Increasing Ground Clearance When Using Kuat NV 2.0  

A hi-low adapter like the part #RM-048-6 you mentioned is designed for a rolling load like a vehicle being flat towed behind a motorhome. Although it hasn't been designed for a hitch mounted accessory like a bike rack, it can be used for…

Because of the difference in vehicle frames and styles, ground clearance can be more of a concern on certain vehicles when using hitch-mounted accessories. This isn't abnormal, as some vehicles like your VW Jetta just require that the hitch…

On the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack #BA22B the horizontal distance from the hitch pin hole to the center of the nearest bike rail is approximately 14-3/8-inches. The height of the unloaded rack when folded down is 11-7/8-inches relative to…

If you have the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22B (2" hitches) or #SH12B (1-1/4" hitches), the racks already come with keyed-alike locks that involve a cable to secure your bikes to the rack and a locking hitch pin to lock the rack to the vehicle.…

The Sherpa 2.0, part #SH22G, and the NV 2.0 Base, part #BA22B, are the 2 inch models that fit a Class III hitch with no adapter. Also, they do both includes locks for the rack to the hitch and for the bikes to the rack. One difference is that the NV…

Since you said you want the best possible ground clearance without sacrificing quality the best option you'll have is the Saris SuperClamp EX part #SA4025F. This rack has a shank rise of 5 inches and the wheel trays support the wheels from the…

I have several great bike rack options that I think you will really like. Take a look at the Kuat Sherpas, #SH22G for gray, #SH22B for black, and #SH22P for pearl. Since you mentioned that your current rack is rusting I have purposely selected these…

The Curt hitch part #C11367 that you referenced does fit your 2014 BMW 328i xDrive sedan as I just confirmed it with Curt. This would work really well with the Kuat NV Base part #BA12B as well!

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

Yes, the Kuat Hi-Lo Hitch Extender #HL20B can be used with your Kuat NV 2.0 4-Bike Rack like #BA22B-BA02B. The only thing you will want to keep in mind is that the adapter does reduce the tongue weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 50 percent.…

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…

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…