Stabilizing strap provides extra support when carrying your bike rack or cargo carrier. Cam buckle design allows for secure connection and easy release between your vehicle and hitch accessory. Vinyl-coated hook won't scratch your vehicle.
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Note: Remove the hook before opening or closing the hatch or trunk to avoid damage to your vehicle.
This strap is recommended for use with bike racks and other hitch-mounted accessories to avoid putting too much strain on your trailer hitch. Some Class I and Class II 1-1/4" hitches may require that you use a stabilizing strap to ensure that the hitch does not experience excessive torque while transporting your gear.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (463 Customer Reviews)
Stabilizing strap provides extra support when carrying your bike rack or cargo carrier. Cam buckle design allows for secure connection and easy release between your vehicle and hitch accessory. Vinyl-coated hook won't scratch your vehicle.
I use use a Curt Hitch "Flat Carrier" https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Curt/C18110.html for loads on my 2005 Prius. Bought the recommended support strap and liked the way it took the up-down bounce stress off the hitch, but the carrier still wobbled left to right, rotating slightly within the hitch receiver. Bought a second strap and the two stabilized the load very nicely. I needed a light cord between the two straps at the top of the hatch door to encourage them not to slide off the corners of the door.
Richard F - 09/18/2018To think that for years I put up with my trailer hitch mounted bike rack noisily bouncing around behind my car. This one little strap (actually two, but they snap together) solved that problem in minutes, and gave me a lot more peace of mind when I have three bikes mounted. Nice little design.
This is the best product I never knew I needed. When traveling in my car with bikes on the hitch rack, I used to worry that something would come undone or that the rack would break every time I went over a pothole or otherwise unsmooth patch of road that bounced the bikes on the rack up and down. AT THE VERY LEAST, using this device instills a confidence in me that just wasn’t there before. It obviously adds stability that was not there before and is easy to use. Now I drive with bikes and no worries.
Does the job well of supporting the heavy bike rack by anchoring to the trunk. The teeth don't slip but I do with there was permanent padding under the metal hook to prevent damage to the metal and paint. A rubber strip that comes with it can get easily lost but does the trick.
When I got home from work the box was on my porch.. I know I bought parts and not the box, but the box did not fair the trip well. It was busted open on both ends. I was really worried all the smaller parts I bought had fallen out. However they were all there. I would suggest using a thicker wall box to ship the hitch or at least send smaller parts in a separate box to ensure they do get lost
I have had all of the items for a few months now. This was my first purchase from etrailer, but not my last for certain. The bike rack is the best! Pricey, but well worth it. The only rack I found that fits both 2" and 1.25" receivers. The site recommended the stabilizer strap. Great suggestion! [online store] offered similar products, but after researching they were not the same quality. I'm a fan of etrailer.
Product still working as designed by shielding the trailer hitch from excess stress while driving with bicycles. Highly recommended for peace of mind!
Ian B - 06/08/2021The strap helped to stabilize the bike rack .. Strong & sturdy .. If you get the bike rack & hitch spend the extra for this ... Worked great on my 2013 vw beetle convertible ..
Elizabeth A - 07/05/2018This strap does exactly what the ad states! At first I thought it would be just another add on part, but the first time I used it, it proved it’s worth. The bike rack I had mounted to the back of the car did not sway back and fourth as it had before using this strap. In fact the bikes moved very little. This strap is very easy to install and does not get in the way of any of the accessories!
Bill S - 03/09/2021Reasonably priced; yet good quality;has the strength to do the job & user friendly. I feel more secure transporting my e bike with this safety strap.
etrailer sure has made a fan out of me! The customer service has been fantastic - very friendly and helpful. The Curt receiver hitch I've installed on my Honda Fit is clearly top-notch hardware, and the instructional video made installation a snap. Many thanks!
We were very impressed with the quality of the Curt Trailer hitch we purchased, its price and how quickly it arrived. We had the hitch installed by a very good local mechanic for a fraction of the cost quoted by our Honda dealer. The hitch support strap that was recommended works perfectly with this hitch. We highly recommend this hitch to anyone.
Excellent support system for the rack and weight.
P.Av - 08/05/2021Outstanding product. The stitching and material are heavy duty. Looks great on my Honda Accord and Thule bike rack. Thanks!
Box to hitch 1 minute. 2 ebikes and ready to roll 10 minutes. A whole new world has opened up. This is absolutely the easiest, most versatile rack ever. At 65, my days of putting a light bike on a roof rack are over. This will handle almost anything. The service and attention to detail was amazing. The eTrailer team seems like friends at the local bike shop. BUY IT HERE! Gotta go, mountains to ride.
My rating is for etrailer. I so like this product which is being used for my bike rack. I was disappointed that the lock broke when I dropped it after one use. HOWEVER, I am Very Impressed with the way etrailer responded to my dilemma and replaced it as soon as processing was accomplished. The kind interaction on the phone and emails with Amy was a pleasant surprise in these difficult times. She took the time and patience to listen to me and then follow through with her promise to help.
My purchase was an easy choice with advice I received from customer service. The hitch is working great no problems. You can't go wrong making your purchase from etrailer.
Install was very easy, instructions were clear. Be sure to use WD-40 to loosen up the muffler attachments. That one step alone made this job easier than I expected. This hitch is used to attach a goal post, so I can carry my kayaks on top. Great customer service, the best.
Excellent at stabilizing my bike rack, easy to tighten and loosen, as well as hooking onto my trunk. I didn't use the strap on a former vehicle and this has made a huge difference.
Great hitch, easy to install just make sure to watch the youtube tutorial that comes with it. Took me and my dad about 45 minutes to install. Highly recommend.
Amanda M - 06/18/2021This strap combination works very well for tightening the load when traveling any distance, but we are not using it for daily use which is typically only transporting the bike a couple miles and not on the highway, but we do use a small bungee to secure the bike onto the rack.
Good value. Works as expected. Heavy duty webbing. Fast shipping from etrailer as always!
Purchased this strap as a backup support for the bike rack that I will be using with my new etrailer hitch.
Thanks for the quick response after my error in the original shipping address. My experience with Etrailer was very positive
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