Hitch Fitting Tips

ENSURING THE PERFECT FIT ON A HITCH RECEIVER

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Determine Hitch Size and Weight Capacity

Our hitch racks are designed and tested to work in 1.25 “ (32 mm) and 2” (50 mm) receivers.

Hitch Size: You will need to determine what size hitch receiver you have. It will either be 2” (50 mm) wide or 1.25” (32 mm) wide. Measure the opening of the receiver, or check the vehicle owner’s manual under “Towing”. Otherwise you can check with the dealership or manufacturer.

Weight Capacity: To determine the max capacity the carrier can hold on the specific vehicle, please review the vehicle owner’s manual and/or towbar capacity plate for the maximum tow ball weight capacity.

Take the lower of the 2 values and subtract the carrier’s weight. This will give you the maximum load the carrier can accept on the specific vehicle. This is capped by the carrier’s maximum capacity.

Example 1:
The maximum tow ball weight capacity is 80 kg. The tow bar’s maximum tow ball weight capacity is 120 kg. The carrier is weighing 23 kg. The lower value of the vehicle and towbar is the vehicle’s 80 kg. 80 kg - 23 kg of the carrier = 57 kg max load capacity. The carrier’s max capacity is 68 kg. 57 kg can be loaded on the carrier.

Example 2:
The vehicle’s maximum tow ball weight capacity is 160 kg. The towbar’s maximum tow ball weight capacity is 350 kg. The carrier is weighing 23 kg. The lower value of the vehicle and towbar is the vehicle’s 160 kg. 160 kg - 23 kg of the carrier = 137 kg max load capacity. The carrier’s max capacity is 68 kg. 68 kg can be loaded on the carrier.

Hitch Receiver Size Compatibility

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Use the Chart Below to Match Products

Use the chart on the back of this sheet to determine what products are compatible with your hitch receiver.

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Follow Fit Measurements

Because hitch receivers can end up in different locations relevant to each vehicle manufacturer’s shape, it is important to check the provided fit measurements for compatibility. Find the products that fit your receiver and locate the A,B,C,D and E measurements that associate with the product.

HITCH MEASUREMENTS
HITCH RACK	A	B	C	D	E
OnRamp™ 2"	76 mm Min.	130 mm Max.	130 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	38 mm Min.
HangOver™ 6	76 mm Min.	203 mm Max.	330 mm Max.	305 mm Min.	38 mm Min.
HangOver™ 4	76 mm Min.	203 mm Max.	330 mm Max.	254 mm Min.	38 mm Min.
BackSwing™	73 mm Min.	208 mm Max.	165 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	38 mm Min.
HoldUp™ 2"	73 mm Min.	229 mm Max.	248 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	38 mm Min.
HoldUp™ EVO 2"	76 mm Min.	127 mm Max.	216 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	38 mm Min.
SingleSpeed™	41 mm Min.	197 mm Max	304 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	69.85 mm Min.
FullSwing™	76 mm Min.	222 mm Max.	171 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	38 mm Min.
FourTimer™	70 mm Min.	340 mm Max.	368 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	38 mm Min.
TwoTimer™	48 mm Min.	318 mm Max.	316 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	50 mm Min.
LongHaul™	79 mm Min.	111 mm Max.	260 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	38 mm Min.
BackRoad™	50 mm Min.	225 mm Max.	225 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	38 mm Min.
DoubleDown™	50 mm Min.	232 mm Max.	229 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	50 mm Min.
DoubleDown™ Ace 4&5	50 mm Min.	232 mm Max.	229 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	50 mm Min.
LongArm™	70 mm Min.	216 mm Max.	254 mm Max.	254 mm ⭑	38 mm Min.

NOTES
Hitch measurements
⭑ Measurement D is a recommended minimum on this product. Using Yakima Hitch mounted bike racks on vehicles with a pinhole to ground distance less than the minimum recommended increases the risk of the bikes or rack striking the ground while in use.

Size of hitches
Due to size variations in hitch receivers, some receivers may not be able to accept this product. Please refer to Fit measurement “A and E” to see if this product will work on your hitch size. It is important to know your hitch size first, before purchasing any hitch accessories. *For models that come with hitch adapters, please ensure that the entire adapter is fully inserted into the hitch receiver.

Check for any limitations around short hitches. The maximum internal dimensions of the hitch receiver should be 52mm horizontal or vertical. Products may cause damage to, or detach from, a hitch receiver bigger than that.