Recommended 4 Bike Rack for 2016 Ford F-150  

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The Hollywood Racks Road Runner # HR400 and the Swagman Titan # S63410 Bike Racks are all great and similar 4 bike racks that will be compatible with a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver on your 2016 Ford F-150.

These racks are all capable of tilting away from your vehicle to allow for rear cargo/bed access and feature anti-sway cradles that secure the bikes by their frames.

I recommend the Hollywood Racks Road Runner # HR400 for a few reasons. First, both a hitch lock and cable lock are included with this rack, enabling you to secure the carrier to your truck and your bikes to the carrier. The Yakima DoubleDown does not include any locks and the Swagman Titan includes only a cable lock for the bikes.

The Road Runner has a 150 pound total weight capacity compared to the 120 pound capacity of the Yakima carrier and 140 pounds for the Swagman. Depending on the weight of your bikes, this is a very important feature to consider.

The RoadRunner also features an anti-rattle handle that will be used to reduce movement of the rack inside the hitch receiver. You will simply turn the handle on the front of the rack to tighten the shank to the receiver tube. This will do a great job at eliminating rattle and movement inside the hitch.

I have attached a video demonstration on this rack so you can see exactly how everything works.

One thing you may need for any of the bike racks mentioned in this answer is an adapter bar like the Kuat # UB01 if you plan on carrying any children's, woman's or alternative frame bikes. This will provide a horizontal attachment point for level transport and improved ground clearance. I have attached a video demonstration on this product so you can see how it installs and why it might be needed.

expert reply by: Chris R

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