# 1
Inno Tire Hold Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Loved it so much we ordered it twice! We had our first rack 3 years and re-ordered after we were rear ended and the rack was damaged. Our e-bikes go on and off easily- assembly was easy. We have a 2020 Toyota Highlander and this rack works beautifully - in the photo I have blacked out our license plate state and number. I put reflective stickers on the rack tire holder bar, as our back license plate is maybe difficult to see with the bikes in place. We wouldn’t need to, but we also remove our bike batteries to lighten the load and reduce road and weather spray during our 1,900 mile trips. We LOVE that the bikes tip away so we can access the tailgate without removing the bikes!! Best bike rack ever.
Holds bikes securly. Easy to load. Tilt function great for tailgate access. Think there should be a 2" post option so will handle switch to electric bikes that weigh about double the existing bikes.
# 2
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Truly grooving on my wife's new Swagman Chinook bike rack. She wanted to be able to transport her nice road bike easily without throwing it in the back of her car, and since a roof rack is out of the question, this Swagman model fit the bill perfectly. It arrived quickly on the anticipated date. Kudos to etrailer.com for the email updates to keep me informed of my purchase. Within one hour, it was installed on my wife's 2014 Mazda3 hatchback. The Swagman is heavy and solid, which is reassuring as it makes me feel confident that it will keep the bikes secure. It also makes me feel like I got my money's worth. A ratchet wrench and Phillip's head screwdriver were the only tools required for the easy install. I did my research before purchasing the Chinook model as I was also eyeballing a very similar Thule rack that was slightly more expensive. I spoke with an etrailer.com expert who gave me the lowdown on both models. Ultimately, the Swagman won out because it has a smaller 'footprint' while extended or folded up ... and also can tilt away from the car for easy access to the hatchback area. Very convenient! FYI: Mazda doesn't make a trailer hitch for the Mazda3 as it's a small car with a small engine and has no business towing anything. Thankfully, the Curt company makes an aftermarket frame and trailer hitch that fits the Mazda3 hatchback perfectly with no drilling. Stupidly, I purchased it from another online company thinking I was getting a good deal. Turns out etrailer.com had it for less with FREE shipping. Oh well ... live and learn. Now I know that etrailer.com is one-stop shopping for bike racks AND trailer hitches. (Full disclosure: I had the garage down the street install the frame as it's easier with a lift) Only snafu: the shipment contained an extra set of keys that I assumed was for the hitch bolt lock (there was also a set of keys on the bolt itself). I spent 15 minutes using those keys trying to figure out how to remove the lock from the bolt to install it on the hitch. The keys just wouldn't turn in the lock. I called etrailer.com and Kevin told me to try the other set of keys ... and they worked. So an extra set of keys came with it that did absolutely nothing ... weird! Obviously, I can't speak to the longevity and durability of the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack as I just installed it. What I can speak to is the sturdiness of it, the ease of the installation and my complete satisfaction with the good folks at etrailer.com.
I ordered the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack on line from etrailer and so far have been very satisfied. The bike rack was delivered in less than a week. Unpacking the rack and assembly was fairly straightforward. I have read some reviews that complained the assembly instructions were a bit vague. I didn't have a problem but can see where others without a mechanical background get confused. The rack is very sturdy, but there is some side to side play in the tilt mechanism. I'm not sure this can be avoided with a rack that folds down. Installing the Curt trunk stabilizing strap takes most of the sway out of the rack. Installation is fairly easy and quick. It takes me 6 - 7 minutes to install the back on my hitch, and to install the bike and be ready to drive away. That seems reasonable to me. So far I've only loaded 1 bike. I've included pictures of my installation on a 2014 Mercedes Benz E350 sedan. Clearance between the bikes, the rack and the car are good. With the bike loaded in the inside, most forward position, I have 6" clearance between the pedal and the bumper. With the bike removed, the center support folded flat and the rack folded up in the storage position, I have 4" clearance between the closest part of the bike rack (the fold down hinge assembly) and the back bumper of the car. I am able to open the trunk of the car without removing the bikes or using the tilt feature, but I do have to remove the stabilizing strap first. Overall, I'm very pleased with the bike rack and think it will serve me much better than my old strap on rack. Since the weather has been cool since getting the bike carrier, I haven't taken any long trips to give it a real workout.
