How to Select a Trailer Hitch
Classes, receiver sizes, and matching hitch ratings to the trailer.
Watch on YouTubeHitch Bike Rack Strap Check Tips (Canada)
Hitch accessories
Bike-rack straps loosen with road vibration. Check ratchet straps and frame hooks at every fuel stop on day one, then anytime the road turns to washboard.
We stock CURT towing gear for this job, with free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Prefer the full library?
Open the towing guides hub.
What to check
Hook engagement, ratchet teeth, and soft strap wear. Soft frames need the contact pads the rack maker calls for. E-bike batteries may need removal per the bike maker.
Canada roads
Frost heaves and gravel shake straps free. A thirty-second walk-around after the first rough stretch prevents a bike on the shoulder.
Parts we commonly sell
Confirm ratings and fit notes on each product page before you order.
CURT part 18007Bike Rack Cradle StrapsConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$31.29 CAD
CURT part 180852 Bike Rack Tray StyleConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$433.93 CAD
CURT part 180874 Bike Rack Tray StyleConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$811.93 CAD
CURT part 21500Five-eighths Hitch Pin with ClipConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$12.84 CAD
Official CURT context
Official clips from @curtmfg. If an embed stalls, use the YouTube link under the video.
