Recommended Bike Racks for 2007 Subaru Impreza with Class I Receiver

Question:

Hey there, I have this hitch installed on my 2007 subaru impreza and wanted to by a hitch mount bike rack! what do you recommend......????

asked by: Chad D

Expert Reply:

Due to the relatively low tongue weight capacity of your Class I hitch, you will be limited to carrying two bikes on a carrier.

We offer two types of racks, the hanging style like Thule Camber part # TH9058 or the platform style like the Swagman XTC-2, part # S64670. Both styles have their advantages and disadvantages. The platform style typically is easier to use, because the bikes do not have to be lifted as high to place on the rack. The ratcheting arms securely hold the bike, with no worries about the bikes moving around during transport. This style of rack has the disadvantage of lower ground clearance, but the XTC-2 has an offset shank which provides additional ground clearance. The hanging style offers greater ground clearance, the bikes will have to be lifter higher to attach to the rack. Either rack would serve you well.

We also offer some aluminum bike racks like the Thule Helium Aero 2, part # TH9042PRO. The significantly lighter weight of this rack will make installation easier plus maximize the tongue weight capacity of your hitch.

I will provide links to the install instructions for the racks I have recommended, as well as product demonstration videos for each rack.

expert reply by: Mike L