Best 2013 Toyota Highlander Bike Racks
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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by: James 01/24/2024
Super easy to install and works as advertised, no issues.
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by: Michael01/27/2018
When ordering this product I was excited that id could accommodate two hitch receiver sizes. However, that is this carrier's weakness. The length of the arm is so long that my bicycles bounce severely. I can't use a stabilizing strap since my Toyota Highlander has a plastic spoiler that prevents me from using it. (Unfortunately eTrailer specifically recommended this hitch for my Highlander.) Also the 1 1/4 inch beam that fits into the 2" plastic adapter allows for quite a bit of torque. If you have a 2" hitch I highly recommend buying a bike rack designed for a 2" hitch. This carrier would probably be more solid sitting in a 1 1/4" hitch. By the way, the straps are adjustable. I had trouble attaching two adult and two kid bikes until I properly distributed the location of the straps.
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Chris W.06/18/2015
The assembly of the rack was straight forward and quick. I have used it once and had no problems. Loading the bikes was very easy compared to a roof rack. Overall I like the rack. After the installation, I bought a bolt lock to replace the standard hitch bolt. The bolt lock made the rack sway slightly during travel, but not a real concern. Being able to fold the wheel rails up when not using the rack to carry bikes is a nice feature. I am pleased with this purchase.
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by: Gretchen06/14/2018
I am impressed with this company's professionalism. They kept me informed from start to finish with emails and tracking info. The product is just as advertised and expected.
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Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Suzanne L.12/06/2016
Received the bike rack shipment today and did a partial assembly, following the easy to understand instructions. Plan on completing the installation on the vehicle tomorrow. We were concerned on possible missing parts as the package was badly damaged - see pics - but all were there and we are very satisfied. Suzanne L.
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by: Jaime L.06/30/2016
This rack is mounted on our 2-inch hitch and feels very solid. Two regular adult bikes were easy to mount. The wheel loops tighten so you don't have to continually readjust if you put the bikes on in the same order. It does stick out from the vehicle and because it is low I am worried that someone will hit it in a parking lot. For now, I decided to take it off while not in use. We made our first trip today and went on the freeway no problem. Overall I am very satisfied.
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Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Tom Z03/23/2017
Bought the Draw-Tite trailer hits together with the Swagman XTC4 4-bike rack. Bought based on reviews on e-trailer and other sites that this is a sturdy and good-working combination for carrying 4 bikes. * Delivery: Fast (<5 days) * Packaging: Package had holes, which is not unusual as the box with the hitch has a lot of empty spaces. Others had same issue, but nothing to worry about. The hitch cannot really break easily and the hardware is safely stored in the 2inch receiver. * Installation: Very nice video instructions on etrailer. Installation really can use two people, but it's fairly easy with two people. Had some problems with one of the nine screws to bite although I did a try run before mounting the hitch. Worked after some minutes of wiggling the hitch so that the screw got the correct angle to bite. * Usage: Installed the day of delivery and used it the next day. It's the first time I used a trailer hitch and for sure the first time I used to carry 4 bikes. Stopped looking in the rear-view mirror after 1 minutes seeing that it's barely moving at all. So with a limited use so far I can confirm other's reviews of this combination and I think it works great. Recommended.
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by: Kim S-M05/31/2017
What we like about it: Easy on-off for 3 bikes; adjustable; folds up when not needed; transports very securely. Lock built in to bike rack offers mental security as well. What we don't like: hard to get 4th bike on--have to be strategic about placement of bikes/directions they are pointing, to fit 2 adult & 2 kid bikes, one with stunt spikes. Also, when it's up you can't access cargo space at all, and when it's down, it's hard to access the cargo space b/c the bike rack gets in the way of opening/reaching into it. And when flipped up (not using), it still sticks out quite a bit, making it hard to park in tight spaces. it's not very difficult to remove it, but it's heavy. Finally, one of our adjustable "hooks" (the part that hooks over the middle of the bike to secure it) doesn't adjust easily--need 2 hands' strength to squeeze it hard enough to get it to move. It's been this way since we first got it. For these reasons, can't give it 5 stars--but we give it 4 b/c we think as we use it more we'll get the strategy down, and the convenience and security and clever design make it worth 4/5 stars. We've definitely done more family biking since we bought it and that was the goal.
