Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2010 Honda Insight
Updated 08/03/2010 | Published 08/02/2010
Question:
Will this be ok to use for small cars? I have a Honda Insight and Im worried that it wont hold.
asked by: Hannah
Expert Reply:
For your 2010 Honda Insight I would recommend the CURT Class I Trailer Hitch, item # 11051, and a two bike rack like the Swagman XC2 Wheel Mount Bike Rack, item # S64650.
The only hitch available for the Insight is a Class I hitch and the weight capacity of Class I hitches will not allow for carrying more than two bikes. Putting bikes on a rack farther out than where two bikes will fit can cause too much torque on the hitch or vehicle frame causing damage. There are no 4 bike racks recommended for use in a Class I hitch.
I like the XC2 bike rack because it is easy to load and the bikes are very secure. A friend of mine put this rack and a Class I hitch on his Ford Focus and he is very pleased with it.
CURT requires the use of a stabilization strap, # 18050, when using a bike rack in a Class I hitch in order to take up some of the stress on the hitch. I have included a link to the installation instructions for the hitch and some videos of the bike racks for you.
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Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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