What Hitch Reducer and Locking Hitch Pin Do You Recommend for a Curt 5 Bike Rack on a 3-Inch Hitch?
Question:
I bought the Curt 5 bike carrier from you and just got it. It is for a 2inch hitch. I realized my RV now has a 3inch hitch receiver. What should I buy to downconvert it and what locking pin would work to go through both that and the threaded Curt 2 inch hitch mount?
asked by: Steve M
Expert Reply:
In order to use the Curt 5 Bike Rack - 2" # C18065 on your 3-inch hitch on your RV, I recommend the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" # C45408. The reducer will allow you to use the Curt 5 Bike Rack with your 3-inch hitch receiver.
As for as a compatible pin and lock that will work for both the hitch, the reducer, and the rack, I confirmed with my contact at Curt that the pinhole diameter of these accessories is 5/8". With that being said, I recommend the Fastway Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - 2", 2-1/2", and 3" Hitches # FA86-00-3160. This locking hitch pin has a length of 3-5/8 inches, which will be enough room for your accessories.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2"
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- No Extension
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- 3 Inch to 2 Inch
- 3 Inch to 2-1/2 Inch
- CURT
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Fastway Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - 2", 2-1/2", and 3" Hitches - 3-5/8" Span
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- Fastway
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 5 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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