Expert Answers about Bike Accessories

• Loading Ramp Add-On Options For An Older Thule T2 Patform Bike Rack
• So I do have another solution, however adding a ramp to your Thule T2 Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches # TH917XT which is no longer available, is not an option. I know it isn't ideal, but the only real solution is to replace your bike rack with another rack that is compatible with a ramp accessory like the Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # NV22G, which can use the ramp accessory # ANVBRB. Or You can use Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bike # TH903202 which...
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• What Additional Parts are Needed for the Thule Hitching Post Pro on a 2011 Toyota RAV4
• The Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR includes everything that you need to carry bikes on your 2011 Toyota RAV4. However, there are additional accessories you may be interested in to use with the bike rack. If you're going to be carrying any alternative frame bikes, like a women's or children's bike, you may not have a good mounting location to hang the bikes from the rack. The bikes should be as level as possible when traveling to prevent them from moving and coming into contact with...
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• Parts Needed to Lock the Universal MightyMounts for Yakima Roof Mounted Accessories to a Roof Rack
• The Replacement Locking Knob Assembly for Yakima Raptor Aero Roof Mounted Bike Carrier # Y8820181 is a replacement part for a Yakima Raptor bike carrier, it attaches to the clamp on that carrier. It does not actually lock the rack to the crossbars. To lock the Universal MightyMounts for Yakima Roof Mounted Accessories # Y03590 to your roof rack you would need to get the Yakima Accessory Lock Housing # Y07220 and the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07204.
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• Using Yakima HoldUp EVO for 1-1/4” Hitches on a 2” Hitch Receiver
• I definitely have some options so that you can use your Yakima Hold-Up EVO Bike rack # Y02480, but the reason Yakima does not recommend using an adapter with this bike rack is because most hitch adapters reduce the weight capacity of your hitch by half. An example of that is this Curt Hitch Adapter # C45770 that not only makes your hitch smaller to fit 1-1/4" accessories, but it also extends out by 4" if you need extra length for clearance issues. The drawback is your weight capacity is...
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• Best Way To Carry 2" Receiver Accessories with 1-1/4" Receiver on 2004 Mini Cooper
• I have a solution for you, but unfortunately because of the size of the 2004 Mini Cooper there is not a 2" hitch available for this vehicle; this is mostly down to the Class of the hitches that have 2" receivers not being rated for this vehicle. It sounds like you're just looking to carry some hitch mounted accessories with a 2" receiver shank, so as long as you're not going to be using this to tow anything you could use the Curt # C11126 which has a 1-1/4" receiver. Once you've got the...
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• Hitch and Accessories For Carrying Bike Rack on 2020 Volkswagen Jetta
• For your 2020 Volkswagen Jetta, the Curt # C11540 you'd looked at will be a fit unless the vehicle is a GLI model. The hitch provides a 1-1/4 inch receiver, and you really won't need anything else. If your bike rack doesn't already have an anti-rattle feature, you might be interested in an anti-rattle device like part # RM-061-125 which will prevent the shank of your bike rack from moving about in the receiver tube. Other than that, you'll be good to go. I've linked to the installation...
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• Trailer Hitch for 2016 Mazda 6 With Open-Backed Receiver Tube
• The Class I hitch available for your 2016 Mazda 6, the Curt # C11356 has a receiver tube that is open at the back. Some hitches have a stop punched or welded into it that prevent hitch accessories meant for a Class II hitch from being slid into the receiver tube far enough for the hitch pin holes in the receiver tube and the shank of the accessory to line up. This purposely done as a safety measure. The Curt # C11356 hitch doesn't have the stop, so your bike rack will work. Keep in mind...
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• Is a Stabilizing Strap Required on a Hitch for 2018 BMW X5
• On the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13077 for your 2018 BMW X5 there is no requirement for the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories # 18050. The strap is recommended for use with bike racks and other hitch-mounted accessories to avoid putting too much strain on your trailer hitch. Some Class I and Class II 1-1/4" hitches may require that you use a stabilizing strap to ensure that the hitch does not experience excessive torque while transporting your gear but...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2018 Lance Travel Trailer
• Your best bet for your 2018 Lance TT is to use a universal hitch. These hitches are going to be adjustable to fit a variety of frame widths and will work great with hitch mounted accessories like the bikes you plan to carry. We do have a few size ranges for you to check out; for a 22" to 66" wide frame you'll want # C13704, for a 22" to 72" wide frame you'll want # 13703, and for a 18" to 51" wide frame you'll want # C13702. As far as bike racks go we also have plenty to choose from,...
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• Roof Rack and Roof Mounted Bike Carrier Recommendation for 2013 Ford Focus
• The Rhino-Rack Road Warrior Rooftop Bike Carrier # RBC036 is a great option for a fork-mount bike carrier. This carrier is designed to attach to the roof rack by mounting inside the channel of an aero-style crossbar at the front of the rack, while the back of the rack clamps around the opposite crossbar. I have attached a review video of this rack on a Focus for you. The aero-style roof rack I recommend for your 2013 Ford Focus is the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2 with...
