Trailer Hitch For 2018 Cadillac ATS

Updated 08/23/2024 | Published 08/20/2024

Question:

Have a cadillac 2018 ats, need a trailer hitch...estimate?

asked by: Jon

Expert Reply:

Hello Jon. We do offer a trailer hitch for the 2018 Cadillac ATS, the Curt Class 1 Hitch # C11311. This has a 1-1/4" receiver and is rated for towing up to 2,000 lbs or 200 lbs of tongue weight. Keep in mind that this will fit the ATS base model, but it will not fit the ATS-V model. You can see our current pricing below.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Jon

8/23/2024

Not to be mean, I know all that. Was descussing that with elise? My question is can a class 2 bike rack work on a class 1 receiver. Having a 1 1/4 hitch limits my options....my bikes weigh 62lbs each

Jesse M.

8/23/2024

@Jon Hey Jon, your initial question was only about a trailer hitch so thats why I recommended only a hitch. To answer your other question, no, you cannot use a class 2 rack on a class 1 receiver. You will have to use a class 1 compatible bike rack. With 65 lb bikes it really limits your options. What I recommend is the Thule Epos Bike Rack # TH99XE. This is class 1 compatible, and it has a weight capacity of 140 lbs. So plenty for your two 62 lb bikes. As a side note we always recommend removing the battery from an e-bike before you transport it. This is for safety and also to help cut the weight.

Jon

8/23/2024

@JesseM yea I sent that tuesday, since then I was talking to someone but I think she gave up on me lol....so will this rack work on a class 1? I ask because it come with the extender bars for step thru bikes... https://hyperax.co/products/volt2_1-25-ebadp

Jesse M.

8/23/2024

@Jon I checked that link and they specify that rack will only work with hitches class 2 or higher so that will not work. The Thule Epos I mentioned will work great with step thru bikes without the need for an adapter bar.