Hitch Bike Rack Recommendation for 2-1/2 inch Trailer Hitch

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I am looking for a 2 bike rack for my 2004 Expedition that has a 2.5 receiver. I rather have a hitch rack but need a converter. What hitch rack and converter do you recommend? If no hitch one what trunk mount would be good? Thanks

asked by: Eddie

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I verified with Swagman that the XTC-2 # S64670 will work with a 2-1/2 to 2 inch hitch reducer except for the hitch pin. In order to accommodate the 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver you will need the Locking, Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin # S64029 or the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable # S64031.

For a hitch reducer you can use # C45405.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You are on the right track. The only way we have that will allow you to use the Thule T2 Pro Xtr Bike Platform Rack part #TH69TX with the 2.5" receiver tube opening on your truck would be with adapter. For this, I recommend the Brophy Hitch…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Hello Lou, thanks for reaching out. The hitch pin you are looking for is the etrailer D-Shape Anti-Rattle Locking Hitch Pin for Benton Hitch Accessories #e43JR. This will work with the Benton #B54VR bike rack you mentioned, as well as the #B54FR,…

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Hello Andrew, Well that sounds like quite the fun trip, what state or states will you be traveling through? You're asking a really important question, especially since you're planning a cross-country trip with about 250 pounds of bikes and…

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Great question, Hannah. Both use wheel-mount systems and avoid frame contact, but the Crosstrack 1 bike 2" hitch #HLY98RR has a tilt feature and no-tool install thanks to the No-Wobble feature (uses a handle that you twist by hand). The Kuat…

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Hi Amy! The RockyMounts GuideRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount #RKY47ZR can be used with some bikes with fenders, but it is going to depend on said fenders. What kind of bikes will you be carrying? Some do have short…

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Hi Cameron! For your 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan, I prefer the Curt #C44DR over the Draw-Tite #24982. They are almost identical and have the same weight capacities, but Curt is made in America and Draw-Tite is not. This pretty much always pushed me to the…

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The popular and highly-rated Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack #S64670 that you referenced will fit both sizes of hitch that could be installed on your 2012 RAV4. Your car could have either a 1-1/4-inch Class II or a 2-inch Class III hitch on it,…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

Hello David, Congrats on the new RAV4!! What is your new favorite feature? The Curt hitch #C66KR will not work for your car because it is the Plug-in Hybrid, you had 2025 Toyota RAV4 put in the fit guide, but you have the PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid…

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Answer 11

The Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack #HLY94FR can support up to 35 lb bikes so since you're needing to carry E-Bikes you need the Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack #HLY66ZR instead, which is rated for up to 70 lb bikes. I know the…

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