Do I Need A Drawbar For Hitch If I Use Hitch Mounted Bike Rack 2018 Mazda 6

Published 01/20/2021

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RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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$499.99

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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$206.11

Question:

I looking at the two hitches for my 2018 Mazda6 to use only for a bike rack. The description says a drawbar is sold separately. What is a drawbar? Does not seem I would need adding a RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo bike rack. Thank you

asked by: John G

Expert Reply:

If you are looking at the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Item # C11356, the drawbar is sold separately and not included. You will not need this part if you are using a hitch mounted bike rack such as the RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # RKY87RR, or any other hitch mounted accessories.

A drawbar (or sometimes called ball mount), is the metal piece that slides into the hitch opening to provide the attachment point for a hitch ball for trailer towing.

expert reply by: Andrew J