Yakima FullTilt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Ford Escape Video

Both the RidgeBack #Y02459 and FullTilt #Y02463 are high-end hanging-style racks from Yakima but in this case the FullTilt has a few extra features so I recommend going that route. Both racks have very similar features as far as tilting/folding ease…

Since you are wanting a 5 bike rack there are only a few options that can carry that many bikes. Unfortunately, none of them will tilt with the bikes loaded. It is just too much weight and the rack could fail with that leverage on them. Of the 5-bike…

In order to fit your Subaru Outback Wagon, the distance between the hitch pin hole in your hitch receiver and the furthest rearward point of your back bumper needs to be less than 8 inches. The shank on the Thule #TH9026XT Apex Swing is pretty long,…

The cradles on the Thule Apex XT #TH9026XT are actually set at fixed points on the arms which is what the small screw is for. I confirmed this with my contact at Thule. This was actually an upgrade from the original Thule Apex as it helps to keep the…

The etrailer hitch part #e56RR that you referenced would still allow the hands free liftgate to function. You'd just have to kick to either side of the hitch opening.

I recommend the Firestone Coil Rite, #F4155 for your 2022 Toyota Sienna. Firestone is known to have higher quality air bags than the competition and this kit easily installs by slipping into the coil spring on your Sienna. This will allow you to…

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…

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…

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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…

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…