Kuat Bike Rack Recommendation for Bike with 48 inch Wheelbase

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I have a 48 inch frame bike with a 27 inch wheel trek hybrid. My question is will this fit in a kuat sherpa 2 carrier?

asked by: Pete F

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The Sherpa has a max wheelbase of 47 inches, but the Kuat NV part # BA12B has a wheelbase max of 50 inches and can fit with 27 inch wheels so it would be a perfect solution.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 2

Installation of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch #306-X7391 on a 2019 Subaru Forester will require the removal of the bumper, as you can see by the accompanying photo of the instructions that I added for you. There is a manual available, which I…

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Answer 3

I went ahead and contacted my tech at Torklift (the makers of EcoHitch) about the #EH97FR, and he confirmed that all M12 hardware will be torqued to 70 ft/lbs and all 1/4" hardware will be torqued to 8 ft/lbs. I went ahead and attached the step…

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Answer 4

When I've reached out to our hitch manufacturers they said the Wilderness model for the 2022 Subaru Forester and Outback Wagon vehicles won't change how the hitches fit with the vehicle. I'm not sure why the dealer said it won't fit…

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What sets the EcoHitch #306-X7391 receiver apart from the other two options is that it's going to be completely hidden behind your bumper. The only portion that is visible is the 2 inch square receiver. So, if looks are important to you, this is…

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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 7

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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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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Answer 9

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 10

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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