# 3
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
Solid rack. Straps do a nice job keeping both bikes in place. I use additional bungee cords to leave no doubt. This is a great bike rack and I do recommend it even without the use of additional straps. Fits great into the hitch and the tightener works amazing.
This rack puts my old Thule to shame. It’s lighter, no more rubber bands that always broke (almost lost bike several times) and it folds up! The only comment I have is that I wish the bikes were an inch or so further apart. I love it.
# 4
SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Black
The Komodo was the perfect solution for carrying my road bike on the trunk lid on my old BMW Z3 Roadster. I also purchased the front wheel Hogg and or works beautifully. Seasucker's Komodo Is a very high quality product that looks like a piece of art. I'm likely to get more compliments on the Komodo rack than my bike or car!
# 5
Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Great product. The instructions are picture only. I had to visit the University of YouTube to understand how to use the hitch lock. If the instructions had been written this would be five stars.
T2 Pro bike rack was delivered in a very timely manner. The rack was as described, extremely easy to assemble and is super user friendly! Exactly what I was looking for so my wife can use it by herself. Thanks
# 6
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
So after much research into bike racks, I decided on pulling the plug on the Kuat Sherpa 2.0. I've looked into the Kuat NV and other brands, but they were just too much for my needs. If you've got "regular" bikes and not the heavier eBikes, then this rack is perfect. I wanted a hitch rack that was user friendly and not overly complicated. I have a mixed bag of bikes and this rack can handle them all, from mountain bikes, street bikes, and BMX bikes. I like that this rack comes with an adapter piece for 20"-24" wheels. Assembly of the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 is really a no-brainer. I think it's only 4-5 bolts really. Everything else is ready to go. The anti-rattle hitch ball mechanism is simple to use with just a twist of the dial, easy. The tilt pedal/lever is also easy to access should you need to open your hatch, a solid "click" assures it's in place. So far, loving this rack. Fit and finish is superb. Thanks to Jerred and etrailer for answering my questions, always helpful.
OMG!! I have been researching and pricing bike racks for a month. Every time I thought I was ready to pull the trigger, I have a question or review that through me off the trail. I was ready to purchase the rack from outdoor retail store and drive 2 hours to pick it up from store to save the $75 shipping, when I thought about etrailer that I had used when I had a travel trailer. Checked them out, they had the exact rack I decided to buy, with $[XX] discount and free shipping. Life doesn’t get any better. It was delivered right on time and in great shape. BTW etrailers website description and videos were better than the racks manufacturer site. You are Rock Stars in my book. Overall, start to finish was above and beyond expectations.
# 7
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
While getting a bike rack for a sports car isn't ideal, I really wanted to transfer my bike with my own car instead of borrowing my friend's pickup truck. After hours of trying to find a bike rack that would be good for my 07 Mustang, I decided to give this one a try and I gotta say, it has been pretty good so far. It fits very well over the factory spoiler. One of my biggest concerns I was worried about when ordering a rack for my Mustang was ruining the paint, but the feet on the legs haven't left one scratch. I have used this to transfer my bike at freeway speeds (up to 80 mph) on car rides that typically last an hour and my bike was perfectly secure throughout each ride. For extra security, I wrapped both bike wheels with a ratchet strap so the wheels and pedals wouldn't shift in transit. So far, I am very pleased with this bike rack for the price and quality. I would highly recommend this if you want a rack that is affordable and durable.
Seemingly well-constructed and supported bike rack. It fits my 2018 Toyota Camry SE just fine and I haven't had any issues with sway or even feeling my bike while driving. I've only carried one bike on it and have used it a limited number of times, so I cannot speak on durability and longevity. Although you shouldn't open your trunk while the rack is attached, I have been able to do so with no issue (without the bike attached).
# 8
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Works well for transporting two 29" wheeled mountain bikes. However, after one year it's starting to rust in several areas (see attached photos), and the front wheel arms are becoming increasingly difficult to raise and lower. Finally the locking cable is extremely rusty as you can see in the attached photo. I'm not sure how durable this rack will be long term.
First-time buyer, can't complain about anything. Another first, my first hitch-type bike carrier as well...did a lot of research and came upon etrailer. The website was easy to navigate with plenty of detail and customer reviews. I took advantage of a nice holiday sale they are running, the unit was out-of-stock, which I wasn't aware of at the time of order. However, I was notified quickly and provided a new ship date which was very reasonable. Shipping was free as well, another reason why I went etrailer. Everything went well, I'm very happy with the Yakima HoldUp rack...easy to assemble, very well constructed, heavy-duty, hold our two bikes nicely, easy to put on and take off, very please with my decision.
