Bike Rack Compatibility with Curt Cargo Carrier Installed on 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver

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I have a 2016 Subaru Forester with a Draw-Tite 75876 receiver and Curt #18153 cargo carrier. Can I mount this bike rack to the shank of the cargo carrier? I only need to carry one bike, and Im hoping the bike will hover over the folding pin and leave the cargo basket mostly unobstructed. How important are the support straps? My last rack had straps that scratched my car. Could the straps run down to the corners of the cargo carrier instead of up to the car? Is there a better bike rack option that lets me keep using my Curt cargo carrier? Thanks!

asked by: Aaron R

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The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75876 has a measurement of 4-3/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer edge of the bumper. The Curt Cargo Carrier # C18151 has a distance of 19 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier when folded down.

The Curt Clamp-On 3 Bike Rack for 2" Ball Mounts - Towing # C18013 will fit on that shank but won't allow for enough clearance for the bike(s) to hover over the carrier. The straps are also important and you don't seem to want those on your hatch. You can see from the attached video that the wheel clearance will not be enough over a cargo basket.

My recommendation for a bike carrier with cargo carrier option is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Platform 2 Bike Rack w/Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HR1450Z-85. This will replace your current carrier but give you the ability to also carry a bike. This requires no stability straps and is able to tilt away to allow access to your cargo area on your Forester.

expert reply by: Jason S

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One of the great things about the Curt platform bike rack part #C18085 is that it can easily attach to women's bikes like yours and not need an adapter bar. I attached a picture that shows this rack holding a cruiser style bike with a very low…

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Answer 2

For the item you have selected, there would not be a problem with having bikes with the same height frame. The hooks that grab the frames are offset by 3 to 3-1/2 inches so that each hook can be securely positioned on both frames. If I can be of…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Yes, I spoke with my contact at Curt and he informed me that the beams that the wheel cradles of their bike rack part 18084 install onto are 1-1/4 inch by 1-1/4 inch which is exactly what the #HRSPRWHR that you referenced will fit so the two will…

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Answer 5

I do have a bike rack and cargo carrier combo for you but you cannot add a bike rack to the end of the Curt Cargo Carrier part #C18151 because that is not what the opening is deigned for. The Curt Cargo Carrier would not be able to withstand the…

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Answer 6

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Answer 9

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Answer 12

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