Expert Answers about Hitch Bike Racks

• Recommend A 2 Bike Rack For Lexus RX350
• You have a few options for a bike rack for your 2008 Lexus RX350. You could go with a hitch mounted bike rack, a trunk bike rack, or a roof bike rack. Depending on how often you go biking can be one of the biggest factors in choosing the bike rack that is right for you. If you plan on biking often, I would recommend going with a hitch bike rack, for ease of loading and traveling. If you will only be biking seldom, or traveling short distances, I would recommend going with a trunk bike rack. For...
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• Is There A Hitch Bike Rack That Can Expand From One Bike To Three Bikes
• You will be able to get a one bike hitch rack that can expand to a two bike option. There are two bike hitch rack options that can expand to either a three or four bike hitch rack. But there is not a one bike hitch rack that can expand from one bike to a three bike hitch rack. My recommendation would be to go with a two bike hitch rack and expand to three bikes when necessary. The RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount, part # RKY10004, and add the 1 Bike...
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• What Hitch Platform Bike Rack Can I Use On My 2020 Kia Soul With A Curt 11575 Hitch Receiver
• We do have hitch bike rack options for your 2020 Kia Soul. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4", part # C67FR, has a maximum tongue weight of 200 lbs and a maximum gross tow weight of 2,000 lbs. That maximum tongue weight includes the weight of the hitch bike rack and the weight of the bikes you will be carrying. The Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # S64650, fits Class II and III hitch receivers. It will not work...
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• Availability of Bike Rack for 2005 Pontiac Vibe
• We have many bike racks that will fit on a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The two different styles would be a trunk bike rack and a hitch bike rack. The trunk design bike rack will use straps to clamp to the rear hatch of your vehicle. A hitch design bike rack will insert into a hitch on your vehicle so it will require a hitch to be installed on your vehicle. For a trunk bike rack I would recommend the Yakima HangOut 3 Bike Rack, part # Y02638. This bike rack has lot of extra features like the one...
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• Recommendation For 2 Bike Hitch Bike Rack on a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
• The etrailer Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # e98906 will fit your 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. For a 2-bike rack that will fit your 2-inch hitch we will have a wide selection of bike racks available. Since your Volkswagen Tiguan has a rear hatch, you might want to look at a tilting or folding bike rack that will allow you access to the rear cargo area. I am including a link to a FAQ page on how to choose a hitch bike rack. One of our most popular hanging bike racks is the Thule Camber, part...
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• Bike Rack Recommendations For Rear Hatch Clearance on a 2016 Audi Q5
• There are options for carrying bikes on your Audi Q5 that allowing access to the rear door. However, Thule does not list any of their trunk mounted bike racks as a fit for your vehicle. There is not a safe location to mount the top straps to support the weight of the bike rack. Instead, I would recommend adding a trailer hitch and a hitch mounted bike rack. For a trailer hitch, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max Frame Class III Hitch, # 75940, and some of our most popular bike racks are the...
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• Best Hitch and E-Bike Rack for a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer
• The hitch that I recommend for your 2022 Chevrolet Blazer is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13418. This hitch is made in the USA, has a bolt-on, no-drill installation and will provide you with a 2" receiver which is the most common size used for hitch mounted accessories like a bike rack. The bike rack I recommend for your E-bikes is the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # Y36FR. This bike rack can handle 2 E-bikes up to 66 lbs. per bike and includes a ramp that helps you...
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• Recommended Hitch and Bike Lock for the SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack Part # SR2415
• In order to lock the SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack part # SR2415 to your trailer hitch you are going to want to use the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for SportRack Bike Racks part # SR0901. In order to lock the bikes to the bike rack you are going to want to use the 10' Long Cable Lock part # e98891. Unfortunately, SportRack does not offer this as a combo. I took a look at your order and seen that you already purchased the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks part # S64031....
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• 2019 Nissan Rogue Hitch Bike Rack Recommendation
• Thank you for your hitch receiver purchase. We do offer hitch bike racks that may be closer in price to what you want to spend. The Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # HR200Z, is similar in price and features to the SportRack Crest 2. It has a 45lb weight limit per bike. It comes with an anti-rattle hitch pin that locks to the vehicle. This pin removes the movement between the hitch bike rack and the hitch receiver. When empty...
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• Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2005 Honda Pilot Without a Trailer Hitch
• There are three different ways to carry bikes on a vehicle and those are with a trailer hitch mounted bike rack, a rooftop mounted bike rack or a trunk mounted bike rack. Only hitch mounted and rooftop mounted bike racks are recommended for your 2005 Honda Pilot since bike rack manufacturers have determined it is not safe to attach a trunk mounted bike rack on your rear hatch. If you have a roof rack on your vehicle, then you could look into rooftop mounted bike racks like the Swagman...
