What is the Height of Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack

Question:

I am looking at purchasing the Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches - TH934XTR bike rack for my 2008 Honda Pilot. I am only 52inch tall. How tall is the bike rack and will I be able to load bikes by myself?

asked by: Jennifer J

Expert Reply:

The Thule Hitching Post Pro Tilting 4 Bike Rack, # TH934XTR, has a height of around 35 inches measured from the bottom of the upright to the top of the upright shaft.

To figure out what the total height this rack will be when mounted to your 2008 Honda Pilot, measure from level ground to the bottom edge of your trailer hitch. Then add this measurement to the 35 inches. The sum will give you the height from the ground to the top of the rack and an idea if this height will be too tall for you to load the bikes on the rack.

I do have a suggestion for an alternative rack. I recommend that you consider the Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Tilting # SA4026F. This rack will allow you to carry up to 4 bikes and at the same time the bike mounting connection will be closer to the ground. The Swagman Semi will make loading bikes on your Honda Pilot easier than trying to pick the bike up over your head to hang on the Thule Hitching Post Pro. This bike works best with bikes that do not have fenders.

expert reply by: Jared P