Hitch Adapter to Raise Bike Rack

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Kuat Sherpa 2.0

asked by: Gray B

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There are no hitch adapters that offer just rise for a 1-1/4" hitch. What bike rack do you have? If it is one we carry we may be able to find you something to convert it to a 2" rack, or there is also the possibility of a new rack with a shank that has rise. If you let me know what rack you have I may be able to find a solution for you.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Gray

7/18/2018

Kuat Sherpa 2.0

Kyle S.

7/18/2018

You can convert a Kuat Sherpa 2.0 like # SH12G to work with a 2" receiver by adding Kuat Bike Rack Shank Adapter - 1-1/4" to 2" # D101. With that you can potentially use the Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver with 5" Rise # HT5R, but you are going to need to measure from the hitch pin hole on your '17 Legacy to the rear of your bumper and that distance will need to be less than 3-5/8" in order for the receiver on the adapter to clear your bumper. Also keep in mind that any adapter is going to reduce the tongue weight of your hitch by 50 percent. For example, if your tongue weight was 300 lbs, then the max your bike rack and loaded bikes could weigh is 150 lbs.

Answer 1

The Hollywood Rack Bike Rack part #HR200Z has a shank rise of 5 inches which means the curve you see in the shank (the portion that attaches to the trailer hitch and the rest of the rack), goes up a total of 5 inches for added ground clearance. See…

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Answer 2

I do recommend going with a trailer hitch and hitch-mounted bike rack for your 2015 Ford Escape. A hitch-mounted rack is going to provide a much more stable and secure platform for your bikes. It will also push the bikes out and away from your…

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Answer 3

Hey Sara, Depending on what size hitch you have on your Ford Escape there are a few options. If you do not have a hitch on your vehicle I recommend something like #e89YR, etrailer Class 3 Trailer hitch, A great 2" receiver option for you. I…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 7

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 8

Hey Adrian! The higher capacity for the B&W #BW47BR and Curt #C77MJ comes from the construction. The B&W hitch weighs 45 lbs and then the Curt and Trailer Mate #TMT54FR both weigh 32 lbs. The Trailer Mate does sit just a tad higher compared…

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Answer 9

Hey Ben! The Curt does have that restriction on the vertical bike racks so I recommend the TowSmart Trailer Hitch #TS82VR. This has a higher tongue weight capacity and will allow you to carry the VelociRAX. It would be a good idea to add the etrailer…

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Answer 10

The Hollywood Racks Trail Rider 2-Bike Rack #HR200 weighs about 35 lbs. The Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack #S64650 is lighter at about 26 lbs. The biggest difference between the two is the Swagman rack is rated for 2 bikes at 35 lbs each and the Hollywood…

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