Can The Thule Helium Bike Rack Be Used With An M7 Speed Hitch On A 2011 Mini Countryman?
Published 01/18/2022
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Hi, Id to know if the Thule Helium Pro 2inch fits on this hitch receiver M7 Speed. My car: MINI COUNTRYMAN 2011 Thule Helium Pro 2: TH9042PRO
asked by: Gabriela
Expert Reply:
As the Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack # TH9042PRO has a unique hitch pin/anti-rattle device, it requires the pin hole on the hitch to be at least 1.5" back from the end of the receiver opening. The pin hole on the M7 Speed MINI Ultimate Utility Hitch # 327-60-160200 on your 2011 Mini Countryman will measure 1.25" back from the receiver opening. Due to this, the Helium cannot be used with this hitch, unfortunately.
If you are looking for a light bike rack that is compatible with your M7 Speed hitch, you may want to check out the Saris Bones Hitch 2 Bike Rack # SA882. Though it will not have the features, like locks, it actually weighs a little less at 16 pounds. You can add the Saris Cable Lock - 8' Long # SA981 and Hitch Tite Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Saris Bike Racks # SA3022 to lock the bikes to the rack and the rack to the hitch if you want to get everything locked.
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M7 Speed MINI Ultimate Utility Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- 150 lbs TW
- 1000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- M7 Speed
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