Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Nissan Versa Note

Question:

I have a 2014 Nissan Versa Note SL and think the C11378 hitch will work for my vehicle. However, I want to use it with my friends bike rack which has a 2inch receiver. I was looking at receiver adapters, but they seem to say Class IIinch and this is a Class Iinch hitch. Does etrailer sell a 1.25inch to 2inch adapter that would work with this Class I hitch? Thanks

asked by: Nan

Helpful Expert Reply:

There isn't a safe way to go from a Class I hitch to a Class III hitch. The adapters end up putting just too much stress on the hitch which can damage it and the vehicle.

For carrying a bike rack with your 2014 Nissan Versa Note you would want to get a Class I compatible bike rack and the stabilizer strap # 18050 which is required by Curt. You would be able to carry a maximum of 2 bikes on a class one hitch even if the bike rack would hold more.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 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 women's 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C