Recommended Anti-Rattle Lock for Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier

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I just bought a Yakima hitch swing away system. Can you tell me which anti rattle device would be best for that rack?

asked by: Trisha K

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I would love to but the Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier item # Y74ZR you purchased already comes with a locking anti-rattle hitch pin. It does a great job of reducing rattle and also secures the system to your hitch.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Trisha

4/15/2024

Thank you for that. I watched the video and saw a suggestion to obtain a device. Thank you.

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Jerred H.

4/16/2024

@Trisha You're welcome!

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Answer 1

From the center of the hitch pin to the upright portion of the base of the Yakima EXO Swing Away Cargo Carrier part #Y74ZR measures 4-1/4 inches. The Straightshot extender part #Y69VR then could add an additional 7-1/4 inches so hopefully that would…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System w/ 2 Enclosed Cargo Carriers item #Y74ZR is compatible with the 2" receiver on your 2018 BMW X1. As far as exhaust heat goes, the shank on the swing away has a 2" rise to lift the carrier up and…

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Answer 3

The total height from the bottom of the receiver tube to the top of the closed GearLocker on the Yakima Exo Swing Away Storage System #Y74ZR is 42-1/2 inches tall. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows this height for your convenience.

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Answer 4

We've had customers with Class B RVs like your RoadTrek Zion leave reviews for how well the Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System w/ 2 Enclosed Cargo Carriers #Y74ZR worked for them so I would feel confident letting you know how well it would work…

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Answer 5

For the Yakima EXO kits they offer a swing base with the part #Y34VR that will allow you to swing the rack away from the rear of the vehicle to access the rear door. Since the light kit part #Y74VR attaches to the rear of the rack it would swing away…

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Answer 6

The total weight of the Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System w/ 2 Enclosed Cargo Carriers #Y74ZR is 157 lbs so it would be over the weight capacity of a 150 lb tongue weight hitch. For a taillight kit to use with this you'd want the part #Y74VR…

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Answer 7

As long as you have at least 4-1/4" of space from the center of your hitch pin hole to the rearmost part of your 2021 Toyota Highlander the Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier #Y62VR will fit perfectly! I do recommend picking up the…

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Answer 8

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 9

I would love to but the Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier item #Y74ZR you purchased already comes with a locking anti-rattle hitch pin. It does a great job of reducing rattle and also secures the system to your hitch.

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Answer 10

Hello Ronnie, thanks for your question. You can use the Fat Bike Straps #TH985101 with the Thule Epos Bike Rack #TH99XE. Technically these straps are made for the Thule EasyFold XT bike rack, but we have double checked with the folks at Thule and…

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Answer 11

Great question Gerard! The Thule Bike Adapter Bar #TH982XT could potentially pull the seat loose, but that would take either going over some pretty rough terrain for a prolonged time, or a whole lot traveling without checking on the bike. I will say,…

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