The Yakima speed knob feature use on the Yakima RidgeBack bike rack employs a wedge on the bike rack's shank that expands rearward and outward as the knob is tightened which serves to lodge the shank into the receiver tube. Will this lock provide some protection against a crime of opportunity? It sure will. A random passerby won't be able to simply grab the rack, give it a yank and walk away with it. However, if a thief is determined enough and has the tools and the lack of witnesses to... view full answer...
The reason lies with both the popularity of the vehicle as well as the ability of the hitch manufacturers to obtain vehicles for test fitting. The hitch manufacturers are having difficulty obtaining vehicles for hitch fit testing, due to the high demand for vehicles following the onset of the pandemic. This is especially true for higher end vehicles like Volvos.
The receiver tube portion, which is the only attachment included with the # SH47FR is intended only for use with hitch mounted... view full answer...
There isn't a way you can raise the receiver height or alter the positioning of any trailer hitch for your 2019 Volvo V60, including the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH47FR.
The issue with this vehicle is that it's back end is low to the ground so I can understand your concern about ground contact, but it would have to be a very steep incline for the receiver itself to make contact. A bike rack would be more likely to make contact because it sticks out so the best thing you can... view full answer...
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