Why Should You Not Tilt The Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack While Bikes Are On It

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Im shopping for a bike rack and so far I found Thule Helium Pro has the best features for my needs except that they say tilting with bikes on is not recommended. Whats the problem tilting the rack with bikes on?

asked by: Ross

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Since the Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack for 3 Bikes # TH9043PRO is a hanging-style back rack it's not recommended to tilt with bikes on it because you'd end up having the bikes touch the ground, each other, of the vehicle. Without a cradle to secure the wheels they can freely swing back and forth and this could cause damage to the bikes or vehicle. One tip I've learned here is to also pick up a Velcro strap from your local hardware store and secure the front wheel to the frame of the bike to help prevent it from wagging back and forth.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

Most bike racks that tilt down are not rated to do so with the bikes loaded. You would have to unload the bikes from the Thule Helium #TH9043PRO to be able to tilt it down and even then some times it isn't enough to open the hatch on some…

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Answer 2

The original Thule Helium was made of ultra-lightweight aluminum, featured sliding anti-sway T3 cradles with rubber straps. The cradle arms were spaced 12 inches apart (outside to outside). The rack could fold and tilt. It also featured an integrated…

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Answer 3

The Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #Y02445 is the best option we have if you want a platform rack for your bikes. This rack measures 15" from the center of the hitch pin hole when folded up. This is the most narrow rack we have when folded.…

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Answer 4

Yes, we do have some lightweight bike rack options for your 2017 Honda CR-V that will be very easy to remove. Kuat has their Beta hanging style bike rack which carries up to 2 bikes weighing in at 40 lbs each but weighs in at a mere 12.6 lbs. This…

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Answer 5

The lightest weight bike rack we have is the Kuat Beta which we have the part #B202-2 for a 2 inch hitch or part #B202-114 for a 1-1/4 inch hitch. This rack weighs 12 lbs which is the lightest option out there. Because of this it would be your best…

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Answer 6

We have a Kuat Beta bike rack that fits Class II 1-1/4 inch hitches like what you have on your 2019 Toyota Camry with the part #B202-114 but the 2 inch version of the Beta will not work.

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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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Answer 8

Since the upright mast of the Kuat Beta #B202-2 attaches to the side of the shank that slides into the hitch you end up with the bike rack offset to the passenger side by a couple inches. It's never been enough of an offset to cause an issue with…

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Answer 9

The Kuat Beta #B202-2 uses the wedge style of anti-rattle. When you turn the knob at the end of the rack the wedge pushes out to reduce or eliminate movement of the rack in the hitch. I have linked a video review of this rack for you. This particular…

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Answer 10

The Thule Helium Pro 3 #TH9043PRO is the newer version of the Thule Helium series of bike racks and was the replacement for the Helium Aero 3 rack a few years back. The biggest difference between the Helium Pro and the Aero is that the Pro uses a…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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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