Can Hollywood Rack be Used on Dirt Roads?

Question:

We destroyed another brand trying to carry 4 bikes on a not too bad 4wd road, then found that the guarantee for that brand excluded any dirt road which seems a bit restrictive. Does anyone have experience with Sport Rider SE4 on intermediate level four wheel drive roads?

asked by: Fred

Expert Reply:

Thanks for the photo, that's quite the road you're traveling there. As for the Hollywood Sport Rider # HR1400Z there is not any specific information as to using it on this type of dirt road and extremely rough terrain is going to be a burden on any bike rack. That said, there are a few steps you can take which will help ease that burden, and there are a few things about the Hollywood which should hep it stand up to using it off-road.

One aspect of the Sport Rider # HR1400Z that has been obvious to our customers is how sturdy it is. If you take a look at the "Reviews" section of this bike on our site you'll notice that is mentioned quite a bit. The reason for that is the Hollywood is made of steel and has an anti-wobble handle on the front of the unit.

It comes with a hitch lock and cable lock, but to keep the rack even tighter, there are a couple things I highly recommend doing. By using both the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 63232 and Curt Support Strap - Bike Rack Strap # 18050, you will be able to maximize the stabilization of the rack when using it.

I've added a link to a video showing you how the support strap is used, as well as links to video reviews of the Sport Rider and hitch lock for you to take a look at.