Can a Bike Rack that Fits a 2 Inch Trailer Hitch be Used with a 2016 Honda Civic

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I have a 2016 civic touring also, but I already have an existing 2inch bike rack with me. I dont want to end up buying another bike rack that fits the 1 1/4 inch hitch. Is it possible to get a hitch product that will accommodate my 2inch hitch? I only plan on installing accessories on it but no towing. Also if there is such a product, will it require cutting into any panel of my vehicle? Thank you.

asked by: Ric

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All of the trailer hitches for the 2016 Honda Civic are going to be Class I hitches with 1-1/4 inch receivers. In order to use your 2 inch bike rack you would have to use an adapter, # HTAD. However, doing so will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent meaning the combined weight of the bike rack and bikes cannot exceed the reduced capacity.

There are a couple of hitches that fit your Civic; Curt hitch # C11604, and the Curt hitch # C92UR. They install differently with the Curt # C11604 hitch bolting to the bottom of the frame and the Curt # C92UR installing at the bumper mounts. This means that the # C11604 hitch will be mostly visible and the # C92UR hitch will be mostly hidden with only the receiver showing. You can check out the instruction links and the install videos for more information. Both are rated for 200 pounds tongue weight but by using the HTAD adapter that capacity is cut to 100 pounds.

Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. And if you go with the # C11604 hitch Curt also says you have to use stabilization strap # 18050 when using this hitch for any non-trailer load (such as a bike rack or cargo carrier) per their warranty requirements. They do not require the stabilization strap on the Curt # C92UR.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

So long as your 2021 Honda Civic does not have a center exhaust, is will be compatible with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C92UR. The hitch will fit the sedan, coupe, and hatchback versions of 2021 Civic, with the only exception being those with a…

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Answer 2

I checked with Curt and the Curt hitch part #C11604 has been confirmed as a fit for the sedan models of the 2016 Honda Civic Sedans without any exclusions for vehicles with turbos/dual exhaust like your EX T model so it will fit and I would recommend…

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Answer 3

The Curt Class I hitch you've looked at, part #C11604 would work perfectly for carrying a bike rack and two bikes on your 2016 Honda Civic Sedan. Drilling will be required to install the hitch, but as you can see from the installation…

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Answer 4

As long as your 2017 Honda Civic LX doesn't have the center exhaust, there is a trailer hitch available for your vehicle. If you've got the Coupe or Hatchback models I recommend using the Curt #C11463 or if you've got a Sedan I recommend…

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Answer 5

The Curt trailer hitch receiver #C11391 is not a fit for a 2017 or 2018 Honda Civic. That hitch only fit 2006 to 2015 model years. For a 2017 or 2018 Honda Civic Sedan EX-T you will want the Curt #C11604 or the Curt #C92UR. Either option will work…

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Answer 6

I have an alternative solution for you, but the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11604 will not allow you to carry a 3 bike rack. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11604 is a Class 1 hitch and Class 1 hitches can only carry up to 2 bikes. The reason…

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Answer 7

A lift is not required to install Curt trailer hitch #C11604 on a 2016 Honda Civic sedan. It would make it easier but it isn't a necessity. Jacking up the rear of the vehicle, rolling it up on some ramps, using jack stands, any of these will give…

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Answer 8

In order to verify if the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount #KU64FR will fit your 2006 Honda CRV with spare tire, you will need to take a measurement. Measure from the center of the hitch pin hole…

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Answer 9

I checked with Curt and they list the #C11604 now as a fit for the 2018 Honda Civic Sedan like you have so it would fit and work well.

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Answer 10

For your 2016 Honda Civic the Curt Hitch part #C11604 has been confirmed as a fit and would work great for you. This hitch was just released and is brand new.

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Answer 11

For your 2018 Honda Civic there are only 1-1/4 inch hitches available. This is because the 2 inch size is typically only seen on higher capacity vehicles like trucks and SUVs. So for a hitch you'd have to use the #C92UR. Then for a rack to fit…

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Answer 12

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 bike rack is absolutely compatible with a Class 1 trailer hitch receiver with a 1-1/4 inch shank such as what you have on your 2015 Honda Civic, the Curt Trailer Hitch #C11391. The Sherpa 2.0 is one of the best performing, easiest…

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Can a Bike Rack that Fits a 2 Inch Trailer Hitch be Used with a 2016 Honda Civic

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