Is Support Strap Needed to Carry Saris Freedom Bike Rack When Using Curt Class III Trailer Hitch
Question:
My sister has a Toyota Highlander with a 2inch Curt receiver hitch. She is going to buy a Saris Freedom 2 rack. My question: is the Curt Stabilizer strap necessary for her? I have one, I have the same rack, but I have a Curt 1 1/4 inch receiver.
asked by: Joe F
Helpful Expert Reply:
Curt does require the support strap # 18050 on some of their Class III, 2 inch trailer hitch receivers but not all of them.
In order to know if your sister needs the strap to carry the Saris Freedom # SA4412B I will need to know the model number of the Curt hitch. Or if you can tell me the model year of her Toyota Highlander I may be able to tell from that.
Products Referenced in This Question
Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Saris
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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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