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• Upgrading From the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 to the Sherpa v3 for a Lightweight E-Bike
  Hey Brian! I recommend upgrading to the Kuat Sherpa v3 # KU36HR for your wife's new e-bike. Your older Sherpa 2.0 is limited to 40 lbs per bike, while the v3 handles up to 50 lbs per bike, so her 48-lb bike will be within its capacity. The v3 also accommodates wheelbases up to 50" instead of the original 47" on the 2.0. Other improvements include a redesigned all-metal front tire hook and an updated pivot system with a lockout feature. You still get the lightweight aluminum construction...
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• Kuat Sherpa v3 Bike Rack Clearance When Folded and Unfolded
  Hey Mark! The Kuat Sherpa v3 Bike Rack # KU36HR measures 7-5/8" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the rack when folded up for storage, and 12-1/8" when unfolded in the normal position for carrying bikes. To check clearance on your RAV4, just measure from the center of your hitch pin hole straight back to the outermost part of your rear bumper. As long as that distance is less than 7-5/8", you'll have clearance in both positions. We have the following available...
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• Kuat Sherpa v3 Bike Rack for Carbon Road Bikes With Deep Aero Rims
  Hey Scott! Yes, the Kuat Sherpa v3 # KU36HR is a great option for your carbon road bike since it secures the bike by the wheels without touching the carbon frame. For your deep aero rims, I recommend adding the Kuat Phat Bike Adapter Kit # APBK. This includes longer wheel straps that provide additional clearance around deeper rims, so you can properly secure your rear wheel. You can choose from the following based on color: -Kuat Sherpa v3 - Sandy Black # KU36HR -Kuat Sherpa v3 - Pearl/Silver...
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• Kuat Sherpa v3 Bike Rack With Pivot XD Swing-Away Adapter for SUV Cargo Access
  Hey Kevin, you sure can! I recommend pairing the Kuat Sherpa v3 Bike Rack # KU36HR with the Kuat Pivot XD Swing-Away Adapter # KU37KR. This lets you swing the rack and bikes out to the passenger side at 90 or 120 degrees for easier access to your SUV's cargo area without unloading your bikes. You can choose from the following based on which direction you want the rack to swing: -Kuat Pivot XD - Passenger Side # KU37KR -Kuat Pivot XD - Driver Side # KU69HR Both versions fit 2" Class...
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• Complete Kuat Sherpa v3 Bike Rack and Hitch Setup for a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport
  Hey Daniel! For your 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport, I recommend the etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch # e98848 paired with the Kuat Sherpa v3 Bike Rack # KU36HR. The hitch confirmed to fit for your Hybrid Sport, and has a concealed cross tube so only the receiver will be visible below the bumper. This hitch has a 2" receiver that works with the Sherpa v3, and a 525 lb max tongue weight capacity which is more than enough for the rack and bikes. The Sherpa v3 secures your bikes by the wheels...
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• Weight Capacity Per Bike for the Kuat Sherpa V3
  Hi there Shana! The Kuat Sherpa V3, part # KU36HR, has a weight capacity of 50 lbs per bike, so it can handle more weight per bike than the previous Sherpa 2.0, which was rated for 40 lbs per bike. Since you have e-bikes, I definitely want to make sure your particular bikes are within that limit before you hit the road. What kind of e-bikes are you carrying, and how much does each one weigh?
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• Can Kuat Sherpa v3 1-Bike Rack Be Expanded to Carry 2 Bikes?
  Hey Ryan! Yes sir! That's actually one of the biggest improvements with the new Kuat Sherpa v3. You can start with the 1-Bike Rack # KU39HR for a 2" receiver or # KU99HR for a 1-1/4" receiver, then add the Sherpa v3 1-Bike Add-On # KU49HR whenever you need to carry your wife's bike. The add-on bolts onto the single-bike rack and can be removed when you're riding alone. Each bike position supports up to 50 lbs, so you don't lose any carrying capacity by going modular. If you expect to...
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• Will The New Kuat Sherpa v3 Carry Mountain Bikes and Lightweight E-Bikes?
  Hey Jason! The new Kuat Sherpa v3 would be a great option for your setup! It supports two bikes weighing up to 50 lbs each, so your wife's 45-lb e-bike will work as long as its dimensions fall within the rack's limits. The Sherpa v3 accommodates wheelbases up to 50", tires up to 3" wide, and wheel diameters from 20" to 32". It even includes an adapter for smaller 20"–24" wheels. The redesigned metal front tire hooks secure the bikes by their tires rather than contacting their frames,...
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