Recommended Hitch Extender for Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch and 2 Inch Bike Rack

Published 04/18/2018

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Question:

The Draw-Tite # 24857 for your 2008 BMW is only rated for Class I. This means the only options to have your bike rack fit are the # HTAD or the # HT5R that are compatible with Class I hitches. You will limit the 200 lb tongue weight capacity of your hitch to 100 lbs because the adapter will reduce the hitch's tongue weight by 50%. That new 100 lb capacity will need to include the weight of your bike carrier as well as the loaded bikes. I also recommend using a hitch lock like # e98880 to lock your adapter to you hitch so your bike rack locking pin will work properly. You may also want to use an anti-rattle like # RM-061-125.

asked by: Mario

Expert Reply:

The Draw-Tite # 24857 for your 2008 BMW is only rated for Class I. This means the only options to have your bike rack fit are the # HTAD or the # HT5R that are compatible with Class I hitches. You will limit the 200 lb tongue weight capacity of your hitch to 100 lbs because the adapter will reduce the hitch's tongue weight by 50%. That new 100 lb capacity will need to include the weight of your bike carrier as well as the loaded bikes.

I also recommend using a hitch lock like # e98880 to lock your adapter to you hitch so your bike rack locking pin will work properly. You may also want to use an anti-rattle like # RM-061-125.

expert reply by: Jason S

Mario

4/18/2018

Jason S.

4/18/2018

For your bike carrier, I recommend the Thule Doubletrack Pro XT Bike Rack # TH92BJ. This rack has the integrated locks and folds up when not in use. Another option is the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack # S64670. This is a very nice basic bike rack that has the anti-sway but does not include the locks and is a fixed rack. I recommend the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks # S64031 for this application. Both of these carriers are rated for use with your Class I trailer hitch and will work well.