Does Hitch for 2006 Chevy Corvette Require Stabilizer Strap
Question:
06 Corvette convertible. Regular exhaust. Curt hitch requires a strap when used for bike transport. My reason for a hitch is to eliminate the strap. Do you have something that does not require a support strap or can you tell me why the Curt hitch does. Thank you
asked by: John M
Expert Reply:
Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack on their lighter duty hitches like the part # C11380 which is a fit for your 2006 Chevy Corvette. The reason for the strap is basically to help reduce vertical shock from bumps being transferred to the hitch and frame.
I wish there was a different hitch available for your vehicle that did not require this strap.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the ThuleCamber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
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Thule Camber 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
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- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
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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
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
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