Recommended Platform Bike Rack for 4 Bikes for 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Question:

I am looking for a hitch mount 4 bike platform bike rack for my 2015 jeep unlimited.

asked by: Jason B

Expert Reply:

In order to find a rack that will be compatible, you'll need to take a quick measurement from your vehicle. Find the hitch pin hole in the hitch receiver tube, and measure rearward from the hitch pin hole to the farthest rearward point of the spare tire. This dimension will tell you how much clearance you'll need. This distance can vary widely, depending on which hitch you're using and how large your spare tire is. I'll link you to an FAQ article that shows how to take this measurement.

If this distance is less than 12 inches, the Yakima HoldUp, part # Y02443-2 would be a good fit. The rear portion of the rack which carries two bikes can be removed when not needed, which is a convenient feature.

The other 4 bike platform racks we offer are capable of folding up against the rear of the vehicle when they're not being used. The folding feature uses up quite a bit of clearance, and unless the measurement you took is less than 7 inches, you wouldn't be able to use the folding feature of most of the racks.

expert reply by: Mike L