# 1
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
The good: I like the way the bikes are held in and the ability to add the upright adapters to the bike frame holders. The straps are quality too. For a jeep with a spare tire, this is the perfect length to clear it. This rack is 5 stars from the bike holders to the base of it. The bad: the 2"receiver adapter and bolt are insufficient. I wish they made this in a solid 2" hitch. The entire setup is held into the receiver by a very short bolt. It only goes about half way into the receiver tube. So your hitch is only "secured" on one side. A hitch pin or bolt should go through the receiver tube completely imo so it can be secured on the other end with a retaining clip or nut. Because this only goes in the one side, the entire weight of the rack plus bikes are held tight to one side of the receiver by the undersized bolt and washer. A few bumps down the road and that bolt loosens. Now instead of distibuting the weight of the rack and bikes on the receiver and post, it's completely up to the bolt to keep you from losing the rack. The bolt threads get damaged too. I took this down a dirt road and nearly lost everything. I had to buy my own bolt with hd fender washers and lock washers to correct this. Thule should've provided this from the start. The current short bolt design where only one side of the receiver secures the rack is unacceptable. This rack is 1 star at best for the connection to the receiver.
I bought this bike rack back in April but wanted to make sure I used it to give the best review. First I want to say I did a lot of research on bike racks and found this one to be the best one to fit my needs. The best price I found was on etrailer.com, at the time it was When I called the customer service to place my order, I spoke to Dan. He was very pleasant on the phone and took the time and listened to what I needed and understood my concerns. I ordered the bike rack and also ordered the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device and the Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock. Dan suggested I also get the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, which I never even thought of getting. Delivery was in about two business days, which was really fast and at the time of order they were running a special free delivery over $99. When I went to put it together I noticed I was missing the flat cap screw M6 x 16mm, part number #853-5787-02. I emailed Dan and within 24 hours received an email that the part was sent out and also in the email their was a link to track the order. After I received the part I did notice that the flat cap screw was actually in the 2 inch adaptor sleeve. The instructions were very easy to read, and it took me about 20 minutes to put together. I did have an issue when I positioned the stinger into the cradle, with the 8mm locking nut, it was not staying tight and when I took it off I noticed the threads inside were gone, so I ended up going out to Lowes and buying a new one and its holds perfectly fine. I also had a question about that part because it is not a locking part and was worried someone would try to steal the rack. I contacted etrailer.com to find if they make a locking device for this and they said no but I can contact Thule to double check, I'm still waiting for an answer back from Thule. The weather finally broke and we installed the rack onto my hitch, tightened it and it doesn't rattle. When I finally used the rack and put my bike on, it did sway a little but at 50 mph I was very happy with it. The trailer comes out just enough away from my car that I do not have to fold completely out and I can open my trunk with no issues. I am very happy with my purchase and had a great customer experience with Dan. Would highly recommend ordering from them to anyone.
# 2
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.
# 3
Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Dual Arms
I have aftermarket ExpeditionOne bumpers for my 2020 Ford Ranger. My spare tire is on a rear bumper swing arm (see photos). In my install what worked best was the short arm only, no spacer. If you read the instructions, that will make more sense. I think the instructions are for a Jeep, but my spare tire mount is different, considering I have 265/60 tires. Negatives The thule cable lock for the bike doesn't engage enough to lock, but looking at the design, not sure how robust it is anyway, so I'll just use a bike lock I already have through the swing arm frame and spare tire. Also, for offroading, I think it may be safest to take off both bike wheels and strap the frame separately. I drive on very narrow jeep trails, so I don't want a bike wheel catching on brush/branches that I'm driving by. Those two things are why I only gave 4 out of five stars. Positives The light weight of the rack (15lbs) and the thule bolt lock to the spare tire (different lock vs the bike, see photos), are why I got this rack. Really like that I could offset the rack some, so it's more centered. Really like the spacers that add more contact between the tire and the bike rack, see photos. Summary/Observations I'm lazy, so will try the orange tape, instead of always lowering the arms (see photos) I'm tall, so that should keep me from walking into them. My truck tires aren't huge, so I'm still in the weight range of the swing arm, keep that in mind too, but I'm happy to avoid a hitch bike rack, I didn't want to lose departure angle for off roading. I'll update the review if it doesn't perform like I expect, but I think it'll work well enough. I've had lots of different racks (roof, hitch, rear trunk, etc), so I'm not expecting any surprises.
