Recommended 4 Bike Rack for 2013 Ford Escape with Class II Hitch

Question:

I just purchased a 2013 Ford Escape with a trailer towing, class II hitch. Im looking for a 4 bike hitch mount rack with the capability of accessing the cargo area. Which bike racks do you recommend?

asked by: Lori B

Expert Reply:

We have numerous racks that will fit your Escape and would allow access to the cargo area once the bikes were removed.

The Thule Hitching Post Pro, part # TH934XTR is a good, economically priced rack that includes anti-sway cradles that securely hold the bikes in place as well as an anti-rattle hitch pin that prevents the rack from moving around in the receiver. A lock for the hitch pin is also available, part # THSTL2 or a cable lock # TH538XT are sold separately.

To carry womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # TH982XT is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike has greater ground clearance and is not carried at an angle.

To see some product demonstration videos, click the provided links.