Will Yakima Backswing Swing Away Adapter Fit Other Brand Bike Racks

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Hello, can you confirm if the Yakima Backswing will allow other 2inch receiver specific bike racks to adapt, such as a Thule T2 or OneUp USA Aluminum 2inch Hitch Bike Rack? Or will the Yakima Backswing ONLY work with Yakima hitch bike racks. Thank you.

asked by: Evan

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Yakima has stated that the Backswing part # Y02483 will fit basically all standard 2 inch hitch bike racks and cargo carriers so it would work well with either rack you mentioned. Check out the review video I attached for this as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I reached out to a representative of Yakima who said that the Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender #Y02483 had a receiver that had a depth of 8 inches and was 2-1/2 inches from the edge of the receiver to the center of the hitch pin hole. The…

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Answer 2

Sure, the Yakima BikeSwing #Y02483 can be used on a 2017 Mercedes Sprinter van. It is not a vehicle-specific part, so as long as your '17 Sprinter has a 2" hitch it will work just fine.

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Answer 3

I wouldn't be very happy if I just go a new damaged Yakima BackSwing, part #Y02483, either. The good news is that yours actually isn't. The BackSwing has an intentional bend in it that looks like a dent. Yakima designed it that way on purpose…

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Answer 4

The Yakima Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches #Y02483 is rated for up to 250 lbs and weighs 52 lbs. You can then use the bike rack you stated with the bikes weighing what you stated and will be within the weight capacity of…

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Answer 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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