Replacement 2" Hitch Adapter For Thule Apex, EasyFold, And Helium Bike Carriers

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Im looking for a 2 hitch adapter for my Thule Helium Aero 2 bike rack. The part number is 8523185001. Do you carry this part? Thanks for your help.

asked by: Jane M

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The part number you gave me is Thule's part number for Replacement 2" Hitch Adapter # TH8523185001. This is a fit for Thule Apex, EasyFold, or Helium Bike Carriers; this is what you will need to attach the bike rack to a 2" receiver. I have attached a short demonstration video for this adapter.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

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

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Answer 2

The screw associated with the discontinued 852-3134-001 you mentioned is the part #852-3136-001 which is a M8x30.

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Answer 3

No, we do not. The only affordable way to use the 1-1/4" Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack item #TH23JV in a 2" receiver is to use a reducer like the the Brophy item #HT02. This hitch reducer will not lower your vehicles tongue weight capacity but…

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Answer 4

The Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack #TH23JV is not compatible with any type of adapter like the #TH8523185001 to use on a 2" receiver. Instead you would need the Replacement Lower Assembly #TH37MY to make it into the Rack #TH83JV.

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Answer 5

The Thule T2 Classic #TH9045 will fit 1-1/4 inch, Class I and Class II trailer hitch receivers. There isn't an adapter specifically designed to make it fit into 2 inch receiver hitches however you can use a universal adapter sleeve #HT02.

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Answer 6

Thanks for the picture! I just spoke with my rep at Thule his solution was to replace it because the spring and the locking mechanism has gone out. They do not offer just the locking pin portion because it is riveted onto the frame. Instead you will…

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Answer 7

The Thule anti-rattle knob can be a little tricky to use but basically if you take one hand and move the rack around as much as you can while tightening the knob with the other that typically does a really good job getting rid of that last bit of…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack #TH903202 will fit in a 2" class III receiver. The rack will come with a removable adapter if you need to use it on a vehicle with a 1-1/4" receiver. This adapter is held in place with 2 screws so you…

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Answer 9

The correct receiver will depend on the bike rack that you have, as each have a different shape and pin hole placement. Since it's an older rack, your most likely fit is part #853-7292, for the Ridgeline 4 bike, or Roadway 2 or 4 bike. Without…

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

The 2 inch Thule hitch adapter #853-7292 does not fit every bike rack they make unfortunately and it does not fit any version of the Thule T2 bike racks. Since you don't want to replace the shank (understandable) the best work around is the hitch…

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