Four Bike Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2012 Audi Q5
Question:
I have a 2012 Audi Q5. I am going to order a hidden hitch 2inch hitch and was wondering which rack would be best. I haul a trek ladies mtn bike , mans mtn bike and a trek madone road bike. Looking at the Yakima bighorn and the swagman 4 bike carriers
asked by: Jay A
Expert Reply:
With the variety of bikes that you have, you might be interested in a platform style bike rack. The most popular one is the XTC-4, # S64665, from Swagman. Since this rack holds the bikes at the wheels and frame it will hold most bike styles without the use of an adapter. I have included instructions and video links for you to view.
For a hanging style rack from Yakima, the RidgeBack 4, # Y02458 that you referenced, is the most popular Yakima 4 bike rack and would be a good, more economical choice. But if any of the bikes do not have a top frame tube that goes straight across you will need to use an adapter bar, # Y02531, to carry those bikes. I have linked a video on the adapter.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- Yakima
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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