Hitch Extender with Anti Rattle Device for Use with Kuat Transfer V2

Published 06/09/2026

Question:

I own a 2025 Leisure Travel Van Unity and I bought a Kuat Transfer V2 for two bikes. Our bike is hitting the back of our RV with the Kuat Transfer rack so we couldn’t use the rack as is. Can I use an 8 inch hitch extender for my situation? The Kuat site says that the hitch pin can not be further than 64 inches from the rear axel and I believe this dimension on our Unity is a little longer than 64 inches so I’m thinking we can’t use the 8 inch extender on our Kuat bike rack. Please let me know your thoughts.

asked by: Eric A

Expert Reply:

Hey Eric, we do have to recommend you stick with what Kuat recommends when using their bike racks so that you don't void any warranties. But with that said I am sure people have used hitch extenders like the RockyMounts part # RKY10011 in situations like yours where they need a bit more clearance and everything was fine. I really like this particular extender because of the anti-rattle device built into it. What kind of bikes are you carrying?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Eric A.

6/9/2026

Okay, thanks. Im guessing we’d be okay but I don’t I’m a little hesitant adding the extender. Do you sell a bike rack for RVs with a longer shank that might work for us.

Jameson C.

6/9/2026

@EricA Is your RV a travel trailer, fifth wheel, or motorhome?

Eric A.

6/9/2026

@JamesonC It’s a Leisure Travel Can Unity, Rear Lounge

Jameson C.

6/9/2026

@EricA We have the Hollywood Racks RV rider part # HLY64FR which has 12 inches from the center of its hitch pin hole to nearest portion of the rack. What you have now has only 6-1/2 inches so this would be quite a bit more clearance.

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Eric A.

6/9/2026

Or, do you sell cargo carrier for trailer hitches that can hold two foldable e-bikes. If so, do you have any recommendations and the foldable e-bikes that will fit your cargo carrier