The unique Pivot V2 made some key upgrades from the model’s first swing-away hitch extender, however the brand new Kuat Pivot XD beefs issues up for the overland crowd’s endless need to carry extra gear alongside for the journey.
Designed to deal with a further 100 kilos of cargo, they’re additionally introducing two off-road impressed equipment to fill that house between your bikes and your automobile.
Seize the MOLLE panel hoop, which conveniently leans inward towards the car to extend the quantity of house between it and the bikes, to hold traction boards, gas/water canisters, or anything you need.
Add the spare tire provider and it’ll transport your further off-road tire as a substitute, conserving it out of your car (and making it simpler to entry than having it beneath your rig, assuming it even matches because you’ve most likely up-sized).
As for the swing-away hitch mount itself, right here’s what you could know:
Heavy-duty metal development
Pressed ball-bearing pivot
Solid latch w/ outsized deal with
350lbs payload capability
Swings open a full 120º
Locks at 90º and 120º
Weight is 68lbs
Class III 2″ hitch minimal
MSRP is $798
The extension provides about 15″ of house between your rack and car, so it’s most likely greatest restricted to including a 2-bike rack. Burly as it’s, it’s not really useful for RV use, towing, or with upright/vertical/hanging bike racks.
Out there quickly (launch date TBA), you may get on the wait record on their web site.
Kuat.com
