# 1
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Excellent Very easy to install Quick delivery Well recommend this site to friends and family also get our future trailer items from here.
I wish the quality of this Thule bike rack was a good as the one I previously owned. I had a 3 bike hatch back rack. The cradles and the straps were much sturdier and better quality than this new trailer hitch bike rack. And most of the straps were permanently attached on one side. The metal framing for the trailer hitch is beefy and sturdy and good quality, but the plastic cradles and rubber straps are thinner and the vertical stabilizer that fits up against the vertical tube connected to the seat of your bike is attached to a super flimsy rubber "bar" that seems it could snap just by loading bikes and accidentally getting hung up on one when pushing a bike to the farthest cradles. I have almost lost several straps as they easily pop off when loading and unloading bikes. I am hoping they will soften and stay on the knobs better. The knobs themselves are thin and made of a hard non-durable plastic that seems to strain and bend when taking off a tight strap to unload a bike. I keep wondering if the tip of the knob will break off under the strain and then your strap won't stay on. Am definitely keeping my receipt and warranty info for awhile in case it breaks after a short amount of use. All the metal parts seem good, just the plastic is subpar.
# 2
Curt Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
It was obvious that we received a product that was returned by someone else when the box was overly taped shut, a support collar was broken, and most of the pieces were out of their ripped plastic bags. However, it was a great price to hold 5, 26" and/or 27" Trek bikes. I used a piece of the broken collar and went ahead and assembled the rack. Due to the weight of the 5 bikes it did not wobble that much when driving, as one of the bike tires was up against my car. I can only imagine that if we received an untampered product that this review would have been 5 stars. The picture is a little hard to see, but there are 5 Trek bikes on the rack on my 2020 Toyota Seinna.
Needed a 5-bike rack, loved the price of this product. My wife and 3 daughters all have challenging bike frame shapes...it was a struggle the first time figuring out how to get them on. The first 2 bikes that go on are the adult bikes, then the 2 bikerack bars narrow for the last 3 bikes to go on, which is a feature I think is good for kids bikes. I will have to get at least one bike adapter bar to make my wife's bike hang level (due to it's odd frame shape). The triangular mounting pieces on the rack bars are sometimes tricky to get through the corner of a tight, small bike frame, but I was able to get 4 bikes on (haven't tried 5, because my youngest has not learned how to ride yet). The triangular plastic pieces rotate and also slide along the rack bars for even more flexibility of positioning. I like the tilt feature, works great. I like the rubber straps included, they work great. No regrets with this purchase, at this pricepoint it's all and more than I expected as far as quality and ease-of-use.
# 3
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
We've used this bike rack with our '14 Sienna for over a year now and it works wonderfully. I especially appreciate the way the rack folds against the back of the van when not in use. After many hours of research before making this purchase, I could not be more happy with this rack.
Placed my order on a Monday and had my new rack on Friday. While the instructions for assembly could tolerate some improvement they were plenty goood enough to get the job done. Took me about an hour to assmble but I wasn't in a hurry. I attached the rack to my Curt receiver (part #C13105) that I installed on my 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE. Only problem with this setup is insufficient clearance to swing the rack into the full upright storage position. I also have to loosen the handlebars on the bike closest to the van and turn them 90 degrees so they don't touch the back of the van. Both these issues could be solved with a hitch extesion but simple enough to work around without. No biggie. Guess that's the price I pay for having the Curt receiver discretely snuggied up under the bumper. This rack is a serious hunk of steel that does a great job of holding the bikes in place. NO wiggle at all. After test fitting the bikes in place, I'm very confident that the bikes will stay put for a long road trip. Getting all the bikes on the rack and clear of each other does take some experimentation. But once you get it set, it's much faster loading on subsequent trips. The provided locking, anti-rattle pin does a great job of securing the rack to the receiver and makes it all feel like one solid piece. The provided cable lock threads through the bikes and back to the locked anti-rattle pin so nobody can steal your bikes while you're at the hotel, etc. Overall, the construction looks/feels very solid and I really don't see anything where I thought they were trying to save money on construction. This does make the rack a little heavy and it could be challenging for a smaller person to manage. I really like the way this rack holds the bikes from the wheels up as oppposed to hanging off a bar. I was afraid the other style would have the bikes swinging lik e a pedulum. Sorry for the long review, hope there's some helpful information in here some of you.
