Correct Lock for Swagman XTC-2 TILT 2-Bike Rack  

Both the Swagman XTC-2, #S64670, and the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider, #HR200Z, are hitch-mounted, platform-style bike racks which are able to transport a pair of bikes. Each can fit 1-1/4- and 2-inch hitches with straps that hold the wheels in place…

Many of the platform style bike racks are similar. In terms of overall quality and performance, the Swagman XTC2, #S64670, is my top choice when compared to the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider, #HR1000Z. Apart from the same basic design these two racks…

When it comes to construction and the powder coat, both the Hollywood Racks SportRider SE2 #HR1000Z and the Swagman Chinook #S64683 are both made of steel and will come with a heavy powder coating on them to help fight off corrosion. Additionally,…

I have a solution for you, but you're not going to be able to use the Thule Helium #TH44VR on a bike with a rear basket/rack like that installed; you won't be able to use a wheel mounting rack on bikes with fenders or rear racks/baskets…

The center mast on the Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount Item #S64650 folds down and flat with the base of the rack. With the bikes removed the rack should still sit below the top of the bumper, which…

If you had a really short front fender then you could probably get away with using the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack #KU84FR, but since those front hooks will be 8" out from the fork we want to go with a bike rack that secures the bikes by the…

The Kuat Transfer V2 #KU84FR is an excellent choice in a bike rack and will fit great with the Curt Trailer Hitch #C13513 on your 2006 Kia Sorento. The Transfer series has been a favorite of mine for a while now because it's ease of use and the…

I have a solution for you. Here at etrailer, we highly discourage the use of wheel-mount style bike racks when transporting bikes with fenders. With that being said, even if the front wheel of your Macwheel did safely attach to the Kuat Transfer V2…

The Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style part #S64650 will fit the 2015 Honda CR-V as long as you have a hitch on your vehicle. However, the Swagman XC 2-Bike rack is not a tilt-away rack so you need to remove the bikes from the rack to get into the…

Yes, the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU84FR can be used with with the 2" hitch on your 2015 Subaru Outback as long as it meets the tongue weight rating, most 2" hitches will. A Class II tongue weight rating is typically at least…

It depends on the style of bike you have, but if you have a road bike with pretty narrow handlebars there is a very strong possibility you would be able to open the hatch of your 2012 Toyota Prius with the Swagman XTC-2 and bikes installed. If you…

It sounds like you have already tightened everything down for the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Rack, Item #S64670, so you should not have much play from your bike rack. Because you are still having a lot of movement, I would check and see if the pin hole on…