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• Which Swing Away for Bike Racks Would You Say is Beefier in Design the Kuat or Swagman?
  Hello Andrew, Well that sounds like quite the fun trip, what state or states will you be traveling through? You're asking a really important question, especially since you're planning a cross-country trip with about 250 pounds of bikes and rack weight, and some off-road driving involved. Between the Kuat Pivot v2 and the Swagman Swivel, both are rated for around 250 pounds, but there are some key differences worth considering. The Kuat Pivot v2 # PVD20B is extremely well-built, with...
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• Recommended Hitch Adapter for a 2025 Jeep Wrangler With 35" Wheels
  Hey Murphy, the Swagman Swivel Hitch Extender # S86SR is not going to work, but what you could use is the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks # PVD20B instead. This hitch adapter measures 42 9/16" from the farthest edge of the edge of the carrier when unfolded to the center of the hitch pin hole so it should be perfect for you. This adapter works with 2" hitches, a 250 lb capacity, and can handle up to a 4 bike rack. If there is anything else I can do to help you,...
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• Best Cargo Basket And Hitch Extender For 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  Yes, it would be wise to grab the 8 inch extender # e88YR but the Reese Cargo Carrier # 63153 isn't what you want. It lacks the tilting feature which also means it cannot fold up to your 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited when not in use. The etrailer Cargo Carrier # e98874 can tilt and fold up! That's a feature I use alot because I don't like having to take the carrier in and out that often. With the 8 inch extension, you should be able to fold it up with no problem! If it were me, I would...
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• Can the Thule Elite Van XT 2 Hold Electric Bikes?
  I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, since the Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack # TH302043 only has a per-bike weight capacity of 42 pounds, it is not enough to hold an electric bike. There isn't a trunk/van bike rack option that will carry the weight of electric bikes. With that being said, the best bet is a hitch-mounted bike rack or adapter that has a swing-away capability that will still allow you to open the rear doors of the van. For this route, I recommend the Kuat Transfer...
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• Which Kuat Pivot do you Recommend for my Jeep Wrangler with Oversize Tires?
  For your situation either will work but I like the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Driver's Side part # PVD20B that you looked at. This allows the rack to swing to the driver's side rather than the passengers so it will allow you to open the door with no worries of the oversized tire coming into contact with the bikes on the rack.
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• Which is Better Side of Vehicle for Kuat Pivot Adapter to Swing To Driver or Passenger
  Most of the time people want the pivot to swing out to the passenger side of the vehicle like what the part # PVP20B offers. This is because if you were for some reason on the side of the road and needed to get into the back of the vehicle you could swing the rack out to the shoulder side of the vehicle since most people pull over to the right side. This means you wouldn't end up swinging it out into traffic. I am actually surprised Kuat offers the driver side version part # PVD20B since...
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• Are There Swing-Away Hitch Adapters For Bike Racks That Swing To The Driver's Side
  Hey Kamal, All of the swing-away hitch adapters we currently offer swing to passenger's side aside from the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks # PVD20B. Since this is an adapter the capacity of the trailer hitch on your Lexus would be reduced by 50% when in use due to the extra leverage it places on the hitch. What kind of bikes do you have? How much do they weigh, do they have fenders, are they step-thru frames, is there a price range you'd prefer to stay around,...
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• Which Swing Away Adapter Would Be Better for a Cargo Carrier? Kuat Pivot or Yakima Backswing?
  Hey Tom. If you're worried about the height of your cargo carrier, I recommend the Yakima BackSwing item # Y02483 over the Kuat Pivot 2 item # PVD20B because the bike rack will sit 3/4" higher. Neither one of these swing away hitch extenders can be used with high low adapters though. The shanks for both are going to extend out at the same height of your hitch. The Backswing is going to be almost 2-1/2" shorter. The big difference in the Yakima BackSwing item # Y02483 over the Kuat Pivot...
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• Looking For Swing Away Adapter To Use With Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack
  Hello Peg, we sure do! Kuat actually makes a swing away hitch that will work great with the Transfer V2 bike rack. For that you can use the following: - Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Passenger's Side # PVP20B - Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Driver's Side # PVD20B The passenger side swing is recommended especially for streetside parking, but both options are available. Just keep in mind this can only be used...
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• What Bike Rack do You Recommend that Lets Me Open My Rear Hatch on My 2010 Toyota RAV4?
  I have a great solution for you. When determining if you have enough clearance when using a hitch-mounted bike rack with your 2010 Toyota RAV4 with a swinging trunk toward the passenger's side of the vehicle, there are a few factors to consider. The first is the overall length of the hatch door itself. Another thing is the length of your handlebars of your bikes. Even if we determine those dimensions, it still does not give us a 100% firm solution as to what rack will allow you to access...
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• Will the Curt Cargo Carrier C18113 Work w/ a Kuat Swing Away Hitch Extender?
  Yes, it would. The 22-1/2x49 Curt Cargo Carrier item # C18113 will definitely fit the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender item # PVP20B for the passenger side or item # PVD20B for the driver's side. Please note that the use of any hitch extender or adapter will reduce your hitches tongue weight capacity by 50%.
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• Will Thule Arcos Enclosed Cargo Carrier Fit Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender
  The Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender # PVD20B you ordered cannot be used with 1-1/4" accessories that use a 2" adapter. This means it will not be compatible with the Thule Arcos Enclosed Cargo Carrier # TH25YE. If you want to use this cargo carrier you will have to switch to a different swing away adapter like the # SAR36VR or forgo the swinging feature and install it directly into your hitch. You could also use the Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y62VR as an alternative.
