4-Bike Hitch Racks to Fit Both 1-1/4-Inch and 2-Inch Hitches
Question:
Hi there, Can the Kuat NV 2.0 be modified? I need to get the 1.25inch one but hoping it can be converted to 2.0inch once I swap cars and to a NV 2.0 add on system for 4 bikes. Thank you very much!
asked by: Benny C
Expert Reply:
We do have hanging style 4-bike racks that will fit in both hitch sizes, many in fact, that appear on the linked page. The customer favorite is the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. To this hanging rack you can add anti-rattle hitch lock # THSTL2 to secure the rack and a cable lock # e98891 to secure the bikes.
The Kuat NV 2.0 hitch 4-bike racks like # NV22B-NA22B and # BA22B-BA02B are only offered in a 2-inch size because a 1-1/4-inch shank just is not strong enough to handle the load of a 4bike platform rack. This is why there are no 4-bike platform racks with a 1-1/4-inch shank. Kuat does make a 2-bike NV version that is compatible with your 1-1/4-inch hitch, part # NV12G, but this is NOT expandable to 4-bikes.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- etrailer
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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
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 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
- Thule
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Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Alike
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Thule Racks
- Thule
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Metallic Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
more information >
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