Replacement Hitch pin for Kuat Sherpa Bike Rack

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Hitch pin for Kuat Sherpa

asked by: Peter L

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If your Kuat Sherpa has a 2 inch shank then you will use the Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks - 2" Hitches # HL2. If your Sherpa has the 1-1/4 inch shank then you will use the Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks - 1-1/4" Hitches # HL1.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

To replace the hitch pin of your Kuat NV Bike Rack you will need to use the part #HL2, which includes both the pin and lock core (plus 2 keys). The pin unfortunately is not available by itself from Kuat as a separate part. There isn't one…

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Answer 2

It seems odd, but the reason Kuat recommends using their 1/2 inch pin, #HL2, with their 2 inch bike racks is because a larger pin will interfere with the anti-rattle system in the bike rack's shank. To eliminate the movement of the pin, you…

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Answer 3

We do have a variety of 2-bike racks compatible with a Class I 1-1/4" hitch receiver. Since you have e-Bikes you need to carry this does whittle down the options some but we still have a solution for you. My personal favorite is the Kuat NV…

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Answer 4

You shouldn't have any issues using the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack item #BA12B with your Aventon Level Commuter e-bike. This rack does have a 60 lbs capacity per bike but from what I am able to find your bike weighs just over that…

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Answer 5

The Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack for 1-1/4 Inch Hitches #BA12B that you referenced is indeed capable of securing 2 bikes of up to 60 pounds each. As far as your 55 pound e-bikes, the rack itself is more than up to the task. The only thing…

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Answer 6

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…

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

The Tow Defender #RM-4700 you found is really our best option to protect the front of your 2024 Chevrolet Trax. This screen helps to deflect any road debris back down to the ground to keep it traveling under your Trax. This particular cover is…

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Answer 11

The correct hitch lock for your Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount #KU64FR is the Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks - 2" Hitches #HL1. This will allow you to lock the Transfer V2 to your vehicles…

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