Using A 4 Bike Carrier On A 1-1/4
Question:
Our Saris bike rack has a 2inch square hitch, we recently had a hitch put on a small car which is 1 1/4 inch Would this adapter work??
asked by: Carol
Expert Reply:
I have an adapter that will allow for you to use a 2" bike rack on a 1-1/4" hitch receiver, however, the Replacement Aluminum Hitch Adapter Sleeve for Saris part # SA3032 is designed for a 2" receiver.
In order to mount your Saris Bike Porter Bike Rack on a 1-1/4" hitch receiver, you will need to use an adapter like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter part # C45785. However, the maximum number of bikes allowed to be hauled on a Class I hitch receiver is 2 and your tongue weight will decrease by 50% while using this adapter. Therefore, in order to carry 4 bikes on your vehicle, you would need to either use a roof mounted bike rack in addition to a hitch mounted bike rack or replace your 1-1/4" hitch receiver with a 2" receiver if possible.
For a roof mounted bike rack carrier, I recommend the SeaSucker Mini Bomber Roof 2 Bike Rack part # 298-BM2006 as these mounts are completely universal and fit a variety of models.
I have attached a review video of this roof rack for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
SeaSucker Mini Bomber Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Locks Not Included
- No Crossbars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Suction Cup Mount
- Black
- SeaSucker
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 1-1/4" (Class II) to 2" - 6" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 6 Inch Extension
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch
- CURT
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Replacement Aluminum Hitch Adapter Sleeve for Saris 1-1/4" Hitch Bike Racks
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Shanks and Adapters
- Hitch Adapter
- Saris
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