# 1
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Fits perfectly on our Lexus CT200h. Only on the old LS400, the side straps have to be fastened to the wheel arch edge, since the upper trunklid gap is to narrow for inserting the strap hooks. Mounting of two bikes is (with some routine) quickly done, and they stay safe even for longer and faster routes. For transporting three (mountain) bikes, though, the design doesn't seem big and robust enough. Nevertheless, the price-benefit-fun ratios are way better than reasonable.
We are very pleased with the quality and ease of use for our like-new purchase. From the online shopping experience with etrailer.com through multiple outings already, this bike carrier more than meets our needs. Thank you!
# 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 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.
Hitch pin broke before I got it. Looks like a poor design for the locking pin, they might want to consider a different design. I got a 3/8 shear pin from Home Depot to replace and it works great. Bike rack is great!
# 4
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!
# 5
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Quick and reliable shipping and was able to take to my mechanic to get it installed and it works perfectly with my bike rack!
This is a very solid product! I have used it for over a year now and love it! I have had up to 3 bikes on this without a problem and have traveled over 8 hours in the car one way with absolutely no issues. Many other bike racks like this one that I see on other cars look unstable this is not unstable in anyway. I did have to file some of the paint off of the rack to get it to fit in my 1 and 1/4" hitch but once that was done it has been perfect. I also bought the locking hitch bolt which is awesome too.
# 6
RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
At age 75, I have purchased many bike racks over the years…..this one has no equal in loading and unloading…
This rack is really, good. The only thing i add to make it better is small strap that holds the front wheel to the front wheel bracket. I never had a problem with it, but i like to make sure it is secure. It is a solid bike rack and worth every penny. I would buy this over the Kuat version any day.
# 7
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.
# 8
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Excellent and prompt customer service! When I first ordered my product it wasn’t in stock— staff were quick to let me know and offered me comparable products. I ended up waiting for my original order and shipping quick and they stayed in touch with ideas! Thule: The instructions could be a little more detailed. I ended up watching YouTube videos to help me instal. Overall it was easy, and this was the first rack I’ve ever installed and I did it by myself! I was surprised to learn the bike rack is in no way secured inside your vehicle, so.. I store it in my garage when it’s on.
Positive: The product is well thought out and works for a wide range of automotive vehicles. It comes with interesting dampers that i think work. Instructions seem to be translated from another language, but are quite good, accompanying pictures make installation straightforward. A test drive over speed bumps shows that the rack will support the bike for all travel needs. It can be disassembled , collapsed and stored in the trunk. Downside: The rack is made for the classic triangular shaped frame: horizontal cross bar, "male" bike. For bikes without the horizontal bar, mounting is a little less satisfactory. Such a bike can only be mounted on the outside mounts. Cannot use the damper on one side. Picture shows the mounting. as to a design solution, maybe brackets could be replaced with smaller profile, some adjustability? however, as it is, vibration control is good and adjustability with smaller profile would have vibration concerns.
# 9
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.
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.
# 10
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This bicycle rack seems very well built. It was easier to assemble compared to a different one we had, and sits very securely in the hitch when tightened down. We love that all the locking mechanisms are keyed the same.
Lets be honest, there are better looking racks. But I work at etrailer.com and can use pretty much any bike rack in the world. When it came time to go on an adventure race I chose this rack to get my teams bikes there. When we got home one of my team mates bought one because he was so impressed. When it came time to go on a 12 hour road trip with my family I chose the Hollywood. It is a star. Not a Marilyn Monroe, more of a Sylvester Stallone. The thing is solid and it works really well. It is heavy, but any 4 bike rack is going to be on the heavy side. The option to remove the 2 bike extension is nice because it makes the rack easier to handle when you only need 2 bikes. The antirattle knob snugs the rack up in the hitch super tight. Having the cable lock and hitch lock included and keyed the same makes it easy to lock the bikes up when you stop for dinner. The folding feature uses pins and clips instead of the switches found on some other racks. The pins and holes were a bit tough to get aligned at first. I had to ask my wife to lift up on the end of the rack just a hair to get the pin started. She got chain grease on her and I quickly learned that asking for her help was not a good solution to my pin alignment problem. So I grabbed my drill and a bit that was sized the same as the pin hole and cleaned out the holes. About one minute later the pin was sliding in and out perfectly and my wife will never get greasy again. In a nutshell this rack is not the lightest, not the easiest and not the prettiest, but I love it. It is easy enough to use that it is not a hassle, it locks to keep the bikes safe, is a great price for the features and it is solid, very solid. You can see in the pictures that I have used this rack extensively and it still is working great.
