Hidden Hitch (60263) and Thule Helium Aluminum 3 bike carrier

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by insightprius, Dec 9, 2012.

  1. insightprius

    insightprius Junior Member

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    I got a Hidden Hitch (60263) from etrailer. It was very easy to install and it's rock solid. However, Thule Helium Aluminum 3 bike carrier does not fit snug-tight. It's slightly loose feel. It seems it's a common problem with any hitch bike rack, but does anyone have any remedy for the problem?
     
    #1 insightprius, Dec 9, 2012
  2. sfv41901

    sfv41901 Masta S

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    Use something to wedge in between the hitch & the bike **** to create at tighter fit.

    It's been my experience that anything u put into a hitch is always going to have some play/wiggle room.
     
    #2 sfv41901, Dec 9, 2012
  3. BreitrthnU

    BreitrthnU Can you smell the premix?

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    I have two hitches and both come with a ant wobble mechanism. One has a Anti wobble bolt that you screws through the hitch and rack, which prevents the loose fit. I have a bigger thule that actually has a ratcheting wobble piece that expands inside the hitch for a tight fit. It seems weird that you dont have anything like that.
     
    #3 BreitrthnU, Dec 9, 2012
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