Frequently Asked Questions

a.       There are two types of hitch pins, Threaded or Smooth, available in standard or locking

b.       Threaded hitch pins are the same size (1/2” x 13 Threads Per Inch) for 1-1/4” and 2” receiver racks. They are available in standard (provided with the rack) or locking (available from our website).

c.       Smooth hitch pin is ½” diameter for 1-1/4” receiver racks and 5/8” diameter for 2” receiver racks.

d.       All smooth hitch pins sold now are locking. Older racks using a smooth hitch pin had a hole at the end of the smooth hitch pin for a keyed padlock (also provided at that time). 

Older threaded hitch pin racks (before 2004) use a ½ x 20 Threads Per Inch hitch pin. Visual Clue: Look at the 45-degree angle brace between the horizontal and vertical tubes that make up the receiver tube.  If there is a small hole right in the middle of that brace, the rack is threaded ½ x 13.  If there is no hole in the brace, the rack is threaded ½ x 20 Threads Per Inch.

The difference is the direction (type) of fold. Both can be used on either a 1-1/4” or 2” receiver hitch.

a. On an HR200 Trail Rider the wheel/tire holder support arms fold up (vertically when the rack is not being used). The HR200 cannot fold horizontally.

b. On an HR1000Y the whole rack folds up horizontally (against the vehicle) or down horizontally to access the luggage compartment of the vehicle.

Wheelbase is the distance between the center of the front hub to the center of the rear hub, or from where the front tire touches the ground to where the rear tire touches the ground.