



Thule 970003 Xpress 2 Bike Towball Carrier
Product load rating is how much weight can be added on top of the rack while driving on a paved or sealed road.
Your car’s maximum load capacity may be lower than the product load rating. In that case, the lowest load rating applies. Please refer to your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Load rating overview

STATIC
When the vehicle is parked or stationary.

ON ROAD
Driving on paved or sealed roads.

OFF ROAD
Driving on unsealed or dirt roads.
- Static load rating: This is the maximum weight that can be added while the car is stationary. It can usually hold three times the on-road load rating. So, if you have a tent, that’s why you can sleep in it.
- On-road load rating: This is the weight limit while driving on sealed roads. This is what the product load rating refers to.
- Off-road load rating: This is the weight limit on unsealed roads. It is typically lower than the on-road capacity by 30%.
Why is the load rating displayed lower than on other websites?
Most other websites only display the load rating of the product. When possible, we aim to provide the true and real load rating, which needs to take into consideration the car make and model, the rack, and the fittings used. We have been fitting racks for over 50 years, so we have the experience to provide true and accurate load ratings.
Important: Overloading beyond these ratings can damage your vehicle, void warranties, or cause accidents. Always include the weight of the rack and accessories in your calculations.
This new hitch rack’s unique arc design makes it easier to load and unload, provides better ground clearance and gives you greater distance between your bikes for easy transport. Allows you to transport up to 2 bikes and fits onto your standard towball with ease.
- Description
- Additional information
Description
- The bold new hitch rack with unique arc design for easier bike loading and carrying performance
- Increased mast height for improved ground clearance
- New Hold Fast Cradles cushion bike and provide maximum bike security
- Our largest carrying assortment available: 2 bike (9028), 4 bike (9029) and 5 bike (9030) hitch racks
- Anti-Sway Cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
- New and improved Hitch Switch folds arms down when not in use and tilts carrier away from vehicle for trunk, hatch or tailgate access
- Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling
- Snug-Tite receiver lock (STL2, sold separately) virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle
- Secure your bikes to the hitch rack with Thule’s 180cm cable lock (538XT, RRP $62.00)
- 2 bike (9028), 4 bike (9029) fits 30mm and 50mm receivers, 5 bike (9030) fits 50mm receivers only
- For use on a 40mm receiver please use part number (BA 9028-40, 2 bike RRP $359.00) and (BA 9029-40, 4 bike RRP $409.00)
- 31 kg rating

Load capacity Bikes | 2 |
Fits 30mm receivers | ![]() |
Fits 50mm receivers | ![]() |
Additional information
Bike Capacity | 2 |
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