2 inch Hitch Adapter for Thule Helium Bike Rack

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Hi, Will the hitch adaptor sleeve work for the Thule Helium 3 9043? My car has a 2inch receiver but the Helium 3 is a 1.25 Thanks

asked by: Jack

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Expert Reply:

For a Thule Helium bike rack the correct 2 inch hitch adapter is the part # TH8523185001.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The RockyMounts MonoRail #RKY10004 is a solid choice for a bike rack and I'd go with it over the Curt Bike Rack #C89JR (the same as 18088) any day of the week. Curt isn't a huge bike rack manufacturer so I'm not very confident in their…

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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

The RockyMount Monorail listed as part #RKY10005 is actually an additional rail for the RockyMount Monorail 2 Bike Platform Rack, part #RKY10004. The addon, part #RKY10005 cannot be used on its own and must be installed onto the Monorail Rack, part…

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Answer 4

The Kuat Single Transfer part #KU64FR would slightly obstruct the view of the backup camera of your 2018 Chevy Volt but for the most part you'd be looking over the top of your bike if it was loaded and through the frame and you'd still be…

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Answer 5

At the rear of a trailer or RV the ride quality is very rough when compared to the ride quality at the rear of a passenger vehicle. Reason being the suspension isn't as sophisticated and there is a longer distance between the rear axle and the…

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Answer 6

Both the RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack #RKY10004 and the RockyMounts SplitRail LS Bike Rack #RKY11404 would be a great option for your 50lb. E-Mountain bikes. They are going to feature a lot of the same features with a few slight differences. First…

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Answer 7

I recommend using the M6 Flat Cap Screw #853-5787-02 since that's what Thule has listed as the part needed on their site. The Replacement M5 x 15 mm Bolt #852-3136-001 you referenced is for some of the bike racks Thule makes but according to the…

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Answer 8

The Replacement 2" Hitch Adapter for Thule Helium Aero 2- and 3-Bike Carriers, #TH8523185001 does not come with the screw as you mentioned. I reached out to my contact at Thule to make sure you get the right part and it is Replacement Cap Screw…

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Answer 9

The screw associated with the discontinued 852-3134-001 you mentioned is the part #852-3136-001 which is a M8x30.

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Answer 10

I checked with Thule and for your Roadway 2 the correct bolt to secure the 2 inch hitch adapter to it is the part #853-5787-02.

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Answer 11

The part number you gave me is Thule's part number for Replacement 2" Hitch Adapter #TH8523185001. This is a fit for Thule Apex, EasyFold, or Helium Bike Carriers; this is what you will need to attach the bike rack to a 2" receiver. I…

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Answer 12

The part #852-3136-001 is a M8x30 flat head screw.

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