How To Carry 4 Various Bikes On A 2019 Subaru Ascent And Have Access To The Trunk

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I have a 2019 Subaru Ascent, interested in carrying 4-5 bikes but likely just 4 bikes from road, kids, hybrid bikes some with carbon fiber frames, would this rack be appropriate, does it swing out wide enough for the ascent? Or are there other racks you would recommend. I really like the swing out feature so you can access back without moving bikes

asked by: Ariadne L

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The SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack - 2" Hitches - Swinging # SR2415 will certainly be able to swing out far enough to gain access to the trunk of your 2019 Subaru Ascent. I attached a demonstration video which shows this being accomplished on a similar vehicle, the Subaru Outback. For any oddly-shaped bikes such as kid's, step-thru, women's, or full-suspension bikes, you will want to add an adapter bar such as # SR0500. One thing to note is that any hanging bike rack could potentially damage a bike that has a carbon fiber frame.

For a bike rack that won't damage a carbon fiber frame, you will need to go with a wheel mount carrier such as Inno Tire Hold 4 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches # INH142. Keep in mind, this does not swing out but it does fold down to allow access to the trunk only when bikes are not loaded on the carrier. To allow this bike rack to swing away you can add a swing away adapter such as # Y02483; but keep in mind this will reduce your hitch capacity by 50%. For example, if your trailer hitch receiver has a max tongue weight of 750lbs, your max weight limit will now be 375lbs.

I attached several demonstration videos for you to check out. I also attached a link to the few 5-bike carriers that are available just in case you decided to go that route instead.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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If your e-bike weighs less than 60-lbs (you can likely remove the battery to accomplish this) the Inno Tire Hold #INH142 is a great choice that will secure the bikes by the tires and not risk damaging the frames of the bikes. This is perfect if…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

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Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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Answer 6

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

Yes, it does. The Hollywood Racks LED Light Bar item #HLY54RR is wired for a 4-way but comes with an adapter that will plug into a 7-way like yours to power the lights.

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Answer 10

The Tow Defender #RM-4700 you found is really our best option to protect the front of your 2024 Chevrolet Trax. This screen helps to deflect any road debris back down to the ground to keep it traveling under your Trax. This particular cover is…

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Answer 11

I can help you choose between the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 and Kuat Transfer V2, as both are really nice bike racks. Let me start off, since you mentioned 3-bike rack, if that's what you were after you would need the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 3 Bikes…

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Answer 12

Either the Kuat Tranfer 1 #KU64FR or the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo 1 #RKY10007 would handle the bikes you describe easily. Both would hold the bikes by the tires, so the fact that the rack won't come into contact with the frame will work well…

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