Best 2-Inch Bike Rack without Adapter Sleeve

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I have a 2019 Audi Q7 and am looking to purchase a bike rack to carry 4 bikes 3 adult size, 1 child size. My trailer hitch is 2. I was looking at the Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4 and 2 Hitches but saw a review that said it wasnt great for the 2 hitch bc you had to use an adapter. Which rack would you recommend?

asked by: Karen A

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I actually have a REALLY good option for your bikes, but first I'll explain why the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR was not ideal for other users. The Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR is a very popular bike rack that has been enjoyed by A LOT of people even with 2-inch hitches. What might be causing extra sway is that an anti-rattle bolt takes away the side-to-side motion, but not as much of the up-and-down motion. This combined with a possibly loose hitch sleeve adapter would cause the extra motion that needed the anti-rattle clamp like # e99007. A clamp on your hitch really helps reduce the vertical motion.

Now for my recommendation, I'm a very big fan of the Curt Premium 4 Bike Rack # C18064. It has a solid 2-inch hitch shank and comes with an anti-rattle bolt. This will help a lot with fitting nicely into your hitch and reducing the sway.

The best part is it is tapered at the end which is perfect for your children's bike. My friend uses the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR and his only complaint was the tight fit for maneuvering his daughter's bike through the arms. With the Curt Premium 4 # C18064, you won't have to worry about that, especially if hers is the last bike on. I'm very excited about this bike rack, which you can see in my video where I review all the features. That video is attached below if you want to check it out. Lock isn't included so you can pick one up like # C23666 if you don't have one.

expert reply by: Evangeline M

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Answer 1

Manufacturers of hitch accessories such as bike rack and cargo carriers make the threaded bolts and weldnuts in the accessories uniquely threaded so that you cannot use other manufacturer's products. For example the Swagman lock #S64027 will not…

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Answer 2

Good news, I went out and grabbed the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for SportRack Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers #SR0901 and one of the Curt Premium 4 Bike Racks part #C18064 that you also referenced to test the two and found that the hitch lock fits the…

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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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Thanks for the picture Josh! How wide is the frame though? Tried to look on Giant's website and didn't see a bike that looked like yours. The Benton ShiftShow Bike Rack for 4 Bikes item #B94FR fits bike frames up to 2" in diameter that…

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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 6

Jan, for your Curt Bike Rack #C18064 you can use the Replacement Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin for Curt Bike Racks #C82NR.

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Hello Joseph, yes there is! What you are looking for is the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable Lock for 2" Hitch Mounted Bike Racks #e88RV. This will work with the Benton Bike Rack #B54VR, as well as the #B94FR and #B54FR so that the bike and rack…

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Answer 8

Hello Lou, thanks for reaching out. The hitch pin you are looking for is the etrailer D-Shape Anti-Rattle Locking Hitch Pin for Benton Hitch Accessories #e43JR. This will work with the Benton #B54VR bike rack you mentioned, as well as the #B54FR,…

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