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 (405 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.
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 - 06/08/2021I 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 - 09/18/2018This 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 - 03/09/2021My 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.
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.
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 - 06/18/2021My 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.
This 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.
These straps provide additional security for your bikes. Well worth the investment.
John K - 05/20/2021We 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.
Outstanding product. The stitching and material are heavy duty. Looks great on my Honda Accord and Thule bike rack. Thanks!
The 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 - 07/05/2018Purchased this strap as a backup support for the bike rack that I will be using with my new etrailer hitch.
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.
It works great for stabilizing my bike rack on the car.
I've bought from etailer actually 4 or 5 times in the past. Each time the quality was spot on in the installation was as the videos. Would buy again if needed.
I found this strap to be a necessary addition for the hitch mount bike rack. It makes the bike rack much more stable in the hitch. It relieves stress at the hitch by keeping the rack from rocking for and aft when you go over bumps in the road and you have the weight of two bikes on board. it's worth the small extra cost.
Kevin T - 07/30/2020Barely holds tension, I've ended up just using ratchet straps to secure my cargo mount.
Works great, only complaint is it can easily scrape your car if your load is a bit bouncy, but wrapping the extra strap around the mechanism helps with that.
We used our new hitch thanks to etrailer.com ! The bike rake fit perfectly .. we used the support strap too! Off we go!
As long as I have a bike, I will ALWAYS have one of these straps. As a matter of fact, I own two. I hauled a bike to Florida and had to buy a second one. I use it ALL THE TIME! It is a safety feature that I will always use. The quality of the strap is excellent...it will never wear out.
I only use this when carrying three or more bicycles, or when traveling on the highway. It works exactly as described.
Curt recommended this strap for My Audi 2016 Q5 SUV when utilizing a curt Trailer Hitch receiver Class III - 2". However, when I put my new Saris 4025 F Super Clamp EX Bike Rack into the Curt Trailer Hitch receiver the strap could not be used as I have an air spoiler at he top of my tailgate assembly. If I tried to attach the strap to the air spoiler and tightened it up to my Saris bike rack, the Trek installer said it would rip my air spoiler off. Therefore, I would not recommend a stabilizing strap for an Audi 2016 Q5 SUV when using a Curt Trailer Hitch receiver. The Saris bike rack by itself is sturdy and stable enough without the strap.
Item arrived as stated. Unfortunately, the strap was pulled apart and the original packaging was already opened. I needed to search for the process of how to put the strap together and use it. The clip that attaches to the top of the car fits snugly but to the point I'm concerned about it possibly scratching the vehicle. Although I'll probably keep the product I cant say I'm thrilled with it.
James J - 06/12/2020This little strap is perfect! easy to use, works great. Priced right. Got it in the mail within a few days. Happy happy !
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