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• Replacement Strap For Thule Spare Me 963XT Bike Rack
• I called Thule and they confirmed the correct strap for your Thule spare Me 963XT is the Replacement Rubber Strap T2 Bike Carrier Cradles # 753-3535. The Replacement Straps for Cradles on Thule Bike Racks # TH534 is not a fit your Thule Spare Me 963XT bike rack.
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• Required Bike Rack Stabilizing Strap For CURT Hitch # 11510 on a 2011 Infiniti EX-35
• The strap you will need is the CURT bike rack strap with cambuckle, part # 18050. CURT requires using a stabilizing strap with any hitch mounted bike rack or hitch accessories. The strap acts as a precaution to reduce jarring and torque applied to the hitch from the weight of the bike rack and bicycles. Since the CURT hitch # 11510 is a Class I model, you will need to make sure your bike rack is compatible with Class I hitches. You will also be limited to carrying 2 bikes.
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• Options for Carrying Bikes and Towing a Boat Trailer with a 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch
• I may have a solution for your situation, but we do not offer a ball mount with an accessory receiver for 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches. These types of ball mounts are only available for 2 inch trailer hitches. Instead, I recommend looking into a roof mount or trunk mount bike rack for your bikes. If you can tell me the year, make and model of your vehicle, I would be happy to make a more specific recommendation for your setup. I have also attached links to our roof mount and trunk mount...
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• Recommended Roof Rack and Bike Carrier for Carbon Frame Road Bike on 2014 Toyota Prius c
• It looks like you were looking at a roof rack that uses the Rhino Rack Euro Bars # RREB106B, which I don't recommend because of the lack of accessories that are designed to fit on these bars, but there is a great option available from Rhino Rack that will work on your 2014 Toyota Prius c. Instead, I recommend using the Rhino Rack Roof Rack that uses the Vortex aero bars; the parts required for this roof rack are the # RRVA106B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK351. I do recommend replacing the plastic...
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• Locks Needed for Thule Hitching Post Pro 934 Bike Rack
• The correct locking mechanism for the threaded hitch pin on the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR is the Snug-Tite hitch accessory # THSTL2. This locks the bike rack to the trailer hitch on your vehicle. If you also want to lock your bikes to the bike rack then you will need a cable lock like the part # e98891. Attached are some review videos for you to check out.
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• How To Keep My 5 Bike Rack From Flexing My etrailer Hitch On My 2019 Ford Transit T250
• Before switching over to class 4 trailer hitch like The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C14012, I recommend using The Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories # 18050. Using these straps will provide extra support for your hitch receiver when you use a hitch-mounted bike rack. It will help limit the torque placed on the hitch receiver by the bike rack. Using this strap will evenly distribute the weight to stabilize the hitch accessory and to prevent bouncing. You're...
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• Parts Needed to Carry Womens Bike on Yakima 2 Bike Rack
• In order to carry a women's bike with a step through frame on the Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # Y02457 you'll need to use a bike frame adapter bar like the Yakima Tube Top Bake Adapter # Y02531. This bar attaches to the handlebar stem and the seat post to provide the cross bar needed to carry the bike level, and is a common accessory used with bike racks to carry women's and children's bikes. I've linked a short review video we did that shows...
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• What Hitch Reducer and Locking Hitch Pin Do You Recommend for a Curt 5 Bike Rack on a 3-Inch Hitch?
• In order to use the Curt 5 Bike Rack - 2" # C18065 on your 3-inch hitch on your RV, I recommend the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" # C45408. The reducer will allow you to use the Curt 5 Bike Rack with your 3-inch hitch receiver. As for as a compatible pin and lock that will work for both the hitch, the reducer, and the rack, I confirmed with my contact at Curt that the pinhole diameter of these accessories is 5/8". With that being said, I recommend the Fastway...
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• Skid Wheel Preventing Trailer Hitch Bottoming Out on Steep Driveway
• I'm sorry to hear the ground clearance isn't what you need for your 2020 Kia Sedona EX due to the steep driveway. The Roadmaster Rollaway Trailer Hitch Protector # RM-050 is my recommendation for you which will work with or without an accessory installed in the hitch receiver. If you plan on using a bike rack, this may still not give you clearance for the rack or the bike wheels depending on the rack used, so that should be considered as well. This will protect the hitch itself from...
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• How To Haul A 4 Bike Rack On A 2012 Nissan Leaf
• I would recommend going to a class 3 hitch like The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7184 over The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11396. The EcoHitch has a tongue weight up to 300 pounds when the Curt hitch has a tongue weight up to 150 pounds. I would double check your manual to find out the proper tongue weight capacity for your vehicle. The Eco hitch also has a 2 inch receiver when the Curt hitch has a 1-1/4 inch receiver. You will have more options on hitch mounted accessories...
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