Best Trailer Hitch Receiver for Bike Rack on 2020 Honda CR-V
Question:
Hi - We have a Yakima Ridgeback Tilt-Away Hitch 4-Bike Rack. Which hitch is best to buy: 1.25” or 2”? Looking for best stability etc. Thank you
asked by: Bob O
Expert Reply:
The best trailer hitch for a 2020 Honda CR-V for a bike rack like your Yakima RidgeBack 4-Bike Rack # Y02458 is a 2 inch hitch, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76128.
A 2 inch hitch is always preferable to a 1-1/4 inch hitch, as there is no difference in things like stability, but a 2 inch hitch gives you a higher tongue weight capacity for better support of large bike racks, and it will be beneficial in the future as well. For example, if you ever decide to use a different bike rack or other accessory like a cargo carrier, you will have many more options with a 2 inch hitch than a 1-1/4 inch hitch. Really, you should always go with a 2 inch hitch over a 1-1/4 inch hitch on any vehicle, as there is never going to be an advantage with the smaller hitch.
And for the 2 inch hitches that fit your 2020 Honda CR-V, the one that gives you the best bumper clearance - making it the best option - is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76128.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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