# 9
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Ordered online, it shipped the same day. Received it 3 days later. There is a little assembly, but, pretty simple. It took me less than 15 minutes to install and no tools were needed. It is adjustable to be used on many different auto types, but, the instructions were very clear about how to adjust it to fit my 2011 Ford Edge. I have used it twice so far to transport my bike. There are a couple of items that are inherent in the design, not a flaw, but, you need to be aware of them. First, you can't use rear window wipers. Second, the back-up alarm goes nuts because it registers a bike less than 6 inches behind you (I tolerate it for the few seconds it takes to back out of my driveway or out of a parking lot). Third, there is a little flexibility, it is held on with straps and clamps, not bolts, so, it bounces a little when you go over bumps or make sharp turns, however, it holds the bike fast to the frame and stays on the car. I use mine to transport my bike on short trips around town to bike trails. On a long trip I would suggest checking that the straps remain tight from time to time during the drive.
Positive: The product is well thought out and works for a wide range of automotive vehicles. It comes with interesting dampers that i think work. Instructions seem to be translated from another language, but are quite good, accompanying pictures make installation straightforward. A test drive over speed bumps shows that the rack will support the bike for all travel needs. It can be disassembled , collapsed and stored in the trunk. Downside: The rack is made for the classic triangular shaped frame: horizontal cross bar, "male" bike. For bikes without the horizontal bar, mounting is a little less satisfactory. Such a bike can only be mounted on the outside mounts. Cannot use the damper on one side. Picture shows the mounting. as to a design solution, maybe brackets could be replaced with smaller profile, some adjustability? however, as it is, vibration control is good and adjustability with smaller profile would have vibration concerns.
# 10
RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
At age 75, I have purchased many bike racks over the years…..this one has no equal in loading and unloading…
This rack is really, good. The only thing i add to make it better is small strap that holds the front wheel to the front wheel bracket. I never had a problem with it, but i like to make sure it is secure. It is a solid bike rack and worth every penny. I would buy this over the Kuat version any day.
# 11
Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
Ordered for a 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid and it fits perfectly. Carrier feels solid and was easy to put together and mount on vehicle.
The rack is great just what I was looking for. The only issue I see is the straps are plastic so after using them for a little bit they broke. I had to order replacements. Let’s see how much time they last!
# 12
Yakima EXO Swing Away 2 Bike Rack w/ Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches
Perfect for my needs, 2 bikes load easy and are secure. Gear tray is perfect dimensions for cooler and gear bags.
This thing is well built and Heavy! should work well for my needs. definitely have to load heavier things on the driver's side as it is off center and tilts to the passenger side when not loaded with gear. I also got the tabletop which now I realize is useless for my application. I am using this on my truck with a truck camper in the bed. this makes the table attachment shoulder high. wheels for the wheel kit at pneumatic and flat so I guess I will have to add air every time I intend on using them, I thought the description said they were solid wheels, but I must have read something wrong cause they are definitely phonematic.
# 13
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Super sturdy and easy to use/install. Love the bolt hitch attachment, keeps the rack from swaying/wobbling. Attachment points are very solid and the anti swing clips keep your bikes from smashing into each other and the rack during fast starts and stops. I use for all types of bikes, road, mountain, cruiser, children's, etc.
The good: I like the way the bikes are held in and the ability to add the upright adapters to the bike frame holders. The straps are quality too. For a jeep with a spare tire, this is the perfect length to clear it. This rack is 5 stars from the bike holders to the base of it. The bad: the 2"receiver adapter and bolt are insufficient. I wish they made this in a solid 2" hitch. The entire setup is held into the receiver by a very short bolt. It only goes about half way into the receiver tube. So your hitch is only "secured" on one side. A hitch pin or bolt should go through the receiver tube completely imo so it can be secured on the other end with a retaining clip or nut. Because this only goes in the one side, the entire weight of the rack plus bikes are held tight to one side of the receiver by the undersized bolt and washer. A few bumps down the road and that bolt loosens. Now instead of distibuting the weight of the rack and bikes on the receiver and post, it's completely up to the bolt to keep you from losing the rack. The bolt threads get damaged too. I took this down a dirt road and nearly lost everything. I had to buy my own bolt with hd fender washers and lock washers to correct this. Thule should've provided this from the start. The current short bolt design where only one side of the receiver secures the rack is unacceptable. This rack is 1 star at best for the connection to the receiver.
