Can Thule EasyFold XT BIke Rack Work With Curt Hitch on 2023 Kia Seltos

Question:

A recent post by you re Kia Seltos with Curt hitch C65FR and a Thule bike rack indicated this combination could carry 2 bikes 65 lbs each. How can that be? The combined weight would be in excess of 130 lbs when including rack weight. The distance from the receiver would be a foot or likely more reducing the 200 lb tongue weight by 25 to 50 . It seems to me this combination would likely exceed to recommended limits. Am I correct to conclude your recommendation is questionable?

asked by: Don R

Expert Reply:

Nope; your 2023 Kia Seltos can 100 percent use the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack # TH903202 with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C65FR.

I can certainly see where you're coming from with your analysis, but the 200 lb tongue weight capacity of the # C65FR does not get reduced when using an accessory. The EasyFold # TH903202 weighs 45 lbs and if it is loaded with the max of two 65 lb bikes you're at 175 lbs, so you're still under the tongue weight.

expert reply by: Kyle S