Adapter for Thule T2 Pro To Allow Truck Tailgate to Fold Down

Question

Question:

I have a Thule T2 pro XT bike rack. Even in with the bike rack in the lowered position with no bikes on it, the tail gate hits the rack. This means as long as it is on the truck I cant lower the tail gate. Any suggestions? Would the Kuat NV 2.0 have the same issue?

asked by: Bryan K

0

Expert Reply:

I have a great solution that will allow to continue using your Thule T2 Pro XT and allow you to open your truck tailgate with bikes loaded with the Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender part # Y02483 which allow the entire bike rack to swing out and away from the rear of the truck for tailgate access. The NV 2.0 would not offer the additional clearance as this adapter would be only solution that would.

I attached an install/review video for this adapter.

expert reply by: Jameson C

0

click to enlarge

Answer 1

I went and grabbed one of the Thule T2 XTR #TH83JV we have in stock and got a measurement that will help you figure out if the rack will let your tailgate close when the arms are folded down. If you measure from the top of your hitch opening up…

view full answer...

Answer 2

The Thule T2 Pro XTR #TH83JV has 7" of space from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest point of contact on the rack, but the arms do fold down so as long as you were doing so without any bikes loaded you should be able to lower the…

view full answer...

Answer 3

All Thule bike racks use the same threaded hitch pin so you can use the Replacement Threaded Pin for Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device #853-5917. This is just the threaded bolt, and you'll need to use the flat washer, lock washer…

view full answer...

Answer 4

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…

view full answer...

Answer 5

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

view full answer...

Answer 6

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…

view full answer...

Answer 7

There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

view full answer...

Answer 9

As long as the flat tow wiring is wired in before the 4-Way #C93ZV and you connect the power for the converter directly to the battery it will work. I have seen several use Magnetic Lights #TL21RK which they will wire in on the main harness to have…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

view full answer...

Answer 11

Hi Robert; hopefully your Roadmaster tow bar is one that attaches to direct-connect base plates as opposed to crossbar base plates; for example the 8,000 lb Roadmaster Sterling would be optimal. Assuming that, here is what you need to flat tow your…

view full answer...

Answer 12

In order to use a hitch-mounted bike rack like the Swagman Original #S64152-2 that you were looking at while towing a vehicle, you will just need to add the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter #RM-077-4. This adapter will slide into the 2 inch…

view full answer...