Review of Curt - Hitch Bike Racks,Hitch Cargo Carrier - 18050 Video

Actually Curt no longer requires the use of the stabilizer straps like the #18050 with non-supported loads like bike racks with their hitches so it's not something you'd have to worry about!

There are two Curt hitches which are a fit for your 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TDI. We have the Curt part #C11422 that you referenced which has a concealed crosstube which is going to give you better ground clearance since only the hitch opening…

You would have to measure from your hitch pin hole out to the furthest point out on the rear spare of your 2007 Toyota RAV4 to determine if the #C18030 will clear it. The rack has a distance of 7-3/4 inches from the pin hole to nearest portion of the…

The 1-1/4 inch part of the shank on Curt bike rack #C18030 is steel. The sleeve to adapt the rack to fit a 2 inch hitch is plastic. The other option would be to use a steel reducer sleeve in a 2 inch hitch, #HT02, and then not use the plastic…

To determine how much clearance you will need to clear the spare tire on the back of your vehicle there is one important measurement you will need to make. First, place a long, flat object, like a 2x4 or yard stick, against the spare tire. Make sure…

I can confirm for you that the bumper on your 2017 Toyota Camry will remain unmodified after installing Curt hitch #C12107. If you take a look at the install video I've linked, you'll notice that the bumper stays as it was before the…

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…

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receivers like part #C11681 which is a fit for a 2013 Honda Accord are designed so that anyone can install it. It requires almost no prior mechanical knowledge nor do you really need any special tools in most cases. The…

To install a hitch like the Curt Hitch part #C11681 that you referenced on your 2015 Honda Accord you will need to trim the heat shield. For more info on that check out the install video and installation instructions I attached.

There is a trailer hitch receiver for your 2011 Mercedes Benz E350 sedan, at the following part number: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11001 This will allow you to carry a bike rack, so long as the rack fits a 1-1/4" hitch.

To install the Curt hitch part #C13144 on your 2015 Subaru Forester you will need to permanently remove the rear heat shield. I attached the install video you referenced as well as instructions that detail how this is done. Heat shields like what…

While the Swagman Bumper Mount Racks, parts #S80600 and #S80605, do give you some mounting options, these are designed for lighter 30 lb bikes so the bars that hold the bikes up aren't really designed for heavier 60 lb e-bikes. Since this is the…