Recommended Hitch Bike Rack For My 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

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Would you recommend this for a 2017 Pathfinder ? Please advise.

asked by: Aaron G

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I have two hitch bike racks I recommend, depending on the bikes you will be carrying on your 2017 Nissan Pathfinder.

My first recommendation is the Saris MHS Modular Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting, part # SAR73MR. This hitch bike rack has a maximum weight limit of 60 lbs per bike. It is fender friendly, provided your front fender does not extend past the 2 o' clock position of your front wheel.

My second recommendation is the The Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black, part # BA22B, has the workmanship Kuat is known for AND it is rated to carry bikes up to 60 lbs per bike. It also has the quality workmanship you associate with Kuat products. However, it is not fender friendly.

Yes, the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Black, part # SH22B, will fit your 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. You will need 6", or less, between the center of your hitch pin hole to the closest edge your vehicle's bumper. The closest part of the Kuat Sherpa to the center of the hitch pin hole is 7-1/2" when in the folded-up position. It is also an excellent hitch bike rack, but it does have a major limitation - it has a maximum weight limit of 40 lbs per bike.

I have included product description links and video review links below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Hello Daniel, thanks for reaching out. I looked over that video you mentioned. There is no extension or adapter or anything like that used in the video. It is just the Sherpa rack going straight into the 2" receiver. The only thing I can think…

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Answer 2

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #75601 is the only available trailer hitch options for a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 170" Wheelbase Passenger Van with Step Bumper. That said, you'll need to be sure you don't have…

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Hey Steve! I am going to give you a couple of options, because I don't know how far back your hitch pin hole is from the edge of your spare tire. The closest part of the RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack item #RKY10002 is 7", from the hitch…

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As a small 5'2" woman myself, I understand the need for a bike rack that I can use. Hitch mounted bike racks are ALWAYS the best way to go, no matter what, since they're sturdier, easier, and usually have a higher weight capacity. Try to…

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The Yakima Holdup part #Y02443 that you referenced is designed to fit wheels that are between 14 and 29 inches in diameter. There isn't an adapter available to allow the rack to fit larger tires, but you can try deflating the tires a bit to see…

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The Kuat Transfer V2 1 bike rack part #KU64FR and the RockyMounts Mono Rail part #RKY10007 are both really great options but I would go with the Kuat for ease of loading since the bike wouldn't have to be lifted quite as high and because it is…

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Hi Charlie! Installing the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #EH72HR on a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 will require cutting into the bumper fascia to get it installed, but there is no drilling needed. From the center…

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