Is It Possible To Convert The Yakima Ridgeback 2 Bike Rack Into a 4 Bike Rack?

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I would like to know if I can change my Yakima Ridgeback 2 to a Ridgeback 4. Will a Ridgeback 4 arm fit into the Ridgeback 2 assembly? And do you sell the Ridgeback 4 arms?

asked by: Joseph Z

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Yakima does not manufacturer the Upper Arms for the Ridgeback 4 Bike Rack # Y02458 as a replacement part, so you will not be able to convert your 2 Bike Rack # Y02457. You will need to get a separate rack to be able to carry 4 bikes.

expert reply by: Bud M

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There are a couple of things you will want to look at to make sure the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack #Y02458 is being properly secured inside the 2 inch hitch receiver on y our vehicle. Getting the kind of movement you described is definitely not…

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Hello Hatem; it looks like the only models that can handle 350 lbs are the Adventure and TRD Off-Road. Your 2024 Toyota RAV4 LE is limited to the 150 lbs unless you can get Toyota to say otherwise, so the #B82FR will be too heavy with your bikes. The…

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Hey Alexandria! Bike racks rated for travel trailers are pretty limited. There is quite a bit of additional force back there. This also means there are no 1-1/4" bike racks that will work. I have two different options for you. The first is to…

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Hey John, thanks for reaching out. The best way to carry 3-4 bikes on the back of your travel trailer will be to add a trailer hitch, then use a hitch mounted rack. For the hitch, your best bet will be the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver…

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The Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack #S64665 and Hollywood Racks Destination 4-Bike Rack #HR4000 are two of the best values in regards to 4-bike racks, and when taking everything into consideration I highly recommend the Destination #HR4000. There are a…

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Hey Michael! The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter #RM83SR has a 4" rise/drop. The distance between the upper and lower hitch pin holes on center is going to be 4". If you're looking for a different measurement let me know in the…

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As long as the tire diameter on the smaller brakes is at least 15 inches then you won't have any trouble fitting the kids' bikes on the Swagman XTC4 #S64665. I have linked a video review of this rack for you. Another option to consider is the…

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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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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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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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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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Yes, the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders part #TH450400 will work with the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket part #TH859XT and allow you to secure it to your vehicle. All you will need to do is pop off the plastic covers on the mounting clamps…

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