Expert Answers about Bike Trailer For Kids install

Expert Answers about Bike Trailer For Kids

How to Install Kid's Bike on Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack
Depending on the size and style of your kid's bike you'll also need an adapter bar to install it to the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. I personally like the Thule Adapter Bar # TH982XT because it has an impressive telescoping range from 16" to 31-1/2" long but you can use any that fit your kid's bike. I'm attaching a review video for the Thule Adapter Bar for you to check out. In this video we demonstrate how to add the adapter bar to a kid's bike and then how to install it on a hanging...
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Installantion and Compatibility Questions for Thule Apex XT4 Bike Rack
The Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # TH9025XT you asked about has a distance from the trailer hitch receiver hitch pin hole to the closest part of the rack of 7-1/4 inches. This is more than enough clearance to make it compatible with your 2018 Mercedes GLE 350 factory hitch. The rack comes completely assembled with just an adapter to add for the 2 inch hitch receiver that uses two screws and comes with the hex wrench needed for installation. The bike...
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Can I Comfortably Fit A Mixture Of Adult and Kids Bikes On A Yakima FullTilt Hitch Bike Rack
The Yakima FullTilt 5 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting, part # Y02463, is designed to fit five bikes, but whether they can be fit comfortably on the rack depends on the bikes you will be carrying. This rack will be able to easily fit kids bikes with a wheel size of 24". This rack may not be able to fit 20" bikes safely and it will not safely transport anything kid's bike with 20" wheels or smaller. If you have a bike with a step thru frame you will need to use the Yakima Tube...
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How Does the Saris SuperClamp EX Hold Different Bike Sizes Side by Side
The hooks on the Saris SuperClamp EX bike rack # SA4025F are on different tracks so that they do not interfere with each other and so that you can have different sized bikes loaded next to each other. The arms the hooks slide up and down on can only pivot so far so you would need to slide the wheel trays appropriately so that the arm is in a good position for the hooks to clamp down on both bikes. This amount of adjustability will make this rack compatible with an adult bike and smaller...
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Can the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Bike Rack and Cargo Carrier Be Used Without the Cargo Carrier
Yes, you can use the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Platform Bike Rack w/ Cargo Carrier part # HR1450Z-85 without the cargo carrier attached. In order to do this all you would need to do is remove the pin/clip that holds the two together. I have attached a photo of this pin/clip for you. The cargo carrier can also be taken off the vehicle and used separately. The great thing about the above rack is that if you ever find yourself needing to carry more bikes instead of the extra cargo space,...
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Is Thule Hitching Post Pro 4-Bike Rack a Good Option for Occasional Use
Since you are only going to be biking occasionally, a hanging bike rack is going to be a really good option, and you are getting a really good value with the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4-Bike Rack # TH934XTR. A hanging rack like the Hitching Post Pro is much lighter and easier to handle than a platform bike rack, which can be bulky, heavy, and awkward to take in and out of your hitch. So for occasional biking, a hanging rack is definitely the best option. The Hitching Post Pro will keep...
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Can the Thule Hitching Post Pro Hold Four Bikes?
Great question! Yes the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR can hold four bikes and no PhD needed. Simply load your heaviest bike first and alternate your handlebars for each subsequent bike. I attached a couple of pictures that show four bikes loaded on the rack. To make loading women's bikes or alternative frame bikes easier check out the Thule Adapter Bar # TH982XT. I included a video below to show how helpful this can be for loading alternative frames or even kid bikes. Please note...
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Will the Bikes Sway and Wheels Spin on the Swagman XP 5 Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack
The thick kraton vinyl cushioning in the cradles of the Swagman XP 5 Bike Rack, # S64970, do work to prevent bikes from rocking back and forth during transit. As an additional protection measure, I recommend using Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable, # S64030, to help prevent bike and wheel movement and to secure the rack to the hitch. I have included a link to the installation details for the rack.
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How to Secure Bikes on Yakima RidgeBack 4-Bike Rack # Y02458
On the Yakima RidgeBack 4-Bike Rack # Y02458 each of the four bikes it can transport is secured to the carrier's arms by three rubber straps, two near the seat/downtube and one at the front of the main tube near the handlebar stem. The linked photo has arrows to indicate the three straps. It is necessary to install/remove each of these for loading and unloading each of the bikes. Generally it is best to load the heaviest (adult) bikes first which places their greater weight nearer to the...