# 11
Yakima EXO Swing Away 2 Bike Rack w/ Enclosed Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches
Installed on 2017 Transit 350HD. First order on etrailer and the experience was great; really fast shipping and great communication. I was surprised to see it picked and shipped so quick so late in the day, especially for how big this is. It comes in 4 boxes; one giant one and 3 moderately huge ones. The Yakima EXO system is top notch, great construction. Excellent fit and finish, and pretty easy to assemble. Read the instructions and follow each step and you'll have no issues. I have a bad back and was able to assemble myself, the heaviest part is the swing away hitch - if you can lift about 40-50 pounds it is going to be easy to assemble without any help. I went slow and it only took me about 30-45 minutes. Tips - the bike rack portion it's not super clear that the rails should not be tight when you put the upper bike rack on. Just set everything in place and it will make getting the bolts through easier. Pros - it's as advertised. Super sturdy, no shaking/rocking, easy to use. The people who designed this system should be high fiving themselves, it's great. Cons - none really other than one minor customer experience gripe - you're given enough lock centers to re-key multiple Yakima EXO accessories, I think 4 are included...but it does not come with a master key for removing the lock center. You'll need to buy this separately or do like I did and make your own. Considering they put the effort into including replacement lock centers and give you every tool you'd need, it's a weird oversight. That being said once you replace the lock center on the cargo carrier you only need 1 key for all of the locks on the system which is awesome. Ford Transit specific issue I ran into: When the swing away is open there is a safety latch that holds it open so it will not fall closed on you. This gets in the way of the passenger door opening. But if you remove this (at your risk) you can open the passenger door fully and if you rotate the upper shelf you can even open the door entirely against the side of the van. Also it will 100% block your camera and license plate if it's door mounted. Absolutely stoked on this system. The cargo box is awesome with internal tie downs and taking it apart to store it in the garage only takes a minute or two. I love how easy the cargo box indexes in place. Every aspect of it has been super satisfying to play with.
I'm always impressed with the speed of getting shipments from etrailer. Of course the Yakima product quality is great, I think the service at etailer is what keeps me coming back.
# 12
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.
# 13
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
This thing is built like a tank! It is of the best fit and funtion I have seen in a bike rack! Solid as can be, fits my bikes perfectly and looks awesome! Plus it folds completely out of the way to access the rear liftgate on my 2022 Rav4!
Great service from etrailer and the rack arrived as expected. Fairly easy assembly. OK video on Kuat’s site, but didn’t cover the foot pedal. Really glad we got the 2” hitch. It tightened up and we’re impressed with the quality and the stability of the rack. We haven’t done a road test yet, but look forward to putting it to the test. We have a Ford F-150 and it works great. The bikes were fairly easy to load with the batteries out and two people. We do need the strap extenders for our RadMini Step Thru’s. The tires are too big for the ones that come with. Only one set of extenders came with the bike and one adapter for a smaller tire. It’s okay, but since it’s a two bike unit, would have been nice to have both extenders. Otherwise, we are really liking the look and stability.
# 14
Swagman Original Towing Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
Good product. The 350 lbs tongue capacity may be an issue considering the bikes weight and what you intend to haul. I customized a 600 lbs bar to avoid that and meet my hauling needs. Impressive 4 bikes 2’’ hitch solution to be able to use a single rack when using the ball or not.
Works well, easy to use. Ideally it would have a 2" receiver at the end rather than a place for a ball. Be sure to have chain extensions ready when you are towing something.
# 15
Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This rack is perfect! eTrailer had it shipped and at my home in almost no time. I drove with it on the car today, and it was solid and secure. It's super easy to get on and off the hitch. I'm 5'1 and I was able to load the bike on with the ramp without a struggle. Thanks for the thorough video and comparison information. It made this purchase easy.