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• Is There A Hitch Platform Bike Rack That Swings Away From Your Vehicle To The Left
• We do not offer a hitch bike platform rack that swings away to the left. However, Kuat does make an adapter that you can use with a hitch bike rack that will open to the left side of your vehicle. But since it is an adapter, you will reduce the maximum tongue weight of your hitch receiver by 50% if you add it to your existing hitch bike rack. If your hitch receiver is a Class III hitch receiver this should not be an issue, unless you are transporting electric bikes. Since electric bikes...
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• What Is A Good Hitch Rack For A 55 lbs Cargo Bike
• It was definitely tricky trying to find a hitch bike rack that could handle the weight and wheelbase of your cargo bike, but the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # HLY64FR, will work . First, it has a weight limit of 80 lbs per bike and it can fit bikes with wheelbases up to 60". You will have no problems fitting your cargo bike on this rack. It comes with an anti-rattle hitch pin and tightener to reduce the movement between the hitch...
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• Can I Carry 70 Lb Ebikes On My 2013 Jeep Wrangler And Still Have Access To The Rear Of My Vehicle
• You have to address two separate issues in order to get you a rack that fits your vehicle. The 2013 Jeep Wrangler will have a spare tire on the rear that protrudes further than the hitch receiver. Due to this, there is a chance that you will need a hitch extender to provide the necessary clearance for that spare tire. Unfortunately, adding a hitch extender reduces the maximum tongue weight of your hitch receiver by 50%. You will also need to take this measurement, the distance from the...
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• Bike Rack Options For Daughters 2007 Scion tC
• We do have trunk mount bike racks that will fit your daughters 2007 Scion tC, that have been tested and are safe to use. A trunk mount bike rack is a good option for a bike rack, if you will be carrying bikes every once in a while or carrying bikes on short trips. A good choice for a trunk mounted bike rack is the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack, part # Y02634, which is a confirmed fit for the 2007 Scion tC. This rack features ant-sway cradles, to minimize movement and keep bikes in place...
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• Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Wagon
• I would recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11701, because it has the highest towing and tongue weight capacity for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Wagon. I have attached product links and installation instructions to this hitch for you to check out. Please note that Curt requires the use of a support strap, # 18050, with all hitch mounted accessories. We have a wide variety of bike racks for you to choose from. I have also attached a link to all of the bike racks that will work with...
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• Recommendation for Carrying 5 Bikes on a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse without a Trailer Hitch
• The safest and easiest way to carry 5 bikes with your 2010 Chevrolet Traverse would be to add a trailer hitch and use a hitch mounted bike rack for 5 bikes. If you do not want to add a trailer hitch, then you will need to use a combination of a trunk mounted bike rack and roof mounted bike racks or store some bikes in the rear cargo area of your vehicle. Trunk mounted bike racks can only support up to 3 bikes. Our most popular trunk mounted bike rack is the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Rack, #...
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• How Can I Carry A Tandem And Two Bikes On My 2021 Ford Bronco
• You can carry two bikes on a hitch bike rack. Unfortunately, you will not be able to carry a tandem bike on a hitch bike rack, only on the roof of your vehicle. If you have a 2" trailer hitch, my hitch bike recommendation for two bikes is the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray, part # SH22G, and part # SH12G. The 1-1/4" version of the Sherpa hitch bike rack is part # SH12G. I like this rack because it is not particularly heavy. It has a well positioned...
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• Solution for Carrying 3 Bikes for a 2012 Honda Accord with a Class I Hitch
• On a Class I hitch, such as the Curt Hitch # C11496 you referenced, you are limited to only carrying 2 bikes on a bike rack. The additional weight of the third bike would potentially damage the frame and hitch as it is not designed to support the additional weight. I attached an FAQ article on how to select a hitch mounted bike rack for you to check out also. If you need to carry 3 bikes you could carry 2 bikes on a hitch mounted bike rack and then put 1 bike on a roof-rack mounted bike...
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• Best Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2022 Kia Telluride
• I have a great hitch and bike rack for your 2022 Kia Telluride. The hitch that I recommend is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13420 which is a confirmed fit for all models of the 2022 Kia Telluride. This hitch has a bolt-on, no drill installation, is made in the USA and will give you a 2" hitch receiver opening which is the most common size used for hitch mounted accessories such as bike racks, cargo carriers and ball mounts. The bike rack that I recommend is the Yakima OnRamp Bike...
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• Is There A 4 Bike Hitch Bike Rack That Can Carry E-bikes On My Motorhome
• We sell hitch bike racks that are compatible with motorhomes and e-bikes. Unfortunately, the hitch bike racks that are designed to carry e-bikes, i.e. bikes that are at least 60 lbs, are limited to 2 bikes per rack. I do have a recommendation for you if the bikes you are carrying are no more than 50 lbs each. The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # HR1400Z. It is a hitch bike rack that is rated for use on passenger vehicles and motorhomes....
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