Will the Yakima RidgeBack 4-Bike Rack # Y02458 Fit a 1-1/4-Inch Class I Hitch

Updated 05/06/2014 | Published 05/01/2014

Question:

The Yakima Ridgeback 4 hitch Y02458 can that be used with a class I hitch??? 2000lb tow 200lb tongue, 1.25 hitch?

asked by: Mark

Expert Reply:

Although the Yakima RidgeBack 4-Bike Rack # Y02458 has the same 1-1/4-inch size shank as a Class I carrier, it will fit only Class II hitches. This is because all Class I hitches have a maximum bike carrying capacity of two bikes, no more. This is true for any brands of hitches or carriers.

If you would like to advise your vehicle information I will be glad to check for availability of a suitable 3-bike trunk-mount carrier. Another potential option is to install a roof rack and roof-mount carriers to hold two of the four bikes. With your vehicle year/make/model/version I can check for both possibilities.

The two linked articles on bike racks may he helpful in the meantime.

expert reply by: Adam R