Why Is The Tilt Latch Mechanism Binding Up On My Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack
Updated 02/18/2026 | Published 06/20/2024
Question:
Tilt liver stuck when I lower the hitch with e bike loaded on to it? Without any load tilt liver work just fine? Why am I having this issu?
asked by: Vish G
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Expert Reply:
Hi Vish,
The weight of the e-bike is putting too much pressure on the tilting mechanism of your Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack # TH83JV, causing it to bind up. If you push up a little bit on the bike while activating the tilt latch it should relieve the pressure and allow it to tilt back up and lock in place again.
expert reply by:
Kevin C
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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Tire Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Brooke M.
2/17/2026
Hey Vish, did lifting up slightly on the e-bike help the tilt lever on your Thule T2 Pro XTR move more smoothly? Sharing how it worked could help others dealing with the same issue.