Can the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack be Used for Bikes with Fenders

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I have on order from etrailer a Curt Class lll trailer hitch for my 2006 Kia Sorento. I am looking to purchase a two bike rack. I have researched many, mainly from your site. I strongly prefer this KUAT for its many features and ease of design. Affordable price. Question: I have two Townie low entry bikes. One has fenders. In customer videos I have seen bikes with fenders mounted on this rack, yet you seem to discourage the use of this rack with fenders. What are the issues/problems /failures ? I am very sold on the design elements of the KUAT V2Transfer 2. I looked at the SARIS Freedom and Swagmans offering and am put-off by design issues that I see as problematic . Thank You

asked by: Jean

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The Kuat Transfer V2 # KU84FR is an excellent choice in a bike rack and will fit great with the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13513 on your 2006 Kia Sorento. The Transfer series has been a favorite of mine for a while now because it's ease of use and the simple yet effective design.

We discourage the use of wheel mount carriers like this on bikes with fenders because you are supposed to get that hook as close to the front forks as you can without touching the bike frame and then tighten it down pretty tight. This can potentially damage that fender. I've had one of our bike rack manufacturers say that you can technically tighten down those hooks on a flexible fender if you're careful but this isn't something we want to go by since that just opens a whole can of worms so we just simply say "Don't use it" and let the end-user make their own decision. If the fender is easy to remove then I recommend going that route and reinstalling it when you take the bike off the rack so you don't chance damaging it.

To avoid damaging your fender you can use a frame mount bike rack like the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE # HLY84FR and then use an adapter bar # HRBA-PRO to give the hooks something to hold your bikes by since they have the step-thru frame.

Attached are some videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The general rule for hitch mounted bike racks is that you cannot use a wheel mount style bike rack on a bike with fenders. Therefore; the Kuat Piston, Kuat NV 2.0, Kuat Sherpa 2.0, and Kuat Transfer V2 are all incompatible. The reason for this is…

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Answer 2

Hey Patti, thanks for reaching out. The Swagman E-Spec Pro Bike Rack #S45SR is a solid option for this. It can hold two bikes weighing up to 70 lbs apiece on a 5th wheel, and it does not have a minimum tongue weight capacity limitation like the…

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Hey Tony, you would need to go with an E-bike rack that is rated for the rougher ride quality at the rear of RVs like what you have like with the Lets Go Aero part #LGA25VR . What e-bikes do you have?

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Hey Angi, welcome back! You will most likely need to use the Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar item #S57FR for a step thru framed bike. The hooks on the Swagman E-Spec Pro Bike Rack item #S45SR don't go down far enough to secure bikes with real low…

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Hey Ryan! The best solution here is to use the Gen-Y Stacked Receivers #325-GH-504 or #325-GH-505. You can mount this in the rise position and use your ball mount at the bottom to tow your trailer with the Erickson Motorcycle Carrier #EM65MJ…

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We sure do Steve and congrats on the new truck! To add a hitch to your 2026 Ford Maverick, I recommend our etrailer item #e99ZV. This custom fit class III hitch has a 2" receiver, a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 400 lbs maximum tongue weight.…

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Hey Rick, thanks for reaching out. We used to carry that Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles #HM56009 but we don't carry it anymore. Hopkins parent company went belly-up and we couldn't get product from them anymore. Those…

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Unfortunately, it is not Randy but I have a comparable option that is. For a bike rack that is rated to be used behind a 5th wheel trailer, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider item #HLY64FR. The RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR has a 80 lbs per…

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Answer 9

Hey Thomas, thanks for reaching out. After 10 years, some surface rust on a hitch isn't unusual, especially in areas that see road salt, moisture, or gravel. The big question is whether you're dealing with cosmetic surface rust or deeper…

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Hey Scott. The Lets Go Aero Jack-E Bike Rack item #LGA92ZR does not swivel and doesn't have a simple process for swapping out propane tanks. You'll need to remove the bolts attaching the tray to the supports to be able to remove your propane…

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