Which Hitch Mounted 4 Bike Platform Rack for a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

Question:

Will the Swagman xtc4 fit with enough clearance for bicycles on a 2019 VW Atlas which has the etrailer Curt 2inch hitch installed? The clearance from pin hole to outer edge of bumper is 6. Thanks.

asked by: Michael T

Expert Reply:

I have another solution but the Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack # S64665 you mentioned will not be able to fold up on your 2019 Volkswagen Atlas because from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the carrier when folded is 3 1/2 inches. It would fit folded down due it having 12 3/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the wheel hoop.

The option that I recommend is the Saris Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack # SA4414B which will be able to fold up due to the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the rack being 10 inches. The Saris Freedom # SA4414B also offers a higher weight capacity of bikes of 60lbs in the two inner positions compared to 35lbs for all bikes on the Swagman XTC4 # S64665.

To secure the Saris Freedom # SA4414B to the trailer hitch receiver of the vehicle you can use the Hitch Tite Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock # SA3022 and the Saris Cable Lock - 8' Long # SA981 to secure your bike's to the rack.

I included a video of the Saris Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack # SA4414B for you to take a look at.