Avant trailer hitch harness
#12
Re: Avant trailer hitch harness
Just a reminder to read the fine print. They recommend cutting your tongue weight in half when using an adapter, so it's only for a bike rack,etc. I believe the Curt hitch is rated at 300, so 150 should be plenty for 4-5 bikes.
Jim
Jim
#13
Re: Avant trailer hitch harness
Hi Jim, I've been doing some research and there's one hitch
Apparently an adapter is is not recommended, especially if I do 4 bikes because with the leverage effect it could bend the frame of my car. Its a brand new 2011 Avant so I don't think I want to risk that. A guy at Rack Attack mentioned that a Honda CRV came in with a bent frame because of this. So back to square one it seems.
Apparently an adapter is is not recommended, especially if I do 4 bikes because with the leverage effect it could bend the frame of my car. Its a brand new 2011 Avant so I don't think I want to risk that. A guy at Rack Attack mentioned that a Honda CRV came in with a bent frame because of this. So back to square one it seems.
#14
Re: Avant trailer hitch harness
Hi Jim, I've been doing some research and there's one hitch
Apparently an adapter is is not recommended, especially if I do 4 bikes because with the leverage effect it could bend the frame of my car. Its a brand new 2011 Avant so I don't think I want to risk that. A guy at Rack Attack mentioned that a Honda CRV came in with a bent frame because of this. So back to square one it seems.
Apparently an adapter is is not recommended, especially if I do 4 bikes because with the leverage effect it could bend the frame of my car. Its a brand new 2011 Avant so I don't think I want to risk that. A guy at Rack Attack mentioned that a Honda CRV came in with a bent frame because of this. So back to square one it seems.
2011 Yakima DoubleDown 4 Hitch Bike Rack for 1.25" & 2" Receiver Hitches - 8002424
#15
Re: Avant trailer hitch harness
The Yakima looks good but I actually got one from Costco that carries four bikes and it fits both 1.25" and 2.0" receivers. After I bought it I spoke to someone at Rack Attack who recommended that I not use it. I'm now wary of installing a hitch and debating what to do. I suppose I could still use it for only 2 or 3 light bikes just to be safe.
#16
Re: Avant trailer hitch harness
The Yakima looks good but I actually got one from Costco that carries four bikes and it fits both 1.25" and 2.0" receivers. After I bought it I spoke to someone at Rack Attack who recommended that I not use it. I'm now wary of installing a hitch and debating what to do. I suppose I could still use it for only 2 or 3 light bikes just to be safe.
I only need to carry 2 bikes though and tow a utility trailer, so have no concerns.
Jim
#17
Re: Avant trailer hitch harness
I ended up just getting the hitch to fit the 1.25" receiver. Everyone told me that getting an adapter wasn't safe due to the leverage effect, too much strain on the car frame. Better to be safe on a brand new car under warranty. Cheers
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