Kuat Sherpa Bike Rack Partially Melted from Exhaust When Folded
Question:
I have a 2017 Volvo V 60 wagon with a 2” Draw-Tite hitch. I have the same issue as Jim with a Kuat Sherpa rack partly melting while in the up position. Doesn’t seem to be a problem when bikes in place. Would a 7” extension be long enough, or should I also try an adapter that raises it? I would like to be able to access the back of the wagon if possible. But I’d really like not to blow a bike tire or melt the rack in transit.
asked by: Jonathan C
Helpful Expert Reply:
You could use an adapter like the Roadmaster # RM-070 to achieve a 4 inch rise, which would work pretty well for you. Keep in mind that using an extender/adapter like this will lower the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50% due to the fact that the adapter would move the load further away from the vehicle and exert additional leverage on the hitch and its attachment points to the vehicle.
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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 6K GTW, 200 lbs TW
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Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver with 5" Rise
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