Expert Answers about Hitch Bike Racks

• How to Easily Carry a Bike on a 2011 Toyota Rav4 Sport
• I recommend installing a trailer hitch on your 2011 Toyota RAV4 and using a platform bike rack to easily carry your mountain bike on your vehicle. For a trailer hitch, I recommend the etrailer 2" Class III Trailer Hitch # e98864. I recommend this hitch because you will not have to use stabilizing straps to stay within Curt's warranty requirements when carrying all non trailer loads, like bike racks. This trailer hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 625 lbs, but you are limited by your...
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• Bike Rack Recommendation for 2015 Ford Edge
• To carry bikes on your 2015 Ford Edge, I recommend using a trailer hitch and hitch mount bike rack. The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2015 Ford Edge is the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch # 75234. This trailer hitch is confirmed to fit SE, SEL, Titanium, and Sport models of the 2015 Edge. The 2 inch hitch receiver will accept a wide variety of hitch mount accessories on your Edge. The hands-free liftgate will still function with this hitch installed, but will be limited...
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• Are There Bike Rack Limits for Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch that Fits 2020 Volvo XC90
• When you have the hitch accessory opening installed on the Stealth Hitch part # SH27FRT for your 2020 Volvo XC90 you really can use any bike rack designed for a 2 inch hitch. The tongue weight capacity of this would easily handle the weight as it's rated for up to 600 lbs tongue weight. There really isn't a downside to this setup as you get a very high quality hitch setup with plenty of capacity that can be totally hidden when not in use.
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• Recommended Hitch Bike Rack To Carry 2 E-bikes On A Class I Trailer Hitch
• I did some research on Uhaul's website and your Class I trailer hitch has a maximum tongue weight of 200lbs, so you will not have a problem carrying your two e-bikes. The Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # TH903202, is an excellent choice. It comes with a ramp to help you load and unload your bikes. This hitch bike rack will clamp your frame, making it easier for you to carry your bike with fenders. Your Trek Domane + is an aluminum...
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• Maximum Tongue Weight Capacity of 2019 Honda Odyssey With Trailer Hitch for Bike Rack
• The tongue weight capacity - or the most a bike rack and loaded bikes can carry - is going to depend on the specific trailer hitch. For your 2019 Honda Odyssey the best hitch to use for a bike rack is the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # E98855 which has a tongue weight capacity of 525 lbs. The etrailer hitch # E98855 is the best option to use a bike rack because it offers the best bumper clearance with a distance of just three inches from the hitch pin hole to the bumper, as you...
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• Recommended Swing Away Extender for Saris Bike Racks
• Thanks for the pictures! It looks like you have the Saris All Star Tray Style Hitch Rack. I have a solution for you but the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks item # PVP20B is only compatible with Kuat bike racks. Instead you will want the Saris Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks item # SAR36VR. I did confirm with Saris that this bike rack is compatible with a hitch adapter. The Saris Swing Away will open to your passenger side and has plenty of capacity for your...
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• Options for Carrying 3 Bikes on a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT with a Class I Trailer Hitch
• There may be a way to carry 3 bikes on your 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT, however, a class I trailer hitch can only support a maximum of 2 bikes on a hitch mounted bike rack. I would recommend using the Thule Helium 2 Bike Rack, # TH9042PRO, and mounting the third bike on the roof of your vehicle as long as you do not have the panoramic sunroof. You could stay with the Helium 3 Bike Rack, # TH9043PRO, if you plan on using the Helium on another vehicle with a class II, III, or IV trailer hitch,...
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• RV Rated Bike Rack with the Most Clearance for a Spare Tire on the Back of a 5th Wheel
• The Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY64FR has a hitch pin hole to closest part of the bike rack measurement of 7-1/2" which is only half the distance you are needing. The Lets Go Aero V-Lectric FAT PRO Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # LGA77FR has a hitch pin hole to closest part of the bike rack measurement of 13", which is the largest distance we currently have available. More than likely the only way to get a bike rack to work on your 5th wheel is going to...
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• What Hitch Bike Rack Do You Recommend For 70 Lb E-Bikes
• The only bike rack we have that meets these requirements is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # HLY84FR. It is rated to carry e-bikes up to 80 lbs. The Inno Tire Hold 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting, part # INH120, is only rated to carry bikes up to 60 lbs. Please keep in mind that e-bike manufacturers recommend you remove your battery when transporting e-bikes on your hitch bike rack. So if the batteries...
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• What is the Height of Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack
• The Thule Hitching Post Pro Tilting 4 Bike Rack, # TH934XTR, has a height of around 35 inches measured from the bottom of the upright to the top of the upright shaft. To figure out what the total height this rack will be when mounted to your 2008 Honda Pilot, measure from level ground to the bottom edge of your trailer hitch. Then add this measurement to the 35 inches. The sum will give you the height from the ground to the top of the rack and an idea if this height will be too tall for...
