Bike Rack Compatibility With Draw-Tite Class I Receiver Hitch
Question:
My question is regarding Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4inch - 24920. I would like to know the size of the hitch pin hole. I Am planning on buying a bike rack that I will be switching between this hitch and the 2inch hitch on my truck, it has a 5/8 pin, and am concerned about compatibility I will be buying a locking pin as well Thank you.
asked by: Chris T
Expert Reply:
A Class I hitch like the Draw-Tite # 24920 would use a 1/2 inch diameter hitch pin. If the bike rack you're interested in is compatible with a Class 1 hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver, it will be compatible with the hitch.
The Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR for example would be perfectly compatible with a Class I hitch, although you'd be limited to carrying two bikes on it due to the low tongue weight capacity of a Class I hitch. Thule also offers a similar rack that can carry two bikes, the Thule Camber 2 # TH9058. Both racks include an anti-rattle hitch pin that's compatible with both 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches, and the locking piece # THSTL2 is available separately.
If you'll be transporting women's bikes or bikes with sharply-angled top tubes, you might also consider a frame adapter bar like part # UB01. The bar spans the distance between the handlebar gooseneck and the seat post, which provides a secondary attachment point for the bike rack. This allows the bike to be carried level, which maximizes ground clearance. I'll link you to a video showing how the adapter bar works.
I've linked you to some install and product demonstration videos that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Alike
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Thule Racks
- 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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