Trailer Hitch for 2006 Volkswagen Passat for Carrying Bike Rack
Question:
Hi, I am looking for a trailer hitch for a 2006 Passat to use a bike rack so I dont need a hug amount of weight. It looks as if you only sell a 1-1/4 hitch and i read in your QandA that you discourage using a 1-1/4 to 2 adaptor, but it doesnt look like you have any other options. Almost all bike racks I have seen use the 2 receiver. Am I missing a piece of the puzzle? Thanks
asked by: Justin K
Expert Reply:
There are more bike racks made for 2 inch hitches but there are quite a few that fit 1-1/4 inch hitches like what we offer for your 2006 Volkswagen Passat like part # C11091. For example we have our very popular Hollywood Racks Trail Rider part # HR200Z that fits both hitch sizes. This would be the way to go over a hitch adapter that cuts the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent and adds quite a bit of movement.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 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
- Hollywood Racks
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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