What Can I Do to Make the Wheel Hook on the Kuat NV 2.0 Easy to Expand?

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Have hadrack few years now. The hook is hard to pull out now. What can be used to make it easy to pullout again?

asked by: Missy W

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Expert Reply:

Usually, when moving components like the hooks of your Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches # BA22B become hard to move up and down, it is usually a sign that the moving mechanisms need lubricant. I recommend the Precision Point Grease Gun with Multi-Purpose Grease Lubricant # PT64RR. With the grease gun, you can put the grease on the expandable mechanism on the NV 2.0's wheel hook.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

As there is not a specific light kit that is custom fit for a Kuat Bike Rack like #BA22B, I recommend using the Curt Auxiliary Lights #C53201. This LED light is very small and lightweight so that you will be able to easily attach it to the rack…

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Answer 2

The integrated cable locks that come on the Kuat NV 2.0 Base #BA22B automatically lock when you connect the 2 ends together. When you put the key in and turn it you are actually unlocking it which is why they pop out. If you skip to the 4:15 mark…

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Answer 3

Yes the Kuat NV Base part #BA22B has the exact same cradles and adjustability as the NV2.0 part #NV22G. The big difference between the two is the repair stand that the #NV22G has.

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Answer 4

As long as the fender is tightly installed on the bike and the hook is attached to the fender as close as possible to the top tube of the bike, the #BA22B should carry the town bike you mentioned with no problem whatsoever. I spoke with one of my…

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Answer 5

I have exactly what you are looking for, however, the Kuat Envy 2.0 Base 2 Bike Carrier #BA22B will not work as this is not rated for RV / Motorhome use. Bike racks that are RV/Motrhome-rated are built to withstand the extra bouncing that occurs on…

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Answer 6

We have similar platform bike racks that are as nice as the Kuat NV part #BA22B but if you have a front fender on the bike we can't recommend this rack as the arm needs to grab the tire where the fender is. Instead I'd recommend the…

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Answer 7

We would not consider your 2020 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 to be an RV, we consider it to be a passenger van for hitch bike rack compatibility. You will not have any issues with the Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 10

There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

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Answer 11

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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