How to Carry 4 Bikes on a 2006 Scion xB that has a Class I Curt Trailer Hitch Installed
Question:
Hi, Im looking at a hitch to ultimately carry bikes using the 1 1/4 receiver. The bike rack will carry up to 4 bikes and lets say each bike weight 25lbs 100 lbs dead weight. The spec on curt hitch for a 2006 Scion XB is 200 lbs. Does this mean im good to go? Thx!
asked by: Tam D
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitches for the 2006 Scion xB, including Curt hitch # C11487, can only handle a maximum of 2 bikes. Both bike rack manufacturers and hitch manufacturers agree on that point. The issue is not that it is too much weight but how far that weight is from the receiver. A third and subsequent bikes will be far enough from the receiver to increase the stress and leverage on it which can damage the hitch, vehicle, and bike rack.
Curt also says you have to use stabilization strap # 18050 when using this hitch for any non-trailer load (such as a bike rack or cargo carrier) per their warranty requirements. I have linked the Class I compatible 2-bike racks for you.
To carry more than 2 bikes on your Scion you can use a trunk/hatch mount bike rack such as the Yakima FullBack 3-bike carrier # Y02633. The most bikes you can carry with any trunk mount rack is 3.
The other option is to use a combination of either a 2-bike hitch rack or trunk rack with a roof rack. The most cost-effective roof rack for your xB is from Rhino-Rack using the following parts:
Vortex Aero bars # RRVA137B-2
Feet # RRRLKVA
Fit kit # DK138
Then you could add a bike rack such as the Malone Pilot # MPG2103 (or two of them if you go with a hitch mounted rack and are limited to 2 bikes). With these racks you will not have to remove the front tires to load the bikes.
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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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Malone Pilot Roof Mounted Bike Rack - Wheel Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Wheel Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
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- Aero Bars
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- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Silver
- Malone
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
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- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 4 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Yakima
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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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