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Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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by: Thom K.05/15/2019Toyota Highlander
Toyota HighlanderEasy to install and remove. A great product if you don't want to mess with a traditional rack that uses a trailer hitch. We have no hitch so works perfect on our Toyota Highlander.
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by: Lisa06/23/2018Toyota Highlander
Easy to follow instructions - easy assembly. Fits great on my Highlander and has fittings for many, many other cars. Holds bikes well - ample distance between car and bike so no scratching! No need for a hitch style carrier - this works great.
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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by: Dan C09/13/2017
This was installed in a 2" hitch but can accommodate the smaller receiver as well. This rack holds on to my large frame mountain bike just fine with virtually no sway during the short trips to my local trail. All features work as advertised, but please note that while the kit comes with a long strap to hold multiple bikes together (to prevent the frame bouncing against each other I assume), the kit does not include a strap to hold the front wheel/fork steady. I improvised one with a short bungee cord. Shipping from etrailer was fast and communicated well via notifiactions.
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by: Ryan06/12/2022
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.
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Curt Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 5 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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by: David06/13/2023
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.
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by: Felicia07/10/2023
We received a damaged box, damaged items, no instructions, the nuts and bolts are completely stripped and not inside a bag. This was obviously used, returned, not checked for quality and sent out. We are extremely upset.
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Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Yakima
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by: Ken 06/02/20212019 Toyota Highlander
2019 Toyota HighlanderBought this for my 2019 Toyota Highlander. Installation was easy, especially after watching the etrailer video. I've had the rack for about a year and it's held up and worked well the dozen or so times I've used it. I have had zero issues even on very long road trips (NYC to Outer Banks, NC). Folds up nice and tight when not in use, which is great for storage. Would recommend.
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by: William 09/17/20222019 Toyota Highlander
Great exterior bike carrier. Easy to use and positioning on the car is good.
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Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Antonio03/22/2024
The ordering process was easy, lots of pictures. The package was delivered on time and the box was without any damage. The bike rack was really easy to put together. All metal construction, except for the contact point for the bike. Feels solid.
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by: Victor07/18/2019
This performed great with the Curt class 3 hitch I also bought from you! Very stable, easy to move out of the way, load, unload, and isn't wobbly on the road at all. Easy to put together, too. Very glad I bought it.
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Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
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- Frame Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Bike Lock
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Swagman
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by: Don S.05/18/2011
Great "universal" rack for a lot less $ than other brands. With just minimal knowledge of nuts, bolts and spacers this rack can easily be attached to a slightly curved roof rack, like my toyta highlander.
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by: Andres 10/22/2016
Work as advertised. Easy to fit to a caf roof rack. I work buy again.
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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
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- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Saris
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by: Adam08/11/2022
Fits my Highlander like a glove. Fairly easy installation thanks to the etrailer videos. Local garage was impressed that I did it myself.
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by: Sean04/28/2018
Purchasing the product, pricing and speed of delivery were all awesome. Have used etrailer before and they have always been great. Assembling the bike rack was not too difficult. Their instruction manual could use a little work though. It took some decifering to figure out. But I LOVE the bike rack. Much easier to use than any previous bike rack I have owned. And it can stay on the vehicle for extended periods, without being bothersome. I LOVE IT!
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Bike Rack Videos
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Speaker 1: Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, we're doing a test fit of the Swagman G10 Platform Style 2 Bike Rack. That part number is: S64682. Now, we already have our bikes secured down. We're first going to show you our main feature of this bike rack. We're going to come back here to our lever, and we're going to slightly hold on and lift up on our bike rack, and then lift up on our lever. When doing so, we can actually tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle to gain full access into our hatch.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we're doing a test fit of the Kuat Beta Hanging Style 2 Bike Rack. That part number is B202-2. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. We've got 2 cradles in place with 3 straps, 2 on our frame and one as our anti-sway in the back. We're just going to push on the button and release that.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we're doing a test fit of the Thule Vertex swinging and hanging-style 4-bike rack. That part number is TH9031XT. Now we already have our bike secured down here. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack, and that's going to be our swinging feature. We're going to start here on the back, removing our t-pin. We'll just hang onto that for a minute.
