Trailer Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2018 Audi A4 Allroad  

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We can help you out with a trailer hitch receiver and bike rack for your 2018 Audi A4 Allroad, starting with the hitch. For that I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11448.

I really like this hitch for your Audi because it is a fantastic value relative to other hitches that fit your vehicle, and has a nice design with a hidden crosstube. This is an installation that many people can do themselves though if you aren't comfortable with it you can absolutely get a local auto body shop or mechanic to do it very easily. I have added a link to the directions for you to check out as well of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11448.

As far as the bike rack, the Kuat Sherpa is highly recommended, is lightweight at just 32 lbs and is overall one of the best bike racks available. The Sherpa installs in your hitch with the swift and simple turn of a knob, making it one of the easiest bike racks to use. This knob also works as an anti-rattle device, giving you a very quiet ride. Additionally, the Sherpa 2.0 comes with a hitch lock to secure the rack to your Audi and a cable lock to secure your bikes to the rack, helping protect your investments. It even comes in your choice of colors:

- Black: Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack # SH12B
- Gray: Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack # SH12G
- Pearl: Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack # SH12P

I have added a link to a video review of this rack for you to check out as well.

Finally, since you mentioned wanting to occasionally tow, you can do so with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11448 with a few parts for your 2018 Audi A4 Allroad. You will need a wiring harness, the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236, Ball Mount # C45521, Pin and Clip # F-4, and either 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # A-80 or 2" Hitch Ball # A-82 depending on the size of your trailer's coupler.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Carla R.

9/17/2020

I realize that I had been looking at some pretty heavy racks so I have narrowed my search I am looking for a platform wheel clamp rack – one that folds, tilts and is light – <30lbs I found two so far – the thule helium and kuat transfer – for road bike and < 3inch tire on a mountain bike with suspension Please let me know what you think of these racks with the following additional questions: How fast can you or should you travel with these time of racks – planning on going 3-4 hours on the highway Are the rack that can go from 1 bike to 2 – stable with that 2nd bike and again what speed and distance can I go with add on Will these rack interfere with my back up camera On the kuat transfer 1– is this only for fat bike – I get the sense from reading all of the info that it would need a different cup to hold the fat bike tired and that the one it comes with will fit the road bike to 3 inches without a different piece Any other models you would recommend Also you gave me advice on the curt trailer and I was told by the person who I will install this rack that the lighting system will get messed on the car - - isn’t the lighting kit external to the car lighting system – how does that work – ( thinking of towing at some point) Thanks so much

Kyle S.

9/17/2020

The Thule Helium # TH44VR is a wonderful bike rack that will work for you. It is easy to use by tightening in your hitch with a hand knob, has integrated locks for the rack and your bikes, and is compatible with the hitch that fits your Audi, the Class I Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11448. As for the speed, you can travel the speed limit on the highway with a bike rack and be perfectly safe without any type of damage or problem whatsoever. In regards to the wiring harness, that will not interfere with or cause any problems to your Audi A4 Allroad.