Will the Yakima 8880566 Zip Strips Fit a BackRoad 4 Bike Rack?

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Will this work as replacement parts for the BackRoad 4?

asked by: Steve R

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with Yakima and the Replacement ZipStrip # 8880566 will be a little shorter than the ones that came with your Yakima BackRoad 4 # YA44FR, but will work perfectly fine.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Answer 1

I have a great solution for transporting up to 4 bikes. I did some research on your 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, and the manufacturer recommends not to exceed a tongue weight of 150 pounds on your vehicle. The Swagman Quad 2+2 rack has a carrier weight of…

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Answer 2

I do have a trailer hitch for your 1990 Mitsubishi Montero, but I spoke with my contact at Curt and he confirmed that the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, #13091, was designed to fit only the 1992 to 2000 Mitsubishi Montero except the sport model. The…

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Answer 3

The correct ZipStrip replacements for your Yakima SpareRide #Y02599 are found as part #Y55XR on our site. These are an updated version so they will be slightly longer but they will work the same as what came on your bike rack originally! The…

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Answer 4

The Yakima SpareRide part #Y02599 is basically the next generation of spare tire bike rack from Yakima. They discontinued the SpareTime and replaced it with this. The racks are still pretty similar but the SpareRide got upgraded bike frame cradles…

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Answer 5

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

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 7

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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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 10

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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Answer 11

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 12

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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