Can Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Receiver Be Removed With Bike Rack Installed

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Can I leave a bike rack attached to the removable receiver and then take it on and off the vehicle? Or does the mechanism become unreachable when a rack is attached?

asked by: Norm B

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I can't say for sure since it hasn't been tested and we don't have one around to try it out. It would also depend on the actual bikes and bike rack you have. I imagine that as convenient as it may seem it is probably a horrible pain to detach the # DT72GR receiver with the bike rack on. It might be doable with an extra set of hands but if you tried it yourself it would be awkward and something will probably be hitting the ground. You're welcome to give it a shot but I think it would be best to stick with removing the bike rack and then the receiver separately.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Hey Kp; they pretty much are identical as you observed. Aside from the price, the only real difference here is that Curt tends to add a thicker powder coat finish to their hitches. It is for that reason that I would choose the #C64NR over the #76170…

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Answer 2

For your 2022 Honda Odyssey I recommend going with the Draw-Tite #76170 over the Curt #C13370 due to the Draw-Tite hitch having a hidden crosstube meaning once installed the only visible portion of the hitch will be the receiver as shown in the…

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Answer 3

The Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT46GR is the most concealed option for your 2023 Chrysler Pacifica. This allows you to remove the 2" receiver when not needed so you will not see any portion of the receiver below your rear…

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Answer 4

Hi Brandon; that is correct. Since you have a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica you will not need to trim or reinstall the underbody panel when installing the #76046. Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Answer 5

First you will want to verify exactly what trailer hitch receiver you have on your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. I was able to confirm the list of receivers below will be compatible with your new 2023 Chrysler Pacifica non hybrid. etrailer Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 6

When we installed the etrailer hitch part #e98903 on a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica we found that from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground the distance was 13 inches. You need to measure from the bottom of your coupler lip when the trailer is…

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Answer 7

What you need for your 2024 Chrysler Pacifica is the Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT46GR. The cross tube sits behind the rear bumper and the receiver tube is removable. This means it will be completely hidden with no clearance…

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Answer 8

As we haven't had the chance to install either the Curt #C77ER or the Draw-Tite #DT92MR on a 2021 Mustang Mach-E, I went out and measured from the center of the first bolt hole to the end of the receiver opening on both hitches. The Curt will sit…

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Answer 9

That's a good question, and there is one option I do like better for your 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E between the Curt #C77ER and Draw-Tite #DT72GR hitches, and that's the hitch from Curt, which is the following part number: - Curt Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 10

I would be happy to compare those two hitches for you but there is little to no technical information available about the Stealthhitch because it does not release until the end of August 2022. Out of the two I would highly recommend the Draw-Tite…

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Answer 11

Yes, you would want to use a 4-way mounting bracket like the part #18144 with the Hidden Hitch part #DT72GR to mount the 4-way of the Curt harness part #C59236 that is a fit for your 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The hitch comes with a bracket for the…

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Answer 12

The 2' x 2" receiver portion of the Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite item #DT72GR has a 5" depth before you get to the weld. This is from the opening of the receiver to the farthest point on the inside. This hitch is a confirmed fit for the…

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