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• Bike Rack Needed to Clear Rear Doors of a 2016 Ram ProMaster
  When the center mast on the Curt # C18085 is folded down it measures about 10-1/2". This is from the bottom of the shank that goes into the receiver on your 2016 Ram ProMaster and was taken with the 2" adapter on. So if you have a 2" receiver just measure 10-1/2" from the bottom of your receiver opening but if you have a 1-1/4" receiver you will need to subtract about 3/4" which means you will measure 9-3/4" from the bottom of your receiver.
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• Platform-Style Hitch-Mount Bike Rack for 2 Electra Townie Step-Through Frame Bikes
  Your Electra Townie step-through-frame bikes pose a challenge to finding a suitable hitch-mount carrier since the bikes lack both a top frame tube and since they have fenders. These features make most carriers unsuitable since most use either the top frame tube or the front tire as the contact point for the arm that holds the bikes in place. One carrier from Thule, their EasyFold 2 Bike Rack # TH903202, includes some great features that may make it a good choice for you. It has a ramp...
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• Compatibility of Curt Trailer Hitch with Swagman XTC-2 for Electric Bike Rack for 2007 Honda Accord
  For your application I recommend going with the Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting # C18085 because it is compatible with a Class I hitch like the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11290 for your 2007 Honda Accord, and it has a weight capacity of 45 lbs per bike. Since the Swagman XTC-2 # S64670 that you referenced is only compatible with up to 35 lb bikes and you have a 50 lb bike then you cannot safely use this combination. When you remove the battery on your...
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• RV Compatible Platform Bike Racks
  The Swagman Dispatch 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches # S44FR is the platform bike rack I recommend that is compatible with RV and travel trailer use. It is a very nice bike rack that holds your bikes in 3 spots. It has the similar ratcheting hooks, but uses a different style wheel cradle. This rack has a fold down mast, but the rest of the frame is rigid to give the support needed for RV use. The Swagman Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches for RV Bumpers # S64663. is a bike...
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• Does Curt Trailer Hitch for 2010 Nissan Cube Require Stabilizing Strap for Bike Rack
  I can confirm for you that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11202 for your 2010 Nissan Cube does require a stabilizing strap for use with a bike rack item # 18050. So you can use this rack and hitch combo on your Nissan. The Thule Doubletrack Pro XT Bike Rack # TH92BJ is a great choice for a bike rack because it offers a ton of value. It is a premium rack from a company, Thule, known for their quality but at a great price relative to other racks.
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• E-Bike Rack Recommendation for Carrying 2 Blix E-Bikes
  I looked up the Blix e-bikes and they weigh just under 50 lbs and have a very low crosstube which is common for e-bikes. So the Swagman XTC2 part # S64670 is a great bike rack but it does not have the weight capacity you need as it has a 35 lb per bike capacity. So for a similar rack that does have the capacity needed you'd want the part # HLY74FR which has a weight capacity of 80 lbs per bike and was designed for carrying the heavier e-bikes. I attached a review video for more info on...
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• Will a Trunk Mount Bike Rack or Hitch Mount Bike Rack Allow For Better Rear View Camera Visibility
  That is certainly a tough question to answer as it can vary from vehicle to vehicle, bike to bike, as well as where the camera is located so I am not sure I would have a good answer for you. I looked at both the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack part # S64670 and the Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier part # SA805BL. It appears that most of the time, a trunk mounted bike rack will position the bike(s) so that the center cutout section is inline with the license plate which is where the rearview...
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• Bike Rack Recommendation for 2015 Toyota Prius V for Carrying Bike With Step Through Frame
  The Swagman XTC2 part # S64670 that you referenced would be a great option for you. This is one of our best selling racks and it works great on the Toyota Prius like yours. The wheel straps really don't do much as the hook of the rack is what really secures the bikes to it. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well on a Prius like yours. Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike...
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• Carrying a 40 Pound Bike on a Trailer Hitch Receiver Mounted Bike Rack With a 2012 Mazda 3
  The Swagman XTC-2, part # S64670, won't be able to carry a 40 pound bike. The weight maximums of the racks are very much set in stone, as the location of the weight of the bike changes the physics of the bike rack's ride and can cause damage if exceeded. Instead, I recommend the Swagman's Chinook, part # S64683. This rack adds a few features to the rack and an increased capacity to 45 pounds. Specifically over the XTC-2, it adds integrated hitch and bike locks, tilt away and fold up features...
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• Best Trailer Hitch for Use with Bike Rack on a 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ
  The best trailer hitch we have for your 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 36538 which is a custom fit and will not require any drilling. The Draw-Tite option is a Class II hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. I like the Draw-Tite hitches as they do not require the use of an added support strap like the Curt hitches will. You can see how it installs using the attached video on a similar 2015 Chevrolet Impala. Please note that you will be limited...
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• Will Swagman XTC-2 Work for a Recumbent Bike with a 46 Inch Wheelbase
  The Swagman XTC-2 # S64670 would be a great choice for your recumbent bike, as it will accept your 46 inch wheel base. The XTC-2 rack does have a weight limit of 35 pounds per bike, so you will want to make sure your bike does not weigh more than 35 pounds.
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• Swagman Anti-rattle Hitch Lock and Cable Compatibility With Swagman Bike Rack Shank
  For your Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76177 and Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack # S64650 the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 2" Shanks # S64030 is not a fit. You will instead want the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 1-1/4" & Combo Shanks # S64031 which is a confirmed fit. If you have the similar Swagman Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches or RV Bumpers # S64663 then the 2 inch shank of the bike rack is compatible with...