Curt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today, on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, we're doing a test fit of the Curt hanging-style, two-bike rack. That part number is C18029. We already have our bike secured down. First, going to show you how we do that. You've got two cradles in place with three straps: two on our frame, and one as our anti-sway in the back. I'm just going to pull down and lift up to release those.
Yakima HoldUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we're doing a test fit of the Yakima HoldUp platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is Y02443. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features or rack. We're going to come to the back, lift up and pull out on our red pin here. That allows us to tilt our rack fully loaded away from our vehicle.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander NV22B
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we're doing a test fit of the Kuat NV 2.0 platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is NV22G. Now we're forget show you one of the key features of this rack. With our bike rack fully loaded with two bikes, we're able to pull down on this lever here and tilt our rack away from our vehicle. Then at this point we'll be able to gain full access access into our back hatch. What's great about this is that you don't have to worry about taking your whole bike rack or even your bikes off of your vehicle just to gain that access.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander S64650
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we're doing a test fit of the Swagman XC-2 Platform Style 2-Bike Rack. That part number is S64650. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're going to show you how we secure our bike into place, take a few measurements and go over a few features. Now how we secure our bike down. Here in the center we have a frame hook which is going to hold our bike down into our wheel cradles.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander TH912XTR
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Roadway Hanging Style Two-Bike Rack. That part number is TH 912 XTR. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're going to go over some features, take a few measurements, and show you how we secure our bike in place. We have two cradles in place with three straps. Two on our frame here, and one is our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to start by releasing those.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander TH9029XT
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Vertex hanging style 4-bike rack. That part number is TH9029XT. Now, we already have our bike secured down here. We're first going to show you how we do that. We've got two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway in the back. We're going to start by releasing that.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander ETTHT2P-2
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, we're doing a test fit of the Thule T2 Pro platform style two bike rack. That part number is TH9034. We already have our bikes secured down, so we're first going to go over some features, take a few measurements, and show you how our bike is secured down. The first feature I want to show you is our tilting feature because we can do this with our bike rack fully loaded. We're going to come here to the back and squeeze our handle together, lower that down, and we'll check to see if we gained full access back here. We are going to clear our handle bars there. Now you'll notice we do have a lot of space between our handle bars.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero 2-Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches part number TH9042. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole and allow the attached pin to fall into place. We'll then use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now, we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 16 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Highlander is about 9 inches.
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, well be testing the Thule Apex Swing 4 bike rack for 2 hitches, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pinhole, and allow the attached pin to fall into place. Well then use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now, well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 13 of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Highlander is about 7. Weve added about 16 to the overall length of our vehicle.
Pro Series Q-Slot 2 and 4 Bike Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, we'll be test fitting the Pro Series Q Slot Platform style 2 or 4-Bike Rack for 2-inch hitches part number PS63138. For our video today, we'll be using the 2-bike rack. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 12-1/2 inches of ground clearance.
Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler Five Bike Carrier for two inch hitches, part number HR9200. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pinhole, and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about twelve and a half inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle is about fourteen inches. We've added about seventeen and a half inches to the overall length of our Toyota Highlander.
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, well be test fitting the Yakima Stickup two-bike, hitch-mounted folding rack for 1.25 and 2 hitches, part number Y02420. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the pinhole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now, well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 12.5 of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle is about 5. Weve added about 16 to the overall length of our vehicle.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Speaker: Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, well be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches, part number TH9029. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up our pinhole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench.Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 13 inches of ground clearance, the closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Highlander is about 7". Weve added about 16" to the overall length of our vehicle. Well pull the lever at the base of the bike rack and allow it to tilt away from our vehicle. This gives us full access to our rear hatch, with the mast back in its upright position, well pull the lever at the top of the mast to swing out the dual arms.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro folding tilting 4 bike rack for 1.25 and 2 hitches, part number TH934XTR. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the pinhole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now, well go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 12. The closest part of our bike rack to the rear of our Highlander is about 9.5 and weve added about 19 to the overall length of our vehicle. Well pull the safety pin at the base of the bike rack and allow it to tilt away from our vehicle.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander well be test fitting the Thule Double Track Platform Style 2 bike rack for inch and a quarter and 2 inch hitches, part number TH990XT. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, by lining up the pin hole and threading in our anti rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench.Now, well go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 12 inches. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Highlander is about 5 inches. Weve added about 13 and a half inches to the overall length of our vehicle.You pull the lever at the base of the mast and allow our carrier to unfold. With the carrier in this position we have full access to our rear hatch. We now have a ground clearance of about 17 and a half inches.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, well be test fitting the Thule Apex Four Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number TH9025. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. Line up the pin hole and allow the attached pin to fall into place. Well then use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance of measurements. We have about 13-1/2 inches of ground clearance.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we'll be test fitting this Swagman Titan four bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. Part number S63410. To being our test fit we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 15 and a half inches of ground clearance.
