Recommended Trailer Hitch And Platform Bike Carrier For 2015 Nissan Altima
Question:
Hi, I wanted to confirm fitment for my rack plan. I have a 2015 Nissan Altima and I was planning on buying a Curt Hitch #C11352 for the car and then purchasing a swagman XTC-2 as a bike carrier. Will this set up fit my car? Will I need a stabilization strap, and if so will it work with the xtc-2? Im a bit concerned about the trunk clearance with the xtc-2 since I want to carry two mountain bikes. Do you think clearance would be an issue? And, if I would go with a different rack such as the Thule Doubletrack, would that also work well with the Curt hitch setup? Thank you.
asked by: Peter E
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2015 Altima is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 24796. I recommend this hitch because the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C11352 requires the use of a safety strap like part # 18050 when it is used with any non-trailer accessories. Many times it can be tough to find a place to attach the safety strap.
I have attached a link to an installation video for the # 24796 you can check out. As shown in the video the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the rear bumper is 6-1/4 inches.
The platform bike carrier I recommend for you is the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack, part # S64670. The # S64670 has a distance of 8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the wheel hoop. This carrier can hold bikes with wheels up to 2-1/2 inches wide.
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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
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- Hitch Bike Racks
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
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- 200 lbs TW
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
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- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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