CURT Bike Rack Support Strap #18050

CURT Bike Rack Support Strap #18050

I didn’t realize but CURT has a bike rack support strap. I wanted to write this blog to also make other CURT rack owners aware of this addition. This strap is easy to use and attach. It comes in two pieces, which through a buckle the size can be adjusted and tightened. The strap end with the metal “L” slips in between your hatchback and body of the vehicle. The length of the strap measures 61 inches long. This strap then runs down the the buckle. The buckle end attaches around your hitch mounted rack. I put mine just under the top tube frame hook, that keeps the top tube of the bike securely in place. This prevents it from eventually slipping off, over the top.  When the two straps are separated in makes it easier to remove the bike closest to the vehicle. The strap can be used on both the CURT #18086 and the #18084. (CURT tray-style hitch-mounted bike rack #18086, which holds up to four bikes or the CURT tray-style hitch-mounted bike rack #18084 which can hold up to two bicycles.)  Using this strap is required if using the hitch mounted 1 1/4” shanked bike rack, and will void the warranty to both the trailer hitch and bike rack.  It is highly recommended however when using the hitch mounted 2” shanked bike rack. The strap adds great support.