How to Lock Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack to Vehicle and Lock Bikes to It

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Hi, I am about to purchase a trailer hitch from u-haul. Mostly because they will do the installation. It is a Class III hitch Class 3 hitch, Max weight: 4,000 lbs, Part number: 78282 With this hitch and the Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches will the support 3 adult bikes? Do you offer any anti-theft devices for the mounted bikes? Thanks

asked by: Mike B

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The Thule Hitching Post Pro part # TH934XTR would be a great fit for a Class III hitch installed on your 2014 Nissan Murano and would easily carry 3 bikes.

All you would need to lock the rack to your vehicle would be the locking hitch pin part # THSTL2. The cable lock # TH538XT would then allow you to lock the bikes to the rack.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Hello again Michelle. The Saris Glide EX Bike Rack #SA774 will indeed fit a 2023 Hyundai Tucson with a class 3 hitch. The tilt feature will allow the hitch to open and close normally. Saris bike racks are definitely good quality. They are all made…

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