I purchased the rack and receiver hitch a year ago. Installation of the rack was made simple with the installation video that was specific to my vehicle (2020 Honda Accord). Literally took less than an hour start to finish. Only tool that I needed to buy was a torque wrench, which was about 20 bucks. It did require a very small cut in the plastic bumper that was accomplished easily with a keyhole saw. There was no drilling or other significant issues. The rack itself is awesome! My wife and I have two Lectric XP3 bikes. They weigh about 65 pounds each with battery. When we travel I revome the batteries to save a bit of weight. I have made two cross country trips (over 6000 miles) with this rack and have never had an issue. Literally every gas stop or hotel stop someone asks me about the rack and bikes. It really is that nice. My wife usually scolds me because we lose a 1/2 hour of travel time each stop to visit with complete strangers:) The rack is easy to install and remove on the receiver hitch. The lockout feature works great and gives a great deal of peace of mind. The bikes are easy to load. I don't use it, but there is a ramp that could make loading the bikes easier if a person couldn't lift the bike onto the rack. There are two arms the lock onto the frame of the bikes similar to the receiver hitch. Once locked down the bikes will not move. I would recommend ordering the longer ratchet staps if you have fat tires. I think they cost around 20 bucks but the longer straps allow for a little more flexibility in arranging bikes on the rack. I would strongly recommend this product and this company.
# 16
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Been a Yakima user for some time. Last bike rack was the Doubledown 4. Great rack but with the newer bike frames having top bars in different shapes and sizes, putting bikes on the Doubledown was a challenge. Had to go to a platform rack. Holdup was the fit. Carries 2 kids bikes without issues as well as my 29” and 27.5”. It is big and heavy but is solid and stable. Just makes it so much easier to carry 4 bikes. Just did a 500 mile round trip drive with them and no issues. Built in security cables is a nice feature. I did change out the two SKS cores to match up with the others. I’ll need to replace the stabilizer pin’s holder. It’s make out of plastic and broke right when I pulled out the pin so the cable is just hanging now. If I had to do it again, I’d buy it again. etrailer has quick shipping and great customer service.
The bike rack works extremely well and fairly easy to get two adult bikes and two kids bike. The rack can be a bit heavy if lifting all in one piece. I would recommend installing the base, then the add on. Bikes are stable and secured. The locking cable is just long enough to go throught the frame, but don't expect both tires to be locked. The only issue I had is the stablizer bold for the add on did not fit through the base rack. I called supprot and I am going to make the hole slightly larger so it will fit. Support was very knowledge and had heard of one other issue like mine so they noted my account. etrailer is great in customer support and deliver.
# 17
Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The Destination bike rack works perfectly on my 2020 Pacifica and I have clearance going over speed bumps! I recently upgraded my bike to a Trek step through which hung too low on my old Thule rack no matter how the cross bar adapter was adjusted. Problem solved!
I realy like how it holds my bikes securly in place. I also like that (without the bikes) I can open and close the hatch on my 2014 Hyundia Santa Fe. I have a 2" receiver on my car. We went away for a long weekend from CT to VT and had no issues with it holding my bikes. Would definetly recomend.
# 18
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This bike rack works great for our 2 Lectric 2.0 e-bikes. We mount it on our 2019 Honda Ridgeline. It folds up nicely when it’s on the truck and we are using our bikes. The locking mechanisms work well also. I contacted support for a smaller hook arm to clamp B over the bike frame. They knew exactly what I needed and shipped it - no problem.
I've been using this bike rack alongside a trailer hitch I got here for my small car (chevy bolt ev) and it was exactly what I was looking to get to haul around my fat tire mountain bike bike. Sometimes I throw two bikes on there (either an e-bike, slightly heavier at 60 lbs, or a 2nd mountain bike) and it's perfect.
# 19
Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Great product, great company to do business with. etrailer is the best. Friendly, helpful and they made sure the bike rack was shipped immediately and it was delivered on time.
The quality of the rack is very sturdy and well built. I needed a rack that has a 12” spacing between wheels do to the baskets on each bike, and this rack delivered that. The issues I have with this rack are: I have a GMC Yukon suv and with the rack mounted I have to lift my two Lecritc 2.0 e-bikes, at 60 pounds each up over 24” to get it mounted. It sure could use ramps, which I know it did not come with. The clamp hold down does not work with fenders on a bike. It does not clamp very well on the cross bar (male and female) type do to the width and the angle of the cross bars. When clamping in front of the front fender makes the bike very unstable, and will require additional strapping and tie downs to secure the bikes. It claims it is for e-bikes, but only if it has no fenders. Nice rack, just not for me.
