How To Use 2" Bike Rack On a 2004 Honda Accord
Question:
I own a 2004 Honda Accord 4 Cylinder Sedan. I have a 1Up Bike Rack that holds two bikes, and it has a 2 inch hitch. Would it be a problem to install a Draw Tite 1 1/4 hitch and get an adapter to make it a 2 inch hitch?
asked by: Brian S
Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24787 is a great option for a 2004 Honda Accord (Sedan/Coupe). It has a class I rating with 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. That is all that is available for a Honda Accord so if you need to use a 2" bike rack you can get a 1-1/4" to 2" adapter. I recommend the Brophy Hitch Expander part # HTAD which is class I rated.
That said, using such adapter will reduce the weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50% so you will need to keep capacities in mind. The adapters will also reduce weight capacity by 50%.
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Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 7-1/4 Inch Extension
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch
- Brophy
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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