Does the Swagman XTC 2 Bike Rack Fold Up Towards the Vehicle and Will It Fit a 2021 Lexus NX 300
Question:
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Code: S64671 Will this bike rack fold up when I am not using it? It would be nice not to drive around with this extension when I am parking. Please let me know. I am in the processing of purchasing a new Lexus NX 300 - am a petite female, and need to know about the most convenient bike rack for 2 bikes. Thanks
asked by: Dee
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but the Swagman XTC 2 Tilt # S64671 will not fold up towards the vehicle when not in use, so it's not going to provide you with the solution you're seeking. Instead, I recommend using the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting # S64683 which will fold up and add only 12" from the center of the hitch pin to the edge of the rack when in the folded position; this is compared to the 23-1/2" that the XTC would add when in its most compact storage position. The Chinook 2 also comes with a locking hitch pin to secure the rack to your vehicle and locking hooks to secure the bikes.
The Chinook 2 can be used on either 1-1/4" hitches or 2" hitches, so it will work well with the Draw-Tite # 75956 you were looking at adding to your 2021 Lexus NX 300 as well.
I've linked some review videos of these parts for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman XTC2 TILT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fat Bikes
- Swagman
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Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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