# 20
Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
It is a good rack. Virtually no rattling full or not. I do not have any sideways photos. But, I do not see how you could get five adult mountain bikes on here. If you had a couple of more inches it won't be a problem. I would still recommend since it does tilt away from the car and locks to the hitch.
etrailer customer service is top notch! Matt K saved my vacation trip when my original rack was back ordered. He helped me and walked through the options. I landed on this Thule rack and Matt helped fast track the rack, hitch, and cross bars in time for my families vacation. I had 4 bikes on this rack for its maiden voyage 10+ hours to the beach one way. My little guys bike is just plain to small for the rack but it fit my mountain bike, road bike (carbon), my wife’s road bike, and my daughters mountain bike no problems. Because of the long trip I took the pedals off to make my life easier but they fit with pedals too. Also cross bars are a must for odd frames like kids bikes and mountain bikes etc. I’m super happy with how easy the rack is to throw on and off and having no issues after 10 + hours of hwy drive time is a testament to the Thule brand. (Note all my other racks were Yakima before this one, I really like the Thule rack) Thanks again Matt! And the etrailer team, you will be my first stop for future needs. P.S. I never usually leave reviews, but these guys are good to go!
Hollywood Racks Sport-Rider-SE Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 4 Bike Platform Rack, part number HR1400. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. The most prominent feature about this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with all bikes still attached. To do that we'll come forward here, and our 2 pins that you're going to need to remove. Now while holding on to the bike rack remove the larger pin first and then the smaller pin. Holding onto the bike rack we'll let it come down and then we'll get rear hatch access.
Curt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Curt 2-Bike Platform Rack for fat tire bikes. This is going to be for inch and 1/4 and 2 inch hitches. Part number C18084-FB. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. The most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with the bike still attached.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today, on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Raceway Pro II Bike Rack, part number TH9001PRO. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. The first feature I'd like to show off is the fact that it has an integrated cable lock here at the top. You actually pull it out, wrap it around the front bike, and attach it to this point here, and then lock it into place. That's going to prevent theft and tampering of your bikes. We have nice, cushioned cradles here that you can set your bike in and it won't get scratched up once its installed. It grips your bike at three points.
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today in our 2016 Nissan Quest, we are going to be test fitting the Thule Passage 2 bike rack, part number TH910XT. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. The cradles themselves are padded and they are also adjustable on the arms of the bike rack. This is to accommodate loading bikes. It does grip your bike at 3 points. We have 2 straps up at the top and one off to the side and that's going to be the anti-sway cradle to keep the bike from moving too far back and forth and possibly hitting the bikes in front of it.
Thule Archway Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Thule Archway XT 2-bike rack, part number TH9009XT. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now the first feature I like to show off is the fact that this has an integrated cable lock installed on it. You can use this to wrap around your bikes, and attach to this point here, and lock it in place to provide some security. The cradles are padded, and are adjustable along the arms to make it easier for loading, and it grips your bike by 3 points.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Thule Gateway XT 2 Bike Rack, part number TH9006XT. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. The cradles themselves are adjustable along the arms. This is going to assist you with loading bikes. They're also padded to ensure that your bike will not get scratched up once it is installed. It holds it by 3 points. We're going to have two straps up at the top here and one off to the side.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman Dispatch 2-Bike Rack, part number S64684. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. How the bike attaches to the rack, we're going to have 3 points of contact. We're going to have a padded frame hook up at the top here, and it's padded to ensure that your bike will not get scratched up when it gets installed. We also have wheel straps above the front and rear tires, and the wheel cradles themselves are also adjustable. This is to accommodate different size bikes and to assist with loading. To adjust them, you just loosen up the knob here and adjust accordingly and then tighten it down by turning it to the right. It also has a nice raised shank to it, and that's when your hitch sits particularly low, you're not going to have a ground clearance issues between the bike rack itself and the ground.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today in our 2016 Nissan Quest we are going to be test fitting the Thule Vertex Swing for a bike rack, part number TH9031XT. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go take a closer look and show off some of the features. The most prominent feature about this bike rack is the fact that this can swing away from the vehicle to give rear hatch access with the bike still attached. Which is pretty unique for a hanging style bike rack. To do that, you'll come to this knob at the base. Undo it completely.
