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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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This heavy-duty 2-bike rack is perfect for carrying electric bikes and bikes with carbon frames or custom paint jobs. Integrated wheels let you roll the rack, so you don't have to carry it to your vehicle. Tilts with bikes loaded. 1-800-940-8924 to order Thule hitch bike racks part number TH83JV or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Thule products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount. Hitch Bike Racks reviews from real customers.
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Thule Hitch Bike Racks - TH83JV

  • 2 Bikes
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • Platform Rack
  • Carbon Fiber Bikes
  • Electric Bikes
  • Fat Tire Bikes
  • Heavy Bikes
  • Tilt-Away Rack
  • Wheel Mount
  • Thule
  • Class 3
  • Bike and Hitch Lock

This heavy-duty 2-bike rack is perfect for carrying electric bikes and bikes with carbon frames or custom paint jobs. Integrated wheels let you roll the rack, so you don't have to carry it to your vehicle. Tilts with bikes loaded.


Features:

  • Platform bike rack carries 2 bikes using your vehicle's hitch receiver
  • Integrated wheels let you roll the rack to your vehicle
  • Ratcheting hooks on pivoting arms hold your bikes securely by the front wheels
  • Sliding rear-wheel cradles let you carry bikes with different wheelbases
    • Deep wheel cradles and extra-long wheel straps accommodate fat bike tires
  • Front-mounted handle lets you tilt and fold the rack with ease
    • Tilts with bikes loaded to access cargo area
  • Adjustable trays slide side-to-side for optimal bike spacing
  • Tool-free installation with hand-tightening cam system
    • Tightens rack inside your hitch to reduce movement and noise
  • One-Key System locks deter theft of your bikes and the rack
  • Add-on (sold separately) lets you carry 4 bikes
  • Durable steel construction with black powder coat is rust resistant
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Carrying capacity: 2 bicycles
  • Weight capacity: 60 lbs per bike
  • Maximum tire width: 5.0"
  • Maximum wheelbase: 50-1/2"
  • Wheel diameter: 20" - 29"
  • Distance between bikes: 12-1/2"
  • Wheel strap length: 18"
  • Distance from center of hitch pin hole to:
    • Closest part of rack when folded down: 7"
    • Closest part of rack when folded up: 5"
    • Farthest part of bike rack when folded down: 41-1/2"
    • Farthest part of bike rack when folded up: 20-1/2"
  • Carrier weight: 52 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Approved for use on cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and motorhomes - not approved for fifth wheels, towable campers, or flat-towed vehicles

Note: May interfere with bikes with front fenders.


Pivoting Arms with Ratcheting Hooks

Thule T2 Pro XTR ratcheting wheel hooks

The T2 Pro XTR has ratcheting hooks that grab your bikes firmly by the front wheel, so it won't scratch or scuff the paint. To load a bike, simply place your front wheel in the cradle, rotate the arm up and over the wheel, and press down firmly on the ratcheting hook. To unload your bike, press the gray button on the upright arm to release the ratcheting hook, and slide the hook up.


Sliding Rear Wheel Cradles

Thule T2 Pro XTR sliding wheel trays

The wheel trays have cradles with ratcheting straps to secure your rear wheel to the rack. The cradles slide along the tray to accommodate bikes with a variety of wheelbases. To secure your wheel, run the strap over the rim and back down through the strap buckle and pull tight. To remove your bike, press the quick-release button on the buckle and undo the strap.


Front-Mounted Handle for Easy Tilting and Folding

Thule T2 Pro XTR folding and tiliting designThule T2 Pro XTR cable locks

The rack tilts down with your bikes loaded. So, whether you're at the trail or the grocery store, you don't have to remove your bikes to access your cargo area. It also folds up when not in use. This leaves a smaller footprint, so you can keep the rack on your vehicle to park in your garage. And if you want to remove it, it doesn't take up as much space to store it.


Thule T2 Pro XTR folding and tiliting design

To make tilting and folding easier, the T2 Pro XTR's release lever is mounted on the front of the rack. This means you won't have to reach through or around your bikes with one hand to reach the lever, while supporting the rack's weight with the other, when lowering the rack. Instead, you'll be able to hold the rack with both hands the entire time.


Tool-Free Installation with Anti-Rattle Device

Thule T2 Pro XTR cable locksThule T2 Pro XTR cable locks

The rack quickly installs in your hitch receiver, without the need for tools. Just slide the shank into your hitch and turn the knob until snug. Turning the knob deploys an anti-rattle wedge in the shank to help take play out of the hitch connection. It also sets the integrated SnugTite hitch pin into place, securing the rack to your receiver.


Thule T2 Pro XTR ratcheting wheel hooks

The T2 Pro XTR has built-in wheels that let you easily roll the rack so you don't have to lift it and carry it to your vehicle.


Complete Security

Thule Pro XTR loaded on vehicle

The T2 Pro XTR includes One-Key System locks to secure your bikes to the rack and the rack to your vehicle. Integrated cable locks thread around your bikes' frames and insert into the lock that slides along the cable. The cables store inside the arms when not in use.


Thule T2 Pro XTR loaded on vehicle

The lock on the hand knob secures the rack to your vehicle. Once locked, the hand knob will spin freely so a would-be thief can't operate it. The locks are keyed alike, so you only need to use 1 key. Additional One-Key System locks (sold separately) let you make all your Thule products keyed alike.



9034XTR Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Tilting - Black

Replaces Thule TH9034 and TH9034XT

Installation Details TH83JV Installation instructions


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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

162 reviews
This heavy-duty 2-bike rack is perfect for carrying electric bikes and bikes with carbon frames or custom paint jobs. Integrated wheels let you roll the rack, so you don't have to carry it to your vehicle. Tilts with bikes loaded.

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Excellent product & service



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Excellent mount!



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Packaged well,went together well,bikes rode well,very pleased so far,AOK



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nice bike rack, great service!



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Sturdy. Easy to put together. Second Thule rack and I trust it will secure my bikes.



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Had this for a year now and it is the best rack I've ever owned! Love the tool-free ability to install it on the truck without needing wrenches. Tool-free and anti-rattle, love it!



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Good hitch...no issues after year of use on a 2015 Honda Accord sport. The hitch bottom outs a lot due to the low clearance but this isn't a fault of the hitch. The Honda Accord does not have a lot of ground clearance.



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Vast improvement over the old Thule rack. The instructions could have been a little clearer for installing the locks. Better and clearer pictures needed. I’m happy to see lock tight is on the screws. I love the tilt and the built in Wheels that allow me to move the rack without picking it up and carrying it.



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Excellent rack for the entire family. Changing from 2-bikes to 4-bikes requires some unbolting. Not quite a quick modular changeover but definitely not permanent either.



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Very easy to assemble. Looks great! Waiting to take it out for a ride once bike is in.


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