Recommendation for a Hitch Mounted 4 Bike Rack
Question:
Im looking to buy a hitch carrier, and i live in Brooklyn so the carrier needs to be sturdy for long rides and also easy to install and take apart as it is not something i would want to leave on the street. since i will be buying this once and for many years i want the best hitch carrier and am not concerned about the cost...what would you recommend?
asked by: gur
Expert Reply:
I will be happy to help you select a bike rack. There are a couple of important things to consider first. One is the size of the trailer hitch. Is it a 2 inch or 1-1/4 inch receiver. Next is the clearance required to clear the rear bumper or spare tire (if mounted on the rear). You will need to measure from the center of the hitch pin hole out to clear the rear of the vehicle. Also, a 4 or 5 bike rack loaded to capacity will be heavy. You will need to make sure the tongue weight capacity on your trailer hitch is rated high enough for the rack and the bikes.
As far as features, durability, and style, I think the Thule Hitching Post 4 Bike Hitch Mount Bike Rack, part # TH934XTR is one of the better 4 bike racks available. It has frame mount anti-sway cradles and an anti-rattle hitch pin. An optional lock for the hitch pin, part # THSTL2 is also available. This rack will fit in 1-1/4 or 2 inch hitches. The rack also tilts down to allow greater access to the rear of the vehicle. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the upright bar on the rack is 11-7/8 inches. I have included a link to a video review of this rack.
To carry womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # TH982XT is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike has greater ground clearance and is not carried at an angle.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 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
- Thule
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Can Mountain Bikes be Carried by Thule Camber & Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Racks
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Shop: Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Shop: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Shop: Thule Camber Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Shop: Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Q&A: Hitch Availability for 2012 Honda Odyssey to Allow Use of Thule Hitch-Mount Bike Rack TH934XTR
- Q&A: Manufacturing Information on Hitch 87479 for 2006 Honda Odyssey
- Q&A: How to Determine What Bike Rack My Vehicle Will Need with My Factory Installed Hitch
- Q&A: Bike Racks with High Weight Ratings
- Q&A: Bike Weight Capacity for the Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack
- Video: Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review
- Video: Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Odyssey
- Video: etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch Installation - 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
- Video: Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Odyssey TH9056
- Video: Thule Camber 4 Bike Rack Review
- Shop: Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Shop: Replacement HideAway Cradle Ratchet Straps for Thule Bike Racks - Qty 6
- Q&A: Recommendation Between the Thule Camber 4 and Yakima Ridgeback 4 Bike Carriers
- Video: Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack Review
- Video: Yakima RidgeBack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Honda Odyssey
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: hitch
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Search Results: bike rack
on RV and Camper Bike Racks
