Best Value 2-Bike Platform Bike Rack Recommendation

Question:

Hi, Im very new to hitch back bike racks and new to car hitch itself never trailed U-HAUL as well. I like the product # S64650 because of its simplicity, if I have to use it, what additional fittings / parts I should have to my new Acura RDX 2019 car. Also, I dont want to spend too much on the bike racks as Im an occasional bike rider, if possible can you please suggest any cost effective solution for the bike rack even though it is not a hitch back rack for at least 2 bikes for above mentioned car. Appreciate your help. Thanks.

asked by: Vamsi

Expert Reply:

As long as you have a trailer hitch installed on your 2019 Acura RDX the Swagman XC part # S64650 will fit it directly without needing any additional adapters.

For this style of bike rack the best value option is the Hollywood Racks Trail part # HR200Z. This rack is overall built better but what really sets it apart is the stability of it in the hitch when on the road...especially in this price range. It is a bit more expensive than the XC but if you are okay with going a little more in price you'll get an overall much nicer bike rack you'd be happier with!

I attached test course videos for both racks for you to compare the stability of both.

expert reply by: Jameson C