You can use the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-061 to stabilize the 2" bike rack in the adapter and the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-061-125 to stabilize the adapter in the hitch. While using an adapter in a 1.25" hitch to use a 2" bike rack is not a great idea, technically you can do it. What you would need to keep in mind is that using the adapter is going to reduce your hitches weight capacity by 50%. You will need to ensure that your bike rack and bikes do not exceed the weight limit of... view full answer...
Any time you install a weight bearing device on a vehicle that rests on a painted surface, there's the potential that the vehicle can be damaged. That's the honest answer.
That being said, there are things you can do to greatly reduce the possibility of that occurring.
• You'll want to make sure that the surfaces of the bike rack and the vehicle that touch each other are 100%
clean and free of dirt and grit. A good coat of high quality car wax applied to the surface of the vehicle... 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...
Curt requires a stabilization strap for all Class I hitch mounted accessories to relieve stress that is put upon the hitch while carrying hitch mounted accessories.
To utilize the Curt Support Strap # 18050 on your Swagman XTC-2 simply loop the strap through your bike(s), then around the upright mast of your bike rack and attach it to the trunk of your 2013 Honda Accord. If you have the Crosstour model then attach the hook to the lower edge of the rear lift gate.
Although Draw-Tite does... view full answer...
The Swagman lock you asked about is 5/8" diameter, but has longer TPI, and there isn't a hitch lock that we offer that can work with the Reese Outfitter Adventure bike rack you have. The best option is going to be a cable lock that you can wrap around the bike rack and attach through the chain anchors in the hitch or around the hitch itself. You can go with one that has keys or a combination if that is easier:
- Master Lock Quantum Self-Coiling, Combination Cable Lock - 1/2" Diameter x... view full answer...
Many brands and models of hitch-mount bike racks include an anti-rattle device to help control the random motion of the loaded rack while you're underway. Some of these mechanisms include a lock in addition to the anti-rattle function. No matter what brand or design of rack you choose there will always be SOME degree of random rack motion while you drive. No bike rack will be absolutely motionless in the hitch.
Generally, the lighter the rack's weight the less it will tend to move within... view full answer...
The reason why we differentiate between bike racks that are designed for travel trailers and 5th-wheel trailers is because travel trailers have to account for the additional length of the direct hitch connection from the trailer to the vehicle. This adds more total length to travel trailers and causes more torque/force to be exerted on the back of the trailer. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows how a hitch receiver mount adds more length.
If you need a recommendation of a bike... view full answer...
While I do have a solution for you, we do not currently offer any 2 inch trailer hitch receivers for your 2016 Ford C-Max.
Our best option is the Curt Class II Trailer Hitch # C12092 because it is rated for heavier towing than a Class I hitch is. If you were to tow something other than a bike rack, you won't have as many restrictions with a Class II hitch.
Since we only offer 1-1/4 inch hitches, you will have to use an adapter, like the Brophy Adapter # HTAD, to be able to carry your... view full answer...
The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76112 which is a fit for a 2013 Toyota Sienna weighs around 40 lbs. This will be the case for pretty much all trailer hitch options for this vehicle give or take a few pounds.
For a bike rack, the Thule Apex XT 5 Bike Rack part # TH9026XT is an excellent option which will allow you to carry up to five bikes. It has a tilting design so you can access the rear hatch with the rack installed. The Thule Apex XT weighs 35 lbs which is very... view full answer...
Do not worry, if you do not already have your hitc, you are not absolutely stuck buying a whole new hitch and new bike rack for your 2016 Volkswagen Golf SE.
While we do only sell Class I 1-1/4" hitch receivers for your vehicle, you can use a 1-1/4" to 2" Hitch adapter # HTAD to fit your Bike Rack that fits on a 2" receiver. However, if you use a hitch adapter, this will cut your tongue weight capacity in half when carrying a bike rack. All the hitches we offer for your 2016 Volkswagen... view full answer...
When tightening the anti-rattle device of your Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # KU74FR you'll want to tighten it until the bike rack no longer moves inside of the trailer hitch. When pressing on the bike rack the vehicle should move but the rack will won't budge in the hitch. Brad shows this in the attached video below at the 7:35 minute mark. view full answer...
The Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches Part # C18085 is manufactured over seas according to Curt customer service.
If you are looking for a bike rack with similar characteristics as the Curt rack you are interested in, but is made in the USA, I suggest the Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # TH92BJ. Its weight capacity is a capable of bikes up to 32 pounds each and allows for use with a motorhome and hitches that are 1-1/4"... view full answer...
The RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount, # RKY10004 is not rated for RV use. Having the proper rating is important to ensure the rack can hold up against the force exerted on it while being mounted to the back of the trailer. There is greater side to side movement placed on a bike rack that is mounted to the back of a trailer than mounted on an automobile. The rating indicates that the bike rack has been tested and approved for that increased torque that... view full answer...
Traveling on the highway will not cause any issues whatsoever for the Swagman XTC-2 TILT 2-Bike Rack # S64671.
There are no specific speed restrictions and the rack will stay secure in your hitch with its included pin and clip. I do recommend adding a lock to protect your investment, and it has the added benefit of being an anti-rattle device, the Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman Hitch Racks # S64029.
In regards to the adapter bar, according to the manufacturer one... view full answer...
The reason why we don't recommend the Saris Freedom 4 Bike Rack # SA4414B on an RV, motorhome, flat-towed vehicle, or 5th-wheel trailer is because of the added torque experienced at the rear of those vehicles while traveling. The added force can damage the bikes, the rack, or the hitch receiver, and it can be dangerous for other drivers on the road. Since your bumper is customized for extra support and has a welded-on receiver, it should be better off than a bolted-on hitch. However, the... view full answer...
The cable and hitch lock that's compatible with the RockyMounts # RKY10223 WestSlope bike rack are available separately as part # RKY10224.
The WestSlope bike rack is one of my favorite designs, primarily because the U-shaped rack allows you to step in closer to the rear of the vehicle which makes in easy to load the bikes that are closest to the vehicle.
I've linked to description videos for both the bike rack and the lock kit I recommended. view full answer...
You are unable to choose the key number of the Hitch Tite Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Saris Bike Racks with 1-1/4" and 2" Shanks # SA3022. view full answer...
The Thule Trailway 959, which is essentially the big box store version of the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR does not have an option for a quick release from the hitch, it does require the use of the threaded hitch bolt.
Your question is very understandable because those threaded bolts are less than convenient. There are racks similar to your Trailway which will work and do not require the use of a threaded hitch bolt, including the Yakima RidgeBack # Y02458.
This is a very easy-to-use... view full answer...
Nope, you will not need any type of adapter bar for your RadRover step-thru ebike when using the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY64FR.
The RV Rider # HLY64FR doesn't use frame hooks like a lot of bike racks, it uses padded clamps that you can rotate and adjust vertically to grasp the frame wherever you need to. view full answer...
If your camper has frame rails that are between 47-1/8 and 77 inches apart, the Ultra-Fab # UF35-946403 will work. The hitch has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity, which means that the weight of the bikes and the rack they're carried on cannot exceed 350 lbs.
This being said, be aware that most bike racks out there aren't designed for use on the rear of a towed camper. A bike rack installed on a towed camper will be subjected to an extreme amount of bouncing and crashing that it wouldn't... view full answer...
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