Kuat Pivot v3 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Passenger Side

Features to know about

Full Rear Access with a Loaded Rack

When your bike rack or cargo setup blocks the tailgate, rear doors, or cargo area, getting to gear can turn into squeezing around the rack or unloading weight you didn't want to move. The Kuat Pivot v3 swings your rack assembly to the passenger side and locks at 90º or 120º. Those two quick-release swing positions give your rear opening room to work while the rack or gear stays attached. You can open the rear area, grab what you need, and close it back up with the loaded setup still off to the side.

Capacity for Loaded Bike Rack Setups

Heavy platform racks and e-bikes put swing-away adapters under a lot of leverage, especially when the rack sits farther behind the hitch pin. This hitch extender carries a 250 lbs maximum weight capacity, with distance-based limits of 250 lbs up to 28" and 150 lbs from 28" to 40" from the accessory hitch-pin hole to the furthest point. That rating gives you a clear way to check rack, bike, and gear weight before you load up. Once everything is within the stated limit, your loaded rack can ride on the Pivot v3 while rear access still works at stops.

Locked-Down Hitch Connection for Less Rattle

A swing-away setup with play at the receiver can clunk, shift, and make the whole load feel less controlled on the road. The Pivot v3 uses Kuat's patented Flatlock Hitch Cam to tighten the connection at your receiver and reduce rattle between hitch components. That cam system is paired with a hitch tube and integrated pin system, giving the adapter a more controlled mounting point before the rack ever swings out. During highway driving or rougher stretches of road, your rack setup rides with less hitch movement while the rear access function still opens when you stop.

Pin Closure That Supports Driving Stability

Loaded swing arms can feel sketchy when the closure point has movement, especially with cargo or bikes hanging behind the vehicle. The Pivot v3 adds a safety pin closure system that increases driving stability and reduces movement when carrying heavy loads. It gives the closed swing arm a more secure mechanical lock before the trip starts. When the arm is shut and pinned, your loaded rack travels in its locked position and the swing mechanism is still ready to open at the next stop.

Bearing-Supported Pivot Motion Under Load

Frequent rear access gets frustrating when a loaded swing arm feels stiff, jerky, or awkward to move. This hitch extender uses a sealed ball bearing pivot, giving the swing point a smooth mechanical action when the rack is moved to the side. After the safety pin is removed, the quick-release lever opens the swing arm and lets it lock at 90º or 120º. At camp, trailhead stops, or fuel stops, the loaded rack can swing out in a controlled motion and give you usable access to the rear cargo area.