Comparing Bumper Clearance of Kuat Transfer V2 and RockyMounts MonoRail

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I am looking for a light platform hitch bike rack for 2 bikes. I was interested in the Kuat transfer v2 or Rock Mounts monorail but I wonder if they do not sit to close to the bumper when folded. What do you think. any recommendation? Light rack because I have a bad back.

asked by: Christian

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The Kuat Transfer V2 part # KU74FR has a distance of 9 inches from the center of it's hitch pin to the nearest portion of the rack when folded up so as long as you have 9 inches or less from the hitch pin hole to the furthest point out on the rear bumper you'd be set.

The RockyMounts MonoRail part # RKY10003 has a distance of 5-3/4 inches for that measurement instead so it doesn't have quite as much clearance.

The Transfer weighs 47 lbs but has more clearance whereas the MonoRail weighs 37 lbs but has less clearance. Both are really great bike racks so if it were me I would go with the lightest option that can fold up.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I am personally a big fan of the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Platform Rack part #KU74FR for a few reasons. The first being that the center portion is open so you can walk right up inside of the rack and place your bikes in the cradles whereas for the…

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Answer 2

Thanks for the order of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11090, which is a fit for your 2008 Volkswagen Eos. This is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver, and will work perfectly with the RockyMounts MonoRail 2-Bike Rack #RKY10003. The…

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Answer 3

Sportframe is the brand name Draw-Tite uses for some of its Class 1 trailer hitches. It doesn't denote a special fit or design. For your vehicle we offer both Class II hitches (1-1/4 inch receiver tube) or Class III hitches with a 2 inch receiver…

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The big difference is that the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo 2 Bike Platform Rack #RKY10007-05 that you referenced can be used as either a single or two bike rack whereas the RockyMounts MonoRail bike rack #RKY10003 does not have the ability to do this.…

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You definitely don't want to use the Curt since your 2023 Jayco Jay Flight 280RKS weighs 6,495 lbs with nothing in it. With that kind of rating on it I'm guessing you got a reducer and extension. Your typical reducer sleeve does not have a…

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Answer 6

I can confirm for you that each of the trailer hitches that fit a 2019 Mazda CX-5 absolutely fit your Grand Touring model. The best option is going to be a Class III model with a 2 inch receiver, and the fits are: - Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 7

The Curt #C13315 and the Draw Tite part #76138 for your 2019 Mazda CX-5 are both really great options that would both work great for you, but if I had to pick one over the other I would go with the Curt as it is a little less visible at the rear of…

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Answer 8

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 9

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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

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 12

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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