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  • How to Carry 4 Bikes on a 2010 Toyota Prius
  • There are ways to transport 4 bikes with your 2010 Toyota Prius, but the only trailer hitches available for your vehicle are Class I and as you mentioned, they have a 2 bike limit. You can use a hitch mount bike rack like the Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack, # S64670, to carry two bikes, and I recommend carrying the other two bikes on the roof. I have attached a demonstration video of the XTC-2 on a Prius for you to check out. This is one of the top bike racks we carry for Class I trailer hitches. The...
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  • How to Carry 4 Bikes on a 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback
  • Curt does state that some bumper fascia trimming may be necessary to install their Class I Trailer Hitch, # C11209, on your 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback. There will be a small piece on the underside of the bumper fascia that may need to be notched to clear the vertical plate on this hitch, however, the trimming will not be readily noticeable. It is possible to carry 4 bikes on your Civic, but, the only trailer hitches available for your car are Class I trailer hitches. It is not recommended...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch/Bike Rack For A 2023 Buick Encore GX
  • When it comes to installing a trailer hitch onto your 2023 Buick Encore GX I recommend The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C94UR. I recommend this trailer hitch because it will offer enough ground clearance for a bike rack, so you will not have to worry about the bike rack bottoming out. Just for noting that this hitch is not intended for models with the tailgate sensor. The trailer hitch has a bolt on installation. When it comes to hauling your mountain bike around I recommend The Thule...
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  • Are Extra Parts Needed to Use a Bike Rack on Curt Hitch # C13010 on 2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  • The Curt Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # C13010 will fit your 2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicle. A hitch ball is only needed if you will be towing a trailer. The hitch ball is located on a ball mount that fits into the trailer hitch. It is where the trailer coupler would connect to the trailer hitch. A hitch ball is not needed if you will only be using the hitch for a bike rack. Since you will be using the Curt hitch for non-trailer loads like a hitch bike rack, you will need to use a...
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  • Do I Need To Use Curt Stabilizing Strap # 18050 To Carry Saris Hitch Bike Rack On Curt Hitch # 11829
  • Yes, Curt requires using a stabilizing strap like the Curt Bike Rack Strap with Cambuckle, part # 18050, with any hitch mounted bike rack and or hitch accessories. You will need to purchase part # 18050 separately from the Curt Hitch # 11829. It is required by Curt as a precaution to reduce the jarring and torque applied to the hitch from the weight of the bike rack and bicycles. The Curt Bike Rack Strap will attach to your Saris bike rack. Since the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 11829, is...
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  • Recommendation for Locking Hitch Pin for Kuat Transfer Bike Rack on 2015 Honda CR-V
  • In order to lock the Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Platform Rack to the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75742 you will want to use the Cable Locks and Hitch Lock for Kuat Trasfer 2 Bike Rack # PTSCLK12. If you are looking at the Kuat Transfer 3 Bike Platform Rack, you'll want the kit for the Transfer 3 # PTSCLK13. Since the Transfer has a threaded hitch pin hole for the anti-rattle threaded hitch pin, the hitch pin that comes with the rack will need to be used with the bike...
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  • Hitch Pin Lock For The Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack For 2 Electric Bikes
  • The Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # Y36FR does have a hitch pin lock # Y07235 that you can purchase separately to deter theft of the rack from your trailer hitch.
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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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  • How to Transport 4 Bikes on 2015 Mercedes ML 350 Using Hitch and Hitch-Mount Bike Rack
  • We can help you with options for carrying your four bikes on your 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350. However, the reason you could find no 4-bike trunk racks is that very few such carriers exist; we offer none and the reason why is that a 4-bike trunk-mount rack would simply place too much weight on that rear hatch (or on the trunk of a sedan) and would put some parts of a car at risk. The 3-bike Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top # HRF2-3 will properly fit your vehicle but it leaves you with 1 bike...
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  • Hitch Mounted Bike Rack for an 80 lbs e-Bike
  • We do have a bike rack that will support your 80 lbs e-bike. It is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount item # HLY84FR. This hitch bike rack is capable of hauling two 80 lbs fat e-bikes to the trail. The ratcheting hooks hold bikes securely by the frame and lock to deter theft. The wheel hoops adjust for different wheelbases and the anti-rattle system reduces wobble and sway. This is our highest capacity bike rack.
