Swing Out Adapter and Bike Rack for a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

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I want to purchase a bike carrying system for a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. We will use it locally, but also to transport 2 bikes between Minnesota and South Florida. Im not sure which system to go with. Would a rooftop system or swinging rack system that mounts to a receiver hitch be best? Thank you,

asked by: Al C

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I recommend going with a hitch mounted bike rack that attaches to a swing away system because of ease of use and potential clearance issues. If your 2020 Hyundai Sante Fe doesn't already have a hitch receiver the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C13195. I have attached a picture of what it will look like installed on a Sante Fe.

For a swing away adapter, I recommend the Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches item # Y02483. The pivoting hitch extender lets you swing your existing bike rack 90 degrees away from the rear of your Hyundai.

The Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes item # Y02443 would be a great bike rack and work perfectly for with your setup. It has ratcheting hooks and wheel straps that hold your bikes by their wheels with no frame contact. It has the capacity to hold two bikes that weigh up to 60 lbs apiece.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Curt Hitch Receiver 2020
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Answer 1

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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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There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

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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 7

Hi Tracy, We can for sure get you a 3-bike rack for your ebike with a step-thru frame and two regular bikes. This is especially doable because your ebike is on the lighter side at just 40 lbs, and with that in mind what I recommend is a rack from…

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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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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 10

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Either the Kuat Tranfer 1 #KU64FR or the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo 1 #RKY10007 would handle the bikes you describe easily. Both would hold the bikes by the tires, so the fact that the rack won't come into contact with the frame will work well…

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