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• Why Can't the Thule Acros Cargo Carrier Be Used w/ The Kuat Pivot 2
  Hey Charles, thanks for the kind words, you're pretty neat too! But to answer your question, the reason is because the Kuat Pivot # PVD20B is not compatible with 1 1/4" accessories that use a 2" adapter - which is what the Thule Acros # TH25YE uses. I'd recommend going with the 39x25 Inno Cargo Carrier with Removable Cargo Box for 2" Hitches # IN94MR instead which is designed for 2" receivers, has 11 cubic feet of storage, and a 150 lb weight capacity. If you have anything else you...
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• Why Does Thule Apex XT Swinging Bike Rack Pivot to Passenger Side
  The Thule Apex Swing XT # TH9027XT will work great to give you complete rear access to the rear doors of your vehicle but it swings to the passenger side like they all mostly do. This is the case because in the event you were on the side of the highway and needed in your hatch you'd be able to pivot the bike rack to the passenger side and not out into traffic to get to the hatch. If you really did want a setup that swung to the opposite side you'd need the adapter # PVD20B with a Kuat...
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• Recommended Swing Away Arm to Mount a Cargo Carrier and Open Both Doors on a 2025 Mercedes Sprinter
  Hey Don congrats on the new van! The Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender Passenger's Side item # PVP20B and Driver's Side item # PVD20B will both work with cargo carriers. They extend out to 120 degrees and the top of it is 5-3/16" above the hitch pin hole as show in the pictures below. The Kuat Pivot 2's have a weight capacity of 250 lbs. Since they are hitch extenders they will reduce your hitch's tongue weight capacity by 50%. I can't guarantee these will get your rear doors all...
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• Driver Side Swing Away Hitch Adapter for 2023 Ford Transit
  Hey Claire! The Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender # PVD20B you looked at will swing to the driver side of your 2023 Ford Transit. This has a 2" receiver and works with bike racks as well as other accessories like cargo carriers or spare tire carriers as seen in the attached photo. If you need anything else feel free to reply below.
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• Bike Rack That Allows Rear Door Opening on 2023 Sprinter
  Hey Roxanne! The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 # SH22G is about as sleek as it gets, especially since it doesn't have wheel cradles sticking way up. I don't have this measurement available on every single bike rack but if the Kuat won't clear I'm pretty positive nothing will. What most people do to keep rear door access on their Sprinter with the bike rack installed is add the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender # PVD20B or # PVP20B. This lets you swing it out to the side so it is completely out...
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• Availability of Swing Away Hitch Extender That Swings To Driver Side
  Hi Steve; the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks # PVD20B swings to the driver's side of the vehicle. This has a capacity of 250 lbs. It is also worth mentioning that the use of any adapter like this will cut the capacity of your hitch by 50%. As long as you don't exceed the reduced capacity of your hitch (make sure you account for the 46 lbs from the Pivot 2) or the capacity of the adapter itself this will work for your setup. What kind of bike rack do you have?
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• Looking For E-Bike Rack To Use On Boreas XT Overlander Trailer
  Hello Tim, thanks for reaching out. The setup you mentioned would not be safe or usable. Main reason being the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack # HLY64FR and the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender # PVD20B are not rated for use on a bumper pull trailer. Even if you were to do just the rack without the swing away, this would not be safe. My recommendation for a travel trailer approved e-bike rack is the Swagman E-Spec # S94FR. This has a capacity of 70 lbs per bike when used on a...
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• Does the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender Lock at 90 Degrees?
  Yes, it does. The arm on the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender item # PVD20B locks at 90 degrees and opens up to 120 degrees. I have attached a photo below that shows how this function works.
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• Read Door with Ladder Clearances when using Swing Away Adapters
  The Yakima BackSwing # Y02483 extends 22-3/4 inches to the side from inside edge to inside edge. A rough estimate of the length of the rear doors of your 2020 Winnebago Revel and the distance they swing out is 40" not including the ladder. If your hitch is centered on your 2019 Sprinter chassis, then you would only be able to swing your door with the ladder out 19-3/4" when using the cargo carrier, and 21-1/4" when using a bike rack like Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE # HLY84FR. The clearance...
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• Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender On 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  The Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Passenger's Side # PVP20B is a more common fit because it swings to the passenger side instead of the driver's side like # PVD20B you asked from. To get the clearances you are seeking, the places you are measuring from are part of the issue. You will want to measure from the hitch pin hole to the outside of the spare tire and from the inside top of the receiver tube to the bottom of the spare tire. The distance...
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• Would A Hitch Extender Be Needed For A Kuat Piston SR On A 2024 Ford Bronco Sasquatch Edition
  Hey Joe, I spoke with Kuat since I didn't have a Kuat Piston SR Bike Rack # KU88ZR on hand to measure and they stated that from the center of the hitch pin hole in the shank to the start of the wheel tray is 9-1/2". You would likely need a hitch extender like the # HL20B in order to clear the spare tire on the back of your Bronco. The # HL20B can add on an additional 7" or 10" of clearance but will reduce the capacity of your trailer hitch by 50%. The 50% reduction likely won't be that...
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• Pivoting Hitch Cargo Carrier Setup that Can Carry Honda Generator
  I have a similar pivoting hitch adapter to the Kuat you mentioned that will work great for you but the # PVD20B only works with Kuat bike racks according to Kuat. The Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender part # Y02483 can be used with cargo carriers like the Reese Solo Carrier part # PS1040100 which measures 32 inch by 48 inch and would fit the generator dimensions you listed having.
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