Swagman Jackknife Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, we'll be test fitting the Swagman Jackknife 2 Bike Rack for 1 1/4 and 2-inch hitches, part number S63450. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Then we can install the clip on the other side. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle, here at the top, is about 12 1/2 inches. And down here at the bumper, it sits about 13 1/2 inches away. We've added about 23 inches to the overall length of our Highlander. We'll pull the safety pin at the base of the bike rack and allow it to tilt away from our vehicle.
SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we'll be test fitting the Sportrack Super EZ platform style two bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, part number sr2901lr. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole and thread in our anti rattle bolt, tightening with a wrench and installing the lock on the other side. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 15 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle is about 10.5 inches. We've added about 28 inches to the overall length of our Highlander. We'll pull the three pins at the base of the bike rack and allow the platform and the mast to unfold.
Softride Element Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Speaker: Today in our 2013 Toyota Highlander, well be test fitting the Softride Element Parallelogram Tilting 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches, part number SR26248.To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well lineup the pinholes and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench.Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 12.5 inches of ground clearance, the closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Highlander is about 6.5 inches. Weve added about 16 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. Well undo the pins at the top of the mast to swing out our dual arms.With these out, weve added about 33 inches to the overall length of our Highlander. Well undo the cradle straps to expose our cradles, grab our bike, place it onto the frame cradles and secure it by tightening each strap.
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Toyota Highlander
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we'll be test fitting this Softride Dura Paralellogram tilting four bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, part number sr26247. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up the pin hole and thread in our anti rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench and then we can install our lock. Now we'll go over a very clearance measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance, the closest one to the bike rack to the rear of our Highlander is about eight inches and we've added about 39 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We'll undo the cradle straps, six was our cradles, grab our bike, place it onto the frame cradles and secure it by tightening each strap. One of the great features of the Paralellogram is it's ability to tilt away from the vehicle while keeping the bike parallel to the ground.
2013 Toyota Highlander Bike Rack Questions
- The Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Rack, part # KU74FR will fit the 2 inch hitch on your 2013 Toyota Highlander. I've included a video of the Kuat Transfer showing how it works behind the vehicle.
view full answer... - I have a great trunk-mount bike rack option for your 2013 Toyota Highlander with rear spoiler, the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 3 Bike Rack # HRF2-3. This bike rack is specially designed for vehicles with rear spoilers. The upper bar of the bike rack extends above the rear spoiler to allow the straps to hook at the top of the rear hatch, but not to put any weight of the spoiler.
The # HRF2-3 has the capcity to hold 3 bikes and has a weight capacity of 35 pounds per bike. If...
view full answer... - For your 2013 Toyota Highlander, the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2 Bike Carrier # HRF2 is the best option to carry your bike. For security, I recommend you use a cable lock like # e98891 and a security strap like # TH533. These will secure your bike to your rack and the rack to your locked hatch.
