Towing While Using Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack

Published 07/09/2018

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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs

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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome

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Question:

With the use of the Curt 210 ball mount . Will the tailgate of a Forester still clear?

asked by: Kevin

Expert Reply:

There is a way for you to tow your small trailer AND use the Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Rack # TH83JV, although you would not be able to do so by replacing the lower tube on the rack.

Instead, what you can do is use the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver # D210. This has a ball mount that fits 2" hitches and has a receiver above it; the receiver is also 2" so it will work with the T2 Pro XTR.

The ball mount can be locked to your current hitch with Hitch Lock # e98880 and for a hitch ball you can use # 19260 for a 1-7/8" ball or # 63845 for a 2" ball.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Kevin

7/9/2018

With the use of the Curt 210 ball mount . Will the tailgate of a Forester still clear?

Kyle S.

7/9/2018

I believe you are asking if the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount # D210 will extend past your bumper enough to use the Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Rack # TH83JV . The ball mount is 5 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rear of the receiver so as long as you have less than that from your Forester's hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of your bumper, you will have enough clearance to use the Curt ball mount.