Carrying 4 Bikes on a 1998 Subaru Legacy Wagon with 1-1/4 Inch Class II Trailer Hitch

Question:

Will this work with a 1.25inch class II hitch on a 1998 subaru legacy wagon?

asked by: Marc

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider # HR1400Z is designed for 2 inch trailer hitch only. There are no 4-bike platform style bike racks that will work with a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch at this time. To carry 4 bikes with the 1-1/4 inch hitch on your 1998 Subaru Legacy Wagon you will need to first make sure you have a Class II hitch.

Since you mentioned that you do have a Class II hitch you can use a hanging bike rack. I have included a link to the 4-bike racks that will fit Class II hitches to the right.

If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H