Trailer Hitch Receiver and 4-Bike Rack to Fit 2009 Toyota Sienna

Question:

It will carry 4 bikes, 2 adults and 2 kids. Im thinking: Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 and the: Swagman Trailhead 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches - Tilting or the: Thule Camber 4 Bike Rack for 2inch Hitches - Tilting Cant tell the difference between them. I would like something easy to use, and bikes wont fall off when take turns.

asked by: Jim W

Expert Reply:

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame # 75237 is confirmed to fit your 2009 Toyota Sienna. The hitch bolts onto your van giving you a 2 inch, Class III trailer hitch receiver.

Between the Swagman Trailhead # S63380 and Thule Camber # TH9056 I prefer the Thule. They're both very similar with anti-sway cradles and that the tilt will allow access to the rear area of your Sienna. They both include anti-rattle as well. For me, the thing that sets the Camber apart from the Swagman is the folding arms. The arms of the Trailhead are designed to fold down by pulling a pin. Where as with the Thule all you have to do is pull a handle and they fold down easily.

With either rack you may need an adapter bar since you're going to be carrying children's bikes. It also may be needed if one of the adult bikes is a women's. An adapter bar creates the straight horizontal cross tube that a typical men's bike has so you can hang the bikes on the rack. The Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter # UB01 will work great for you.

expert reply by: Charles S