Is tightening the locking bolt with Yakima DoubleDown Ace 4-bike rack sufficient since the 1 1/4" receiver does not have a hole for the pin?
1168413
Receiver does have a hole for pin but the DoubleDown (4 bike) has bolt that locks tight w/ a key for security. The pin goes onto side of receiver for added security keeping bike rack from falling off while your driving. The locking pin seems sufficient in preventing that from happening as it locks tight w/ very minimal sway while driving. I have 3 bike racks & this is my favorite as it is relatively light, sturdy & secure. Well made product.
1336569
There isn't a locking mechanism with the rack. It's easy to use the usual bike cable lock looped through a bracket at the hitch, when leaving unattended. That's a secure fix for me.
2100935
Yes. ProRack is a division of Yakima. Their customer service rep says the Yakima locking hitch pin cover (p/n 8007235) is what you need. You keep the original threaded hitch pin, take off the hitch pin clip that fits in the notch, and once the bike rack is securely installed to the hitch by screwing the hitch pin through the hitch, insert the end of the pin into the locking hitch pin cover. It will click into place.
1207399
Yes, a hitch pin is required. I purchased a locking one from Amazon. I think it was 1/2" by 3" or maybe 4". Sorry I don't recall exact length. Just check the specs on the Pro Series rack and it should give you the width of the receiver part of the Rack. Good luck.Jerry
191168
The hole is actually slightly larger than 5/8" which is the standard size pin for this class hitch. And yes most hitch locks will work just fine. You will need two. One for the hight adjustment and one for the receiver on your hitch.
982276
OK a 'locking pin won't work unless you drill out the treaded insert on the bike rack. Actually this rack comes with a treaded pin that uses a 3/4 inch wrench. Rack theves will have to have a wrench, so no lock is nessary unless the theif's has a wrench. save the money no "lock" is nessary.
2100933
Yes! Yakima Hitch Lock Mod# 8007235. It locks on to the bolt provided with this rack. Works perfectly!
88345
There is an adapter that fits on to the bike rack before you insert it into the receiver hitch. The adapter allows the rack to insert into the 2" hitch and not move around.
1706175
Square receiver part. I use a locking pin to keep it secure and "safe". It was great from Cincinnati to Hilton Head Island and back. We had 4 bikes on it and one was a tandem.
109511
it fit my bike hitch-i have the 2" truck hitch so i need to use the L-metal adapter brackets the bike hitch comes with along with the allen bolt provided with the bike rack hitch, also i can use the smaller pin that comes with the lock but it lets the bike rack wobble a bit with the adapters - reason i use the allen bolt the bike hitch came with (my bike hitch = Reese Carry Power SportWing Hitch Mount Bike Carrier, 2 Bikes)
1022534
This bike rack only fits a 2" receiver hitch seeing as it can fit up to 4 bikes. If you are looking for a bike rack that fits both 1-1/4" and 2" receiver hitches, you would have to go with the 2 bike rack part number 18084. Hope this helps!
1806697
the 4-place bike unit requires a 2" receiver. as long as you have, you should be ok. Great bike Rack for the price.
711746
You may be able to use a small lock instead of the pin for the bolt in the hitch. The only way you could lock the bikes would be to use a cable lock wrapped through them.
758485
Similar problem - no way to get to nut inside channel to tighten down properly either. Might work for a smaller ball, but I would not trust it even if you could get it on there. The workaround I used (found on Amazon as I needed ASAP for a trip) was to purchase a different receiver hitch that had a "piggy back" receiver welded above it. The upper one can be used to hold the bike rack and the "real" one below allows a ball to be mounted properly. Added advantage is you can get a MUCH better tow rating / capacity using this configuration.Hope this helps.MP
711744
You can buy a locking bolt to secure the rack to the hitch - think I bought mine on ebay but not sure. I always take the bikes off the rack and into the hotel for the evening. Have never had a problem with the hotel in doing that.
1563046
Yes you can. You have to drill and tap holes on the top of the receiver, but it can be done. I would go this route as I am not a fan of adding saddles to the receiver as you have to replace the pins and use the ones that come with the saddle. This can lead to a couple of issues, over tightening which can lead to bunching and locking when trying to rack, or the possibility of having the pins strip or fail. Using this rail with some BLUE (not RED) LockTite, would almost guarantee a permanent install.
204840
* Bolting the rack to the receiver improves the security when leaving the car/bike in parking lots. A locking cable works well too. * Yes. Contact a sport dealer in your area - perhaps a high end bike shop, large RV dealer, hitch dealer to obtain satisfaction. They will have a pin or adapter for you.Hope this helps you. I also tied short ropes to tie the lower rack to tie the tires for greater stability when driving at high speed.