Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2015 Honda Accord Sedan
Updated 03/30/2015 | Published 03/27/2015
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Hello I like your curt product for honda accord sedan 2015 however, my current bike rack has a 2inch receiver typically used on our GMC acadia. do you have the same model for 2inch if not would you recommend C11681 with a converter piece to allow for 2inch receiver? Would this cause excess sway or strain on the car? I would be carrying 2 road bikes for the most part.
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Expert Reply:
All of the trailer hitches for your 2015 Honda Accord are going to be Class I hitches with 1-1/4 inch receivers so you would not be able to use a 2 inch bike rack. You could use an adapter but that will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent (from 200 pounds down to 100 pounds) and put additional stress on the hitch and vehicle.
Also, Class I trailer hitches can only support up to 2 bikes maximum. Even if the bike rack used is Class I compatible and can hold more than 2 bikes, you are still limited to 2 bikes on the Class I hitch.
I recommend the Curt Hitch item # C11496. This is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver.
For a great Class I compatible bike rack that will fit both Class I and II 1-1/4 inch hitches AND 2 inch trailer hitches, and that holds up to 4 bikes (still limited to 2 on the Class I though) I recommend the Swagman Trailhead, # S63380. I have linked a video review of this bike rack for you.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
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- Visible Cross Tube
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