Recommend Hitch Mounted Bike Rack for 2017 Mazda 6

Question:

I decided to order a hitch Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver for my Mazda 6 2017. I was also narrow down a bike rack to XC and XCT. After read many reviews, it seems XCT has better options with little bucks more. So I was almost a last moment of payment. However, Chinook 2 again seems better with little bucks more. And Thule Doubletrack Platform too. Now it isnt easy for me to decide one. Could you help me out to make a decision for a bike rack for 2 bikes road and commute bikes? The hitch and bike racks arent simply replacement parts. Once I buy, I wont change it for 5-10 years unless I have to. I would go with extra bucks if they have great features. Thanks in advance! FYI, I still have my old truck bike rack used with my old Sonata 2001. It was perfect. The reason only looking these products is the Mazda 6 doesnt have any holes? on the bottom that can be used for tightening with a rack.

asked by: Karl

Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2017 Mazda 6, the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24908 was a great choice. The biggest thing to not is the hitch pin hole is about 6-1/4 inches recessed from the outermost part of the bumper.

The Swagman XTC # S64670 is a great option but doesn't have the locks or trays. The Chinook 2 # S64683 is an upgrade with the wheel trays, but it won't allow the folding feature and the Thule Doubletrack Pro XT # TH92BJ is a step up from that but also won't allow folding based on spacing.

My recommendation between the 3 options is the XTC # S64670.

expert reply by: Jason S