Expert Answers about Hitch Bike Racks

• How Much Does the Thule Doubletrack Weigh and Can 1 Person Handle Installation
• The shipping weight of the Thule Doubletrack, # TH990XT, is 47 pounds. If you subtract about 5 pounds for packaging you are looking at about 42 pounds. This is light enough for most people to handle themselves but 2 people would also make installation/removal easier. The Swagman XTC-2, # S64670, would also be a good choice. It is lighter at 34 pounds shipping weight. It will also work with 1-1/4 inch or 2 inch trailer hitch receivers. I have included links to videos for each rack shown on a 2
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• How to Lock the Anti-Rattle Knob on the Thule Apex Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack
• The anti-rattle knob on the Thule Apex, # TH9025, can be tricky. The key is that the rack has to be in the hitch and the knob has to be unlocked and tightened down as much as you can by hand. Then when you lock the knob, the knob should just spin and not be able to loosen or tighten. I made a video showing this for you to view.
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• Are The Wheel Cradles Adjustable On The SportRack Hitch Bike Rack, # A30901LR
• I called the supplier (SportRack) to see if the wheel cradles are adjustable on the SportRack Hitch Bike Rack, # A30901LR, and they said that they are not adjustable. The bike tires sit in the sloping trays, which will center the bike on the rack. Then the wheel straps attach around the wheel and by using the ratcheting buckles it secures the wheels to the tray. The bike rack does come with a locking hitch pin that locks the bike rack to the receiver hitch.
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• Is the SportRack Hitch and Cable Lock Long Enough to Secure All Three Bikes
• Yes, the 37 inch cable on the SportRack Hitch and Cable Lock - Keyed Alike, item # A32022, is long enough to secure 3 bikes to the SportRack Escape 3 Bike Hitch Mount Folding Rack with Frame Mount Cradles, item # A30403. The included pin will be installed in the end of the drivers side arm and the cable and lock will be routed through the bike frames and secured to the pin in the end of the arm. The hitch lock will be secured to the anti-rattle hitch pin. We have a video which shows the insta
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• Bushing and Hitch Ball Required for Mounting the Ball Mount Bike Rack # S64101 on a 2 Inch Drawbar
• The bushing required to install the Swagman 3 Bike Ball Hole Mounted Bike Rack, item # S64101, is the Hitch Ball Bushing - 1 inch to 3/4 inch, item # 320000. Along with this bushing you will need a hitch ball with a 3/4 inch diameter shank in an appropriate size. You could select from the following balls. Hitch Ball with 1-7/8 inch Diameter and Short Shank, 2000 lbs GTW - Chrome, item # 19256 Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter and Short Shank, 3,500 lbs GTW - Chrome, item # 19258 With the
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• Can I Load Just 1 Bike on the Non-Vehicle Side of the SportWing 2 Bike Rack on a 2010 Honda Civic
• I do not see why not. You can load your bike onto the location that is easiest for you as long as you do not exceed the capacity of the rack (100 pounds) or the hitch on your 2010 Honda Civic (200 pounds). Normally, it is always recommended that the bike be loaded on the location closest to the vehicle. But I spoke with my contact at Highland, the manufacturer, and they said that you could place just 1 bike in either position though the spot closest to the vehicle is recommended. I have incl
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