The only single bike option for your vehicle we carry is the SeaSucker Hornet Rear Window Bike Rack - Handlebar Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted # 298-BH1302 which does not provide much...
view full answer... - Rola T-Slot equipped crossbars are intended for Rola accessories but will also work with other brands of similar roof-rack-mount accessories. Since the different brands do not test with each others products there may be instances where a particular T-slot accessory from one maker may not work ideally with the Rola crossbars, but usually we find that these similar systems are compatible. I have included a photo of a Rola T-Slot crossbar showing the dimensions of the slot, which...
view full answer... - You can definitely use a trunk mount option like the 2-Bike # Y02634 or 3-Bike Y02633 Yakima FullBack, but if you leave these installed for long periods of time they can eventually cause damage to your 2013 Toyota Highlander so I recommend installing a trailer hitch and using a hitch mounted bike rack instead:
- etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98858
- Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack # HLY94FR
This setup keeps the bikes and bike rack from making any contact with...
view full answer... - The Specialized Alibi bikes with the step-through frame will require an adapter bar # 64005 to be able to mount the bike to the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.
view full answer... - You are correct that you need a 2-inch Class III hitch in order to use the excellent swing-away Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack # Y02465 on your 2013 Highlander. You can click on the included link to see all hitches offered.
While all are 2-inch and Class III-rated they do differ in their tongue weight (TW) capacities and also in terms of compatibility with your full-size spare tire. I recommend going with a higher capacity hitch to give you plenty of strength for the substantial...
view full answer... - That's a great question! You picked the right hitch, the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75726 will fit your 2013 Toyota Highlander! Also, the Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches Item # TH934XTR will work with the Draw-Tite Hitch as it will be compatible with both a 2" and 1-1/4" hitch receiver.
The Thule Hitching Post Pro has the capable of carrying up to 4 bikes at the same...
view full answer... - There are hitch-type bike racks that enable you to keep access to a vehicle's rear cargo area or trunk but unfortunately all trunk-mount bike racks, including the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2 # HRF2, prevent opening the trunk/hatch while the rack is installed. They also prevent use of a rear wiper if one is present on the vehicle.
If your Highlander has a 2-inch hitch such as # e98858 you can use a 2-bike wheel-mount rack like the tilt-away Kuat Transfer # KU74FR and still...
view full answer... - The weight of the Swagman Titan bike rack part # S63400 that you referenced is 32 lbs but it is not rated for use on fifth wheels or trailers, only motorhomes.
Like you mentioned it does have a bike weight capacity of 75 lbs.
view full answer... - The Fullback # Y02634 installs on your 2013 Toyota Highlander just fine. The angle that the straps rest on the spoiler is low enough that it doesn't over stress it.
Install of this rack is also pretty easy too. If you check out the review video I attached for this rack you'll see it's pretty easy to install/remove.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter...
view full answer... - The Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 3 Bike Rack # HRF2-3 is a confirmed fit on your 2013 Toyota Highlander and it works well on many similar vehicles that have a roofline spoiler. These spoilers are not meant to bear any weight or pressure and so that straps of most trunk-mount bike racks which would contact the spoiler would be an issue. This rack poses no such concern thanks to its unique arched design that prevent strap-to-spoiler contact.
However, any trunk-mount type bike...
view full answer... - There is one 3-bike trunk rack we offer that is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Toyota Highlander. For that we have the Hollywood Racks Over the Top part # HRF2-3. This rack would be ideal for you as it will mount securely to your vehicle and would not require a hitch or any other permanent modification.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide...
view full answer... - The Yakima HoldUp 4 Bike Platform Rack # Y02443-2 referenced in your question is a really nice carrier that can support 4 bikes of up to 50 pounds each. I have attached a test course video on this bike rack that you can take a look at. As you can see in the video, even with 4 bikes loaded, the carrier experiences very little movement when going over speed bumps and making turns.
This rack does have a really stable connection at the hitch during travel, as it includes a couple...
view full answer... - I have a solution for you, and I'll start out by saying that I cannot recommend using a dual hitch adapter like the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver # MPG544 because it reduces the tongue weight capacity of the hitch on your 2013 Toyota Highlander. Unfortunately this does mean that using your Kuat Transfer V2 # KU24FR isn't an option with your trailer setup because of the side mounted jack and the front cargo box.
With all of that said, you can use the BikeBase Trailer...
view full answer... - I am not sure what reviews you have seen but on our site the Thule lock, # THSTL2, has an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 over nearly 70 reviews.
Bike rack manufacturers thread the racks and locks unique to their products. Other locks are not tested and are not likely to fit. But if you wanted to use a different lock, you could use a cable lock, # e98891 and you could lock the bikes and the rack to the hitch at the same time.
I know exactly what you are talking about...
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