Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Honda CR-V Touring for Carrying Bike Rack
Published 04/26/2018
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Which of your two 1.25 hitches would you recommend for a Saris Thelma 2 bike rack on a 2018 Honda CRV Touring? Can it be used with a 2 inch hitch with an adapter. If so, which hitch would you recommend?
asked by: Gary D
Expert Reply:
For carrying a bike rack the 1-1/4 inch hitch you'll want is the Draw Tite part # 36597 for your 2018 Honda CR-V. Reason being that unlike the Curt hitch Draw Tite does not require the use of a stabilizer strap when carrying a non-supported load like a bike rack.
If you need a 2 inch hitch adapter instead you'd be better of using a 2 inch hitch like the # 76128 since using an adapter like that cuts the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent.
The Saris Thelma (no longer available) part # SA4229B can fit either hitch size.
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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