Can the Yakima BackSwing be Used with Other Brand Bike Racks?

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Will the Yakima backswing work with my Kuat 2” Transfer 1? My rack weighs 25 lbs so it’s very light and I carry only 1 bike with me.

asked by: Jody F

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The Yakima BackSwing # Y02483 will work with any bike rack that has a 2 inch shank. Unfortunately, it cannot be used with reducers, extenders, or adapters. So if your Kuat has a 2 inch shank, you are good to go.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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The Thule Helium Bike Rack for 2 bikes will work perfectly with your 27-1/2" wheels. I've attached a review video for you to take a look at as well.

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Answer 2

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Unless you have a Kuat bike rack the only option you have between the Kuat #PVP20B and the Yakima Backswing #Y02488 is the Yakima since it can be used with basically any hitch accessory designed for a 2 inch hitch. The Kuat can only be used with Kuat…

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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 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

There are a few ways you can determine all of the specific equipment on any given vehicle, including "tow package" components. One is by having a local dealership run the vehicle's VIN which will show all of the factory-installed…

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Answer 12

The distance from the hitch pin hole of the Saris Swing Away Hitch Extender part #SAR36VR to the other hitch pin hole is 13-1/2 inches.

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