What 5 Bike Hitch Bike Racks Are Available To Fit A 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450
Question:
I am looking for a 5 bike carrier that would fix on the back of my Mercedes 2007 GL450. We have 2 26, 24, 18 and a childs bike. Looking at the swagman and the Thule. want something better quality and easy to handle? do you recommend any other brands?
asked by: Sera
Expert Reply:
I have a couple hitch bike racks that will carry 5 bikes that I would recommend. The Thule Apex XT 5 Bike Rack, part # TH9026XT, will fit a Class III 2 inch hitch and has a weight capacity of 150 lbs.
The Yakima RidgeBack 5 Bike Rack, part # Y02459, will fit Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch and Class III 2 inch hitch. It has a weight capacity of 150 lbs.
The Thule has anti-sway cradles that prevent bike-to-bike contact.
The Swagman XP 5 Bike Rack, part # S64970, is a single arm bike rack and will fit a Class III 2 inch hitch. It has a weight capacity of 125 lbs.
I recommend the Thule # TH9026XT bike rack if you have a 2 inch hitch. It has the highest weight capacity and offers the best anti-sway cradles. If you are transporting womens and childrens bikes I recommend the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, part # TH982XT. This adapter allows for level transport of bikes that do not have the upper horizontal bar on the bike frame.
I am including links to video reviews on the Thule bike adapter and hitch lock.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman XP Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 5 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 16 - 31-1/2 Inch Long
- Thule
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Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 5 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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