Bike Adapter For Draw-Tite and Reese Cargo Carriers

Draw-Tite Accessories and Parts - 6505

Upright bar bolts to the cargo carrier main support bar through the mesh platform to provide a stable structure to support up to 4 bikes. Padded bar helps protect your bikes.

Bicycle Adapter attaches to cargo carrier using supplied hardware. Used to carry up to 4 bikes.

• Bike Adapter will ONLY work with Draw-Tite 6500 and 6501 trailer hitch mounted cargo carriers.
• When using on 1-1/4" carrier (# 6500), due to the length of the carrier (48"), only childrens bikes (20" tires or less) can be carried.

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• How Can the Bike Adapter For Draw-Tite and Reese Cargo Carriers Work for Up To 4 Bikes
  
• To hold 4 bikes with the Bike Adapter For Draw-Tite and Reese Cargo Carriers, item # 6505, you would need to load the bikes with the handle bars in alternating directions, two on each side of the bar, and then use tie downs, item # 05605, to attach the bikes to the carrier and support bar. If you need to carry 4 bikes a hitch mounted bike carrier (see link) would most likely be a better option for you. This option will keep the bikes form contacting each other and causing damage to the bike f
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• Compatibility of Bike Adapter for Draw-Tite Cargo Carriers with Other Cargo Carrier Models
  
• According to Draw-Tite, the # 6505 adapter is only compatible with the Draw-Tite Cargo Carrier part # 6500 or # 6501. Your best bet would be to go with a bike rack, like the Rhode Gear Highway 2 Bike Carrier, part # RG8015220. An actual bike rack would do a better job securing the bikes to the vehicle.
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