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• Can the Kuat Pivot Swing Away Hitch Extender be Used with a Spare Tire Holder
  The Kuat Pivot Swing Away Hitch Extender part # PVP20B is designed specially to be used with the Kuat NV 2.0, NV Base 2.0, and Sherpa 2.0 bike racks. However, I don't see any reason that you could not use the swing hitch extender with a hitch mounted spare tire holder like the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier part # C31006 so long as the weight of the spare tire holder and the weight of your spare tire/wheel do not exceed 250 lbs even on rough terrain. The weight of your spare...
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• Kuat Bike Rack for 2004 Toyota RAV4 That Can Clear Rear Spare
  Hey Greg, so the hitches that we offer for your 2004 Toyota RAV4 like the Curt # C13524 have a distance of 10 inches from their hitch pin hole out to the furthest point out on the rear spare. So you need a hitch bike rack that has at least 10 inches from it's hitch pin hole to the nearest bike tray. The Kuat NV Base part # BA22B would work for this as it has this distance at 11-3/4 inches. The Kuat Transfer V2 part # KU84FR does not have quite the clearance needed as-is but I wouldn't...
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• What is the Weight Limit for the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks when Closed?
  Hello Zach, The weight rating for the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Passenger's Side # PVP20B is 250 pounds whether it is opened or closed. The swing away is to only be used to get into the back for your vehicle, you can only drive while it is closed. Since your vertical bike racks weighs 98 pounds, that would give you 152 pounds for the weight of your bikes. How many bikes are you hauling on such a heavy duty bike rack? What brand bike rack do...
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• Will Kuat Piston SR Bike Rack Work with 5" Wide Tires?
  Hey Kim, thanks for reaching out! The Kuat Piston SR Bike Rack # KU88ZR just sits straight out so while it doesn't sit lower, it definitely doesn't rise up so I can see why you have the concern about ground clearance on a 2024 Honda Odyssey. It will work 5" wide tires though so you're definitely good on that front. Back to the height concern. There are some alternative options to get you better height so if you're afraid of ground contact then I recommend checking out the Kuat Pivot 2...
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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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• 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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• Swing Away Bike Rack for E-Bikes at Rear of 2017 Promaster 2500
  You'd have some access to the rear door but most likely would not get full 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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• Is Kuat Pivot 2 Compatible With Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Bike Rack With Add-On
  Greetings Scott! The Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender # PVP20B is compatible with the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 # HR1450Z and add-on # HR1475Z. Keep in mind, the bike rack and extension weigh 91-1/2 lbs together. The Kuat Pivot 2 has a weight capacity of 250 lbs so you need to make sure the rack plus bikes do not exceed this. Also, the use of any swing away extension like this will reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50%. Are these regular bikes or e-bikes? If they're regular...
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• 4-Bike Bike Rack Recommendation to Clear Spare Tire on 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
  The Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR should fit the bill to clear the spare tire on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. I say "should" because more times than not this will fit, however since Jeep owners like to modify their rides you will want to take a quick measurement just to make sure. At long as the distance from the center of your hitch pin hole to the outermost part of your spare isn't 13-1/2" or more then this will fit great! I have attached a review video of this on...
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• Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack/Cargo Carrier Recommendation for a 2020 Ford Transit Connect
  Hey Pam, thanks for reaching out to us! I recommend going with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e77AR for your 2020 Ford Transit Connect because it has a matte black finish that is more durable than the standard glossy black finish on other hitches, and the receiver sits about flush with the rear bumper so you'll have to literally be hugging your Transit to get injured by the receiver (see attached photo). Then for a carrier it sounds like you're wanting something like the Flint...
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• What is the Highest Capacity Swing-Away Hitch Extender?
  No, there is not Jeff. The highest capacity swing away adapter we have is the Swagman Swivel Hitch Extender item # S86SR. It tops out at 300 lbs. The rest like the Kuat Pivot item # PVP20B max out at 250 lbs. Please note that all hitch extenders/adapters like item # S86SR reduce a hitch's tongue weight capacity by 50%. What vehicle are you wanting to use a swing away adapter on?
