The Low-Down on the Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack Video

Some bike rack manufacturers (like Hollywood Racks) say that the bike rack experiences different enough forces when the vehicle is being flat towed that it could compromise the integrity of the rack itself so they don't recommend using it in that…

The Hollywood Racks Trail Rider item #HR200Z and Sport Rider HR1000Z are practically identical. The only difference is that the Sport Rider has a 50 lbs capacity per bike over the Trail Riders 45 lbs. Both of these bike racks fit class I, II, and III…

A drawbar (or sometimes called ball mount), is the metal piece that slides into the hitch opening to provide the attachment point for a hitch ball for trailer towing. If you have no plans of towing with the part #24847 then you would not need the…

Yes, they'll work fine together! The Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack item #C18085 works with class I hitches like the Draw-Tite item #24787. No, the use of the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories item #18050 is not required…

It's not uncommon for the weldnuts to get full of road crud and surface corrosion that would prevent the bolts form starting easily, especially in places that get a lot of snow in the winter. I wouldn't recommend forcing the bolt, because…

I can definitely help you out with parts to flat tow your 2014 Chevy Captiva Sport. I really like the Demco setup you were looking at because Demco offers a few kits that include just about everything that you need, plus they have very nice tow bars…

Generally speaking wheel mount only bike racks are preferred. Especially for people with carbon fiber bike frames since frame mounts aren't recommended at all with them otherwise damage could occur. For other frame designs people still prefer…

I suggest you add the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories, #18050 to your Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack, #C18085. This stabilizing strap provides extra support to the bike rack and the vinyl-coated hook won't scratch your…

The Swagman XTC-2 Tilt #S64671 is designed to fit in both 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers, so as long as you've got a trailer hitch receiver on your 2013 Honda Pilot, this will fit without any issues with clearance from the bumper or…

The Curt 4-Bike Platform Rack #C18087 is a fine entry-level type option for a bike rack, but when it comes to function, durability, and convenience the clear winner is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 4-Bike Rack #HR1400Z. Starting with function…

I can help you choose between the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 and Kuat Transfer V2, as both are really nice bike racks. Let me start off, since you mentioned 3-bike rack, if that's what you were after you would need the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 3 Bikes…

Your bike that has a thicker tube will fit on the Swagman XTC-2 TILT 2-Bike Rack #S64671. The frame hooks of the XTC-2 will easily accommodate that size of tube, and will retract down far enough in order to grasp the frame. You will need to place…