Kuat Racks Sherpa 2.0-2 Bike Rack

I have outlined my notes on installation below if you wish to buy this rack. There is no doubt that this is an incredibly sturdy As soon as the easy-to-install brackets are secured to the vehicle and tightened, The hitch stabilizer does not move at all when you reach it. There is a protective tape on the rack to protect it from being damaged, and is wrapped in thin foam and protected by a well-designed package. You need to use the box carefully to assemble the contents. The box is carefully packed so that the contents can be set up Although the installation only takes four bolts, five washers, and one nut, it would be difficult without the box to hold all the parts together. Every other component is constructed from a sturdy steel tubing that is cut to lock perfectly into place. As a result, it is easy to assemble by one person. There is one thing you need to be aware of! As described in Step 5, you should install and tighten the large bolts that hold the platforms to the main crossbar, then insert the perpendicular bolt below the "rear tray holder" of the platform. Once the long bolts were tight, I found it impossible to insert this third bolt. All of the screws had to be loosen, the rear tray holder had to be lifted, and the third bolt had to be just barely installed While it was a bit tight, turning the bolt helped me to get it to the other side. The one-year-olds looked like they were having a blast Some of the reviews stated that the bolt holes did not line up, and I suspect it's because they followed the instructions in Step 5 to the letter. It is clear that this rack is a cut above most similar racks, with high quality parts made by Kuat. The NV 2 is their flagship model, but this rack sits one below it. That rack is a 2-tier fixed rack, but this is a 3-tier fixed rack There is no option to add a 3rd or 4th bike carrier, or the repair stand, nor are there any built-in cables. This model only comes with a lock (that uses the same key as the hitch lock) and an external cable for connecting to the truck. The good news is that it's cheaper and, more importantly (to me), it weighs less, which makes it easier to install. Using a 40-pound limit per bike and a 14-pound limit on each bike, it is reasonable for everyone. As long as there is 5 inches between the bikes, you can carry nearly any bike, with the exception of some particularly heavy electric bikes I like biking. My objective was to find a rack that could safely hold my classic bikes without any instability, and I didn't want any stabilizer straps to be required. As a result of the 2" receiver hitch, it is rock solid, and does not move. The following minor complaints have been made While the hitch has a built-in stabilizer, the locking pin doesn't tighten properly, causing it to rattle (a rubber band can keep this from happening). My only criticism is that the rack rides just a touch low to the ground. It is a couple of inches lower at the back than many other racks The second bike from NV. There are some people who won't like it. Off-roading would be best if you were doing it hard If you're road riding, this rack will probably hang a little low and stick out a little. The racks from 1Up USA are great for offroad adventures even if you need very high ground clearance. There is no better choice for anyone looking for a rack that can protect their bikes while being sturdy and able to take a little abuse.

Cade Manning

| Dec 18, 2020

A Kuat Sherpa 2 came in the mail for me. It is available in pearl color for a 2" receiver hitch. The pearl color of our 2013 Toyota Highlander matches the rear spoiler perfectly, making it the perfect addition to our My original purchase was a Thule T2 Pro bike rack, but it didn't fit my Highlander because there was only 1 inch between the hitch pin (center) and the end of the hitch In order to play Thule, you need at least This is "5". There are two Kuat Sherpas available in this model. Elegantly designed and beautifully crafted, the Rack 0 is a beautiful piece of furniture. This rack is made of aluminum and is much lighter than the Thule T2 Pro. When I use the device with two Trek road bikes (Domane and Silque), it positions them far enough apart so nothing interferes with each other. It is unnecessary to reposition a seat nor unload bicycles without rearranging the rack. The rack folds down to make it easier to open the hatch of the vehicle without unloading the I use this on my Highlander and it works like a charm. There are folds on it A rack without wheels that closes up to minimize the height of the rack when there are no bikes The rack can then be folded up behind the rear hatch to minimize overall I can tie down the vehicle with the rack attached so that it can be stored in the garage. The rack I selected is the best for my purposes after looking at a number of premium racks. Taking a look at the rack, there isn't anything that could be improved.

Dulce Mullins

| Jan 26, 2021

Knowing what I know now, I would never The Sherpa is the first of our three Sherpas. The Android 0 was awesome during my 6 years of using it - I used it almost daily - I have had no issues with the product or the service. I didn't even think to look at other brands when it was time for a new one When I got the Sherpa 2, I was really excited. The pros are The following *br bikes, but has the following cons The following *br Sherpa 1 is of better quality. This is not. 0 bps - About 50 percent of the time, your car's locking mechanism works. Always keep a spare key in your car just in case. The assembly process can take either 20 minutes or 3 hours, depending on whether the bolt holes line up. It is necessary to use a rubber hammer. The following *br Hyundai Santa Fe models cannot be fitted with this rack. In addition to the 1. , it seems like a very common car. I was able to use the 0 on my Santa Fe, but the 2 wasn't as effective. A 0 does not exist. On this vehicle, the arm of the rack and the strap of the rear tire are about 4 inches off the exhaust pipe when folded in. I had to deal with Kuat for a month to get them to resolve the problem because these cheap plastic parts melted within 2 weeks. A total of 26 emails were sent. (These photos were taken four weeks ago and were melted almost to the point that the product was useless, but it was too late to return to Amazon. Unfortunately, this is not good. I* if B) If you report melted parts to Kuat, they treat you as though it's the first time it's happened, and as if an exhaust escaping from the back of a vehicle is a surprise. Having said that, if I had it to do over, I would have gotten a Thule Pro instead of another brand. I think the one I bought is a lot better because it's only $150 more and seems to be of It's really important to me that it is going to last for years of constant use, so I am unsure whether the Sherpa 2 will do so. No one can do that but 0 can.

Terry Burns

| Sep 25, 2020