I needed a solution to put a bike rack on my Jeep where I could open the back door. I also have a backup camera. This works with my back-up camera, because mine is mounted not in the center hole, but in the larger tire hole above it with a bracket. This rack hit all my marks including weight as my e-bike is 43 pounds - so I'm carrying one bike, although my mountain bike probably would still keep it under 75lbs. I had my friend's husband help me install and it was pretty straight forward. The only issue we had is that the safety strap which is sewn (attached) to the handle is not long enough. I have 265 tires, so medium size and there are adaptors for bigger tires included. We tried every possible configuration and could get it attached, but only with an inch of strap left so no tie off. The safety strap is needed, but not long enough. I contacted Thule and they are sending me two straps with metal buckles to extend it. Good customer service.
# 4
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
We use the SA801 rack on our 2016 Honda CRV. It fits well, stays secure and is relatively easy to install. The straps that hold the bikes onto the rack are a different story. They are hard to insert into the buckles due to the stiffness of the strap and buckle. We basically gave up using them and went to bungees. Perhaps we are missing something here. I would still buy another one and recommend it to others, but the tie-downs could be re-thought. Pete & Karen Brown
Seemingly well-constructed and supported bike rack. It fits my 2018 Toyota Camry SE just fine and I haven't had any issues with sway or even feeling my bike while driving. I've only carried one bike on it and have used it a limited number of times, so I cannot speak on durability and longevity. Although you shouldn't open your trunk while the rack is attached, I have been able to do so with no issue (without the bike attached).
# 5
Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount
This HRSR1 bike carrier will not fit a 2023 Jeep Wrangler JL UNLESS you remove the stock Liddy Light and associated bracket. Upon discovering this, I was able to locate an aftermarket kit which allows for the relocation of the light to just above the rear camera. The kit was easily installed and the bike mount was installed just as easily as the directions explain. The new location of the light is partially obscured with the bikes mounted and, although not ideal, it is adequate and certainly better than total removal. I was unable to find any mention of this situation in the install instructions or reviews prior to purchase of the rack. I just wish I had been aware of this before purchase. I would have rated 5 stars for this product were it not for the slight hiccup. Kudos to etrailer. It is always a pleasure to do business with them. They are very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.
JeepIt's sturdy even off-road, and it's simple to take on and off. I've had to use my spare tire twice since owning this rack, and although I have to remove my bike and loosen the bike rack bolts a bit, it comes off and goes back on with minimal effort, which is nice when you're on the Alaska Highway and it's snowing. I've carried my full-suspension bike on this rack for 35k miles all over the U.S. and Canada. I like how my bike fits close to the tire, where I lock it. My tailgate opens without the bike touching the side of my Jeep. Great bang for the buck.
# 6
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
etrailer has the best pre- and post-sales customer service I've ever seen! I started out not knowing anything about hitch-mounted racks. So I wrote to etrailer telling them about my car and type of hitch I was about to have installed. Samuel wrote back with lots of great information tailored specifically to my car. He even included a photo that looked just like my 2017 white VW GTI with a hitch and rack installed. Okay something of a coincidence. But the rest of the assistance I got from the crew at etrailer was just as prophetic. I went into this a novice and came out knowing lots more about hitches and racks and finding the rack best suited to my situation. I have a small car, a class 1 hitch and a heavy mountain bike. I got exactly what I needed. As to the Swagman rack itself, it works fine. If I had a different situation I would probably buy a platform rack as they are easier to load. There's no reason to buy a bike rack anywhere else.
