Recommended Class I Hitch and 2-Bike Rack for 2012 Nissan Juke FWD
Question:
Good Afternoon. I love your website. I can tell you all put a lot of time in it. I have a 2012 Nissan Juke FWD. I want a trailer hitch and a bike rack. On bike rack -I have a mens and a womens bike. Just two. I dont want the rack to be permanent. I want to be able to remove it easily, and remove the bikes easily too. I dont want to use a stabilizing strap. The Swagman looked like it was not a quick remove model-for the hitch. Do you have any recommendations? PS I love your videos and expert advise.
asked by: Tina L
Expert Reply:
I recommend the Draw-Tite Class I hitch # 24892 for your 2012 Nissan Juke FWD. This is both the least-costly option and it does not require a stabilizing strap like Curt hitch # C11302. I linked the written installation instructions and a helpful article on installing a hitch. Tools required to mount the hitch are listed in the instructions.
On the link provided you will see all Class I compatible 2-bike hitch racks. These include both hanging style racks like the Swagman Trailhead # S63360 and platform racks like the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack # S64650. For the best ground clearance on your Juke I suggest a hanging style rack since these extend rearward less than platform racks.
If you like you can add an anti-rattle hitch lock # e98879 to secure the rack to the hitch and a cable lock # e98891.
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Products Referenced in This Question
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
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4" Hitches - Flush - 2-1/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-1/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- etrailer
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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 XC2 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
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Draw-Tite Sportframe 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
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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