Tilting 4 Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2016 Subaru Outback with OEM Hitch

Question:

I have a 2016 Subaru Outback with a factory installed 1-1/4inch trailer hitch. The distance from the face of the hitch to the hitch pin hole is only one inch. I want to buy a top quality 4-bike fold-down hitch-mount bike rack that would be compatible with my trailer hitch and fit securely. What brand and model numbers do you recommend? Thank You.

asked by: Terry S

Expert Reply:

For the OEM hitches for Subaru that are 1-1/4 inch you will need to go with a Yakima bike rack since they are designed to work with the shallow Subaru hitches like what you have.

The Yakima RidgeBack part # Y02458 is a tilting 4 bike rack that would work well for you. This rack will fit securely so we would recommend it for you. I attached a review video.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C