Reese Eclipse 4 Bike Rack # 63124 Moves Side to Side Several Inches While Driving
Question:
I installed the bike rack in the tow hitch and the bike and rack move side to side a lot while driving and hits the car? Is there a way to secure the rack in the hitch so it doesnt move.
asked by: Thadd
Expert Reply:
Thank you for your recent purchases from etrailer!
The Reese Eclipse 4 Bike Rack # 63124 that you selected is a good entry-level 4-bike carrier that fits the 2-inch hitch on your 2014 GMC Acadia. This rack does include an anti-rattle hitch bolt to reduce the movement of rack in hitch receiver but some motion of the loaded rack while you drive is inevitable.
There are a few things you can try. Try loading first the heaviest of the 4 bikes. This will help reduce the tendency for the rack to swing back and forth by reducing the weight on the rear of the rack arms.
Another idea you can try is to support the rack with some type of straps. Curt offers a stabilizing strap # 18050 but we also offer various types of ratcheting tie-down products such as the Erickson Ratcheting Tie-Down Straps # EM31352. These will help steady the rack while you drive and will also take some of the weight burden off your hitch.
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Products Referenced in This Question
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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Erickson Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w/ Web Clamps and S-Hooks - 1" x 10' - 500 lbs - Qty 4
- Ratchet Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- S-Hooks
- 4 Straps
- Manual
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- 0 - 1 Inch Wide
- 1501 - 2000 lbs
- Erickson
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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
more information >
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