Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2015 Toyota Highlander with Factory Hitch
Question:
I am about to purchase a 2015 Toyota Highlander Limited and see some comments that the Thule and Yakima bike racks will not fit on the factory installed hitch. Before wasting more money on a hitch please let me know if true. Comment says These bike racks require a minimum of 1.5 inches from the center line of the pin hole to the face of the receiver tube. The Toyota hitch measures 1.25 inches. I need the answer quickly. Thanks!
asked by: Pete O
Expert Reply:
The Yakima bike racks are designed now to fit hitches that have a very short distance from the pin hole to the hitch opening. The Yakima Ridgeback part # Y02458 would work well for you since it has been confirmed to fit the shallow hitch pin hole hitches like what Subaru puts on their vehicles.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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