Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Nissan Versa Note
Question:
I have a 2014 Nissan Versa Note SL and think the C11378 hitch will work for my vehicle. However, I want to use it with my friends bike rack which has a 2inch receiver. I was looking at receiver adapters, but they seem to say Class IIinch and this is a Class Iinch hitch. Does etrailer sell a 1.25inch to 2inch adapter that would work with this Class I hitch? Thanks
asked by: Nan
Helpful Expert Reply:
There isn't a safe way to go from a Class I hitch to a Class III hitch. The adapters end up putting just too much stress on the hitch which can damage it and the vehicle.
For carrying a bike rack with your 2014 Nissan Versa Note you would want to get a Class I compatible bike rack and the stabilizer strap # 18050 which is required by Curt. You would be able to carry a maximum of 2 bikes on a class one hitch even if the bike rack would hold more.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes, you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Thule Camber Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 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
- Thule
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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- Kuat
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Curt 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
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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