Best Trailer Hitch for Hauling a Bike Rack With a 2016 Nissan Sentra
Question:
For 2016 Nissan Sentra 1.8 SV CVT 4 door passenger car, to use Kuat 1 1/4inch Bike rack , is Curt C11349 good ? Or advise the best fit hitch. Thanks.
asked by: Nam C
Expert Reply:
Although the Curt Hitch # C11349 that you mentioned is a good option, I recommend installing the Draw-Tite Hitch # 24907. The Curt hitch requires you to use a support or stabilizing strap, like part # 18050, with all non-trailer loads, like bike racks and cargo carriers. Not using the strap will void your warranty.
Draw-Tite does not have that requirement for their hitches which is why I default to that hitch instead of the Curt. The Draw-Tite hitch has a Max Gross Trailer Weight of 2,000 lbs and a Max Tongue Weight of 200 lbs.
If your Kuat bike rack does not come with a hitch lock I recommend using part # HL1 to secure the bike rack to your hitch and help deter theft. We also carry a variety of bike locks for our Kuat bike racks that are bike rack specific and will help deter theft of your bikes. I have attached a link to the page where you can find the bike locks.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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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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Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks - 1-1/4" Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Stainless Steel
- Bent Pin
- For Kuat Racks
- 3-1/2 Inch Span
- Kuat
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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
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