but...
sorry the tape is upside down. i needed my right hand to work my phone. anyway my hitch extension off the bumper face is 9 1/2 feet niches. the 1UP has a range of how deep it can go. it has a built in anti rattle device that you tighten down where you want it and then a locking cross pin goes...
yeah their customer support has been excellent to me too.
i think i may have misinterpreted your earlier question as well. i’ll get some measurements for you when i’m back home. just at work today but maybe this evening i can pull my rack out for you