First off, thanks to Jason T. or "Troop". The exemplary customer service he provided is rare these days. Troop made several calls to the various manufacturers to ascertain which bike rack would afford me the most ground clearance as my new VW Golf sits low to the ground and my old bike rack frequently scraped the ground when I went up even a slight up hill grade. His efforts paid off as he found me the best bike rack for my car, the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Carrier. It sits up off the ground just high enough that it doesn't scrape on my driveway. It is also sturdy and holds my bikes securely. And, the delivery was amazingly fast. I had my rack in about 2 days! Note to Troop, see my Pittsburgh Pirates Logo on my bumper in the attached pictures? Pirate Fans persevere! The Bucco's will be coming after your Cardinals this year! Thanks again Troop!
# 7
Saris Bones 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
We use the SA801 rack on our 2016 Honda CRV. It fits well, stays secure and is relatively easy to install. The straps that hold the bikes onto the rack are a different story. They are hard to insert into the buckles due to the stiffness of the strap and buckle. We basically gave up using them and went to bungees. Perhaps we are missing something here. I would still buy another one and recommend it to others, but the tie-downs could be re-thought. Pete & Karen Brown
WOW... Outstanding product, well-engineered, quality materials, easy to install, works as advertised, and a perfect fit to my 2016 KIA Forte5. Not cheap... but, you get what you pay for... can't imagine a better bike rack out there. Great bike rack!
# 8
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
So far I’ve just assembled it and took a quick test drive around the block. My initial thought is this thing is perfect. It’s super sturdy and easy to use. My only gripe and it’s not fault of the rack, but it’s heavy…
If you've done any research or read any of the other comments on either this rack, or this seller...rest assured they really are as good as everyone says! I ordered my rack on around 4pm est on a Friday afternoon and within an hour I received an email that said they have shipped my product AND upgraded to priority shipping. Can't say enough positive things about the customer service! When the rack arrived, it took me a little over half an hour to get it set up. Probably would e been faster if I were even slightly mechanically inclined (or if didn't I didn't have to borrow a socket wrench from my neighbor). We finally had an opportunity to load up the bikes and head out for a ride today. As others have said, the first time you load up your bikes, it's kind of like a puzzle to get them situated. Took about 15 minutes. This rack is awesome! Very sturdy and the bikes were very secure. Only racks I have had in the past were rooftop fork mount racks. This is so much easier! On e we got to the trail (over an hour drive) getting the bikes off was a piece of cake. Afterwards, it was time to load them back up and it was less than 5 minutes to get them all on and ready to hit the road. There were other 4-bike racks on the website, but this one had enough great reviews that I felt comfortable making the purchase. After the fact, I'm very glad I did! I can't imagine the $800 rack can be that much better than this, and I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a 4-bike platform rack. I will definitely recommend this rack and etrailer.com to everyone I know.