# 14
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
First-time rack buyer / owner / installer. The rack arrived in a timely fashion, maybe a day or 2 ahead of schedule. It was well packaged. I’m LOVING this bike rack. It was easy to put together and to mount on my new Honda Passport. Thus far, no squeaks in my 2” receiver. Hardest part of initial set-up is figuring out the best way to position two bikes. Trial & error and some patience. The directions weren’t clear as to where the 2 left-over screws went. I found the answer in another review and have posted a pic in case others have the same problem (photo with pen pointing at screw). These screws go in the underneath side of both of the folding arms. They appear to keep the wheel wells from sliding off in case in you drive with an empty, un-folded rack, and forgot to tighten down the wheel wells. The folding arm push / pull pins can be difficult at times. I coated the tips with some lube. That and a little jiggling seems to solve that issue. I guess it’s better for the pins to be snug vs popping right out. I added a small Master lock to the hitch pin (in lieu of the provided cotter pin) as a theft deterrent. I read that a 3/16 shackle lock will fit into the bike clamp down arms to also act as a deterrent. I had an old 3/16 lock that did snugly fit and appeared to be locked. HOWEVER, I yanked on the lock and it came open as there isn’t quite enough clearance for the shackle to lock. I discovered that longer 3/16 shackle locks are hard to find. Have attached a photo of the lock that actually fits and works (Ace Hardware). One lock on the upper clamp down arm will secure both arms as the lower arm can’t be removed without removing the upper arm. The clamp down arms appear to be coated to prevent damage to your bike. I’ve tried a simple rag and ultimately settled on pool noodle pieces as a precautionary measure. I CAN NOT open my tailgate (regardless of whether or not the rack is fold up and in the bike carry position). If that’s a concern for you, then spring for the more costly titling version. My back-up camera still functions.
The Swagman XTC-2 platform bike carrier arrived very quickly from etrailer and in good shape, the actual carrier box is inside another shipper box, which I'm sure helped with its condition. Assembly was relatively quick and painless, even though the instructions could be a little more thorough. Installing the carrier on the back of our Jeep Patriot also was quick, it helps to have an extra ratchet & 3/4" socket laying around for just this purpose. Installing the bikes takes a little patience and trial and error the first time you try and put them on the carrier. It's easy enough to adjust the wheel holders to fit the wheelbase of your bikes, but for us at least, the challenge was trying to swing the vertical support bar up into position after putting on the first bike (closest to the Jeep). We couldn't angle the bike enough toward the Jeep to have the bar clear the bike. We learned that the easiest way to secure the first bike was to remove the ratcheting frame hooks altogether, put the bike in the carrier, swing up the vertical support bar, put in the pin, and then slide one of the frame hooks down on the bar. The outside bike is much easier because you can set the bike in the carrier at whatever angle you need, not being limited by the back of the vehicle. One thing we did to protect the bike frames was to use some foam pipe insulation as cushion between the frame hook and the frame (see pictures). Once you get a system for installing the bikes, it is very quick to load/unload them. The rack seems to be well made and doesn't wiggle excessively when traveling. All in all a good product for a good price, would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a platform bike carrier.
# 15
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I own a 2005 Jeep Wrangler X with 31x10.5x15 oversized tires and wheels. I installed B6196001 HighRock 4x4 Oversize Tire Carrier by Bestop to carry larger spare tire. I needed a bike carrier that would carry our two crusier bikes and clear my spare tire. After measuring, I ordered: -> S64650 - Swagman 2-bike carrier -> 80300 - 7" Hitch Adapter 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver -> RM-061 - Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches Our order arrived very quickly, etrailer.com upgraded the shipping. All these products arrived well packaged and without damage. In 15 minutes I had every thing assembled, installed on my Jeep and bikes loaded. The bike carrier is very well constructed, finish is excellent and easy to adjust. When adjusting wheel loops and loading bikes, make sure you pay attention to bike pedal position. I chose this extension because I did not want to use the adapter that comes with the bike carrier, I wanted as few parts as possible to keep rattles to a minimum and gives me more options for towing. The anti-rattle bolt/pin firmly secures the bike carrier to the extension and the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch keeps the extension adapter from rattling in the receiver. Road tested approximately 25 miles over rough city roads ( including railroad tracks ), county roads and highway. Bikes traveled very well without any rattles. I can remove my complete setup quickly, fold and put in rear of Jeep if desired. I am very well pleased with my purchase. Note to etrailer: Please consider offering Roadmaster Quiet Hitch in black to match receiver and accessories. Paul In the Land of Oz . . . Just South of the Yellow Brick Road!
