Review of Thule - Hitch Bike Racks - TH8523185001 Video

Since the Thule T2 XTR uses a hitch pin that has an autoattach there isn't a 2 inch hitch adapter like what you mentioned that would work. Best option would be to use a hitch reducer like the part #e58YR.

The Replacement Anti-Sway Cradle #1500056002 is the correct cradle for your Thule Helium Pro 3 bike rack #TH9043PRO. Alternatively, you could also use Replacement Cradle for Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack #1500056001 which is also confirmed to fit your…

Either the Kuat Tranfer 1 #KU64FR or the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo 1 #RKY10007 would handle the bikes you describe easily. Both would hold the bikes by the tires, so the fact that the rack won't come into contact with the frame will work well…

The RockyMount Monorail listed as part #RKY10005 is actually an additional rail for the RockyMount Monorail 2 Bike Platform Rack, part #RKY10004. The addon, part #RKY10005 cannot be used on its own and must be installed onto the Monorail Rack, part…

The RockyMounts MonoRail #RKY10004 is a solid choice for a bike rack and I'd go with it over the Curt Bike Rack #C89JR (the same as 18088) any day of the week. Curt isn't a huge bike rack manufacturer so I'm not very confident in their…

At the rear of a trailer or RV the ride quality is very rough when compared to the ride quality at the rear of a passenger vehicle. Reason being the suspension isn't as sophisticated and there is a longer distance between the rear axle and the…

Both the RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack #RKY10004 and the RockyMounts SplitRail LS Bike Rack #RKY11404 would be a great option for your 50lb. E-Mountain bikes. They are going to feature a lot of the same features with a few slight differences. First…

The Kuat Single Transfer part #KU64FR would slightly obstruct the view of the backup camera of your 2018 Chevy Volt but for the most part you'd be looking over the top of your bike if it was loaded and through the frame and you'd still be…

I recommend using the M6 Flat Cap Screw #853-5787-02 since that's what Thule has listed as the part needed on their site. The Replacement M5 x 15 mm Bolt #852-3136-001 you referenced is for some of the bike racks Thule makes but according to the…

For a Thule Helium bike rack the correct 2 inch hitch adapter is the part #TH8523185001.

The Replacement 2" Hitch Adapter for Thule Helium Aero 2- and 3-Bike Carriers, #TH8523185001 does not come with the screw as you mentioned. I reached out to my contact at Thule to make sure you get the right part and it is Replacement Cap Screw…

So the answer is yes, with your 2-1/2 inch receiver you will still be able to use the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack #TH83JV. You are correct, however, that the your standard hitch reducer sleeve isn't going to work, so what you will need instead is…