Best Bike Rack for a 2020 Kia Soul with Heavy Bikes
Question:
I have a 2020 Kia Soul. You list 2 hitches which are both 1 1/4 class 1. I need a platform rack hitch and like the Saris Freedom rack for its weight capacity as the 2 bikes to be carried will weigh in at approx 100 lbs. but info says class two hitch. Can you help? Any recomendations?
asked by: Michael D
Expert Reply:
You are correct that the hitches for the 2020 Kia Soul like the Curt, part # C67FR, are Class I and the bike racks need to be rated for Class I hitches. The Saris Freedom, part # SA4412B, requires a Class II or higher hitch in order to be utilize its full capacity. It will work with a Class I hitch, but it will reduce its capacity per bike to 35 pounds.
Therefore, the best rack I can recommend to you is the Kuat NV 2.0, part # NV12B. This platform rack is compatible with Class I 1-/4" hitches like the ones for your Kia Soul. It can handle 2 bikes up to 60 pounds each and is a wheel-mount style rack. It has the fold-up and tilt-away features with an anti-rattle knob and lock pin for security.
I've linked to a video review of this rack for you to look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Metallic Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Saris
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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