How Can Bikes Be Locked on Yakima Hitch Mounted Folding Bike Rack Y02457

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I was looking at Item # Y02457 two bike hitch. The cradle where the bike sits appears to be held in place by nylon and not a metal plate like my current rack. What locks the bike on the rack when its unattended?

asked by: Michele V

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The Yakima RidgeBack 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Item # Y02457 comes with a hitch lock. You can also add a cable to secure the bikes, such as the # e98891 or any other similar item. The cable simply wraps around the bike top frame tubes to secure them.

expert reply by: Adam R

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I personally would choose the Yakima RidgeBack 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting #Y02457 over the Thule Parkway. I prefer the button tilt over the pin and I really like the ratcheting ZipStrip straps. They are easy to use and…

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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Claudia, I checked with Curt just now and confirmed that their hitch part #C64DR does fit all models of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross which includes the hybrid models so it would work great for you. We also had customers with similar hybrid…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 6

Hey Michael, congrats on the new SUV. The EcoHitch item #EH87CR does not require you to remove the rear bumper assembly when installing. It does require some slight fascia trimming though. You'll have to remove a 2-3/4” deep and 4-1/2” wide…

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It sure is Rob, and congrats on the new SUV. The Oris Trailer Hitch with Detachable Hitch Receiver item #TS76VR is definitely comparable to the Stealth Hitches item #SH87FR. It's got the same kind of removable receiver that works great with a…

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Hey Doug, I checked with Curt and their hitch part #C58VV is a confirmed for all models of the 2026 Lexus RZ350e including the electric model so it would work great for you. Do you have a bike rack already? What kind of bikes do you have?

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Hey Bryan, congrats on your new SUV. As of (05/13/26) the Curt Hitch item #C82RJ and the Curt 4-Way connector item #C34MJ are the only parts we know of that are going to be coming out for the new 2027 Kia Tellurides. It's super early in the year…

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Answer 10

Hey Nelson, welcome back and congrats on your new SUV! We get our information directly from Curt and their item #C13409 and item #C47HR hitches fit all models of the 2025 Subaru Forester including the hybrids. This is why we don't list a hybrid…

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Answer 11

Hey Andrew! The only hitch that fits your 2023 BMW X5 M Competition is the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver #SH64MR. What will you be using the hitch for? If you plan on towing, the #SH22MR comes with the towing kit which has the wiring harness…

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Answer 12

Hello again, Corey! We do have a wiring kit available for your 2026 BMW X5 with the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit #C56190KIT, but the Draw-Tite hitch #DT96GR does not have one that specifically has…

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