Solution for Carrying Wide Frame Bike On Thule Parkway Bike Rack

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Have a park way rack. My Treck ti almost 2inch wide, with internal cables. The cradle that comes with the rack is about 1 1/4 inch wide. Need a wider cradle. Any Ideas

asked by: Jeff F

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Your best solution would instead be to use a bike frame adapter bar like part # UB01. This will attach to the steering stem and the seat post of your bike to give your Thule Parkway a place to attach to.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The etrailer.com hitch part #E98853 would be an excellent choice for your 2019 Toyota Sienna in terms of exhaust clearance. I attached a picture of the hitch installed and you can see that it easily fits with the exhaust with room to spare.

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Answer 2

The Anti-Sway cages on the Thule Hitching Post Pro #TH934XTR bike carrier can be seen in the linked photo and in the video at about the 2:40 mark. The anti-sway cages and straps secure the bike frame tube and front wheel to avoid the bikes moving…

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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 4

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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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 6

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 7

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 8

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 9

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Curt hitch part #C77ZV is a fit for the 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid. I attached a link to the install instructions as well as a link to an installer finder in case you wanted to find someone near you to install the hitch.

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Answer 11

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 12

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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