Yakima SwingDaddy Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Yakima SwingDaddy 4 Bike Rack, part number Y02464. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features of it. The first and most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that this can actually swing away from the vehicle to gain rear-hatch access while leaving the bikes on, which is pretty unique for a hanging style bike rack. To do that we'll come to the back here and loosen up this knob like so, take it out all the way. Then I'll come around to the other side here, and then there's this tab right here on the other side of the mast, lift up, you can actually start pulling it away at that point. Once you get it to about here we'll swing it around until you hear it click, and that's that tab locking into the side. Then we can push it the rest of the way.
Swagman XTC4 Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman XTC four bike rack for 2" hitches, part #S64665. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike actually attaches to the rack, we're going to have three points of contact. We're going to have this padded frame hook up at the top. It's padded so your bike, itself, will not be scratched once you install it.
Softride Element-Parallelogram Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Softride Element Parallelogram Tilting 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches. Part number SR26248. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now the most prominent feature about this bike rack is the fact that this can tilt away from the vehicle with the bike still attached. This sets it apart from most other hanging style bike racks. To do that we have this black handle on the side of the mat 00:00:25. You'll pull out, let it come towards you, and now we have full access to the rear hatch to get what we need, and plenty of space on either side to do so.
Pro Series Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Pro Series Q-slot platform-style 2 and 4 bike rack for 2 inch hitches, part number PS63138. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. How the bike is actually attached to the rack, we're going to have 3 points of contact. We're going to have this padded frame hook up at the top to hold the bike in place and it's nice an padded so the bike itself won't get scratched up once it's being installed. You also have 2 hook and loop straps around the wheels to keep those in place as well. The wheel cradles themselves are adjustable by undoing the knobs on the side and are adjustable along the arms of the bike rack to accommodate different size bikes and to assist with loading. The bike rack itself, right now we have have it in the 4 bike configuration, but you can remove this end portion here and actually just make it a 2 bike version, should you want that.
Yakima HoldUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Yakima HoldUp 2 bike rack, part number Y02443. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now, the most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that you can tilt this away with the bike still attached. To do that, while holding on the bike rack itself, you come to this red knob up at the front, pull out, let it tilt down. Now, unfortunately, the bike rack is just a little to close to the vehicle and we can't open up our hatch all the way without coming in contact with our handle bars. Although you have some space to get to what you need in the back. To put it back in its original position, just lift up on the bike rack, never the bike, you see hear that click, and it's locked back into place.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today in our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Kuat Envy 2.02 bike rack, part number NV22G. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now the most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away with the bike still attached. To do that, I'll pull on this switch at the front, while holding onto the bike rack and make it come towards us. Now we have full access to the rear hatch to get what we need. With plenty of clearance between the handlebars and the hatch itself, and thanks to the distance from the vehicle, we have plenty of space to do so on each side.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack, part # S64650. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How the bike is attached to the rack, we have this one padded frame hook up here at the top. It's padded so your bike itself won't get scratched once you have it installed. We also have these wheel cradles at the bottom here, which are adjustable along the length of the arms. This is a good one to accommodate bikes of different size and assist with loading the bikes, as well.
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2013 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Kuat NV 4 bike platform style rack in black and chrome, part number N105-107. Now this is also available in gunmetal grey and orange, that part number is N101-103. So we'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. You'll want to watch for the hitch pinholes to line up. Once you have that in line, you can take the included hitch pin lock and slide it through. You'll attach the lock to the other side, and then you'll want to tighten up the anti-rattle device here at the base of the rack. Tightening this down is going help take any extra play out of the shank of the rack, which helps to eliminate movement overall as you're going down the road. With that secure, we'll grab a couple of measurements.
Yakima StickUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2013 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima Stick Up 2 bike platform style rack for inch and 1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number Y02420. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. You'll want to watch for the hitch pinholes to line up. With those in line, we'll take the threaded anti-rattle hitch bolt and thread that into place. We'll go ahead and get this hand tight, and then we can finish it off with our wrench. Tightening this down is going to help take any extra play out of the shank of the rack which is going to help eliminate movement overall as you're going down the road. We'll attach our clip to the other side and grab a couple of measurements. The closest part of the rack to the vehicle is going to be here at the wheel cradle to the bumper, that measures about 2 inches.
