Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Toyota RAV4 Video

The problem you are experiencing is pretty common for vehicles that have seen a couple winters. What happens is the weld nuts get a bit of corrosion in them and that prevents the bolts from being able to thread. This makes it seem like the nuts are…

To keep the bikes from making contact with each other as well as the back of the vehicle I recommend only looking at platform style bike racks such as #MPG2149 and the Swagman XC #S64650. With the hanging style racks you referenced the bikes will…

To get just the locks out of the etrailer Towing Accessories Kit #e99039-9 you just need the part #e99039. This includes both of the locks from the kit but nothing else.

To add the 1 bike carrier to your RockyMounts MonoRail #RKY10004 you'll want to use the 1 Bike Add-On for RockyMounts MonoRail Solo and MonoRail for 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount #RKY10005 you were looking at. This will come with everything you…

The Rhino-Rack 2 Bike Rack part #RRRBC045 is more of a cost effective, value bike rack option so it does not come with locks. That said, you could lock the bikes to the rack and the rack to the hitch with a universal cable lock, the etrailer 10'…

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…

The differences between the Yakima HoldUp #Y02443-2 and the HoldUp EVO #Y02479-2 include an integrated SpeedKnob to take out movement of the bike rack, an easier system for tilting the bike rack, and the ability to add fat bike tires (up to 5"…

The fenders on your bikes will actually not be an issue when using the clamps on the Saris SuperClamp EX 2 Bike Rack, part #SA4025F. When a fender is used on the front and/or rear wheel, clamp the hook to the wheel where the fender ends. We also…

The weight capacity of the Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells #Y01-120B is 220 lbs and is a dynamic weight rating. That means it's the weight you could have on the bars while driving. It doesn't have a static rating but for…

Many of the platform style bike racks are similar. In terms of overall quality and performance, the Swagman XTC2, #S64670, is my top choice when compared to the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider, #HR1000Z. Apart from the same basic design these two racks…

I have a solution for you, but the Saris SuperClamp EX4 #SA4026F cannot be used with bikes with fenders; you'll instead need to use a bike rack that holds the bikes by the frames. For that I recommend using the Saris Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack…

The Yakima HalfBack 3 Bike Rack, #Y02633, will have to use the anchor mode when installed on the 2016 Honda Pilot. To switch the top straps from roof mount to anchor mode please reference the attached diagram. First at the cam buckle on the strap,…