Can Thule Helium Bike Rack be Used in Class I Trailer Hitch

Updated 03/16/2022 | Published 03/15/2022

Products Featured in This Question

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

(220)

$211.26

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(185)

$219.78

Thule Helium Platform XT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

(18)

$899.95

Question:

Hello, can you help me a hitch for my VW and Mazda a rack that will work on both cars? Im not interested in some of the other options that fit my VW because I do not want to have to trim my bumper cover or remove my bumper cover to install. Can Thule Helium TH53GC be used with a Class 1 1.25 hitch? Thank you!

asked by: Simon

Helpful Expert Reply:

I verified with Thule that the Helium Platform XT rack will indeed fit and work in a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver, and also work on a vehicle with a 2" hitch. It comes with a 2" sleeve that you'd leave on when using it in the 2" hitch and you'd just remove the sleeve when using it in the Class I, 1-1/4" hitch. So here is what you'd need for the rack and hitches for your VW and Mazda:

- Thule Helium Platform XT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # TH53GC

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11412

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Class III - 2" # C13284

expert reply by: Kyle S