Kuat NV Base 2.0 Bike Rack for Cars, SUVs, Trucks & RVs
PREMIUM HITCH-MOUNTED BIKE RACK FOR UP TO 4 BIKES
Meet the Kuat NV Base 2-bike hitch rack. Take our NV 2.0, minus the Trail Doc, blast it with a matte black powder coat, and you’ll get our best-selling bike rack. Compatible with most bikes and vehicles and expandable for 3 or 4 bikes with Add-Ons sold separately.
FEATURES
- Adjustable front tire cradle system
- Pivot lever with optional foot assist
- Fully integrated cable locks and matching hitch lock
- Front tire hook ratchet with intuitive release
- Rear tire strap features co-molded strap to protect wheels
- No-tool install with hand-tight hitch cam system
- Premium matte powder coat
- Available in both 2” & 1.25” hitch sizes
DESCRIPTION
The NV Base 2.0 is our number-one selling hitch rack for all the right reasons. Beautiful, functional, and priced right. It's the right rack to get the job done.
It’s e-bike compatible, holding e-bikes that weigh up to 60 pounds per tray. Don’t worry about lifting that bad boy; we’ve got you and your bike with our e-bike ramp that attaches to the bike rack tray.
Like the NV 2.0, the Base 2.0 2-bike rack has adjustable front tire cradles that help minimize seat post and handlebar interference, and a handy pivot lever that tilts an extra 45 degrees for additional clearance inside your vehicle's back hatch or trunk. Our thoughtfully designed hand-tight hitch cam system keeps the rack rocking, be it wobble-free, on all your biking adventures.
When it comes to security, the Base 2.0 2-bike hitch rack comes with fully integrated cable locks and a matching hitch lock to keep your prized mountain bike, road bike, gravel bike, or e-bike locked up tight while looking tight. And when you’re ready to roll again, the integrated cable locks retract right back into the rack. Magic!
Increasing your circle of friends means it’s time to increase your carrying capacity to 2-bikes, 3-bikes, or 4-bikes. Easily install these Add-Ons in less time than it takes your friends to decide who sits up front.
All these features, plus our No Worries Limited Warranty and face-melting Customer Service, means we’ve got your rack and your back.
COMPATIBILITY
- This bike rack can safely transport bikes and electric bikes weighing up to 60 lbs. per tray before Add-Ons
- E-bikes weighting up to ~70 lbs (battery included) can safely be transported after removing the battery (per tray, before Add-Ons)
- Fat bike tires up to 5.0" are easily secured with the Phat Tire kit (1 included)
ACCESSIBLE - FOOT AND HAND PIVOT
SECURE - INTEGRATED CABLE LOCKS
SIMPLE & STURDY - HAND-TIGHT CAM
FLEXIBLE - ADJUSTABLE TIRE CRADLES
MORE DETAILS
- ADJUSTABLE FRONT TIRE CRADLE SYSTEM - Bikes not wanting to share space nicely? Easily dial in the fit with adjustable tire scoops. With three positions to choose from, handlebar and seat post clearance are never an issue.
- PEDAL PIVOT - Fold your NV Base 2.0 up or down with the convenient patented foot pedal.
- INTEGRATED CABLE LOCKS - Seamlessly integrated locks - long enough to fit any frame - make sure your bike stays off FB Marketplace while you enjoy that post-ride beer stop. And when you’re ready to roll again, they stow right back into the rack.
- TRAIL DOC - Part of the reason we call it the NV Base 2.0 is because it doesn't come equipped with the Trail Doc. If you want to add the Trail Doc later, you can. The matte black Trail Doc can be purchased as an accessory and added at any time. And, just because it's the base version of our NV 2.0 doesn't mean it's basic. Trust us.
- ELECTRIC BIKE COMPATIBLE - This bike rack is all metal and can safely transport bikes and electric bikes weighing up to 60 lbs. per tray. It's recommended to remove an e-bike's battery to lower the weight.
CAPACITY
NV Base 2.0 2-Bike Rack
2”, 2-Bike Rack: 60 lbs. per tray
1.25”, 2-Bike Rack: 60 lbs. per tray
Holds wheelbases up to 50” and tires up to 5" (with use of the Phat Tire Kit - one kit included)
Dedicated 2” model is able to carry up to 3 or 4 bikes with an optional NV 2.0 Add-On.
NV Base 2.0 Add-Ons (*2” models only)
3-Bike configuration (using +1-Bike Add-On): 50 lbs. per tray
4-Bike configuration (using +2-Bike Add-On): 40 lbs. per tray
RV COMPATIBILITY
The NV Base 2.0 (both 1.25” and 2”) are only compatible with Class B chassis, such as camper vans. Click to read more on RV Compatibility Limitations.
WEIGHT
NV Base 2.0 2-Bike Rack
1.25”, 2-Bike Rack: 52 lbs.
2”, 2-Bike Rack: 52 lbs.
NV Base 2.0 Add-Ons (*2” models only)
+1-Bike Add-On: 26 lbs. / 89 lbs. in 3-Bike configuration: 50 lbs. per tray
+2-Bike Add-On: 48 lbs. / 111 lbs. in 4-Bike configuration: 40 lbs. per tray
RESOURCES
Kuat NV Base 2.0 Product Dimensions
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WEIGHT
1.25”, 2-Bike: 63 lbs.
2”, 2-Bike: 65 lbs.
1-Bike Add-On: 32 lbs.
2-Bike Add-On: 51 lbs.
DIMENSIONS
2-Bike: 36” x 24” x 9”
1-Bike Add-On: 35” x 14” x 12”
2-Bike Add-On: 36” x 16” x 12”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Don't hesitate to contact us and we'll be glad to assist you.