The Curt Echo # C51180 has been fully tested in all kinds of weather conditions and has been engineered to operate reliably in spite of any weather you might encounter. The Echo will work great for you.
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The reason a 2019 Audi Q7 cannot use a weight distribution system is because the hitch that fits, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13277, is not rated for use with a weight distribution system; I can only render a guess but it is likely the OEM hitch is also not rated for use with one of these systems. The reason for that is the amount of torque on the hitch and where it is installed on the vehicle puts too much force on for the hitch to withstand.
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Thank you so much for the photo it was really helpful, and based off of that what you have is the Thule Helium TH971XT. I checked with Thule directly regarding a replacement shank, but it has been discontinued for some time. While I know it's not the news you were wanting to hear, the best option we can offer is a replacement with the newest version of the Helium 3-bike rack:
- Thule Helium Pro 3 Bike Rack # TH9043PRO
This is the newest version of the Helium rack, and will be an upgrade... view full answer...
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