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 unending need to carry extra gear alongside for the experience.
Designed to deal with an extra 100 kilos of cargo, they’re additionally introducing two off-road impressed equipment to fill that area between your bikes and your automotive.
Seize the MOLLE panel hoop, which conveniently leans inward towards the car to extend the quantity of area between it and the bikes, to hold traction boards, gas/water canisters, or anything you need.
Add the spare tire service and it’ll transport your additional off-road tire as a substitute, preserving it out of your car (and making it simpler to entry than having it underneath your rig, assuming it even matches because you’ve in all probability up-sized).
As for the swing-away hitch mount itself, right here’s what you might want to know:
Heavy-duty metal building
Pressed ball-bearing pivot
Cast 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 area between your rack and car, so it’s in all probability 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.
Accessible quickly (launch date TBA), you may get on the wait listing on their web site.
Kuat.com
