Can the Yakima RidgeBack 4-Bike Rack # Y02458 Lock to the Hitch It Installs Into
Question:
Does the the rack lock to the hitch on the vehicle ? Will work for a 2014 ford escape? Thank you,
asked by: Mike M
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, the Yakima RidgeBack 4-Bike Rack # Y02458 that you referenced is lockable to the hitch of a vehicle like your 2014 Ford Escape. Check out the review video I attached, it shows how the lock works.
As long as you have a hitch installed on your Escape like the Draw-Tite part # 75758 the # Y02458 would work well.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Yakima Tube Top Adapter Bar # Y02531 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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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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