# 4
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
Planning on bringing bikes while camping. I mounted 2 of the Swagman bike racks to my new Sportrack on my pop-up camper. The bikes fit perfectly. The racks seem sturdy enough. Not heavy duty, but for my needs they should be fine. Assembly was relatively fast and easy.
We have used the Swagman Roof Rack a number of times when we have needed the additional bike carrying capacity. It took a couple attempts to get the initial spacing of the bike rack properly balanced on the van’s roof rack as recommended by the instructions. But it was easy to do and once set was very easy and quick to put on and take off. The rack works great, the bike is easy to put into place and secure. The bike and rack are very stable and quiet and haven’t required any mid-trip adjustments. We always put the cheapest bike on the roof (lol) but do use a bit of duct tape to protect the finish just Incase. We are very satisfied with the rack and consider it quite a deal for the money.
# 5
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
2007 Toyota SiennaWorked great on back of my 2007 Toyota sienna. Holds 3 but I carried only two. Women's bike do need the additional crossbar.
# 6
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
First-time rack buyer / owner / installer. The rack arrived in a timely fashion, maybe a day or 2 ahead of schedule. It was well packaged. I’m LOVING this bike rack. It was easy to put together and to mount on my new Honda Passport. Thus far, no squeaks in my 2” receiver. Hardest part of initial set-up is figuring out the best way to position two bikes. Trial & error and some patience. The directions weren’t clear as to where the 2 left-over screws went. I found the answer in another review and have posted a pic in case others have the same problem (photo with pen pointing at screw). These screws go in the underneath side of both of the folding arms. They appear to keep the wheel wells from sliding off in case in you drive with an empty, un-folded rack, and forgot to tighten down the wheel wells. The folding arm push / pull pins can be difficult at times. I coated the tips with some lube. That and a little jiggling seems to solve that issue. I guess it’s better for the pins to be snug vs popping right out. I added a small Master lock to the hitch pin (in lieu of the provided cotter pin) as a theft deterrent. I read that a 3/16 shackle lock will fit into the bike clamp down arms to also act as a deterrent. I had an old 3/16 lock that did snugly fit and appeared to be locked. HOWEVER, I yanked on the lock and it came open as there isn’t quite enough clearance for the shackle to lock. I discovered that longer 3/16 shackle locks are hard to find. Have attached a photo of the lock that actually fits and works (Ace Hardware). One lock on the upper clamp down arm will secure both arms as the lower arm can’t be removed without removing the upper arm. The clamp down arms appear to be coated to prevent damage to your bike. I’ve tried a simple rag and ultimately settled on pool noodle pieces as a precautionary measure. I CAN NOT open my tailgate (regardless of whether or not the rack is fold up and in the bike carry position). If that’s a concern for you, then spring for the more costly titling version. My back-up camera still functions.
The Swagman XTC-2 platform bike carrier arrived very quickly from etrailer and in good shape, the actual carrier box is inside another shipper box, which I'm sure helped with its condition. Assembly was relatively quick and painless, even though the instructions could be a little more thorough. Installing the carrier on the back of our Jeep Patriot also was quick, it helps to have an extra ratchet & 3/4" socket laying around for just this purpose. Installing the bikes takes a little patience and trial and error the first time you try and put them on the carrier. It's easy enough to adjust the wheel holders to fit the wheelbase of your bikes, but for us at least, the challenge was trying to swing the vertical support bar up into position after putting on the first bike (closest to the Jeep). We couldn't angle the bike enough toward the Jeep to have the bar clear the bike. We learned that the easiest way to secure the first bike was to remove the ratcheting frame hooks altogether, put the bike in the carrier, swing up the vertical support bar, put in the pin, and then slide one of the frame hooks down on the bar. The outside bike is much easier because you can set the bike in the carrier at whatever angle you need, not being limited by the back of the vehicle. One thing we did to protect the bike frames was to use some foam pipe insulation as cushion between the frame hook and the frame (see pictures). Once you get a system for installing the bikes, it is very quick to load/unload them. The rack seems to be well made and doesn't wiggle excessively when traveling. All in all a good product for a good price, would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a platform bike carrier.