It works great! Easy, quick, you know. One needs to screw in the hitch bolt, for some reason, before latching it. Other than that, it makes going bike riding way easier.
# 16
Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The Destination bike rack works perfectly on my 2020 Pacifica and I have clearance going over speed bumps! I recently upgraded my bike to a Trek step through which hung too low on my old Thule rack no matter how the cross bar adapter was adjusted. Problem solved!
Bought a hitch and rack off e-trailer for my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek to haul my bike back to TN and beyond. The first trip with the hitch and rack included a total of 8 hours across state lines and busy highways. The website claims the rack is lightweight, easy to use, and efficient. They promise expedited delivery of a quality product at an affordable price. Some of the top rated specs include padded, rotating holders to secure your bike, ratcheting wheel straps, folding design, and easy installation with locking hitch pin. With the first trip in the books, hoping for the best, and putting the hitch/rack to the test, we can confidently say it exceeded all expectations above, the bike arrived to the location in excellent condition and without worry, and products were delivered sooner than expected. The padded rotating holders, ratcheting wheel straps, and extra ratchet strap included fully accommodated and secured my Fuji bike frame and wheels the full 8 hours. There was absolutely no concern with shaking, wobbling, or rattling traveling far and on busy roads. I appreciate the quick and easy access to unloading the bike from the rack and/or folding the rack to use the trunk. If you’re on the fence, get off and just go for it!! You will not be disappointed. Great quality for a great price. I rated 4 only because I want to see how it holds up over time.
# 17
SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Aqua Blue
The Komodo was the perfect solution for carrying my road bike on the trunk lid on my old BMW Z3 Roadster. I also purchased the front wheel Hogg and or works beautifully. Seasucker's Komodo Is a very high quality product that looks like a piece of art. I'm likely to get more compliments on the Komodo rack than my bike or car!
# 18
Thule T1 Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
I didn’t come with assembly instructions and couldn’t find any on the internet, but I figured it out pretty easily. Won’t fit fat tire bikes with big tube suspension forks, hold down lever hits fork, did some playing around and found it’ll fit over the rear tire with some maneuvering (I’ll have to mount the bike reverse) but it came to my address quickly and undamaged and works well.
Hi im happy with my purchase it is Easy to install took me 30min installing and adjusting parts. I like with the thule it has key lock and cord lock to wrap around the frame.i feel secure leaving my bike when ever i go to a restaurant to eat.And also i can open my back trunk with the bike on no hustle . Great product to any size of bike i will surely recommend this product looks amazing and durable
# 19
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Black
All in all pretty good. The arms that grab the front wheel have loosened a little bit and move side to side. They have never failed, just feel a little wobbly. The hitch receptacle is also hard to tighten but might be due to the receptacle it self. Used rack on a long trip and the bikes moved slightly side to side, but nothing serious.
Car: 2017 Honda CR-V This is a great rack! There's not a lot to the assembly, other than getting the first two long bolts in, those were tricky. Once those were in there, aligned properly, the rest of the assembly was pretty easy. Attaching the rack to the hitch receiver was the easiest part of the whole thing! The rack is really nicely portable, and will easily store in our apartment during the off season. It takes less than a minute to get it loaded into the hitch receiver. The cable lock is a little bit flimsy, but should hopefully deter casual thievery. What I would have loved to have seen were locks in the retaining arms as well, so those couldn't be messed with by strangers. Otherwise, this rack is really great, and I would highly recommend it.
# 20
Inno Tire Hold Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Before I purchased I confirmed with both Etrailer and Inno that this rack will fit a class 1 hitch. Inno even prints class 1 in their directions. The INH120 (2-bike) does not. It was a yes from both sources. The pin they use DOES NOT fit the hold for a class 1. In fact they use the same proprietary pin system for the 2 bike version. NOT GOOD!!!!
unfortunately, I have never used it. Still quite heavy, not easy to get on/off the hitch by myself. I always start my rides in town, ride out and back - so it's inconvenient to use for those short drives to where I begin my rides
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2015 Dodge Challenger, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Rack with Tilting Feature. This part number is TH9029XT. See that we have the bike already on our vehicle, show you a few features. First feature I'll show you, the way we have the bike hold down. We have 3 straps. 2 on the top, and 1 on the side, which we call our anti-rattle strap.
