Will the Kuat NV 2.0 Rack Work With EcoHitch Trailer Hitch for 2011 Toyota Highlander

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Im looking at putting this on a 2011 Highlander to use with my Kuat NV 2.0 hitch rack. The NV 2.0 has an anti-rattle ball behind the hitch pin. Is this receiver deep enough for the anti-rattle ball to still function properly? The pictures look like theres very little receiver tube behind the hitch pin.

asked by: DANIEL G

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In order to utilize the anti-rattle feature on the Kuat NV 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack part # NV22G you'd indeed need to use a trailer hitch with longer receiver tube like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13534. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7137 would still work but you would not be able to utilize the anti-rattle feature of the rack.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Hey Noah, so the vertical bike racks like the Thule Revert #TH73VA are so tall they end up putting quite a bit more leverage and torque on the hitch they are installed in. This is why Curt doesn't want you to use them with their hitches like the…

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Answer 2

Hey Troy! I went ahead and attached the installation instructions for the #TS64ZR as pictures below. You will have to lower the underbody panel, lower the exhaust, and remove/drill holes in the heat shield for installation. Most of the hitches for…

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Answer 3

I reached out to my contact at EcoHitch and she verified that the Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7137 will fit with the full size spare tire beneath your 2008 Toyota Highlander. You will want to lower/remove the spare during the installation…

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Hi Chris, We can definitely get you set up with an excellent hitch for your Kuat bike carrier! Since you mentioned liking the matte black finish (I’m a fan too, it really gives that nice OEM look), I’d recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver -…

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Answer 5

You are right, I pulled both the part #Y8890185 and the #Y8780022 from our warehouse and the only difference is the additional flat washer that is in the #Y8890185.

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Answer 6

There is only one version of the SwingDaddy introduced in 2008. There was a product called the BackSwing from 2004 to 2007 and the FullSwing from 2004 to 2008 (the SwingDaddy then replaced the FullSwing). For the BackSwing or FullSwing you would need…

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Answer 7

Hey Diane! You will not have to cut the bumper of your 2025 Subaru Forester to install the TowSmart #TS64ZR. The same is true for the etrailer #e83ZR you looked at. I would personally get the etrailer hitch since it will save you some money and I…

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Answer 8

For your Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack #Y96FR that has the 1-1/4" hitch tube you will need the Replacement Tongue Assembly #Y99TR. This will replace your hitch tube and give you a 2" hitch tube for mounting your bike rack. The Replacement Tongue…

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Answer 9

The heat shield actually has to be permanently removed to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e83ZR on your 2024 Subaru Forester.

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Answer 10

The bolt that comes with the #Y8890185 is the same as the #Y8890176. The bolt is a 1/2"-13 bolt that is 4.28" long with 2.5" of threads.

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Answer 11

I would be happy to help you compare those three hitch receivers and make a recommendation on which one you should select for your 2021 Subaru Forester. I have attached pictures for all three that will show you what they look like after installation.…

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Answer 12

Absolutely! In many instances on vehicles where there's a tow hook bolted to the underside of the vehicle, a hitch installation would require that they be removed. Even though that's not the case with your vehicle, the situation is common…

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