Bike rack straps and spoilers

Hello all,

I bought a trailer hitch for my Kia Sorento and a bike rack to fit it. The
hitch has a 2" receiver on it, so all devices attach to it via large bolts
or pins. Naturally this makes such devices a bit wobbly, suggesting the use
of a support strap attached from the rack to some part of the vehicle.
Which brings me to my question:

How do you *safely* attach the strap if you've got a spoiler? The spoiler
is solid, i.e. no holes or hollow spaces. I don't want to attach it in the
normal way, i.e. to the top of the back hatch (to its hinge) as it puts
strain on the spoiler. Can the spoiler take the pressure? Do you even need
the the strap?

I have already considered:
1) The car's cargo area netting attachment D-rings
2) The car's child restraint hooks
3) The trailer hitch's own rings used for hauling actual trailers.

BTW, I've found out about some anti-rattling devices made for hitch mounted
bike racks. They *seem* to be the answer but I'm turning to those with more
experience in these matters to set me straight.

Any ideas?


Thanks in advance!

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Tim Lapin

"Tim Lapin" wrote in message
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Hello all,

I bought a trailer hitch for my Kia Sorento and a bike rack to fit it.
The
hitch has a 2" receiver on it, so all devices attach to it via large bolts
or pins. Naturally this makes such devices a bit wobbly, suggesting the
use
of a support strap attached from the rack to some part of the vehicle.

Why mess with a strap when you can buy this:
http://www.hitchrider.com/nowobble.htm

"Naturally this makes such devices a bit wobbly,..." &

got one, worried about it, don't hear it, don't worry about it no more.
consider:
1. turning the radio up.
2. 12-in "L" Al shim to minimize the shake. use the pin hole to locate it.