# 9
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Truly grooving on my wife's new Swagman Chinook bike rack. She wanted to be able to transport her nice road bike easily without throwing it in the back of her car, and since a roof rack is out of the question, this Swagman model fit the bill perfectly. It arrived quickly on the anticipated date. Kudos to etrailer.com for the email updates to keep me informed of my purchase. Within one hour, it was installed on my wife's 2014 Mazda3 hatchback. The Swagman is heavy and solid, which is reassuring as it makes me feel confident that it will keep the bikes secure. It also makes me feel like I got my money's worth. A ratchet wrench and Phillip's head screwdriver were the only tools required for the easy install. I did my research before purchasing the Chinook model as I was also eyeballing a very similar Thule rack that was slightly more expensive. I spoke with an etrailer.com expert who gave me the lowdown on both models. Ultimately, the Swagman won out because it has a smaller 'footprint' while extended or folded up ... and also can tilt away from the car for easy access to the hatchback area. Very convenient! FYI: Mazda doesn't make a trailer hitch for the Mazda3 as it's a small car with a small engine and has no business towing anything. Thankfully, the Curt company makes an aftermarket frame and trailer hitch that fits the Mazda3 hatchback perfectly with no drilling. Stupidly, I purchased it from another online company thinking I was getting a good deal. Turns out etrailer.com had it for less with FREE shipping. Oh well ... live and learn. Now I know that etrailer.com is one-stop shopping for bike racks AND trailer hitches. (Full disclosure: I had the garage down the street install the frame as it's easier with a lift) Only snafu: the shipment contained an extra set of keys that I assumed was for the hitch bolt lock (there was also a set of keys on the bolt itself). I spent 15 minutes using those keys trying to figure out how to remove the lock from the bolt to install it on the hitch. The keys just wouldn't turn in the lock. I called etrailer.com and Kevin told me to try the other set of keys ... and they worked. So an extra set of keys came with it that did absolutely nothing ... weird! Obviously, I can't speak to the longevity and durability of the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack as I just installed it. What I can speak to is the sturdiness of it, the ease of the installation and my complete satisfaction with the good folks at etrailer.com.
I ordered the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack on line from etrailer and so far have been very satisfied. The bike rack was delivered in less than a week. Unpacking the rack and assembly was fairly straightforward. I have read some reviews that complained the assembly instructions were a bit vague. I didn't have a problem but can see where others without a mechanical background get confused. The rack is very sturdy, but there is some side to side play in the tilt mechanism. I'm not sure this can be avoided with a rack that folds down. Installing the Curt trunk stabilizing strap takes most of the sway out of the rack. Installation is fairly easy and quick. It takes me 6 - 7 minutes to install the back on my hitch, and to install the bike and be ready to drive away. That seems reasonable to me. So far I've only loaded 1 bike. I've included pictures of my installation on a 2014 Mercedes Benz E350 sedan. Clearance between the bikes, the rack and the car are good. With the bike loaded in the inside, most forward position, I have 6" clearance between the pedal and the bumper. With the bike removed, the center support folded flat and the rack folded up in the storage position, I have 4" clearance between the closest part of the bike rack (the fold down hinge assembly) and the back bumper of the car. I am able to open the trunk of the car without removing the bikes or using the tilt feature, but I do have to remove the stabilizing strap first. Overall, I'm very pleased with the bike rack and think it will serve me much better than my old strap on rack. Since the weather has been cool since getting the bike carrier, I haven't taken any long trips to give it a real workout.
# 10
Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Perfect for my 2019 RAV-4. I like this product because it allows me to drive and park without having to worry about height clearances in the city and parking was still navigable. Definitely worth the money!
First, etrailers.com is the BEST! Okay, this rack is amazing. If it was made in the U.S.A, I believe it would be closer to $ 800.00+, it's not, thus the incredible price point, imo. Incredible craftmanship, sturdy, versatile, nice to look at, as well. Very detailed instructions included. Fits my 2015 Prius 4 perfectly. Our beach cruises both required adaptor bars. I opted to wait on the bike rack, to ensure a good fit, etc. then purchase the adaptor bars. After much research, I went with Delta adaptors, I wish etrailers.com carried them, but they do not. Nevertheless, this rack is tops, highly recommend. Thank you for reading!
# 11
Rhino-Rack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
I purchased this bike rack a year ago and I use it A LOT. I had to buy and install a stabilizer because without it, the unit would sway back and forth even without a bike on it (very noisy). This makes removal more cumbersome but since I keep the hitch on year round it doesn't matter to me. The tilting function is fabulous allowing easy use of my RAV4 hatchback. I can even tilt it down with a bike on it. I got the 2 bike hitch. Plenty of room for two bikes to fit without rubbing. Lastly, the hitch has a sizable through-hole on the bottom to thread a good sized cable so I can lock my bike up. Sturdy. I highly recommend.
The unit ‘s simplicity is a real plus. It takes less than 3 minutes to put the rack on the vehicle. It is well built and very durable and has a nice feature that allows you to open the rear hatch for SUV owners without removing the rack.
