Is it Easy for a Woman to Install Pin and Clip with Curt Trailer Hitched Installed on a Mini Cooper
Question:
Hello, Im interested in this hitch, is it easy for a woman to reach and place the pin and clip? Do you sell any other pin thats convenient for this hidden hitch? Normally the clip needs much effort to lock into the pin and I cant imagine doing this with the hitch hidden inside the bumper. I want to use it for carrying my bike.Thank you for your very nice video.
asked by: Helena
Helpful Expert Reply:
It is probably easier for a woman to insert or remove the hitch pin and clip once Curt trailer hitch # C11126 installed on a Mini. Without trying to sound sexist women tend to have smaller features and could reach in and place the pin in with more ease than a big, hairy man arm.
Pin # C21410 is cushioned which would lessen the stress on the hands. Otherwise you would be looking at a locking hitch pin which would probably be even more difficult.
Curt does state that when using this rack for non-trailer loads, such as your bike rack, you will also need to use stabilization strap # 18050. The strap is designed to reduce some of the stress on the hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span - Plastic Grip
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 2 Inch Span
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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