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  • Can A Bike Rack Be Installed Using Curt Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch # C11202 On 2009 Nissan Cube
  • A bike rack can be installed on the Draw-Tite Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch # C11202 on your 2009 Nissan Cube, but you will have to be sure that the bike rack is made to fit a Class I hitch. Because of the lower tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. on a Class I hitch you will also be limited to only 2 bikes on the bike rack. Some of the Class I compatible bike racks are listed as 3 bike and 4 bike racks, but if you look at the description of the bike rack it will say limited to 2 bikes only on...
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  • Fitment of Yakima HitchSki Snowboard and Ski Carrier for Hitch Bike Racks
  • The Yakima HitchSki Snowboard and Ski Carrier for Hitch Bike Racks, # Y02418 is a ski and snowboard carrier designed by Yakima for their Yakima dual-arm, hitch mounted bike racks. This is not designed to fit the Curt Premium, # C18065. I suggest the Yakima FullTilt 5 Bike Rack, # Y02463 in place of the Curt Premium, # C18065 for a comparable bike rack but one that is confirmed to match with Yakima HitchSki Snowboard and Ski Carrier for Hitch Bike Racks, # Y02418.
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  • Can Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Hitch Bike Rack Be Used on the Rear of a Motor Home
  • I do have hitch bike racks that will work on the rear of a motor home, but the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Hitch Bike Rack, part # SH12B, is not one of them. Although the Kuat hitch bike racks are an excellent bike rack, it is not designed for use on the rear of a RV or a motor home . When a hitch bike rack is designed to fold-up or tilt-away, that design will not allow the bike rack to stand up to the rigors of being on the back of a motor home. A bike rack mounted to the rear of a RV or motor home...
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  • E-Bike Rack Compatibility With A 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon And A Draw-Tite Max-Frame Hitch Receiver
  • The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2", part # 75673, is compatible with your 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon. However, the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # Y36F, will not work with this hitch receiver because it cannot be folded up due to the space constraints. My hitch bike rack recommendation is the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # TH903202. This...
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  • Options for Carrying 3 Bikes on 2004 Mazda 6 Wagon with Class I Trailer Hitch
  • I have a solution for you to carry 3 bikes on your 2004 Mazda 6, but it is true that Class I, 1-1/4 inch receiver trailer hitches, like the # C11308 you referenced, are limited to carrying only 2 bikes. These trailer hitches are limited to carrying 2 bikes due to the low tongue weight capacities of both the trailer hitch and the vehicle on which the hitch is installed. As more bikes are installed on a hitch mount rack, the weight of the bikes is moved further away from the hitch, increasing...
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  • Can Rhino Rack Hanging Rack Carry a Trek Verve 3
  • The Rhino-Rack 2 Bike Rack # RRRBC045 will hold your Trek Verve 3 in your Outback Wagon 2" Hitch. The bike rack is held in place by an anti-rattle bolt that passes through the bike rack and your Outback's hitch. Once you have tightened the bolt down you will place a clip through the opposite end of the bolt head. In regards to adding a lock for the rack and bikes you would need to remove the factory anti rattle device on the bike rack and add on the Lets Go Aero Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch...
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  • Carrying Four Bikes On A 1992 Ford Econoline Van With Hanging Hitch Bike Rack
  • I will start with answering your third question first. The Hollywood Racks Traveler 4 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting, part # HR8500, is fairly light for a hitch bike rack. This rack only weighs 27lbs. This rack does have a tilt away mast, that allows you to have access to the rear of your vehicle while the rack is still attached. It comes with an anti-rattle hitch bolt that helps eliminate movement between the hitch bike rack and the hitch receiver. With the addition...
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  • Will the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack work with a Swing Away Hitch Extender
  • Yes, the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes, # HLY64FR can be used with a swing-away type hitch adapter such as the Saris Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks, # SAR36VR. The Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes, # HLY64FR is for 2" x 2" hitch receivers. This has an 80 lbs. per bike rating with a max tire width of 5". The carrier weight itself is 58 Lbs. The Saris Swing Away Hitch Extender, # SAR36VR is about 40 lbs. and has a weight limit...
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  • RV Approved Bike Rack Recommendation for a Bike with Rear Suspension
  • The Stromberg Carlson 2 Bike Rack, # LA-102, holds bikes by the seat tube on the frame (see photo). If your bike has a set tube that extends from the seat down to the pedals and enough room to mount the bike on the cradles of the bike rack, then this bike rack will work well for you. There are many different frame designs for bikes with rear suspension. If your bike does not have a seat tube extending from the pedals to the seat or if the suspension interferes with the seat tube, this...
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  • Will The SportRack Hitch Lock # A30901LHP Fit Thule Parkway Hitch Bike Rack
  • We do have a lock available that will work with the Thule Parkway hitch bike rack, but the SportRack Bike Rack Hitch Lock, part # SR0901, will not work with any Thule bike racks. You will want to use the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock, # THSTL2, which fits all of the Thule hitch bike racks, including the 1-1/4 and 2 inch Thule Parkway hitch bike racks. The thread and bolt size for Thule bike racks are specific to accept or work with Thule locks and accessories. Most bike rack manufacturers...