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How to Mount a Womans Bike on the Swagman Trailhead 4 Bike Carrier # S63380
The answer to your question is, Yes! Hanging-style bike racks such as the Swagman Trailhead 4 Bike Carrier # S63380 can pose a challenge for mounting some women's, kids' and alternative-frame-design bikes that lack a horizontal top frame tube typical of a standard man's bike. In such cases use of a bike adapter bar will provide the solution. We offer a number of these adapters including the Swagman Easy-Out # 64005 which would be a great choice for you. The bar attaches between the seat...
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How Are Bikes Secured to Graber Outback 4 Bike Rack
We do not carry Graber Outback bike racks but from what I was able to see online it looks like the carrier has cradles and straps, so you will set the bike frame in the cradles and tighten the frame down with the rubber straps. I have included a video of a similar 4 bike rack which shows how bikes are secured for you to check out. If you plan to carry bikes with alternative frames, such as kids bikes or womens bikes, I recommend using an adapter bar, like # TH982XT. The adapter bar attaches...
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Securing Yakima FullSwing Bike Rack To Vehicle To Prevent Theft
The Yakima FullSwing 4-Bike Rack, part # Y02465, comes with a cable lock with an SKS core that secures your bikes to the rack, and a locking mechanism that secures the rack to the hitch, as a theft deterrent. It uses the same keys so one key will lock or unlock the rack on the rear of your vehicle. I have attached an installation video for this bike rack you can check out. If you are planning on carrying bikes with alternative frames like kids bikes or women's bikes I recommend an adapter...
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Installation Details for a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sedan
The only trailer hitch receiver that we currently offer for your 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Sedan is the Curt # C11001. This is a Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening, a Gross Towing Weight of 2,000 lbs, and a max Tongue Weight of 200 lbs. There is drilling that is required, which is depicted in the instructions, but the bumper does not need to be removed. Our tech tip states that for drilling into the bumper beam a rotabroach or carbide drill bit is...
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How Do You Install a Storage Cover on a Tall 5th Wheel or Travel Trailer
When installing a cover such as # 290-52272 you pretty much have to get on top of the trailer and install it from the top down. Ladders and a couple of old enough kids or grand kids also help. But if you are doing it by yourself the best option is to get on the roof. I have linked a video on a different cover below. It shows our installer climbing up to the roof to install the cover.
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Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2014 Ford Fusion
The installation of the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 24897 is simple and if you are mechanically inclined should have no problem installing this hitch yourself on your 2014 Ford Fusion. The instructions are included and easy to follow. The # 24897 is a Class l hitch and has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. If you aren't comfortable installing it yourself, most local garages have all the equipment needed to install this hitch. Since there is no drilling involved and just a bit of trimming...
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Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2013 Toyota Highlander Considering Ground Clearance
The design of this specific hitch is intended to be mounted above the exhaust on your Toyota Highlander, and of the trailer hitches that are considered a fit for your vehicle this one would be your best option for maximum ground clearance. We have a video of this exact hitch being installed on a 2013 Toyota Highlander, and in that video, it is explained that from the top of the hitch to the ground is 14-1/2 inches. I went out to the warehouse and measured this hitch, and the base of the...
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Removing or Adding Air from a Flex Air Replacement Pin Box
There is a Schrader valve on the Flex Air replacement pin boxes such as # LC328492. To add air you would just use a compressor like you might find at a gas station or auto repair shop. To take air out all you would have to do is depress the little plunger in the valve to release the air. Some attachments that are used to add air can also be used to release air, kind of like filling up a bike tire as a kid with a hand pump. As soon as you put the hose end on the valve there would be a...
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Installing the Yakima Hangout 3 on a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
In order to install the Yakima HangOut 3 # Y02638 on your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee you'll need to put the top and bottom straps in anchor mode (per the Yakima instructions). This is simply a matter of running the strap through the opening in the hooks and then dropping them inside the hatch as you can see in the attached photo. You'll want to place the clips inside the hatch and then close the hatch prior to linking the straps to the rack. When it comes to the side straps you'll need to...
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Is There a Lock for Latch Pin Handle on B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch on 2002 Ford F-250
Though there is not a separate lock available for the latch pin handle of the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1108 that fits your 2002 Ford F-250, it would not be able to be removed by a teen or young kid. If you take a look at the accompanying photo of hitch # BWGNRK1108 installed on a F-250 you can see that it is in the truck's wheel well and somebody would almost certainly have to be looking for the handle to find it. Even if they did, the Turnoverball's handle...
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How to Increase Tension on Friction Sway Control Bar
To increase the tension on your Friction Sway Control Bar, such as this Reese Reese Friction Sway Control Bar # 83660, you will want to adjust in small increments to "stiffen" the coupling and to find the right setting for you. I have linked the instructions for the Reese Friction Sway Control for you.
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