Can I Use A Swing Away System With A Shank Adapter Or With A 1-1/4 Accessory?
Question:
so theres no way that using the shank adapter would work with the pivot? Have a 1 1/4 inch nv 2.0 and got a van with 2 inch hitch with 2 rear doors
asked by: Zack
Expert Reply:
To get what you want, you will need to use this version of the Kuat NV 2.0 # BA22B because it has a 2" shank. The Kuat Pivot # PVD20B and all of the other swing away systems like the Yakima BackSwing # Y02483 are designed for use with a 2" hitch and only 2" accessories. It is not recommended to use any swing away system with a shank adapter or any 1-1/4" accessory.
Since you have a van, you have plenty of room for 4 passangers. Since the Kuat Pivot can be used to haul 4 bikes, you could grab the 4 bike rack version of the Kuat NV 2.0 # NV22B-NA22B so you can carry 3 more friends bikes with you!
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Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
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- Class 3
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- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Metallic Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Driver's Side
- Hitch Adapters
- Swing-Away Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- 250 lbs
- Kuat
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Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches
- Hitch Adapters
- Swing-Away Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 250 lbs
- Yakima
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Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Driver's Side
- Hitch Adapters
- Swing-Away Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- 250 lbs
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