SportRack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2015 Dodge Challenger, we'll be doing a test fit on the SportRack Ridge Swinging 4-Bike rack, that's for 2-inch hitches only, part number is SR2415. You'll see that we already have a bike on our bike rack, let's show you a few features. The first features we'd like to show you is the swing away, and that one goes is back here, we have a black knob. We're going to un-loosen this first. Then we want to come over here and pull apart T-clip, then we come back here and we pull up on this T-pin, and that releases is. Swing it around a little bit, then we want to swing it until it clicks like so. Swing it around, get our T-pin ready, replace that, and there you go.
SportRack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Dodge Challenger SR2405
Today on our 2015 Dodge Challenger we are doing a test fit on a sport rack ridge tilting 5 bike rack, for 2 inch hitches only, that part number is SR2405. You see that we already have the bike on the vehicle, let's show you a few features. First will be the three straps, we have 2 up top, then we have an anti sway strap on the side. Let's go ahead and take off our bike, pull the two top and up front, one on the side, take off our bike, set this to the side. We always want to remember to replace our straps so they won't get damaged or lost. Now lets take a few measurements. First measurement I like to take, is from the bumper closest to our bike rack, I am looking at approximently about 6 inches.
SportRack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Dodge Challenger SR2403
Today on our 2015 Dodge Challenger we're doing a test fit of the SportRack 3 Tilting Bike Rack Carrier for 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches. Seeing that we already have our bike on our bike rack to our vehicle, let's show you a few features. Right here we have two straps to hold down our bike. Also, an anti-sway strap on the side. Let's go ahead and take these off. How we do it, I will always go when you're loading it, you go first with the anti-sway strap, there are two, so we're going to go backwards. Let's take off our bike, we're going to set this to the side. Now, we always replace our straps so they don't get damaged or we lose them or anything, so like so. I'll put this other strap down first. All right, got it on there now. Now let's take a few measurements.
Yakima FullTilt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2015 Dodge Challenger we're doing a test fit of the Yakima Fulltilt 4 Bike Rack. It's equipped for one and a quarter and two inch hitches. We already have to bike on the rack and on our vehicle. Let's show you a few features. Part number Y02462. Right here we have two straps to hold down the bike and also an anti-sway strap that's on the side. All we do is go backwards for unloading it.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Dodge Challenger th9031xt
Today on our 2015 dodge challenger we're doing a test fit of the Thule Vertex swinging full bike rack. That comes with two inch hitches only. That part number is th9031xt. See that we already have the bike on the vehicle we're going to show you the feature of the swing away. Swing away has three things you have to do first. First is this knob right here to unloose.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Dodge Challenger S63380
Today, on our 2015 Dodge Challenger, we're doing a test fit of the Swagman Trailhead tilting four-bike rack, for 1 1/4 and 2-inch hitches. See that we already have the bike on the vehicle, and we're using the 2-inch hitch today. I'll show you a few features. One feature I can show you is we have the straps here, three on top, one on the side, which we call our anti-rattle strap. I'm sorry, anti-sway strap. First, we'll release our strap on top and take our bike off. And, if we we're loading the bike up, we'd do the opposite way. And that part number for this particular bike rack is S63380.
Pro Series Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2015 Dodge Challenger, we'll be doing a test fit on the Pro-Series Q-Slot Platform-Style 2-Bike and 4-Bike Rack. See the seat are 00:00:10 we have here on our vehicle, that part number is: PS63138. Let's show you a few features. The seating area the bike on, our rack, right here we have our center mass and this is what we call our frame hooks. We have two straps to hold down the tires and the wheel cradles. Let's take off the straps first to remove our bike. By turning the knob, this will loosen the frame hook and we pull up.
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2014 Dodge Challenger, we will be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram, a Tilting 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches, part number SR26247. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, we'll line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, then tighten it down with a wrench. We can then secure this with the provided lock. In this position, we have about 7-1/2" of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 1-1/4", and overall we've added about 31-1/2" to the length of the Challenger. The removable cradle arms on the Dura Parallelogram allow for easy storage options. With the arms removed, we only add about 10" to the length of the vehicle. With our arms reinstalled, we're ready for our bike.