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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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  • Replacement Hardware for Yakima Doubledown Hitch Mounted Bike Rack
  • In order to replace the bolt for the Yakima DoubleDown 4 Bike Rack, you need to look at the Replacement Hardware for Yakima Doubledown Hitch Mounted Bike Rack # Y8890206. •Replacement hardware for Doubledown 2, 4 and 5 •Includes: (1) bolt, (2) flat washers, (1) nut and (1) wrench for rack assembly (1) hitch bolt, (1) lock washer and (1) flat washer to secure rack in hitch # 8890206 Yakima Replacement Hardware for Doubledown 2, 4 and 5 Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack
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  • Recommended Bike Rack That Works With My 2 Inch Hitch On My Travel Trailer
  • When it comes to installing a bike on your travel trailer with a 2 inch hitch The Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack # TH934XTR will be a great option for you. This bike rack can hold up to 4 bikes weighing at 35 pounds per bike. The rack tilts down with bikes unloaded to access cargo area. It has sturdy cradles with heavy-duty hook-and-loop straps that secure bikes to rack. The rack comes with an anti-rattle hitch pin that reduces movement of rack in the hitch receiver....
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  • Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin Lock Needed for a 1-1/4 in Hitch Thule Bike Carrier
  • The threads on Thule bike racks are unique to their hitch pin design so the only hitch pins that will work with Thule bike racks are the Thule brand. The correct anti-rattle hitch pin lock for your Thule bike rack will be the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device, item # THSTL2. There is not an inexpensive alternative for these bike racks. The Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock fits the following bike racks, TH956, TH957, TH964, TH954, TH914, TH912, TH915, TH916, TH917 and TH958 among...
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  • Will the Sportrack Locking Hitch Pin Fit on a Hollywood 1-1/4 Inch Shank 4 Bike Rack
  • You are in luck, one of our co-workers happens to have a Hollywood bike rack for Class II hitches and I checked several of the hitch pins that we have available to see if they would work with bike rack. I found that the SportRack Anti-Rattle Bike Rack Hitch Lock, # SR0901, has the same thread size and pitch to work correctly with this brand of rack. I also found that the Yakima replacement hitch bolt and clip, # Y8890176, will also work with this rack and can be used with the Yakima HitchLock,...
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  • Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2009 Dodge Caliber
  • As long as your 2009 Dodge Caliber is not the SRT-4 model, then you will not need to purchase any parts other than a trailer hitch and a bike rack from us. The information you received from Dodge may be required to install the trailer hitch they offer, but it is not required for our trailer hitches. For your 2009 Caliber, I recommend installing the Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch, # 24769. This is basically the same as the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, # 60832 (no longer available), because...
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  • Hitch Mount Hanging Rhino-Rack Bike Rack on a 2015 Scion xB
  • I may have a solution for you but Rhino-Rack does not have a 3-bike hanging hitch mount bike rack. Since you're going to be carrying three bikes you'll need the Class II Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12490. It's confirmed to fit your 2015 Scion xB and a Class I hitch cannot carry more than two bikes. With the Curt hitch you will also need the support strap # 18050. It's required by Curt when using the hitch for any non-trailer loads like a bike rack. For a 3-bike rack I recommend...
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  • Locking Hitch Pin for Swagman Bike Rack
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C57CR you referenced does not require fish wire to feed bolts through. It is a very straight forward and simple installation. I have linked the instructions below for you. Your Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches item # S64650 has a locking hitch pin and bike lock combo. It is the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 1-1/4" & Combo Shanks - 7' item # S64031. This 1/2" hitch pin locks your bike rack to your...
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  • Recommended Bike Rack And Trailer Hitch For Two E-Bikes On A 2011 Toyota Prius
  • Thanks for the question, I'd be happy to get you sorted out! Starting with a trailer hitch, I recommend checking out the: -Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11276. This is a class I (1-1/4" x 1-1/4") trailer hitch, that has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 200-lbs, and a maximum towing capacity of 2,000-lbs. Moving on to a bike rack that will work with the class I hitch, as well as your two bikes, I recommend checking out the: -Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # TH903202. This...
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  • How To Haul Bikes Using My 2022 Toyota Prius Prime
  • The Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack # Y02633 and any other trunk bike racks will not fit your 2022 Toyota Prius Prime because your vehicle has a glass roof and the trunk bike racks have metal clamps so they will not fit safely onto your vehicle. We do have different options for you though. I recommend installing The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7369.I like this trailer hitch over the other hitches that we have for your vehicle because it has a completely hidden cross tube...
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