Shipping and Packaging Practices for Bike Racks and Hitches

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Hi, Im planning on purchasing one of these racks along with a hidden hitch for my 2009 Mazda 3 hatchback. I wondered if you ship these in separate boxes to avoid damage to the bike rack? Thanks

asked by: Tom P

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These products would be shipped in separate boxes. Bike racks are shipped to our customers in the packaging the manufacturers sent them to us in. Our hitches our packaged here in our warehouse with the hardware kits in etrailer.com boxes. You would received the Kuat bike rack in Kuat packaging, and in a separate etrailer.com box you will receive the Hidden Hitch.

expert reply by: Patrick B

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Answer 1

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 2

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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Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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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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According to Rhino Rack, if you were to go with the shorter bars, you'll only have 1-1/4 inch of leeway on each side which isn't enough in their opinion. I'd recommend going with the 71 inch bars so you'll be certain of a good fit. As…

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Since your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek does not have raised rails you are going to need a whole new roof rack since the Thule Rapid 450R Feet #753-3399-02 are only going to fit vehicles with raised rails. I recommend sticking with the Thule roof rack…

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Answer 7

Those keys are no longer available so you'll either need to go without the lock feature or you can get an entirely different rack. For a cost-effective bike rack replacement option I recommend checking out the Swagman Titan Bike Rack #S63400…

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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 9

Congrats on your new bike rack! While both Class I and Class II hitches have the same 1 1/4 inch opening, they have different towing and weight capacities. Manufacturers sometimes build a stopper inside the Class I hitch receiver to prevent Class II…

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Answer 10

We do! The trailer hitch you're looking for comes from Draw-Tite: - Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #24982 This will give your 2022 Mazda 3 Sedan a Class I hitch with a 1-14" receiver. While this does give you a hitch receiver…

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Answer 11

We actually have a great hitch that fits your 2022 Mazda 3 sedan! That is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" #24982. This hitch provides your Mazda 3 with 200 pounds of maximum tongue weight and 2,000…

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Answer 12

Actually, the correct hitch for the sedan model of the 2019 Mazda 3 is part #24982 instead of part #24914. It's also a 1-1/4 inch Class I hitch like the first Draw-Tite you mentioned. I've attached a picture that shows it installed for you.…

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