Is the mounting tube (the part that slides into your car's hitch receiver) solid steel - or square tubular? Thanks!
346573
Hi there, the part is solid square, the one that slides into the receiver. My hitch is for a Nissan Sentra so the side is small.
346574
really!! just kidding the bottom (left) goes into the receiver bottom right is for the reciever or ball to go into and the top is for the bake rack. But we own a jeep and the tire hit the top part so I cut it down and re-welded and it works ok, not the best but it does work. I hope this helps.
346575
Square tubular. Solid steel would not be as strong. The bends give it strength.
996836
It's rock solid in a 2" hitch. The system requires you to turn a knob at the base of the rack which creates a friction fit
564236
Should fit any vehicle with a standard receiver hitch. Once mounted, it is EASILY moved by simply removing the pin on the upright. The Rack will then move back far enough to open your hatch or window, without having to take off of the vehicle. This is bulletproof, solid and THE BEST PRICEOUT! Not cheesy or ffoundry and does not sway or lean! Anything close to its price is a far cry from THIS PRODUCT!
1531371
The tube is is aluminum and polished,. not chrome.all the hardware and mounting plate is chrome.It works great and looks good.
1298667
Yes, this is a bolt on model, no welding necessary. Its also a universal mounting bracket, so it will fit a variety of trailers. BUT, I dont think it fits round/tubular frames. I would do further checking if the frame area intended to be mounted to was other than square or rectangular.
1672169
It is a 2" square receiver, but it works just fine for bike racks as well. I use a Yakima Ridgeback with it.
440549
It is aluminum (aluminium, if you speak/spell British English). My mount still going strong on my No 4. Mk 1.
1324620
That depends on the mounting bracket you use, but the spalding 316 mount has hardware for round, square, and roof/wall mounting. Mine is mounted on a round pole.
1971561
The mount is aluminum, the mounting screws are steel. I own this mount and it works fine. I'm very pleased with it. Hope that helps!
1127419
The one that I installed in the end of May was round tubing with a square receiver. The bigger concern for you would be that I installed this hitch AGAINST everyone's advice not to tow anything with an MPV. 800 miles into a cross country road trip, our van died without warning. Even though my trailer and load was light and I had a "towing package" the tow truck driver was not surprised. Minivans today are just cars. They can NOT handle any towing - not the MPV's anyway.
1151428
Rodney, I am so sold on this product due to it's ability to stop all movement of the hitch bars it would absolutely work on anything with a 2 inch bar. It is made from quarter inch steel plate that is powder coated black and the U bolt and 3/4 inch nuts are stainless steel. Once it is installed it will stop all movement of anything you can put on it. I have 2 now and ready to buy 2 more. Tim
565594
It is made of tube steel and looks nice on the truck. It is powder coat black. I weigh about 220 and have sat on it and loaded things in the truck. I am sure that it would bend if abused. I enjoy mine and am not sure I am putting the original tailgate back on.
63304
The 'V' shaped pieces are not moveable. They are both welded & bolted. A plate with four holes is welded onto the 2" tube (that goes into the hitch). Then the 'V' shaped piece is bolted onto the plate with four large bolts. Hope this helps.
755027
not sure 100% but it's very solid. excellent chrome finish and all metal. no regrets on buying
125544
Model 63152 is the solid one piece basket. 63153 has the bolt together basket. Both bolt to the main steel tube that goes to the receiver.
494655
The hitch mount(hook-up) tube is for a 2" square receiver. You will have to buy a 2" square front receiver if your vehicle does not have one already.
206308
They are steel..It's the 2nd set I have had to put on my 2004 Ddoge Ram quad cab. They are a "new design" so the water won't have as easy access to the tube design & just sit in there & cause rust.. All in all was a very good purchase!