Will the Yakima DoubleDown 4 fit a Class I hitch? Hello, everyone,I am looking to purchase a hitch and a bike rack. I foresee only needing to move two bikes regularly, but would like to get a 4-bike rack to decrease the chances of outgrowing the bike rack. My vehicle (2007 Honda Fit) can only take Class I hitches. I saw that the DoubleDown specified Class II when using the 1-1/4" size. My understanding is that Class I and Class II are identical sized hitches, but with different weight limitations. Would I be able to put the DoubleDown 4 into a Class I hitch, so long as I only put a maximum of two bikes on it at a time? If so, I would probably get the DoubleDown 4 instead of the DoubleDown 2 for the extra room as well as future flexibility. Will the Yakima DoubleDown 4 fit a Class I hitch? Hello, everyone,I am looking to purchase a hitch and a bike rack. I foresee only needing to move two bikes regularly, but would like... » Read More Will the Yakima DoubleDown 4 fit a Class I hitch? Hello, everyone,I am looking to purchase a hitch and a bike rack. I foresee only needing to move two bikes regularly, but would like to get a 4-bike rack to decrease the chances of outgrowing the bike rack. My vehicle (2007 Honda Fit) can only take Class I hitches. I saw that the DoubleDown specified Class II when using the 1-1/4" size. My understanding is that Class I and Class II are identical sized hitches, but with different weight limitations. Would I be able to put the DoubleDown 4 into a Class I hitch, so long as I only put a maximum of two bikes on it at a time? If so, I would probably get the DoubleDown 4 instead of the DoubleDown 2 for the extra room as well as future flexibility. « Show Less
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I am in the same situation (I have an Accord). I agree with everything you said and I'm planning to do the same thing. For added security you could put a stablizer strap on, like this: CURT 18050 Bike Rack Stabilizer Strap
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You can find out at the Yakima web site. If it doesn't fit, they can tell you which one does.
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This 2" hitch will not fit into the Class II receiver. Class II Trailer Hitch Receivers: Designed for light-duty towing - Are rated up to 3,500 lbs GTW and 350 lbs TW - 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver hitch opening - Will work with Class I and Class II accessories, such as bike racks, cargo carriers. Class III Trailer Hitch Receivers: Designed for trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles - 2" x 2" receiver hitch opening - Rated up to 6,000 lbs GTW with 600 lbs TW - Allows for more gear to be carried or towed Works with all Class III accessories.
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Hi Beverly, It fits perfect to my Allen 4 bikes . Since both are from the same hitch family, they will fit. Enjoy your bikes
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Sorry James, I don't know the answer to that. I would recommend emailing Yakima directly. This is my set up: I have elliptical rails on my Subaru and the Yakima rack system works with it. These gunwale brackets are made to work with that system, which have round cross bars.
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Hi Kamau,It is designed to be used in the 1-1/4" receiver. You just need to make sure that you do not exceed the weight limitations of the 1-1/4" unit. My bike rack is designed for a 2" receiver but one of my cars has a 1-1/4" receiver. I used this unit to carry the rack. With 2 bikes you are talking maybe 75 pounds....well with-in the weight limitations on the smaller receiver. Just do not exceed the tongue weight or towing weight of the 1-1/4" adapter.
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I installed hitch by myself. This is separate thing: CURT 13068 Class III Receiver HitchAnd rack and hitch are incompatible, AllenSports declared that this bike rack is for 2" hitch but this is not true.
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I believe it will fit a standard square trailer hitch. I have a 2000 Chevy Blazer with a 2"x2" opening and it slides right in. Very easy on and off. I'm very happy with it. 4 bikes no problem.
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I agree with both of the previous responders. I.e., I don't see why it would not fit, but you should check the Yakima site for assurance.
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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!
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Does Honda make hitches? Or is it like a uhual or other manufacturers hitch on your Honda? This Hitch did not fit my class 1 hitch adapter because it was longer than the other available. Look at CURT 45785
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I have the smaller size hitch (1 1/4) since my rack is mounted on a little hatchback. I bought the threaded pin from Swagman after buying the rack thinking that ANY hitch pin would work. Not true. Swagman designed their rack so you HAVE to buy their hitch pin because it has to go through the threads on the shaft of the bike rack. The good news is that it does hold the rack in place and it does seem to be designed to simply fit through the holes present on hitches so you can then put on the hitch pin or a lock on the end of the swagman hitch pin. I personally opted for a hitch pin lock to keep both the bikes and the rack on the car. I have the smaller size hitch (1 1/4) since my rack is mounted on a little hatchback. I bought the threaded pin from Swagman after buying the rack thinking that ANY hitch pin would work. Not true. Swagman designed their rack so you HAVE to buy their hitch pin because it has to go through the threads on the shaft of the bike rack. The good news is that it does hold the rack in place and it does seem to be designed to simply fit through the holes present on hitches so you can then put on the hitch pin or a lock on the end of the swagman hitch pin. I personally opted for a hitch pin lock to... » Read More I have the smaller size hitch (1 1/4) since my rack is mounted on a little hatchback. I bought the threaded pin from Swagman after buying the rack thinking that ANY hitch pin would work. Not true. Swagman designed their rack so you HAVE to buy their hitch pin because it has to go through the threads on the shaft of the bike rack. The good news is that it does hold the rack in place and it does seem to be designed to simply fit through the holes present on hitches so you can then put on the hitch pin or a lock on the end of the swagman hitch pin. I personally opted for a hitch pin lock to keep both the bikes and the rack on the car. « Show Less
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this carrier uses a 2 inch hitch receiver if your vehicle has the beefier 2 inch receiver then this bike carrier is awesome i'm guessing your Rav 4 has the smaller 1 & 1/4 hitch receiver. u would need an adapter for 2 inch to 1 & 1/4 but for a carrier that size i haven't found an adapter strong enough or flush enough to handle the sway and weight of 5 bikes. you might want to call Allen and see if the have on that is built for 1&1/4 receivers or a guaranteed adapter that will eliminate sway and support the weight of the carrier with 5 bikes... good luck P.S! Allen Sports does make a hitch rack filler plate converting the 2 inch to a 1&1/4 it looks sturdy you may have to try it out and see how it works
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Go to the Yakima Website. It will walk you through exactly what will fit your vehicle. Also, you will get the Yakima part number so you can do an in depth search for the best price available on the rack you need.
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Thanks for the info. I found one at Openroad Outfitters that will fit the 2011. They have some very good videos on installing a hitch and the wiring. The only reason I'm hesitant about ordering this one is it says it fits up to 2010 model softail. I checked the Kuryakyn website but they were not very clear about the models it fits. I"ll be installing my hitch this weekend and hopefully the plug and play wiring will be here on Saturday or Monday. I'm planning a trip to Myrtle Beach next week and want to take my golf clubs.
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I know they make adaptors to go from 1 1/4 into a 2 but not sure about the other way for safety reasons. A 1 1/4 hitch receiver less of a weight rating. Remember you'll have nearly five hundred pounds of bikes on the rack plus the weight of the rack. Adaptors are just adding another point for failure. Hope this helped.
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most yakima bike racks need at minimum 9" from the hole on the side if the hitch to where the mast goes up. If you have less than that you may need a hitch ext, although those are not recommended by the rack mfg's.