Tilting 4-Bike Rack that Can Fit Class I Hitch of 2021 Volkswagen Arteon
Question:
I have a VW Arteon receiving a trailer hitch shortly with the intent to be used for bicycle racks. The trailer hitch is a Class 1 1 and 1/4. The bike rack below says it uses a 1 and 1/4 hitch but in the fit instructions it says 1 and 3/8. The question is will the below bike rack fit the Arteon trailer hitch?
asked by: Jeremy D
Expert Reply:
The Yakima bike racks that fit the 1-1/4 inch hitch size require Class II or higher hitches whereas the hitches for your 2021 Volkswagen Arteon like the Draw Tite # DR97FR are all Class I. Thankfully Thule makes similar bike racks that are Class I compatible like with the Thule Apex part # TH9025XT which is very similar. You'd be limited to carrying only two bikes with this rack though since it's a Class I hitch. This is due to the increased weight and leverage the additional bikes put on the hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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