Does the Stabilizer Strap for a Curt Hitch on a 2011 HHR Need to be Used for a Single-Bike Bike Rack
Question:
Stabilaztion strap needed? Like the title says. The only upright that the strap would possibly attach to is by the front wheel which is pretty far to the side. Since this is only for 1 bike is the strap needed? The rack will be used on a Chevy HHR 2011.
asked by: Bill
Expert Reply:
If you are wanting to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11447 on your 2011 Chevrolet HHR then a stabilizer strap like part # 18050 would need to be used according to Curt's warranty. The warranty simply says any non-trailer load so even a single bike rack would fall under that.
With that being said, where you attach the strap doesn't matter at all. You could actually just loop it over the crossbeam of the RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo Bike Rack # RKY87RR and then back to your vehicle if that works best.
For a trailer hitch that fits your HHR and doesn't require the use of a stabilizer strap you could go with the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24756.
I have linked installation videos for both trailer hitches that you can reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
more information >
Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 1 Bike
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- RockyMounts
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Article: Best Bike Racks for Electric Bikes
- Q&A: Can RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo 1-Bike Rack Be Used to Carry an E-Bike
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Q&A: Bike Add-On for RockyMounts HighNoon FC Single Bike Rack
- Q&A: Recommended Single Bike Rack for a Tern HSD P9 Bike With Fenders
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: Availability of Bike Rack that Has Ramp for 60 lb Bike
- Q&A: Bike Rack Recommendation for 1 Electric Bike
- Q&A: Will the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack item # KU64FR Fit a 1-1/4 Inch Hitch?
- Article: Trailer Hitch Receiver Sizes
- Article: Rolling on a Budget: Top Wallet-Friendly Platform Bike Racks
- Article: How to Choose a Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Article: Yes, You Can RV Alone: 5 Safety Tips for Solo Campers