Will the Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack Fit on a 2005 Dodge Sprinter Van?
Question:
Does this TH302043 bike rack fit the rear passenger door of a 2005 Dodge Sprinter?
asked by: Brian K
Expert Reply:
I do have a good solution for you, however. I confirmed with Thule that the Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack for Sprinter Rear Door # TH302043 will not fit a 2005 Dodge Sprinter Van.
However, the next best solution is to use a hitch and a hitch-mounted bike carrier. For the bike rack, I recommend the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches # SH22G along with the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks # PVP20B. The great thing about the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 with the Pivot 2 is that you will be able to swing the rack away from the rear doors of your 2005 Dodge Sprinter Van at a full 120 degrees.
If you are in need of a 2-inch hitch, there are different options based on the options on your 2005 Dodge Sprinter. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13250 is compatible with Sprinters with the following options:
- 118 inch Wheelbase with Single Rear Wheels
- 140 inch Wheelbase with Single Rear Wheels
- 158 inch Wheelbase with Dual Rear Wheels
- 158 inch Wheelbase with Single Rear Wheels
If you have a Sprinter with 140 inch Wheelbase with dual rear wheels, the hitch that you need is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75210
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Passenger's Side
- Hitch Adapters
- Swing-Away Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- 250 lbs
- Kuat
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Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Frame Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Bike Lock
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Swagman
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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Kuat
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Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack for Sprinter Rear Door
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Wheel and Frame Mount
- 2 Bikes
- Locks Not Included
- Adjustable Arms
- Platform Rack
- Thule
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