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Difference Between Swagman XC and XTC Bike Racks and Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Honda CR-V  

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Why is the Swagman XTC-2 more money than the Swagman XC. They look the same to me. Whats the difference? Also, I have a 2016 Honda CR V and was going to get the Curt Trailer Hitch - C13119. Is that your recommendation?

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The big difference between Swagman XC, # S64650, and the Swagman XTC-2, # S64670, is the XTC-2 is capable of handling bikes with up to 66 inch long wheelbases, while the XC can handle bikes with a wheelbase up to 51-1/2 inches.

In my opinion, if given the choice between the Swagman XC, # S64650, and the XTC, # S64670, I would go with the XTC every time. The upgraded wheel loops and rubber straps better secure the bikes than the wheel loops alone on the XC.

Additionally the XC can accommodate wheels up to 3-1/2 inches wide, while the XTC-2 accommodates wheels up to 2-1/2 inches wide. Also the XC has a shank rise of 4 inches, where the XTC-2 has a shank rise of 3 inches, which helps when unloading and loading bikes.

For a hitch for your 2016 Honda CR-V I instead would recommend the Draw Tite part # 75742 which is also a confirmed fit but it doesn't require the stabilizer strap when carrying a bike rack like the Curt you referenced does.

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