Saris Freedom Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Audi SQ5 Video

Curt used to require the stabilization strap part #18050 when using a bike rack or accessory on their Class I hitches. However, they have since said the stabilization strap is not required when carrying an accessory on their Class I hitches. It…

The Saris Freedom Bike Rack part #SA4412B will fit a frame with up to 5" diameter. If the frame exceeds this you'd need an adapter bar, the Saris Bike Beam Bike Frame Adapter Bar part #SA3040. The Saris Freedom will be your best…

I went to the shop and spoke with the installers about the Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack, part #SA4412B. As you stated, the installer in the video just places the bike on the carrier from the side. He also said that when he is placing a bike…

Thank you for your continued patronage. We greatly appreciate it! There are options for 60 pound bikes that hold the bikes at the frame and that have a center mast that folds down. Saris Freedom #SA4412B rated for 60 pounds per bike, center folds…

The Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack part #SA4412B would be a perfect option for a Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 E-Bike. The tire size, fenders, weight, rear rack, and frame construction should not be a problem. I however recommend using the frame…

The Saris bike rack part #SA4412B weighs 22.5 lbs and has a weight capacity of 60 lbs per bike so while you'd be cutting it kind of close you'd be totally safe to use this in your hitch that has a 1-1/4 inch opening.

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…

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…

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…

I have the perfect bike rack for your Electra Townie and for this I recommend the Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack part #SA4412B. The reason I recommend this bike rack over the Malone rack is because you don't need to use an adapter bar at all.…

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…