Expert Answers about Chevrolet Bike Accessories

• Roof Rack Compatible With The Most Roof Mounted Accessories
• The majority of rooftop mounted accessories such as bike racks and kayaks carrier are universal meaning that a Thule bike rack will work on a Yakima roof rack and vice versa. If you are looking for a roof rack that is compatible with the greatest variety of rooftop mounted accessory, I recommend using the Inno Square Crossbar System part # INB127, part # INSUT, part # INK758 as square crossbars are generally compatible with a greater variety of rooftop accessories in comparison to round/aero...
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• What Accessories Work with Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack for Fixed Mounting Points
• The Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack for Fixed Mounting Points part # RRRVP37 has aero style crossbars which measure 3-1/8" wide x 1-1/4" tall so you'll be able to use almost all rooftop mounted accessories like bike racks, kayak carriers, roof boxes, etc. I have attached a few options for the activities you mentioned below as well. Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack part # S512 (Best for Multiple Kayaks) Rhino-Rack Nautic SUP or Kayak Roof Rack part # RR570 (Best for Single Kayaks) Rhino-Rack Road Warrior...
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• Is A Stabilization Strap Required to Use a Bike Rack in a Curt Trailer Hitch
• Curt used to require the stabilization strap part # 18050 when using a bike rack or accessory on their Class I hitches. However, they have since said the stabilization strap is not required when carrying an accessory on their Class I hitches. It still may be a good idea to use a stabilization strap though when carrying accessories because they are considered all tongue weight on the hitch because of they a downward for on the hitch compared to towing a trailer that has evenly distributed...
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• Will Thule Roadway 4 Bike Carrier Fit a 2009 to 2011 Subaru Forester with a Class I Trailer Hitch
• In a situation where an accessory, like the Thule Roadway 4 Bike Carrier, # TH914XT, will not properly fit a trailer hitch, it could be a couple of different issues. Since the trailer hitch on your Subaru Forester is a Class I trailer hitch, a Class II accessory will not fit. The Roadway is designed to work with Class I or II 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches. Another potential issue that comes up is the paint or powder coat on the accessory going into the hitch may make it a tight fit. If this...
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• Adapter to use Yakima Accessories on 2019 Subaru Outback with Factory Roof Rack
• There is an adapter available that will fit the factory roof rack of your 2019 Subaru Outback, the Universal MightyMounts for Yakima Roof Mounted Accessories # Y03590. The MightyMounts work with most Yakima bike, ski and kayak carriers so you will be able to use them with your accessories on your Outback and be ready to go!
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• Attaching Accessories To A Roof Top Basket
• Unfortunately the design of the Tyger roof baskets will not allow any accessories to be attached to the basket. A basket that would be able to handle accessories attached to the rack would be the Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide, part # Y07138. It comes with two adjustable accessory bars that can be used to separate your load or attach a bike rack to the basket. This basket is 44" long x 40" wide x 7" tall with a weight limit of 165lbs. It can attach to aftermarket...
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• Using Class II Accessories on a Class I Hitch
• Congrats on your new bike rack! While both Class I and Class II hitches have the same 1 1/4 inch opening, they have different towing and weight capacities. Manufacturers sometimes build a stopper inside the Class I hitch receiver to prevent Class II accessories from fitting inside. This is because Class II hitches usually have a higher towing capacity and manufacturers want to prevent users from unknowingly overloading their Class I hitch with too much weight/stress from the Class II...
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• Can I Mount a Kayak Carrier or Bike Rack to the Thule Canyon XT Basket?
• While you can utilize other Thule accessories like the Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier # TH834 or the Thule UpRide Bike Rack # TH599000, you cannot mount those accessories onto the Thule Canyon XT # TH859XT itself. This is because the bars on the basket are too small to accommodate the clamp-on mounting brackets of these accessories. Also, Thule (or any other roof rack manufacturer) does not make any clamps that can allow you to use these accessories on the small bars. With that being...
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• Trailer Hitch for a 2011 BMW 550 to Carry Bikes
• Yes, Curt trailer hitch # C11381 will fit your 2011 BMW 550! If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. 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...
