How do I Keep my Swagman Bike Rack From Wobbling

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Just bought a curt Trailer Hitch receiver III - 2 inch and a Swangman Xc2 BIke Rack for 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches. What can I do to avoid wobbling? Thanks

asked by: Jeannette

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Expert Reply:

If you have already tightened down the anti-rattle bolt for your Swagman XC 2 Bike Rack # S64650, then you shouldn't be experiencing much play from your bike rack. If, after tightening down the anti-rattle bolt, you feel like the bike rack wobbles too much, then your next option is to use a stabilization strap like part # 18050 This strap from Curt will help reduce any wobbling, or play, that you experience while driving down the road.

Check out the demonstration videos that I linked to this answer as well.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

For your Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style #S64650, the hitch pin that came with the rack or the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable #S64031 may need to be tightened. I recommend moving the rack up and down slightly as you tighten that threaded…

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Answer 2

You always want to load the heavier of your 2 bikes first and closet to the vehicle on the Swagman XTC2 TILT Bike Rack #S64671 or any other hitch mounted bike rack. This will keep the weight as close to the vehicle as possible and reduce the…

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Answer 3

Attached is a video of us going over our test course with the Swagman XTC #S64670 installed on a vehicle. If your XC has more play in it than what you see in the video (which shows normal movement) then I would make sure that you have the…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you have already tightened everything down for the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Rack, Item #S64670, so you should not have much play from your bike rack. Because you are still having a lot of movement, I would check and see if the pin hole…

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Answer 5

If the attachment point for the stabilizing strap on your Honda Civic is taller than the upright post of the Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack, #S64670, then it could potentially slip off of the post. To prevent this from happening, you could wrap the…

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Answer 6

You'll just need to unlock the knob on the Thule T2 Pro XT #TH83JV and then continue tightening it down until it is snug, wobbling it along the way to make sure that it is secure in the hitch receiver. If you fast forward through the…

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Answer 7

When the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches #KU74FR is in the folded position with the shank also folded upright, it measures 46-3/4" wide and 30-5/8" long (see attached photo). In case you were…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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