Rhino-Rack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2014 Dodge Challenger we will be test fitting the Rhino-Rack folding and tilting 4-bike rack for 2-inch hitches, part #RVC038. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes. We'll then thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it down with a wrench and secure it with the provided lock. In this position we have about 7 3/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 2 3/4 of an inch and overall we've added about 8 inches to the length of the vehicle. As you can see in this position we do have access to open our trunk, however if you need some extra space, the bike rack will tilt away from your vehicle, giving you that room. With our mast back in the upright position, we'll now pull the pin at the top of the mast. This is going to allow us to swing out our dual cradle arms.
Saris Cycle-On 2 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2014 Dodge Challenger, we will be test fitting the Saris Cycle-On, a platform style 2-bike rack for 2 inch hitches, part number SA4024. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench, then we will secure it with the provided lock. With the rack in this position, we have about 7-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicles is about 3-1/2 inches. Overall, weve added about 10 inches to the Challenger. Pulling the gold pin at the base of the rack will allow us to tilted away from the vehicle into loading position. In this position, you have about 14-1/2 inches worth at the ground clearance.
Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2014 Dodge Challenger we will be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler, the tilting 5-bike rack for 2-inch hitches, part #HR9200. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it down with a wrench and secure it with the pin. In this position we have about 7 3/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 6 3/4 inch and overall we've added about 12 inches to the Challenger. As you can see in this position we do have access to the truck. However pulling the black pin at the base of the rack will allow it to tilt away from our vehicle giving us some extra space. Loosening the black knobs on the outside of our rack will allow us to bring out our dual cradle arms. We will want to secure these by tightening those knobs back down.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2014 Dodge Challenger, we will be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler, a tilting 4 bike rack for 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches, part number HR8500. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll then line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it down with a wrench, and secure it with a clip. With our rack secure, we will have about 7-3/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Challenger is about 3/4 inch, and overall, we've added about 4 inches to the length of the vehicle. As you can see, in this position, we do have access to our trunk; however, if you need a little more space, we can pull the pin at the base of the rack and allow it to tilt away from our vehicle. With our mast back in its upright position, we'll pull the pin at the top of the mast. This will allow us to swing out our dual cradle arms.
Saris Axis Tilting 2 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2014 Dodge Challenger we will be test fitting the Saris Axis a tilting 2-bike rack for 1/1/4 and 2-inch hitches, part #SA832. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll then line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. We can then secure it with the clip. In this position we have about 7 3/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the vehicle is about 1 inch and overall we've added about 10 inches to the length of the Challenger. As you can see in this position we do have full access to our trunk. However pulling the yellow T-handle at the base of the rack will allow us to tilt it away from our vehicle giving us some extra room. With out mast back in its upright position we'll turn the two thumb screws located on our cradle arm.
Saris Axis 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2014 Dodge Challenger we will be test fitting the Saris Axis, a tilting 3-bike rack for inch and a quarter and 2 inch hitches, Part Number SA843B. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll then line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and secure it with the provided lock. With everything secure, you will have about 7 1/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the vehicle is about 3/4 of an inch. Overall, we've added about 9 inches to our Challenger. As you can see, you do have full access to your trunk; however, pulling the yellow handle at the base of the rack will allow us to tilt the mast away from our vehicle giving us some extra room if we need it.
Saris Freedom Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2014 Dodge Challenger, we will be test fitting the Saris Freedom, a Platform Style 4 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches, part number SA4414B. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it down with a wrench, and secure it with the clip. In this position, you'll have about 7-1/4" worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the vehicle is about 1-1/4", and overall we've added about 12" to the length of the Challenger. Pull the gray lever at the top of the bike rack. This will allow it to tilt away from our vehicle into loading position. In this position, you will have about 15-1/4" worth of ground clearance at the rear.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Dodge Challenger
Speaker: Today on our 2014 Dodge Challenger, we will be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero, a tiling two bike rack for an inch and quarter and two inch hitches, part number TH9042. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. While we are doing this, we want to pull out on the attached pin, want to line up our pin hole, make sure that our attached pin falls into the pin hole. Then, tighten it with the black knob. This will engage our anti-rattle device and further secure our rack to our vehicle. In this position, youll have about 8 inches worth of ground clearance.
