Weight Rating for Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender and Compatibility with Bike Rack and Cargo

Question:

Questions Asked About Part Number PVD20B: Whats the gross weight rating for this part? Can I add a cargo carrier with bike rack on it?

asked by: David C

Expert Reply:

The Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Driver's Side # PVD20B is individually rated for 250 lbs tongue weight. If your trailer hitch receiver has a tongue weight rated for less than 500 lbs, then you will need to look at your hitch tongue weight rating and divide it in half to get your maximum load when using this adapter because an adapter like this will reduce the hitch's overall tongue weight capacity by 50%.

The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Platform Bike Rack w/ Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HR1450Z-85 is compatible with the Pivot. It weighs 95 lbs when used as a bike rack with cargo carrier so you will need to account for the weight of the cargo and bikes to remain under the limits listed above.

expert reply by: Jason S