1 1/4 inch hitch receiver for 4-bike rack ?

[rhauptschein]

Would a 1 1/4 inch square hitch receiver be strong enough to support a 4 bike rack or would it bend the car frame, etc?? Thanks.

[tgwillard]

I would go with a 2 inch hitch.

[Jack]

Four bikes and a rack should be less than 200 pounds so it really shouldn't matter. I have a 1 1/4" receiver and the rack rides fine. Just match the receiver to the rack. No reason to get a 2" receiver to carry a 1 1/4" rack with an adaptor.

The bigger question is do you really WANT to carry 4 bikes on a rear rack? It can be a challange to get 4 bikes on a hitch-mounted 4 bike rack, much less without scratching the heck out of them! Roof mounting, if you can reach it, just works so much better.

[uscgc70]

Keep in mind, with these hitches the mounting points are the same. a 2 inch isn't really stronger than a 1 1/4.

[rhauptschein]

Four bikes and a rack should be less than 200 pounds so it really shouldn't matter. I have a 1 1/4" receiver and the rack rides fine. Just match the receiver to the rack. No reason to get a 2" receiver to carry a 1 1/4" rack with an adaptor.


Could you tell me the manufacturer of this 1 1/4 inch receiver (and part number if possible)? Much appreciated.

[slowflyer]

Both Thule and Yakima have several models in this category. We have a Thule Expressway we have been happy with. I wish I had gone the extra dollars for the model that swings clear of the tailgate while loaded with bikes though. Both companies have a model like that.

[Jack]

Could you tell me the manufacturer of this 1 1/4 inch receiver (and part number if possible)? Much appreciated.

I used the Hidden Hitch 90804 http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~90804.htm?vehicleid=20056926. Installation instructions are here: http://www.etrailer.com/instructions.aspx?pn=90804.

I purchased it from eTrailer.com but seem to recall that I had a 20% code.

I don't know if this will work but here's a picture:
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