Increasing Ground Clearance When Using Kuat NV 2.0

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Question:

Sir/Maam, I bought a Kuat NV 2.0 from your site. Is there something to prevent it from getting scratched due to the low clearance of my vehicle?

asked by: Jill S

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I recommend using the Kuat Hi-Lo adapter # HL20B to prevent your Kuat NV 2.0 # BA22B from scraping the ground.

expert reply by: Adam E

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Answer 1

The Kuat Hi Lo adapter part #HL20B has a threaded hitch pin design where it installs into the vehicle hitch, so a Kuat hitch lock like the part #HLT would fit securely lock the adapter to the vehicle hitch. Then you could use the hitch lock of your…

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Answer 2

Be sure to watch my review video of the Thule T2 Pro #TH83JV. It does have cable locks stowed away in the wheel hook arms! It's hard to see since they stow away so nicely. I really like the design especially compared to just having a sloppy…

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Answer 3

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 4

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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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…

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Answer 6

The Roadmaster D-Ring adapters like the part #RM-035-1 can be used with the Demco tow bars.

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Answer 7

You are on the right track. The only way we have that will allow you to use the Thule T2 Pro Xtr Bike Platform Rack part #TH69TX with the 2.5" receiver tube opening on your truck would be with adapter. For this, I recommend the Brophy Hitch…

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Answer 8

I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 10" Drop/Rise item #RM-077-10. This adapter was designed for this type of set up. Your Jeep Rubicon and Swagman E bike rack weigh well below the 10,000 lbs maximum capacity of this hitch. I…

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Answer 9

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 10

Yes, there is. The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item #RM97RR will work with the Demco Excali-bar if you use the Demco Tow Bar Adapter Kit for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates item #DM9523032.

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Answer 11

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 12

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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