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• Recommended Roof Rack, Cargo Box, Bike Carrier, and Kayak Carrier for 2013 Hyundai Elantra
  I recommend the Thule Aero Crossbars # TH711420, Traverse foot pack # TH480R, and Fit Kit # THKIT1695. This is an easy installation, but if you aren't comfortable doing it yourself, I recommend having a trusted mechanic install it. I've attached a video of this installation on a vehicle without the panoramic roof to give you an idea of this process. This roof rack will be compatible with kayaks, bike carriers, and cargo boxes. I recommend the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding...
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• Difference in Dimensions Between P313 and P333 Hitch Receiver Insert for Swagman Bike Racks
  I went out to our warehouse and took some measurements for you. The # P313 Replacement Receiver Insert measures 1.31 in x 0.87 in while # P333 measures a bit smaller at 1.30 in x 0.75 in. See the attached images. # P313 is designed to replace the original insert in these Swagman hitch mounted bike racks: Swagman XC # S64650 Swagman G10 # S64682 (discontinued) Swagman Trailhead # S63360 # P333 is designed to replace the original insert in these Swagman hitch mounted bike racks: Swagman...
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• Does Bike With Step Through Frame Need Bike Rack Adapter on Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack
  You will not need the Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # 64005 with the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches # S64670. That adapter is normally used for hanging-style bike racks to give bikes with step-through frames a vertical mounting point. However, the XTC-2 does not require it; as you can see by the accompanying photo and review a customer sent in of this rack, they were able to use the XTC-2 with a step-through...
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• How to Easily Load Bikes Onto Swagman S64670 XTC 2 Platform-Style Bike Rack
  Swagman doesn't offer a ramp that's compatible with their # S64670 XTC2 bike rack, but I can provide you with a tip that will help make loading your bike easier. Stand the bike up so it's right next to the rack with the front wheel about two feet to the side of the end of the carrier. Apply the rear brake and walk backwards a bit while simultaneously pulling the bike up like you're popping a wheelie. Once the bottom edge of the tire sits just above the wheel hoop, pivot the front wheel...
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• Recommended Concealed Hitch for 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
  If you're looking for a hitch that will install mostly hidden, you're looking for the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 306-X7365, which installs behind the bumper and has a removable receiver so that you won't even notice it's there when it's not in use. This hitch has a 2" hitch receiver that's perfect for carrying bike racks, and is a confirmed fit on your 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. If you don't already have a bike rack, the Swagman XTC2 Bike...
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• Which Hitch Pin Should be Used with Swagman XTC2 When Installed in 2 inch Hitch
  Which bike rack do you have specifically? Some bike racks have very specific hitch pins that need to be used with them so I'd need to first know what you have to pick out your best solution.
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• Troubleshooting The Swagman XTC 2 Bike Rack With 2 Inch Hitch Adapter
  If you used the adapter that came with your Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches # S64670, the threaded pin will work for use with or without the adapter. There is a specific way to install that adapter, so I wonder if you have it switched because one hole is bigger than the other hole on that part, so reversing it could cause the issue it sounds like you are hitting. I suggest swapping the direction of those holes and trying the pin again. If you want...
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• 2" Trailer Hitch for a 2014 Toyota Prius
  Yes! The only 2" trailer hitch available for your 2014 Toyota Prius is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7178. Not only do you benefit from the 2" receiver opening (resulting in more accessories that can be used), but you also get a really clean looking installation as the only visible part of this trailer hitch is the receiver once it is installed. If you let me know what you plan on using this trailer hitch for I can make additional recommendations as necessary. Attached...
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• Bike Rack Solution for Oliver Elite II Travel Trailer
  The towing capacity restrictions of the Curt ball mount part # D210 are pretty odd but basically if you were to use it with a bike rack like the XTC # S64670 you mentioned the capacity would not be reduced. I really like the Lippert Jack-It part # LC429756 for people in your situation though as it gives you a way to carry a couple bikes above the propane tanks and does not affect the towing capacity.
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• Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Toyota Rav4 with Covered Spare Tire
  Since your spare tire is covered the best option you would have for a bike rack for your 2012 Toyota RAV4 would be a hitch mounted rack. As long as you have a hitch like the Curt Hitch part # C13149 this would be a great option. A very popular bike rack with other Rav4 owners with covered spares is the Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack part # S64670. Check out the review video for this rack that shows it being demoed on a very similar RAV4 as yours.
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• Hitch Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for 2009 Toyota RAV4
  The bike rack that I recommend for your 2009 Toyota RAV4 is the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack # S64670. The Swagman XTC-2 is a platform-style 2 bike rack. Bikes are secured to the rack at three attachment points, the wheels and the frame. The wheel hoops are adjustable to accommodate various size bikes, including children's bikes. This bike rack has a weight capacity of up to 35 pounds per bike and fits both 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch trailer hitch receivers. The Swagman XTC-2 # S64670...
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• Best Way To Carry 4 Bikes On A 2014 Honda Accord
  One of the best trailer hitch options available for your 2014 Honda Accord is our Curt Class I Round Tube Receiver Hitch part # C11681. This product features a sturdy steel square tubing design and has a maximum tongue weight rating of 200 lbs. It will fit both the coupe and sedan models with no drilling required. You may also want to consider the stabilizer strap part # 18050 to ensure a smooth ride. Although the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider part # HR1400Z is a great bike rack, a Class...
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