Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Nissan Maximum for Use with Bike Rack
Question:
I am looking for a trailer hitch for a 2014 Nissan Maxima strictly for a bike carrier.. what do you recommend? Thanks.
asked by: Michael G
Helpful Expert Reply:
We offer several choices in a light-duty 1-1/4-Inch Class I trailer hitch for your 2014 Nissan Maxima. All can be seen on the link provided. The one I suggest is the Draw-Tite # 24796. This hitch is my recommendation because it offers the same capacity as the others but has a lower cost, and because it does not require use of a stabilizing strap like some. The linked video illustrates the installation process and two helpful hitch install articles are also included.
A Class I hitch has a 2-bike capacity. With this hitch you can use one of the compatible 2-bike Class I bike racks shown on the link. A popular platform-style rack is Swagman's XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack # S64670. My favorite rack is Thule's EasyFold # TH903202. This excellent bike rack features lightweight aluminum construction (great with a light-duty hitch), included locks for the rack itself and for your bikes, a tilting design for better vehicle access and it is among the few that can handle heavier bikes like electrics. Please refer to the linked video.
I have also included articles that will help you choose a carrier suited to your particular bikes and that will fit nicely at the back of the Maxima.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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