How to carry 4 bikes?
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Not sure if this is the correct answer to your question but the Thule racks, have a 2" end that goes into the hitch. There is a metal sleeve (for lack of a better description) that comes off and vola` you have a 1 1/4. Is that kinda what you were asking?
Forgot to add, we checked the sunroof, with the bars. Stephen opened it from the inside and I put my hand between the glass and the bars. There is NO WAY that thing was going to open! I now have a band-aid covering the buttons! 
I just knew I'd forget and try to open the darn thing.
I just knew I'd forget and try to open the darn thing.Is Yakima's recommendation against Class I hitches new? I don't remember seeing the warning last year when I researched and bought my hitch and Yakima Double-Down 4.
The hitch rack insert ran into a insertion-limiting restriction "tab" on the right side of the class 1 hitch receiver preventing the rack from fully being inserted. I have to cut a small channel ~1/4" wide or so for ~1/2" on the right side of the rack insert to allow the rack to slide past the tab so it can be fully seated.
Might be a good idea to take things easy with a lighter duty Class I hitch and the limited tongue weight limits. Probably more conservative for Yakima to stop at a more robust Class II level to to avoid hitch system failure complaints, etc.
The hitch rack insert ran into a insertion-limiting restriction "tab" on the right side of the class 1 hitch receiver preventing the rack from fully being inserted. I have to cut a small channel ~1/4" wide or so for ~1/2" on the right side of the rack insert to allow the rack to slide past the tab so it can be fully seated.
Might be a good idea to take things easy with a lighter duty Class I hitch and the limited tongue weight limits. Probably more conservative for Yakima to stop at a more robust Class II level to to avoid hitch system failure complaints, etc.
yes that is exactly what I am reffering to.
I just double checked the instructions and they do indicate it should only be used with a Class 2 receiver. My only response to that is that I guess Allen is covering themselves. Since Class 1 receivers are rated to 200 lbs tongue weight I can't see 3 bikes causing a problem, but of course YMMV.
It is not the OEM.
This is a Thule 460R rapid podium with Aero bars.
Bought it here in ORS Racks Direct:
http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-460r-rapid-podium-roof-rack-system.html