Yakima FullTilt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2013 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima FullTilt. This is a 4-bike rack and it fits inch and a quarter and two-inch hitches. Part Number is Y02462. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. As you can see, the anti-rattle device does move around so it is helpful to keep a hand on it as you insert it just to make sure it slides in smoothly. You'll also notice here, the self-locking hitch pin. We're going to push that in until it goes into the second hole.
Thule Vertex Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2103 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-Bike Rack for 1 1/4 inch and two-inch hitches, part number TH9029. We'll begin our test-fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on the Quest. You'll want to watch for the hitch pinholes to line up. With those in line, we'll go ahead and insert the threaded anti-rattle hitch bolt, and get that hand tightened. Once you've had that hand tight, you can take your wrench and finish it off. Tightening this down helps take any extra play out of the shank of the rack, which helps to eliminate movement overall as you're going down the road. The closest part of this rack to the vehicle is going to be here at the base.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today, on our 2013 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 bike rack for inch and a quarter, and 2 inch hitches. Part number TH934XTR. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. You'll want to watch for the hitch pin holes to line up. With those in line, you can take the included threaded anti-rattle hitch bolt, and get that hand tight. Sometimes you have to wiggle the rack around to get it in the right position, so that the bolt will thread in freely. Once you have it hand tight, you can finish it off with your wrench. Tightening this anti-rattle bolt down helps to take any extra play out of the shank of the rack, which is going to help eliminate movement overall as you're going down the road. The closest part of the rack to the vehicle is going to be here at this loop on the back of the mast. That's going to measure about 6 inches from the bumper. Overall, you've added about 15 inches to the rear of the Quest, and the ground clearance comes to about 9 inches. By removing the pin and clip here on the back, you're actually going to be able to tilt this away from the vehicle.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2013 Nissan Quest, we are going to be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero 2 Bike Rack for 1 1/4 and 2 inch hitches part number TH9042. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on the vehicle. Now notice here it does have it's own self locking hitch pin, we'll pull that over, slide the shank in, we go ahead and we resuscitate the anti rattle device here that way we can slide it in and once you have the hitch pin locked down, you go ahead and tighten the knob here. Tightening this down will help take any extra play out of the shank of the rack which help to eliminate movement over all as you are going down the road. The closest part of the rack to the vehicle is going to be here at the back, that's going to measure about 6 1/2 inches from the bumper. Overall we've added about 18 inches to the rear of the Quest and our ground clearance comes to about 10 inches. A nice feature of this rack offers is it's ability to tilt away.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today, on our 2013 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches, part number S63410. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our Quest. You'll want to watch for the hitch-pin holes to line up. With those in line, you can take the included threaded anti-rattle hitch bolt and thread that into place.We'll get it hand tight and then we'll finish it off with our wrench. Tightening this down helps to take any extra play out of the shank of the rack, which helps eliminate movement overall as you're going down the road. We're going to attach our clip to the other side and we'll get a few measurements.The closest part of the rack to the vehicle is going to be here at the back of the base. That's going to measure about 7-1/2 inches from the bumper.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Quest
Alright, today on this 2012 Nissan Quest, were gonna do a test fit of part number TH9029 from Thule, the Vertex 4-Bike Carrier. A few things to know about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 1 -inch receiver hitches both class one and class two. However, with a class one hitch, youre limited to carrying just two bicycles. This will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the provided spacer. And thats what well be using tody. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch and then well go ahead and tighten the anti-rattle bolt.
Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Quest
Alright, today on this 2012 Nissan Quest, well be doing a test fit of part number TH958 from Thule, the Parkway 2-Bike Carrier. One thing to know about this bicycle rack is that it is designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. Now we can go ahead and get some clearance measurements. From the locking cable to the bumper is gonna be 1 inches. Ground clearance is about 9 inches.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Quest
Alright, today on this 2012 Nissan Quest, were gonna do a test fit of part number TH9025 from Thule, the Apex 4-Bike Carrier. A few things to know about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 1 -inch receiver hitches both class one and class two. However, when you use it with a class one receiver hitch, youre limited to carrying just two bikes This will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitches with the provided spacer. And on this vehicle today, well be working with a class 3 receiver hitch. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, well slide it to position, make sure the integrated hitch pin goes into the hitch pinhole. Well pull it back and put some tension on it and then tighten down the anti-rattle knob.
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