# 12
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Works well for transporting two 29" wheeled mountain bikes. However, after one year it's starting to rust in several areas (see attached photos), and the front wheel arms are becoming increasingly difficult to raise and lower. Finally the locking cable is extremely rusty as you can see in the attached photo. I'm not sure how durable this rack will be long term.
We have had this bike rack for one year and use it every week-end. My wife has a Trek e-bike (52 lbs) and I have a regular Trek hybrid (23 lbs). The rack is very sturdy and I have no issues driving at highway speeds, there is no movement of the bikes. Very easy to load and unload.
# 13
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Draw-tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I - 1-1/4 Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Rack - Tilting The Draw-tite Sportframe class 1 trailer hitch and Swagman Trailhead 3 bike rack were ordered for a 2017 Honda Fit. The online order and shipping went just as expected. The trailer hitch and bike rack are very heavy duty. I recommend watching the trailer hitch install video before installing, whereas the video is very helpful. The bike rack has triangles that you can rotate to find the best fit for your bicycle's frame. The rubber straps are thick and secure the bicycles when you pull them tight. This bike rack will stay on the vehicle for 6 months each year. The tilt feature and folding arm feature are must haves for a smaller hatchback. I am pleased with this purchase, it appears to be good quality and good value.
My previous bike rack was a hitch mounted Yakima. It was sturdy but not well suited for my low Subaru Impreza. It stuck out too far and hung too low so that I had to inch my way down the driveway or over speed bumps for fear of it bottoming out. A roof rack or a rear window mounted rack was not suitable since I wanted to be able to also carry two kayaks. First, I tried to modify my rack by shortening the part that sticks out of the hitch. I tried to saw off about 6 inches so it wouldn't stick out so far but the steel was much too hard. I ended up ruining several metal-cutting blades on my power saw before I gave up. I looked for other rack options. There weren't many out there. But eventually, I found something that met my needs. I purchased the "Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Fold Down Bicycle Hitch Rack" in 2013 from eTrailer.com. The part that enters the hitch curves up to increase clearance from the ground. It is sturdy and sticks out far enough so I can still open my trunk hatch without having to lower the main vertical bar on the hitch (though I could if I wanted to). It isn't often I am really excited about a piece of gear but this hitch rack has made me worry-free when I transport my bicycle(s) via car. The only thing I don't like is that it is advertised as being a 3 bike carrier but it only fits 2 hybrid bikes. Maybe it will fit 3 skinny racing bikes but for the average rider, don't expect to fit on more than 2. But my experience is that is the case for all bicycle racks.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today we're going to be taking a look at the Swagman Original. This is a tilt away style four bike rack. It's been designed with the 2" ball mount included. Part number is S64675. Now as far as the rack capacity up here full four bikes. We've got a cradle indent location in the top here.
Saris Freedom SuperClamp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV, we're doing a test fit of the Saris Freedom SuperClamp. It's a platform style 2-bike rack. It's been designed for use with 1-1/4-inch or 2-inch hitches. Part number on it is SA4025. Cool thing about the Freedom SuperClamp is the way it holds the bike on the rack. We've got a front wheel hook, a rear wheel hook, a rear wheel cradle with strap, and then a front wheel cradle, so essentially, no contact with the bike frame at all.
Softride Element Parallelogram Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV we're going to be doing a test fit on the Soft Ride Element Parallelogram. This is a tilt-away folding 4-bike rack with removable arms. Part number is SR26248. Now we can use this with 2" hitches or with 1-1/4" hitches. Really nice adaptable rack. Cool thing I really like about it: there's a t-handle.