# 7
Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
WOW WOW WOW That is what I just kept saying after installing this Saris bike rack. I have been looking for a bike rack for almost 3-4 months now. Thule and Yakima didn't have what I was looking for. Their solution for a 4-5 bike rack is too complicated, not efficient, and it would be a nightmare to manage on a regular basis. So I couldn't get myself to pull a trigger on any of those and I kept searching. Finally, I came to eTrailer and found out about Saris. That is where the love starts :) We are a family of 5 (3 kids and 2 grown-ups). I needed something that will help me load bikes fast, unload them and still be able to have access to the back of my Toyota Sequoia. Saris delivered in every way. Assemble of the item is straight forward. Instructions are clear and to the point. They even give you a yellow strip that helps you mark where the hitch needs to be in order to align hole openings for easier installation after you install it the first time ;) The back-up camera is still usable but not 100%. Tilting down the rack with the bikes on it is simple as 1-2-3. There is plenty of room left between the trunk door and the bike as you can see on the pictures. One HUGE benefit is that you do not need any extra parts for kids bikes. Not like with other brands. Saris delivers tremendously on this part too. No shaking, rattling, or anything that would make you notice that you have this amazing product on the back of your SUV/truck. I can't recommend it more. I am just surprised that this product has not been more advertised and represented compared to other products.
this thing is a beast. while i haven't used it as much as i thought i would, i'm really happy with the quality of the rack. would def recommend to others looking for a 4 bike rack.
# 8
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I bought this rack to carry one mountain bike and one hybrid path bike on my Sienna van or my 4Runner. I wanted something easier than my hanging bike rack. I received the rack in good condition with slight damage to the inner box but the shipping box was in perfect condition. Very quick delivery. The rack is mostly put together when you receive it. I just installed the bicycle wheel rings and the receiver bar. Each of the hex bolts on the receiver bar have lock washers for very secure attachment, though you need to have a hex wrench to tighten. The wheel rings move smoothly on the support bars and tighten with knobs that have secure nylon locknuts inside to prevent loosening. By the way, the two Phillips head screws go into the ends of the support bars as stoppers ( wasn't explained in the brief instructions). The fit and finish of the rack was better than expected and easy to use. I did have to spend some time, with a helper, to figure out how to position the bikes for the best placement on the rack. It was a bit of a puzzle, but I figured it out. Make sure you put the tallest bike next to the hatch with the derailure inside. This protects the back windshield from the handle bar and moves the pedal further from the door. Now, removing the bikes and replacing them back on the rack should be very quick and easy. To easily remove the holddown clamps, simply push down the top while pressing on the latch. The rubber on the holddown clamps tend to rub off on the bicycle; so, I treated it with 303 protectant and have a layer between it and the bicycle. Also, on the holddown clamps there are holes to allow you to lock each of the latches, however I typically use a cable and lock.
I bought this for my 2015 Toyota Sienna to tote me and my husbands bikes to bike paths. I’m giving this 2 stars as I can only fit one bike on the rack. If I try to put 2 bikes on the bike on the inside hits the back window with the handle bar. So now I have to go back to using the truck to tote them. If it’s just me no problem the bike fits great and is really easy to use it folds down so you can pop the trunk, just a pain if you leave it on all the time as it’s in the way loading and unloading the groceries.
# 9
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Excellent bike rack. Holds up to 4 bikes securely. Easy to mount the bikes, very solid construction. My wife had a little trouble with the tie down straps, but managed it. No such problem for a guy. I would recommend, in fact I believe my son is buying the same rack.