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  • Difference Between Kuat Transfer V2 - 2 & 3 Bike Hitch Lock
  • Yes it is. The Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks - 2" Hitches, part # HL2, will work with the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes but not the Kuat Transfer V2 Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 3 Bikes. The bike racks are secured to the vehicle in different ways, thus the incompatibility. The anti-rattle hitch bolt of the Transfer V2 works like a traditional threaded hitch pin to eliminate the movement between the hitch receiver and the hitch bike rack. The Transfer V3 has an anti-rattle device...
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  • 2014 Honda Odyssey With 2" Hitch Receiver Platform Rack Recommendation
  • The Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches, part # S64665, will work with a 2" Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver IF you have a hitch extender. Your only limitation will be the distance between the hitch pin hole and the closest edge of the rack when it is in the folded position. That distance is only 3". The distance between the hitch pin hole and the edge of your bumper is 5". A hitch extender will address this issue. But keep in mind that adding a hitch extender reduces the maximum...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
  • All of the trailer hitches available for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic are Class I trailer hitches. Most Class I trailer hitch receivers have a tab inside of the receiver to allow only certain accessories to be used with the receiver. This tab is intended to keep accessories from being used that can overload the Class I hitch. I have attached a help article on trailer hitch receiver sizes for you. Curt Class I trailer hitches do not have this tab, however they will require the bike rack, and...
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  • What Anti-Rattle Bike Rack Hitch Lock Will Fit On A SportRack 2 Bike Wheel Rack
  • You will need the SportRack Anti-Rattle Bike Rack Hitch Lock # A30901LHP for the SportRack hitch bike racks. I also have the SportRack Hitch and Cable Lock - Keyed Alike # A32022 which is the anti-rattle lock and a cable lock that you can use to lock the bikes to the rack. The Swagman Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman Hitch Racks # S64029 will only fit the Swagman bike racks. The # S64029 will work with all Swagman racks that have a 1-1/4 inch or 1-1/4 and 2 inch adjustable...
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  • Will Hitch Lock for Kuat Transfer Bike Rack Work on Other Bikes
  • The Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Kuat Transfer Bike Racks - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # HLT will only work with Kuat Transfer bike racks. Bike rack locks are generally specific to the rack manufacturers, though we may have an option. The etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock # e98879 has a pin diameter of 1/2", but would only work if you have a hollow shank bike rack. This is for a 1-1/4" receiver. Otherwise, there is still an option to secure your rack by using the Saris Cable Lock - 8' Long # SA981...
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2009 Ford Escape
  • To carry 3 ladies bikes with your 2009 Ford Escape, I would recommend using a hitch mounted bike rack. There are 3 bike trunk mount options for your vehicle such as the Yakima HangOut 3, # Y02638, but a hitch mounted bike rack will be the safest and most convenient route. A hitch mounted bike rack like the Swagman Titan 2 Bike Rack, # S63400, would insert into a 1-1/4 inch or 2 inch trailer hitch receiver and has a tilting feature that will allow you to access your rear cargo area without...
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  • Yakima Backswing Swing Away Hitch Extender with Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes
  • The Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches, part # Y02483, will work with the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches, part # HR4000. Please keep in mind that adding any hitch extender/expander will reduce your the maximum tongue weight on your hitch by 50%. The combined weight of the BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks and the weight of the carrier would be 77lbs. This is the amount you would subtract from the maximum...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2014 Toyota Corolla
  • The Curt # C11265 and Draw-Tite # 24913 trailer hitches that are designed to fit your 2014 Toyota Corolla are all Class I rated trailer hitches. Our manufacturers do not make hitches with higher class ratings to fit your vehicle. As you saw in a video, having a Class I hitch does mean that hitch mount bike racks are limited to carrying only 2 bikes. There are 4 bike carriers that will fit in a Class I hitch receiver, but they are limited to carrying only 2 bikes when used with a Class...
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  • Can I Use a etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock on a Bike Rack With Threaded Hitch Bar?
  • You will need a threaded locking hitch pin to fit your specific bike rack. The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # e98882 will not fit with the threads that you have in the bike rack receiver tube. You will want to ensure that the hitch lock you get is compatible with your bike rack. I will list a few of our locks that we carry and the manufacturers that they fit. If you can tell me which bike rack you have I can let you know exactly what lock you will need and if your rack already...
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  • Swagman Chinook Bike Rack on a 2018 Honda Fit for a Bike with Fenders
  • You would want to consult the owners manual of your 2018 Honda Fit for the tongue capacity but I believe it to be 200 lbs., which would mean the Swagman Chinook Bike Rack # S64683 which weighs 47 lbs. will work with your 2018 Honda Fit as long as you have a hitch (this bike rack fits a 1-1/4" or 2" hitch). If you are still needing a hitch, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11406 is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Honda Fit and would allow you to use the Swagman rack. The Swagman Chinook...
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