Yakima FullTilt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV, we're taking a look at the Yakima FullTilt. We're going to do a test fit and let you know the kind of room and things like that that we've got to work with here with the system. Pn on it is Y02462. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. It'll work great whether you're using 1-1/4" or a 2" hitch. Overall, it's a nice, sturdy, heavy-duty kind of rack.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV, we're taking a look and doing a test fit, on the Thule Vertex Swing. This is a swing away, four bike rack. It's been designed for use in two inch hitches. Part number on it is TH9031XT. Now, great thing about the vertex swing, it's ability .. Even with a full load of bikes ...
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V TH9029XT
Today on 2013 Honda CR-V, we're doing a test fit on the Thule Vertex. This is a folding and tilting four-bike hanging-style rack. The part number on it is TH9029XT. Now this has been designed so you can use it with the inch and a quarter or with two-inch hitches, so it's nice and adaptable. We've got a feature that's been added. It's going to be a cable lock right up here at the top of the rack.
Saris Bike Porter Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV, we're test fitting the Saris Bike Porter. It's a folding and tilting, four bike rack. It's been designed for use with inch and a quarter, or with two inch hitches. Part number on it is SA404B. Now the bike porter uses two cradles in each location. They can be, kind of changed and configured however you want them. Here we're using it as a top frame cradle.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V S64684
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV we're taking a look at the Swagman Dispatch. This is a platform-style 2 bike rack. It's been designed for use in 2" hitches. The part number on it is S64684. The rack's going to hold the bike in three positions. We've got one here on the front wheel, one here on the rear wheel, and then the top frame two hook. To unload the bike you press in on the cam buckle there.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Tow n Go Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on 2013 Honda CRV, we're test fitting the Hollywood Rack's Traveler tow and go. This is a three bike rack, designed to fit right over a standard two inch ball mount. Part number on it is HR135. Here we've got it in the hidden hitch super long ball mount, this is part number 80232 but can easily fit around any two inch by two inch diameter ball mount with enough length to it. With our CRV, the bottom of our ball mount, this is a straight shank, no drop, no rise. It's going to be about twelve and a quarter inches and it's going to be about twelve and an eighth to the bottom of the tow and go.
SportRack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV we're going to be doing a test fit of the Sport Rack hanging-style 3-bike rack. It's going to come with an 1-1/4" shank with a 2" adapter, as you can see the 1-1/4" there. It's going to be part number SR2403. We're going to go ahead and fit it onto our 2" shank that we have here today. Insert your shank and then line up your pinholes. Also note that this receiver has two sets of pinhole locations so you can either go further in or closer.
Swagman XTC4 Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV we're going to be doing a test fit of the Swagman XTC 4. This is going to be your platform-style 4-bike rack, and it's only going to come with a 2" shank for your 2" hitches. It's going to be part number S64665. Let's go ahead and fit it into our 2" receiver that we have here today. Once you insert it into your receiver, line up your pinholes. With your pinhole lined up, insert your anti-rattle bolt, which will look like this. Turn the key to unlock and lock, and pull it off.
Saris Axis Tilting 2 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV we'll be test fitting the Saris Axis, a tilting 2 bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, Part Number SA832. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. With this secure, we can go over a few measurements. We will have about 12 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the CRV is about 7 1/2 inches. Overall, we've added about 15 1/2 inches to the length of our vehicle. Pulling the yellow T-handle allows us to tilt the rack away from our vehicle.
Saris Thelma 3 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV, well be test fitting the Saris Thelma, a platform style 3 bike rack for 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number SA4239B. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. In this position, youll have about 12 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the vehicle will be about 4 inches and overall were adding about 11-1/2 inches to our vehicle. By removing the gold pin at the base of the rack, we can tilt it into its loading position. As you can see, in this position, we do have full access to our rear hatch. Lets go over a couple measurements.
Saris Freedom Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV we'll be test fitting the Saris Freedom, a platform-style 4 Bike Rack for 2 inch hitches, Part Number SA4414B. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. With our rack in this position, we have about 11 1/2 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 7 inches. Overall we've added about 18 inches to the length of the car. Then pushing the gray lever, it will allow us to tilt the bike rack away from our vehicle into the loading position.
