Adapter Recommendation to Allow a 1-1/4 Inch Bike Rack Be Used in a 2 Inch Hitch

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I just installed a hitch trailer with the opening 2. Then it doesnt fit to my bike rack 1 1/4. My question: 1. is this the right choice? 2. is the lenghts right too?

asked by: Widya

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Expert Reply:

You have a couple options, you could use the Hitch Adapter 2" to 1-1/4" # 80300 that you referenced, but this style of adapter will reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50 percent and will push your bike rack out further from the rear of your vehicle.

Another option is an adapter like Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" # HT02. This will fit inside the hitch and will allow you to carry your rack. This would be the route I would go.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The issue is not with adapter #D101. You can use that adapter to use your Kuat NV in a 2 inch hitch. That is why Kuat made it. They were probably thinking you meant an aftermarket adapter such as #HTAD. The use of an adapter like HTAD will void the…

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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

Hey Carl, I checked with Curt and the Curt hitch part #C36RV that you referenced does fit the GT models of the 2024 Kia EV9 as it is listed as fitting all models of the vehicle. What will you be using the hitch for?

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Answer 5

Though the Curt # C13409 and Draw-Tite #76271 are nearly identical to each other, there are a few subtle differences. First being where they sit once installed. The will both have the exact same height of 14-1/2 inches, but the Draw-Tite #76271 will…

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Answer 6

I definitely have some options so that you can use your Yakima Hold-Up EVO Bike rack #Y02480, but the reason Yakima does not recommend using an adapter with this bike rack is because most hitch adapters reduce the weight capacity of your hitch by…

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Answer 7

Going by the colors that you mentioned, it sounds like you have the typical set-up, green wire for right turn and brake, white wire for ground, yellow wire for left turn and brake, brown with green wire for right side running lights, and brown with…

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Answer 8

Hi Hector; to get that higher speed rating you will need to move up to a 12" tire. The only potential issue is the loss of clearance when compared to your current tires. If you have a 4 on 4 bolt pattern you can use the #AM35351DX and for 5 on…

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Answer 9

Hey Alan, the Curt hitch part #C94WR that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2025 Hyundai Tucson and the recommended install method is to remove the lower bumper panel and leave it off. There might be a way you could remove the panel and…

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Adapter Recommendation to Allow a 1-1/4 Inch Bike Rack Be Used in a 2 Inch Hitch

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