Lightweight 4-Bike Platform Style Hitch Bike Carriers

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Can you provide the name and weight of the three lightest 4-Bike platform bike racks.

asked by: Jeremy

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In general 4-bike platform-style hitch-mount bike racks will have a substantial weight, some nearly 100-lbs, but we do have the following three models that are considerably lighter:

Saris Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack # SA4414B which is 53-lbs
Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack # S64665 which is 59-lbs

expert reply by: Adam R

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There is a 2 Bike version of the Saris Freedom 4 #SA4412B and I've included a video of me using it! You can either get the 2 bike version or the 4 bike version, one cannot convert into the other. If you're looking to have a 2 bike…

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Answer 2

Both the Saris Freedom 4, part #SA4414B and the Yakima HoldUp, part #Y02443-2 are great racks and they do have a few differences. In looking at the racks, the distance can vary by quite a bit based on what vehicle the racks are installed from. When…

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So this really depends on how important having the 2-bike add-on (or having the ability to turn the 4-bike rack into a 2-bike rack) is. If that's something that is a requirement for the rack, then the only option is the Yakima Holdup 4-Bike Rack…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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I am happy to help you determine if your 2018 Toyota Highlander has a tow package or not. The easiest way is to visually inspect your vehicle on your own. If you take a look at the video for part #118449 that I attached on a 2018 Toyota Highlander…

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The custom trailer wiring harness for your 2018 Toyota Highlander with the tow package is part #HM11141825; however, it's only a 4-way connector. To get a 7-way on your Highlander start with the #HM11141825 4-way and then use our #ETBC7 kit to…

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The newest Toyota Highlander we've installed a brake controller in is a 2014 model. I attached the install video to this page to show you the processs. The 2014 and 2018 Highlanders are the same generation though so what you see in the install…

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Answer 10

Hello Jody, There is indeed a bike rack capable of carrying a pair of ebikes and a pair of road bikes at the same time, so long as you have a 2 inch hitch. That said, it really depends on how much your ebikes weigh, but a good option to start with is…

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