How to Transport a Bike at the Back of a 2016 Chevy Spark EV

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How much would it cost to have one fabricated and who would I ask? I'm looking for a secured option that I can use to carry my bicycle with me for the last leg of my commute. It would have to be a rear mounted rack, as I park in a parking garage. Any recommendations?

asked by: Morgan A

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Unfortunately none of the trailer hitches we have to offer will fit your 2016 Chevy Spark EV. We do have roof rack options if what you are needing to carry is lighter. Just let me know and I can make a recommendation for you. Otherwise if you're set on a trailer hitch you will need to have one fabricated for your specific vehicle.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Morgan A.

8/8/2019

How much would it cost to have one fabricated and who would I ask? I'm looking for a secured option that I can use to carry my bicycle with me for the last leg of my commute. It would have to be a rear mounted rack, as I park in a parking garage. Any recommendations?

Jon G.

8/8/2019

We do have an alternative solution to transporting your bike at the back of your Spark with a trunk mounted bike rack. The only down sides to using a trunk mount option is that you need to remove the rack to utilize your hatch and if you have a rear wiper blade you won't be able to use it. With that being said, the absolute best trunk mount bike rack is the Thule OutWay # TH45JV because it comes with bike and rack locks plus it only uses 2 rubber coated straps for installation as opposed to the other 6 strap options that tend to be a little trickier to install. For a more cost-effective option I recommend the Kuat Highline # HIT2S because it has a very sleek look and is made by a company (Kuat) that makes phenomenal products. This rack uses the 6 straps and doesn't come with locks but you can easily add them using the Security Strap # TH533 and a Cable Lock # e98891. Please note that in either case if your bike doesn't have a horizontal top tube you'll need to use an adapter bar like # UB01 to keep your bike level. Attached are some review videos for you to check out. As far as a fabricated trailer hitch goes, you may want to speak with a local trusted shop to see if they know of anyone that can do good work. We only deal with the manufacturers that make custom hitches so we don't have any contacts when it comes to fabrication.

Answer 1

The least visible hitch we have for your 2022 Chevy Spark is going to be the Draw-Tite item #24941. Everything but the 1-1/4" receiver mounts behind the rear bumper cover. This is a class I hitch with a 200 lbs tongue weight capacity so it will…

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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Answer 7

Congrats on the new motorhome Edward! SnapPad doesn't have the 2026 Allego Red 38 KA in their system so I don't know what size your jack feet are. However, we have a few options that will work with the HWH leveling systems. What you'll…

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Answer 8

Hey Claudia, I checked with Curt just now and confirmed that their hitch part #C64DR does fit all models of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross which includes the hybrid models so it would work great for you. We also had customers with similar hybrid…

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Answer 9

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 10

Thanks for the information Kevin! To flat tow your 2025 Ford Bronco with a standard bumper and LED lights, I recommend the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect item #e84ZR Base…

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Answer 11

Hey Michael, congrats on the new SUV. The EcoHitch item #EH87CR does not require you to remove the rear bumper assembly when installing. It does require some slight fascia trimming though. You'll have to remove a 2-3/4” deep and 4-1/2” wide…

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Answer 12

Hey Doug, I checked with Curt and their hitch part #C58VV is a confirmed for all models of the 2026 Lexus RZ350e including the electric model so it would work great for you. Do you have a bike rack already? What kind of bikes do you have?

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