Adapter to Use a 2 Inch Kuat NV in a 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch
Question:
Are there adapter s that would allow a 2inch NV bike rack to be mounted to a 1.25 inch hitch? Thanks — and sorry it the q is a bit moronic.
asked by: Keith
Expert Reply:
The question is not moronic, it actually comes up frequently, so no worries!
There are adapters that allow you to use 2 inch accessories in a 1-1/4 inch hitch such as # HTAD. However, the use of an adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. That means that the combined weight of the bikes and bike rack cannot exceed the reduced tongue weight capacity of the hitch.
If you do not already have the bike rack Kuat does have versions of the NV 2.0 that will fit directly in a 1-1/4 inch hitch: # NV12G and # NV12B.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Metallic Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
more information >
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Kuat Bike Rack Shank Adapter - 1-1/4" to 2"
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Shanks and Adapters
- Shank Adapter
- NV 2.0
- Sherpa
- Transfer
- Kuat
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