Hitch Ball Size for European Thule EasyFold Bike Rack

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I have a bike rack that bought in germany. Its Thule Extrafold which are light, foldable and can fit to tow hitch ball. Can you advise which hitch ball I should use.

asked by: Zohairen B

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The European version of the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack is designed to mount to a 50mm hitch ball like the Brophy # EH53C-C. I have attached a link that will also take you to our selection of 50mm hitch balls that you can look through.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

The 50mm ball size is probably the most common across the pond so I am certain your European EasyFold fits that size. The US version, #TH903202, just fits into a 1-1/4 or 2 inch hitch receiver so the 50mm ball doesn't come up much. For a 50mm…

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Answer 2

The US version of the EasyFold XT #TH903202 utilizes the trailer hitch receiver itself and not the hitch ball. The European style that fits onto the 50mm hitch ball has not been tested on a 2 inch hitch ball so I can't confirm the fit. I reached…

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Answer 3

For a 50 mm hitch ball like you need for your European Thule Easy Fold XT you'd want the Brophy Hitch Ball part #EH53C-C. Then for a ball mount the Draw Tite part #BWBMHD30210 would work great if you had a 2 inch hitch installed like the Draw…

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Answer 4

The Thule Velospace xt3 requires a 50mm Hitch Ball #EH53C-C. If you have a 2 inch hitch receiver you will need a mount like this one #BH20 or this one #C45015 for an 1-1/4 hitch.

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Answer 5

We currently carry four different size hitch balls which are 1-7/8", 50mm, 2", and 2-5/16". The most common hitch ball size in Europe is 50mm for which you can use part #63912 if you need a 3/4" diameter shank or part #EH53C-C if…

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Answer 6

The Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part #63845, you have referenced needs to be torqued to 250 foot pounds. It is recommended to frequently check that the ball is tightened to these specifications. If you are meaning the mounting bolts that are used to…

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Answer 7

Yes, as long as the tongue on your Shoreland'r Tadpull Trailer does not exceed 3" wide then you can use the Titan Zinc-Plated, Leverlock Coupler part #T4845000 which is compatible with 50mm hitch balls like part #63912. It also has a weight…

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Answer 8

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receivers like part #C11681 which is a fit for a 2013 Honda Accord are designed so that anyone can install it. It requires almost no prior mechanical knowledge nor do you really need any special tools in most cases. The…

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Answer 9

Yes, you will be able to move your lock cores from your old arms on your Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack #TH903202 when you install the new Short Arm #7525491002 and Long Arm #1500052414 assemblies. To move the locks you will need either the Change Key…

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Answer 10

In addition to the 50 mm Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-1/2" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs #63912, you'll need a ball mount with a 3/4" ball hole diameter. If your 2018 Forester has a 1-1/4" hitch then you'll want to use…

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Answer 11

The Curt Class II Euro Style Drawbar #C45562 requires a 1/2" hitch pin like the one included with the Reducer #HT02. You will need a 5/8" Pin #C21500 to secure the reducer in your 2" receiver.

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Answer 12

After researching with Tow Ready, I found out that they do not have a 50mm ball option for the Tow Ready Interchangeable Hitch Ball Set, like #63803. However, I have a solution for you. The Brophy 50MM Hitch Ball, #EH53C-C, can either be installed in…

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