Hitch Pin On Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack Will Not Stay In Place

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When I install the ridgeback to my 1 1/4 hitch the orange caped safety pin will not stay in place. Any suggestions?

asked by: Richard N

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If the Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack was just purchased then most likely the wedge is not tightened correctly and you just need to redo that portion of the install process. However, if this is an older bike rack then most likely the cause of this is that the detent on the end of the pin has become too worn. Therefore, this will need to be replaced with the Replacement Hitch Pin for Yakima Hanging-Style Bike Carriers part # 889-0231.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The correct replacement pin for a Yakima Ridgeback 4 is the part #889-0231.

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Answer 2

The Replacement Mounting Hardware for Yakima HoldUp Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier - 1-1/4" Hitches #Y8880129 is a 1/2 inch diameter with a thread pitch of 13 (threads per inch). It is 4.28 inches long. I contacted the manufacturer to get…

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Answer 3

If you look at page 3 of the attached installation instructions for the Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack, part #Y02458, you can see a drawing that has a box with 1-1/4 inch in it. This bike rack is designed to fit a 1-1/4 inch hitch if it is a Class ll…

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Answer 4

I spoke with Yakima about removing the SpeedKnob on the Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack and she stated that you need to just use more force since the threads are likely stripped. The other option which would not require excessive force would be to take…

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Answer 5

There are a couple of things you will want to look at to make sure the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack #Y02458 is being properly secured inside the 2 inch hitch receiver on y our vehicle. Getting the kind of movement you described is definitely not…

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Answer 6

I confirmed with Yakima that the interior height of the EXO Gearlocker on the Yakima Exo Swing-Away Cargo Carrier #Y62VR is 14.6 inches high. If you are curious about the other internal dimensions, it has a 17.5 inch width x 51.7 inch length. I…

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Answer 7

No, the warranty will not be affected whatsoever on your 2022 Kia Carnival by installing the Curt trailer hitch that fits, which is the following part number: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C67ER The reason why is because you are protected by what…

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Answer 8

I checked with Yakima and the only way to get the wedge for the Yakima Ridgeback is with the part #8880508

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Answer 9

The wedge you are seeking is only available in the Replacement SpeedKnob and Wedge Assembly for Yakima Bike Racks #8880508. Yakima doesn't offer just the wedge as a separate piece.

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Answer 10

The Yakima speed knob feature use on the Yakima RidgeBack bike rack employs a wedge on the bike rack's shank that expands rearward and outward as the knob is tightened which serves to lodge the shank into the receiver tube. Will this lock provide…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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Hitch Pin On Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack Will Not Stay In Place

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