Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2014 Buick Verano with 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
Question:
looking for a recommendation on a 1 1/4inch hitch, bike rake. I just purchased and installed a curt hitch purchased from you. I have a buick verano 2014 and am looking for suggestions on a good bike rack that I can purchase from you. what about the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Reese Hitch Style Bicycle Bike Carrier??? the only show suvs and vans in videos. Concerned about a sedan? looking for suggestions!
asked by: Dominic R
Expert Reply:
Thanks again for your recent purchase!
The Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack, # Y02458, can be used on a sedan but it is not compatible with a Class I hitch like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C11282, that installed on your 2014 Buick Verano. In this case it wouldn't work for your sedan but no worries, I have numerous other options for you and have included those in the attached link.
One of our most popular options for a Class I compatible bike rack is the Swagman XTC-2, # S64670. This bike rack is easy to use and comes at a great price making it a customer favorite.
Another great option is the Swagman Trailhead, # S63360. This hanging style rack has the tilting feature to allow easy access to the trunk/cargo area of your vehicle. I have included a couple videos for you.
Just a few additional things to keep in mind. 1) To make sure that the bike rack you choose has sufficient clearance to mount on the Verano, you'll want to take a quick measurement from the center of your hitch pin hole to the outer edge of the bumper. If this measurement is less than the clearance measurement listed on the product page, you are good to go. 2) Curt does require the use of Support Straps, # 18050, for all non-trailer loads including bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from Curt. 3) Due to the low tongue weight capacity of a Class I hitch, the bike rack and hitch manufacturers both agree that no more than two bikes should be carried on a Class I hitch. Adding additional bikes would place too much weight too far away from the receiver opening and would exert enough leverage on the hitch that it could be damaged or the attachment points between the vehicle and the hitch could fail.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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