Troubleshooting The Swagman XTC 2 Bike Rack With 2 Inch Hitch Adapter
Updated 07/02/2020 | Published 05/05/2017
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I have a Swagman XTC 2 bike rack that I have used with the 1-1/4 hitch on my Corolla for a few years with no problem. I recently installed a 2inch hitch on my Honda Pilot and bolted the 2inch adapter to the tongue. My problem came when I tried to use my threaded bolt to secure it to my new hitch. The new hitch and adapter are not threaded and it will not accept the threaded bolt. Do I need some sort of different adapter or threadless bolt?
asked by: Paulette L
Expert Reply:
If you used the adapter that came with your Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches # S64670, the threaded pin will work for use with or without the adapter. There is a specific way to install that adapter, so I wonder if you have it switched because one hole is bigger than the other hole on that part, so reversing it could cause the issue it sounds like you are hitting. I suggest swapping the direction of those holes and trying the pin again.
If you want to use the threaded pin with lock, I recommend the Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman Hitch Racks # S64029 for additional security.
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
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Doug K.
6/28/2020
been loving my XTC rack but is the threaded pin suppose to tighten flush with the unit?