Sturdy, stable, holds bikes securely and reasonably priced. Easy to hang bikes on rack and secure them. Rack is easy to mount on vehicle and does not rattle. I haven't found anything not to like about this bike rack.
# 10
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Check out my other review on the hidden hitch for a 2015 BMW 4 Series for the majority of the review, but this thing is great. Easy setup and install, does all the things it's supposed to do. Mounting and removing bikes is a snap with the included clips (big difference from some of the cheaper variants with nylon ratchet straps). Fits very snugly in my 2" receiver, and pretty solid on the highway and over bumpy roads.
The rack itself is fantastic. Not too heavy, easy to attach to hitch, and very easy setup. The only real downside is if your bicycles don't have a standard frame, you'll need to buy the Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bars (~$50 each) in order to be able to mount them on the rack. I will say that smaller bikes (for my 9 year old) can be a challenge to mount with larger bikes as you'll need to finagle the handle bars and such to get them to line up but once you do it a few times you figure it out.
# 11
SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack - 2" Hitches - Swinging
Unit doesn't fit a Jeep Rubicon with a spare tire. I tried 4 times and contacted etrailer.com that the unit doesn't work as sold and they offered to sell me a 7 3/4 extension and reduce the load capacity 50%. The length of the 2" hitch needs to be 3" longer for a standard Rubicon to get past the spare. You not going to want to take your spare tire off for the hitch to work. It defeats the purpose. Customer service was excellent, however the product is a flawed design. Can't recommend this hitch. Its also heavy.
Solid rack for half the price of the name brands. Don’t waste your money! Thanks to the extensive reviews on etrailer and a free shipping promotion I took a chance and ordered this along with the three of their crossbars, anti rattle hitch pin and cable lock. All for well less than the name brand rack alone. Shipping was painful. Etrailer said it was in stock but then due to a delay with the manufacturer it took 35 days from order to arrival. I wasn’t in a hurry so I waited patiently, and etrailer reps emailed often to lmk they hadn’t forgotten. I thought some kind of reward for my extreme patience was in order- discount, gift card, free bag of chips- but they politely declined. Oh well. In the end it arrived when they (eventually) said it would, all in one box, in great shape. The rack was super easy to assemble. You’ll need a ratchet or two and you’ll need to crank those bolts to assemble- they don’t just “insert.” But otherwise it’s only a few steps; I had mine hanging on my truck in probably 15 minutes. Swings away and locks smoothly and requires no effort to do so. Everything feels quite sturdy and well made. No rattle on initial test drive either. This will be a once in a while rack at best for our family of four. We have two SUVs so I needed a rack that could get out of the way of the rear hatch WITH bikes on it. This will do that. And now I don’t need to stuff four dirty bikes into the back of my truck, getting them all tangled and scratched!
# 12
Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount
Overall I am happy with these bike carriers. They mount to the racks over the bed of my Tundra TRD Pro. Installation is simple. I think they could be just a bit sturdier because there is just a bit of wobbling when driving on bumpy roads but I'm not too worried about them coming dislodged. Take note that although they come with a cable lock to attach the bike to the carrier, the key is sold separately.
Very good product. It holds the bike securely on the roof without contacting the frame. It is easy to adjust from my road bike to my 29er mountain bike. Our drives are all relatively short, so I like that I do not need to remove the front wheel to lock in the bike. It's also nice that the SKS locking system allows me to use the same key for this rack that I use for my Yakima roof box and hitch rack. This is my first roof rack and I chose this route for a couple reasons. Some of the roads we travel to get to our trail heads are a bit rough and with a roof rack I don't have to worry about bottoming out a hitch rack hanging off the back of the vehicle. Also, it takes up less room in the garage. Our vehicle is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with an additional 4 inches of ground clearance. That makes it a bit of a reach for my 5'4" wife, so we take our two-step along to help her. This is my third time purchasing from etrailer, and each experience has been very good. They are a very customer service oriented company. I really appreciate all the additional information they provide on their products, especially all the videos they produce to aid in reviews, assembly, and use.
