Do I Need To Use an Auxiliary Strap When Carrying a Thule Bike Rack On Curt Trailer Hitch # 13554
Updated 03/28/2011 | Published 03/26/2011
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My Infiniti is on order and I plan to order and install this hitch to use with a Thule bicycle rack. Im concerned about the statement in the instructions. WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY AUXILIARY STABILIZING STRAPS. Do I need some other extra steps I need to take to use this product with the bike rack?
asked by: Bob P
Expert Reply:
Curt recommends using Curt Bike Rack Strap with Cambuckle, part # 18050, with hitch mounted bike racks and other hitch accessories.
I would recommend using part # 18050, with your Thule Bicycle Rack, as it is recommended by Curt as a precaution to reduce the jarring and torque applied to the hitch from the weight of the bike rack and bicycles.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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