Trailer Hitch and 4 Bike Rack Recommendation for 2019 Honda HR-V
Question:
Im looking for a recommendation for a hitch style bike rack that will hold 4 adult bikes usually will actually use for 3, but want option to add 4th if guest tags along for our 2019 Honda HR-V. Also would like hitch recommendation 1.25inch or 2???. We are only occasional riders, so looking for cost-effective option.
asked by: Kelly D
Expert Reply:
In order to carry 4 bikes in a hitch installed on your 2019 Honda HR-V, you'd need to use the EcoHitch # 306-X7322. All the other hitches available for your vehicle are Class I hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The hitch and bike manufacturers all agree that more than 2 bikes should not be carried in a Class I hitch. The third and fourth bikes would apply leverage to the hitch that it wasn't designed for, which could cause the hitch to bend or fail. Which would be bad.
For a hitch mounted bike rack, the Swagman Original # S64400 you'd looked at would be a pretty good choice for somebody who doesn't travel far with their bikes and won't be using it every single day. It offers a no-frills way to carry your bikes around but if you'll be traveling any further than the closest county park, going with a better rack like the Swagman Trailhead, part # S63380 would be a better choice because of it's more secure bike cradles.
Products Referenced in This Question
EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
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- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
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- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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