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• Recommended Bike Rack For My 2019 Ford Transit T350
  I do have a solution for you, but it would be adding a hitch receiver and a hitch bike rack to your 2019 Ford Transit T350. Unfortunately, we do not offer a solution for you to mount a bike rack to the rear door of your vehicle. The Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack you attached to your question only comes with options to mount to a Sprinter, part # TH302043, or a Ram Promaster, part # TH302013. I was also unable to find a trunk bike rack to fit your vehicle. If you decide to go with the...
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• Will The Swagman XC2 Fit With The Spare Tire On A 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
  The measurement from the center of the hitch pin to the closest hoop is 10 inches. Measure from the center of your hitch pin to the end of the spare tire. If that measurement is less than 10 inches then you will be fine. If not you want to get an extender like # C45795. If I owned a Wrangler, I would get a swing away system like the Kuat Pivot # PVP20B. This will allow you to have FULL access to the back of your jeep!
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• Could Kuat Pivoting Hitch Adapter PVP20B Work on 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with 35 inch Spare
  Hey Mike, from the top of the shank of the Kuat Pivot to the very top of the pivoting assembly measures 4-3/16 inches. That's really close to what you mentioned so maybe measure again and see if the part # PVP20B would work or not. If not, let me know what the exact dimension is and I'll see what could maybe work.
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• 4 Bike Trailer Hitch Mounted Bike Rack for a 2012 Lexus GX 460
  For your 2012 Lexus GX 460, you're probably going to be better off picking up a hanging rack over a platform rack, as there aren't any swing-away 4 bike platform racks. Additionally, because of the way that the rear of the GX 460 opens, the hanging rack will work a little better overall with the rear hatch. For a hanging rack, I recommend Yakima's FullSwing, part # Y02465. This swing-away hanging rack uses ZipStrips to secure the bikes across its two arms, and reduces the amount of sway...
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• Can The Kuat Pivot 2 # PVP20B Be Used On A Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver
  Hey Eric, Using the Kuat Pivot 2 # PVP20B with the class 2 EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7303 would go against the manufacturer's intended use and would void your warranty, with the possibility of the adapter failing while you're out on the road. The Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender # Y02483 doesn't list a class rating requirement, but as with any adapter using this will reduce the capacity of the trailer hitch by 50% so you might run into some issues with...
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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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• Will the Kuat Beta Bike Rack Clear the Spare Tire on a 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe?
  Hey Alan, thanks for reaching out! According to Kuat, the Kuat Beta Bike Rack # B202-114 alone won't be long enough to clear the spare tire, but I've got some alternatives I'd like to tell you about: What I recommend doing is getting the RockyMounts Hitch Extender LS w/ Hitch Pin and Lock # RKY10011 and using that with the Kuat Beta # B202-2 designed for 2" hitches so that you get an extra 8" of clearance to your spare tire. Both RockyMounts and Kuat will say not to use this combination...
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• Will Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks Fit Tesla Model Y
  Hi Kevin; we haven't tested the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender # PVP20B on a Tesla Model Y so you will have to measure to see if there will be enough clearance. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the extender is 5-3/16". As long as you have this much clearance from the hitch pin hole on your receiver to the end of the bumper you will be able to use the swing away extender on your vehicle.
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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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• Expandable Bike Rack Recommendation for 2024 Ford Bronco
  Hey Dove, so you'll want a hitch mounted bike rack as the spare wheel racks when loaded should have have the rear doors opened as that puts a lot of stress on the hinges of the rear door. So with a hitch like the Draw Tite part # DT37GR you could use the Kuat Transfer part # KU84FR and then for each bike you wanted to expand you could use the part # KU57FR as this is a 2 bike rack that can be expanded out to 4. If you wanted ability to swing bike rack away to allow rear door access you...
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• Bike Rack Recommendation for 42' Travel Trailer with Welded-On Hitch Receiver
  The Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks # PVP20B is one of my all-time favorite bike rack accessories, but it unfortunately isn't rated for use on a travel trailer so we need to find you a different solution. I recommend checking out the Swagman Escapee RV Bike Rack # S39SR which is compatible with your bikes as long as they don't have a front fender. I really like this rack because it meets a lot of basic necessities while also being able to handle up to 60 lb bikes...
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