Can a Class II Three Bike Rack be Used with a Draw-Tite Trailer Class I Hitch on a 2008 Rondo by Kia
Question:
Can I attach this 3-bike hitch rack to the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch for Kia Rondo? Can I carry 3 bikes with it? Thanks for helping.
asked by: Daniel
Expert Reply:
The only hitch available for the Kia Rondo is the Curt Class I hitch, item # C11031. Class I hitches are limited to 2 bikes because of the torque applied to the hitch and vehicle frame by the weight of the bikes and bike rack and the distance they stick out behind the vehicle.
I recommend a 2 bike rack like the the Thule Camber Bike Rack, item # TH9058, or the Swagman XC2 Wheel Mount Bike Rack, item # S64650, for your 2008 Kia Rondo.
If you need to carry more than 2 bikes you could also add a roof rack and roof rack bike rack to your Kia, see link. If you would like to let me know whether your roof has a factory roof rack with crossbars, factory side rails that run front to back only or no existing rails or crossbars, I will be glad to make a recommendation for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Swagman XC2 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
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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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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