Saris Cycle-On 2 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV we're going to be test fitting the Saris Cycle-On, a platform-style 2 Bike Rack for 2 inch hitches, Part Number SA4024. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll then line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and secure it with a wrench. In this position, we'll have about 11 3/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our CRV is about 10 inches. We're adding about 17 1/2 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. One thing we've noticed with this fit is that you do have the ability to open the rear hatch with the bike rack in this stored position.
Saris Axis 3 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CR-V, well be test fitting the Saris Axis, a tilting 3 bike rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number SA843B. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well then line up our pin holes and thread in our anti-rattle bolt. We can then secure this by tightening it with a wrench. In this position, we have about 12-1/4 worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 6-1/2, and overall, were adding about 15 to the length of the CR-V. Lifting the yellow levers on the top of the rack, allow us to extend our dual-cradle arms. Well lift the lever, slide the arm towards the middle, lift it, aligning it with the appropriate slot, moving it back towards the outside, and then securing it with the lever. When setting our arms, well want to be sure that we have them level or slightly inclined.
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV, we'll be test fitting the Kuat NV aluminum, platform-style, 2-bike rack for a 2" hitch, part number N101. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install our pin and lock. At the rear of the shank, we'll tighten the hand knob to engage our anti-rattle device and secure our bike rack to our vehicle. Now we'll go over some clearance measurements. With the bike carrier in the folded position, we have about 12" of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our CRV is about 5".
RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CR-V, we're going to be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part number RKY1014. Our CR-V is already equipped with a factory roof rack so we're going to mount the RockyMounts TieRod directly to the factory cross bars. We'll lift up the carrier and set it on top of our cross bars. We'll feed the straps at the head of the bike carrier around our front bar. Lock them back into the head and use an Allen key to tighten them down. Then we can reinstall the cover on the head of the bike rack.
Thule Domestique Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Domestique roof-mounted bike carrier, part number TH513. To mount the carrier to our roof rack, we'll set it up on top of our cross bars, and then we can fit the head of the bike rack over our front load bar. We'll lift the bottom clamp around the bottom of our load bar, and use the included Allen key to tighten down the Allen head bolts. Once we have the head of our bike rack secured, we can move to the rear. We want to position the rear clamp and again tighten it down with the included Allen wrench. Once we've done that, we'll take our skewer and reinsert it into the head.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace 4 Bike Carrier, part number Y02451. Now to begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, insert our pin with a red knob into the pinholes and turn the black knob at the back side of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now that the carrier is secured to the vehicle, well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. Theres about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 7 inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 13 inches of overall length to the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler five bike carrier, part number HR9200. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now with the bike secured to the vehicle well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. Theres about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 13 inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added a total of 16 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler four bike carrier, part number HR8500. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and tighten them with a wrench. Now with the carrier secured to the vehicle well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about seven inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Recumbent Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider two bike carrier for recumbents, part number HR1000R-1G. To begin our test fit we will slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now that the carrier is secured to the vehicle well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle is about five and a half inches. We have added a total of 30 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on this 2013 Honda CRV Ill be showing you how to install and operate the Yakima Stickup two bike hitch mounted folding rack, part number Y02420. To install take the bike rack carrier and slide the shank into the hitch, lining up the threaded pin hole. Take the pin and thread it through the pin hole, tighten with the wrench and secure it with a clip on the other side. Now well go over some clearance measurements to see how the rack fits with the vehicle. Theres 12 inches of ground clearance, five inches from the closest part of the rack to the closest part of the vehicle, and weve added an overall 17.5 inches tot eh vehicle. To access the cargo area pull the big red pin and allow the bike rack to fold down.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV well be test fitting the Thule Vertex four bike carrier for both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, part number TH9029. Now with our adapter already installed on our bike rack shank for the two inch hitch well go ahead and slide the shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With the bolt tight our bike rack is secure to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance here at the bike rack is 12 and a half inches. From the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is five inches.
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