The authentic 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 want to deliver extra gear alongside for the trip.
Designed to deal with an extra 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 an alternative, preserving it out of your car (and making it simpler to entry than having it beneath your rig, assuming it even suits because you’ve most likely up-sized).
As for the swing-away hitch mount itself, right here’s what it’s worthwhile 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 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 advisable for RV use, towing, or with upright/vertical/hanging bike racks.
Obtainable quickly (launch date TBA), you may get on the wait checklist on their web site.