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• Recommended Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2014 Kia Soul Carrying a 70 lbs Fat Tire E-Bike
• To add a hitch to your 2014 Kia Soul you will need the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch item # 306-X7326. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Soul with included hardware. This is the only hitch with a high enough capacity to handle a 70 lbs e-bike. It has a 2" receiver which will give you the most options and highest capacity for bike racks. For a bike rack rated to transport a 70 lbs e-bike, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack item # HLY84FR. This frame mount...
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• Four Bike Carrier with 140 Pound Capacity or Greater
• For a 4 Bike rack with over 140 lb capacity, I recommend the Swagman Quad 2+2 2-Bike and 4-Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Black # S64FR. This bike rack is rated for up to 45 lbs per bike and 180 lbs total capacity. The Hollywood Racks Destination 4 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HR4000 is rated for 140 lbs total and 35 lbs per bike. Both of these options include a hitch lock to secure the rack, but the Swagman # S64FR also includes the lock to secure the bikes to...
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• Trailer Hitch Availability and Bike Rack Compatibility for 2017 VW Golf Alltrack
• Draw-Tite Class I hitch # 24949, which is one of the confirmed hitch fits on your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, can only be used with a compatible Class I rack of 2-bike capacity. Higher-capacity racks would be too heavy for this hitch and would exert too much stress on the hitch tube. This and all other Class I hitches are limited to a 2-bike carrying capacity. There is a Class I-compatible Thule rack, the Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR, that will work in your Class I hitch, and this rack...
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• Does Curt Hitch for 2016 Ford Fiesta ST Have Weight Capacity for 190 lbs of Bikes/Bike Rack
• No the Curt hitch part # C11067 that you referenced cannot support 190 lbs of bike rack and bikes as it has a 150 lb tongue weight capacity. It is the only hitch that we have available for your fiesta as of October 2023. Additionally, since the # C11067 is a class I hitch, you are limited to carrying only 2 bikes on the hitch. Your Fiesta is just not up to the task.
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• Recommended Hitch Bike Rack To Carry My Rad Power Mini EBike On A 2014 Volkswagen Eos
• I do have a solution for you, but there are a few things you should be aware of before you carry your ebike on your vehicle. According to the owner's manual, your 2014 Volkswagen EOS has a maximum tongue weight of 200 lbs. If you are carrying your Rad Power Mini ebike, this means the weight of your bike and the weight of the hitch bike rack cannot exceed 200 lbs. I did some research and your ebike weights approximately 67 lbs. Therefore, the hitch bike rack that you use must be able to...
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• Will Draw-Tite # 24755 Be Strong Enough To Support a Bike Rack and 2 Bikes on a 2006 Acura TL
• Yes, as long as you do not exceed the towing and tongue weight capacity of the Draw-Tite # 24755 you will be fine. Draw-Tite tests their hitches on vehicles to ensure that they fit and are safe to use. The tongue weight capacity of the hitch is 200 lbs, which is the limit for the combined weight of the bike rack and the bikes. You will want to make sure that your bike rack is compatible with class I hitches. Also, you will be limited to carrying only 2 bikes. It would not hurt to use...
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• What is the Space Between Hitch Pin Hole and Welded Stop Tab on Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch
• The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24928 that you referenced will not require the use of a stabilization strap with a bike rack to comply with the hitch's warranty. The welded tab inside the # 24928 trailer hitch measures 1.712 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole. I have attached a photo showing this measurement for you. Class I trailer hitches like # 24928 are limited to carrying 2 bikes on a hitch mount bike rack. One of my favorite 2 bike racks is the Hollywood...
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• Carrying 4 Bikes on A 2010 Honda Accord
• There are only Class I Hitches available for the 2010 Honda Accord. The hitch manufacturers do testing for safety and have found that the 2010 Accord can only safely carry up to 200 pounds of tongue weight. The reason that only two bikes are recommended, on a hitch mounted bike rack, for Class I hitches is that the added torque applied to the hitch and vehicle frame will be too great for the setup, and will eventually if not immediately, cause damage to the hitch or the vehicle frame....
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• Best Bike Rack Options For A 2017 Nissan Rogue
• The weight of the trailer hitch receiver on your 2017 Nissan Rogue will not count towards your tongue weight (TW). Only the weight of your bike rack and bikes will. Therefore, you will need to make sure that weight of your bikes and bike rack do not exceed 110 lbs while on the back of your Rogue. For a trailer hitch receiver, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75902. For a bike rack, I recommend the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack part # S64670 which is...
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• Hitch-Mount Platform Rack for Triathlon and Electric Bikes
• Given your interest in acquiring an electric bike in the future, the choice of platform-style hitch bike rack comes down to the specific weight of the bikes. Electric bikes can weigh as little as 50-lbs but this beyond the weight capacity for most standard bike racks. The typical per-bike weight capacity for standard bike racks is 30 to 35-lbs. Many e-bikes can weigh up to 70-lbs or more depending on their design and whether the battery is removed during transport. On the linked page you...
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