# 13
Swagman XP Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
Bike carrier works great. It is built well and does what I expected.
Purchased this after reading some of the other reviews and Q&A on etrailer - i hadn't thought about the fact that how the crossbars on the bike are configured makes a difference - 3 of our 5 bikes wouldn't have fit on a two bar bike rack because the openings are two small (I ended up measuring them before selecting a rack). I still ended up having to use the adapter for one of them which works great. Installation was easy (I had uhaul put a receiver hitch on my 2012 odyssey the week before) - you do have to pull a pin on the bottom of the rack when you tilt it, which some might consider an inconvenience compared to some of the other brands that just have release levers, but i view it as less stuff to break compared to those racks. If you're going to have it on a lot and park in a garage, consider the fact that it doesn't collapse because it does add significant length to the vehicle. 5 bikes are definitely doable if you set it up correctly. I think its the most versatile rack you can get based on the way it holds the bikes and would definitely recommend.
# 14
RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
We love our RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack. The fact that it can hold our two e-bikes and swings out for rear door access makes it perfect for vanlife. Service and communication from etrailer is outstanading!
etrailer.com asked me for a review about 1 week after it arrived. A better review would be in about 6-12 months after delivery to allow me time to use and experience the rack. Disclosure: my review is just for the assembly and install. Assembly is not easy. I needed to go to the internet and look at photos. The instructions lack detail. So only 4 stars for assembly instructions. It seems like a good design. The included locks seem cheap - like why bother including. The hitch pin design seems to tighten down the rack so there should be minimal rattle and movement. The rack sits up relatively high, so it would be safer to lift heavier e-bikes with two people or use some type of field engineered ramp. Wish it was made in the US and I wish the country of original was fully disclosed in the etrailer.com description. Perhaps it is disclosed but I learned it was from china after it was delivered.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2004 Toyota Sienna
Today on our 2004 Toyota Sienna, we'll be test fitting this Thule Helium Aero hitch-mounted 2-bike carrier, part number TH9042. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll allow the integrated hitch pin to fall into place, and then, we'll turn the black knob to engage the anti-rattle device. With the bike rack secure, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 15-1/2 inches of ground clearance. Closet part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 3 inches away, and with the cradle arms folded down, we have added about 15 inches to theoverall length of our Sienna. We can now pull the gray lever at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out, and with the cradle arms out, we've added about 25 inches to the overall length of our Toyota Sienna. To access the cargo area, we can pull the gray lever at the base of the bike rack and tilt the mast down. As you can see, we can easily gain access to the rear hatch. To load the bike, we'll make sure the mast is in its upright position.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2004 Toyota Sienna
Today on our 2004 Toyota Sienna, we'll be test fitting this Swagman Titan hitch-mounted, four-bike rack, Part Number S63410.We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten it with a wrench. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 13.5 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the bike rack. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 9 inches away. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 19 inches to the overall length of our Toyota.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2004 Toyota Sienna
Today on our 2004 Toyota Siena well be test fitting the Thule Vertex hitch mounted four bike rack part #: TH9029. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the hitch. Well thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. With the bike rack secured well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the bike rack. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about three and a half inches away.
