Bike Rack Will Not Slide All of the Way Into Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2002 Honda Civic
Question:
I recently purchased a Draw-Tite hitch for my 2002 Honda Civic. When using my bike rack I found out it wouldn't push in far enough to install the threaded bolt. Any ideas on how to resolve my dilemma? I measured my threaded hole in the bike rack mount. It is 2 inches back from the tip.
asked by: Tim L
Helpful Expert Reply:
All of the trailer hitch receivers we have listed for your 2002 Honda Civic are Class I and must be used with Class I accessories. The Draw-Tite Class I trailer hitch receivers have a weld stop located inside the receiver tube to prevent the use of non Class I accessories. This is likely why your bike rack will not slide all the way into the receiver tube.
For a bike rack that will work with the Class I trailer hitch receiver on your vehicle, I recommend using the Swagman Titan 2-Bike Rack for 1-1/4" or 2" part # S63400. I recommend this bike rack as it is an extremely cost effective hitch bike rack that has a tilting feature to allow for access to the rear cargo area of your vehicle.
If you wish to carry more than 2 bikes you would want to use the trunk-mounted SportRack 3 Bike Carrier part # SR3152 as the maximum number of bikes that can be carried with a Class I hitch receiver is two. You will have to remove this bike rack to gain access to the rear cargo area.
I have attached a review video of these bike racks for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
SportRack Pursuit Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Does Not Fit Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Non-Adjustable
- Hanging Rack
- SportRack
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Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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