Thread: Tow Hitch Rattle. Solution.

Originally Posted by Epic

Looking into bike carriers, I think that this company (isi-carriers) has it sorted.
The anti rattle hitch pin caught my eye. Simple solution I think. I'd be curious to see how it works with after a heavy load.
iSi Advanced 4x4 Bicycle Carrier and Bike Rack Systems

If you are looking at bike carriers for on-road, then I have the following to offer the conversation...

The Yakima brand of racks does anti-rattle by having a threaded bolt and in the hitch mount of the bike itself (ie not the hitch receiver) has a threaded opening. As you tighten the bolt it pulls the square hitch tight against the side of the hitch receiver. This has worked well for me.

The higher end Thule bike racks have an expanding hitch arrangement whereby when you tighten the mounting knob, the hitch itself expands to fit the hitch receiver hole.

It was more their simple plate and bolt solution that caught my eye for any application. Only $35 but I'm sure someone handy with the tools can knock one up easily.