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• MaxxTow Ball Mount with Accessory Receiver Compatibility with Hitch Tongue Weight Rating
• The MaxxTow Ball Mount w/ 2" Accessory Receiver - 2" Hitches - 2-1/4" Drop - 5,000 lbs # MT70066 when using both the ball mount and bike rack together will not impact the tongue weight rating of your hitch receiver. This will work for you based on the weights you gave. If you use the ball mount portion alone, the tongue weight also isn't impacted. It is only when you use the accessory hitch receiver alone that the additional torque is added and the tongue weight of your hitch is altered.
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• Hitch Recommendation for 2015 Mazda 5 for use with Class II Accessories and Adapter
• Since the Draw-Tite # 24874 has restrictive tab in it, it still may prevent you from using any type of adapter for 2" hitch accessories in a 1-1/4" hitch. Because of that reason I recommend going with the Curt Class I Hitch # C11127 since it does not have the restrictive weld stop that would keep you from freely using a 1-1/4" adapter for your 2" receiver accessories. Because of the limited capacity when using adapter accessories, if you'd like an option to carry more bikes I recommend...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Nissan Versa Note
• The 2015 Nissan Versa Note takes different hitches than the regular Nissan Versa so # C11256 will not fit. Instead, you will need # C11378. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier, then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. You will need to use the stabilizer strap # 18050 when carrying bike racks or cargo carriers for extra...
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• What Accessories Can I Use With a Vortex 2500 Black 2-Bar Roof Rack
• In this case, you can purchase accessories from other brands but you will need to make sure that your purchase is compatible with Aero or elliptical style bars. You can filter our products by clicking "Aero Bars" under the "Applications" section in the filter. Your new racks can also accept channel mounted (C-Mount) and clamp-on accessories, while the included vortex strips can be cut to fit your accessories for maximum aerodynamic performance. Before purchase, be sure to use our fit...
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• Recommended Lock For Curt Bike Rack & Hitch
• Manufacturers of hitch accessories such as bike rack and cargo carriers make the threaded bolts and weldnuts in the accessories uniquely threaded so that you cannot use other manufacturer's products. For example the Swagman lock # S64027 will not fit the Curt Premium 4 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches # C18064. To lock the bike rack to the hitch I recommend using Curt Adjustable Cable Lock # C23666. You would just need to route the cable through the bike rack and then through the safety chain...
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• Trailer Hitch for a 2000 Acura Integra Sedan
• Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24589 does also fit the sedan models of the 2000 Acura Integra! If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. I have linked the Class I compatible 2-bike racks and cargo carriers for you.
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit For 2008 BMW 328xi Coupe
• There is a trailer hitch receiver fit for your 2008 BMW 328xi coupe, though a hitch that is a fit for a sedan only will not also go on the coupe. Instead, what you will need is a hitch from Stealth Hitches, and there are two options, one that is for accessories like a bike rack only, and one that can be used with both accessories and for towing: - Accessories (Bike Rack/Cargo Carrier) Only: Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH44VR - Accessories AND Towing: Stealth Hitches Hidden...
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• Will Other Brands of Roof Rack Accessories Fit on Rola Racks With Elliptical T-Slot Crossbars
• Rola T-Slot equipped crossbars are intended for Rola accessories but will also work with other brands of similar roof-rack-mount accessories. Since the different brands do not test with each others products there may be instances where a particular T-slot accessory from one maker may not work ideally with the Rola crossbars, but usually we find that these similar systems are compatible. I have included a photo of a Rola T-Slot crossbar showing the dimensions of the slot, which are 0.83...
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• Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Mazda 6
• Yes, the Curt Hitch # C11356 is a fit for the 2018 Mazda 6. The video I linked showing an example installation is on a 2016 Mazda 6 but the process will be the same on the 2018. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. I have linked the Class I compatible 2-bike racks and cargo carriers...
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• Trailer Hitch for a 2016 Audi A4 for Use with a Bike Carrier
• The Draw-Tite trailer hitch # DT24950 does indeed fit your 2016 Audi A4. Once installed the receiver will be the only part of the hitch that is visible. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. I have included a link to Class I, 2-bike carriers for you.
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• Trailer Hitch for a 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Model
• Yes, Curt trailer hitch # C11347 will fit your 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. 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....
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