Recommended Hitch Bike Rack That Is Lightweight And Easy To Remove From The Vehicle

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I want to get a hitch mount platform rack for my Kia Sorrento which has a 2inch receiver hitch. The issue is that the car will not fit in the garage with a rack installed. So, I Im looking for a hitch mount tray type rack that is easy to take off and install.

asked by: George B

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I recommend looking into the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # SA4412B. This is a lightweight platform rack that only weighs 22.5lbs, making it very easy to install or remove from your vehicle's 2" receiver. This can hold two bikes weighing up to 60lbs each and allows for up to 2-1/4" wide bike tires. If your bikes have wider tires then you will instead want to go with Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack for Fat Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # SA4412B-FB which allows for up to 5" wide tires. It has the same 60lb per bike weight capacity and weighs about 22.5lbs also. These bike racks work with bikes that have fenders or baskets since it secures the bike by the frame and not the wheel.

If you are wanting to transport 4 bikes then I recommend the Saris Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting # SA4414B or # SA4414B-FB for fat bikes. The weight capacity is 60lbs for each inner bike and 35lbs for each outer bike. These carriers weigh about 53lbs each so they are not as easy to install or remove as the 2-bike carriers. I attached demonstration videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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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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To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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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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Sorry to hear about your car accident and your hitch and bike rack being damaged. As far as installing a new hitch, the first thought that comes to mind is, because of the accident, are all the necessary attachment points for a trailer hitch on the…

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I would discourage the use of an adapter for use of 2 inch accessories in 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers. The reason is that the adapter places the carrier farther away from the rear of the vehicle and hitch, creating additional torque that 1-1/4…

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