SportRack 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2014 Dodge Challenger, we will be test fitting the sport rack tilting three bike rack for an inch and a quarter to two inch hitches, part number SR2403. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, then tighten it down with a wrench. In this position, we have about seven and three-quarters of an inch of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about six inches and overall, we're adding about seven and a quarter inches to the length of our vehicle. As you can see, with our mast in its upright position, you do have full access to your trunk. However, pulling the black pin at the base of the rack will allow you to tilt the mast away from your vehicle, giving you even more access. With our mast back in the upright position, we'll pull the black pin at the top of the mast. This will allow us to swing out our dual cradle arms. In this position, we have about 24 and a quarter inches that we've added to the rear of the Challenger. Now we'll undo our cradle straps, grab our bike, place our bike in the cradles, and secure it with the straps.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2013 Dodge Challenger we are test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 style bike rack. It's a hanging style bike rack. Part number for that is TH9029XT. As you can see we do already have our bike on the rack. We're going to show you how we put the bike on, strap it in, then also the different features of the rack itself. As you can see we do have 2 straps holding it in up at the top and then we also have an anti-sway cradle right here holding the seat post down. Just to take those out we're just going to pull and release the straps there, set those off to the side.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2013 Dodge Challenger well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace 4-Bike Carrier for both 1 and 2 inch hitches, part number y02451. Now to begin our test fit, weve already gone ahead and removed the two inch adapter so well slide the shank of the bike rack into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install that attached hitch pin. We can then move to the back of the shank where well tighten down the knob securing the anti-rattle device within the hitch. Now that our bike rack is secured well go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance here at the back of the bike rack measures 7 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle here at the rear bumper measures 3 inches. Well now go ahead and pull the pin here at the bottom of the bike rack mast and allow the mast to tilt down.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2013 Dodge Challenger well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding Tilting 4-Bike Rack with Anti-Sway Cradles for both 1 and 2 inch hitches, part number th934xtr. Now to begin our test fit, weve gone ahead and removed the two inch adapter from the bike rack shank, so well slide the shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. Now that our bolt is tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now with this bike rack secured to the vehicle, we can still open our trunk on this particular vehicle although the bike rack mast does tilt down by pulling this pin and tilting it out of the way. Well now pull the pin here at the top of the mast and bring out our dual arms where well undo the straps to expose our cradles. Well place the bike into the cradles and bring our straps around securing our bike to the bike rack.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2013 Dodge Challenger, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex four-bike carrier, part number th9029. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install and tighten down our antirattle. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We'll now go ahead and open our trunk on this vehicle. Now you'll notice with this bike rack, we can open the trunk with the bike rack folded up, but the bike rack does go ahead and fold down by pulling the hitch switch here at the bottom of the mast. We'll now fold the mast back up and move to the top of the mast where we'll pull the hitch switch and bring out our dual arms.
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2013 Dodge Challenger, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing four-bike carrier, part number th9027. Now to begin our test fit, we'll go ahead and slide the bike rack shank into the hitch and allow the integrated locking hitch pin to fall into the hitch pin hole. We'll then move to the antirattle knob where we can tighten down the knob securing the antirattle device to the hitch thereby securing the bike rack to the vehicle. At this point, we can go ahead and give you a few measurements. From the closest point of the bike rack here at the mast to the back of the vehicle measures five inches. Our ground clearance here at the bottom of the bike rack measures seven and a half inches.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2013 Dodge Challenger, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex four-bike carrier, part number TH9025. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the hitch, and allow the integrated locking hitch pin to fall into the hitch pin hole. We'll then move to the inner rail knob, where we'll tighten the knob down, securing the bike rack to the vehicle. At that point, we can give you a few measurements. From the closest point of the bike rack here at the mast to the back of the vehicle measures 6 inches. Our ground clearance here at the bottom of the bike rack measures 8 inches.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Dodge Challenger
Today on our 2013 Dodge Challenger, we'll be test fitting the Swagman Titan four-bike carrier, part number S63410. Now to begin our test fit, using the included 2-inch adapter, we'll slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install and tighten down the inner rail bolt. With the bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We'll now go ahead and give you a few measurements. From the closest point of the bike rack here at the mast to the back of the vehicle measures 6 inches, and our ground clearance here at the back of the bike rack measures 10 inches. We'll now go ahead and open our trunk.
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