A Closer Look at the Benton ShiftShow Bike Rack on a 2020 Ford F-150 Video

Great question, Elijah! The 8-3/8" measurement you're talking about for the Benton ShiftShow Bike Rack #B94FR is to the bracket that the mast rotates on. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the mast itself is 11-1/2" but that's…

For a rear spare with a larger bolt pattern like yours the best spare mounted bike rack solution would be a Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier #HRSR1 which is instead designed to fit around tires that are up to 15 inches width and does not use the…

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…

Hello Lou, thanks for reaching out. The hitch pin you are looking for is the etrailer D-Shape Anti-Rattle Locking Hitch Pin for Benton Hitch Accessories #e43JR. This will work with the Benton #B54VR bike rack you mentioned, as well as the #B54FR,…

Hello Joseph, yes there is! What you are looking for is the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable Lock for 2" Hitch Mounted Bike Racks #e88RV. This will work with the Benton Bike Rack #B54VR, as well as the #B94FR and #B54FR so that the bike and rack…

Hello Stu, thanks for getting in touch. For a travel trailer approved e-bike rack, what I recommend is the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack #S94FR. This rack has a reenforced shank, making it suitable for RVs and travel trailers. It has a 70 lb per bike…

To add a hitch to your 2024 Subaru Outback, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e25TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity…

For your 2023 Subaru Outback, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C69VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this hitch because it is an easy…

Yeah, that's a pretty accurate way to describe it Ron! The Benton LittleShift Bike Rack item #B54VR is the 1-bike version of the 2-bike item #B54FR and the 4-bike item #B82FR. The Benton LittleShift Bike Rack item #B54VR has a 80 lbs capacity and…

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…

They're pretty easy to use and get set up. Not sure about you or your parents abilities but a second set of hands getting the bike rack installed in the receiver is always helpful though. The Benton LittleShift Bike Rack item #B54VR weighs only…

Hello David, thanks for reaching out. Your best option here will be to equip your 2025 Subaru Outback XT with a 7-way and a brake controller. Since your vehicle already has a 4-flat, you can use the Universal Installation Kit #ETBC7. This kit…