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2004 Toyota Sienna
Today on our 2004 Toyota Sienna, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing Hitch Mounted 4 Bike Rack, part number TH9027. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll allow the integrated hitch pin to fall into place, and we'll then turn the black knob to engage the anti-rattle device. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 13 inches of ground clearance at the rear the bike rack. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 2 inches away. With the cradle arms down we've added about 10 inches to the overall length of our Toyota. We can now lift up on the grey lever at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2004 Toyota Sienna
Today, on our 2004 Toyota Sienna, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex hitch-mounted four bike rack, part number TH9025. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank in the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll allow the integrated hitch pin to fall into place, and we'll then turn the black knob to engage the anti-rattle device. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the bike rack. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 2 inches away, and we've added about 10-1/2 inches to the overall length of our Sienna with the cradle arms folded down. We can now lift up the gray lever at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out, and with the cradle arms out we've added about 33 inches to the overall length of our Sienna. To access the cargo area we can lift up the gray lever at the base of the bike rack and tilt the mast down. As you can see we can easily gain access to the rear hatch. To load up a bike we'll make sure the mast is in its upright position. We'll undo the cradle straps, place our bike into the frame cradles and secure it with the straps. With the bike all loaded up that will complete today's test fit for the Thule Apex, part number TH9025 on our 2004 Toyota Sienna. .
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2004 Toyota Sienna
Today on our 2004 Toyota Sienna, we'll be test fitting the Softride Dura parallelogram tilting 4 bike rack, part number SR26247. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten it with a wrench. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 10 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the bike rack. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 3 inches away, and we have added about 34 inches to the overall length of our Sienna. To load a bike, we'll simply undo the cradle straps, place our bike into the frame cradles, and secure it with the straps. With our bike all loaded up, you can see that we can easily access the rear hatch of our Sienna by pulling the black T handle at the upper right hand corner of the mast and tilting the bike rack down. That will complete today's test fit for the Softride Dura parallelogram tilting 4 bike rack, part number SR26247, on our 2004 Toyota Sienna. .
Rhino-Rack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2004 Toyota Sienna
Today on our 2004 Toyota Sienna, we'll be test fitting the Rhino-Rack hitch-mounted 4 bike rack, part number RBC038. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it with a wrench, and secure it with a lock. Now with the bike rack secure, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 14-3/4 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 5 inches away, and we've added about 12 inches to the overall length of our Toyota with the cradle arms in the down position. We can now pull the black pin at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out. With the cradle arms out, we've added about 27 inches to the overall length of our Sienna. To access the cargo area, we can pull the black pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt the mast down.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2004 Toyota Sienna
Today on our 2004 Toyota Sienna, we'll be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa hitch-mounted, platform style, aluminum two-bike rack, Part Number S102. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll line up the pin holes, insert our pin through the pin holes, and secure with a lock on the other side. We, then, can turn the black T handle, at the back of the shank, to engage the anti-rattle device. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 12-3/4 inches of ground clearance.
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2004 Toyota Sienna
Today on our 2004 Toyota Sienna we'll be test fitting the Kuat NV platform-style hitch mounted aluminum two bike rack, part number N101. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll insert our pin through our pinholes and secure the lock on either side. We then can tighten down the black knob at the back of the shank to engage the anti-rattle device. With the bike rack secured we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 9-1/2 inches of ground clearance at the back of the bike rack. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 2 inches away, and with the platform folded up we've added about 13-1/2 inches to the overall length of our Sienna. We can now pull out on the orange lever at the base of the bike rack to tilt the platform down. With the platform folded down, we have about 17 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the bike rack. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 6 inches away, and we've added about 35 inches to the overall length of our Sienna with the platform folded down. To load up a bike we'll unfold the mast and raise the wheel hook to the top of the mast. We'll then undo the tray strap at the rear and place our bike up onto the bike rack. We'll bring the wheel hook up and clamp it down just before the front caliper and secure the back tire with the rear strap. Now one great feature of the Kuat NV is that it allows you to tilt the bike rack down with the bike loaded to be able to gain access to the rear hatch.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Tow n Go Bike Rack Review - 2004 Toyota Sienna
Today on our 2004 Toyota Sienna we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler Tow and Go Three Bike Rack, part number HR135. For today's test fit we'll be using the Hidden Hitch super extra long shank ball mount, Part Number 80232. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch and securing it with the pin and clip. You'll notice that there's wobble inside the hitch. You can reduce this wobble, if not eliminate it, with many of our anti-rattle devices on our website. We'll now go ahead and show you how to load up a bike.
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