Thule T2 Platform-Style 4 Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches - Tilting

Thule Hitch Bike Racks - TH916XTR-918XTR

Carry 4 bikes of almost any design, size or suspension style with the hitch-mounted Thule T2. This platform-style bike rack firmly grips your bike by the front wheel with a locking, ratcheting arm, and it tilts down for easy rear-of-vehicle access.

Features:

• Hitch-mounted 4-bike carrier
  • Thule T2 2-bike carrier with 2-bike expansion accessory
• Platform-style design provides quick, effortless bike loading
  • Accommodates most bikes regardless of suspension, frame design or wheel size
  • Folds up against rear of vehicle when not in use
  • Tilts down for easy access to rear cargo area of vehicle
• Ratcheting, padded arms (SecureHooks) securely grip front wheels and lock to deter theft
  • Eliminate contact with bike frame
  • Can lock in place with Thule One Key System locks
  • Adjust to most tire sizes
  • Fold down for handy rack storage
• Sliding, reinforced rear-wheel trays
  • Adjust for different bike lengths
  • Secure tires with rubber straps
• Built-in anti-wobble device stabilizes bike rack in receiver
• Snug-Tite lock included - secures rack to hitch
• Integrated cable lock with One Key System lock cylinder secures bikes to rack
• Durable steel construction is perfect for travel over rugged terrain
• Made in USA

Specs:

• Holds 4 bikes
• Works with 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
• Weight Capacity: 160 lbs
  • Bikes need to weight less than 60 lbs each
• Accommodates:
  • Wheel sizes from 20" to 29"
  • Tire widths up to 3"
• Does not work with wheelbase longer than 48"
• Measures 19" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest bike-carrier rail
• Measures 5" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the bike-carrier wheel cradles when folded up
• Lifetime warranty

Note: The T2 Platform-Style 4 Bike Carrier has 9 spots for Thule One Key System lock cores - the hitch lock (1), the ratcheting bike hooks (4) which grab the bike wheels, and the integrated cable (4) that extend out of the bike hooks to grab the bike frames. However, only 5 lock cylinders are included, but are not all keyed alike. If you want to lock all locks with one key, you will need the 10 Thule One-Key Locking Cylinders. If you only want the hitch lock and cable locks keyed alike, the 6-pack will be needed.

The Thule T2 is quickly and easily loaded using four ratcheting arms; each of the arms holds one bike wheel securely in place in the front-wheel tray. The arms operate with the simple press of a button and lock in place with included Thule One Key System locks.

The bike carrier's sliding rear-wheel trays allow the rack to accommodate bikes of almost any length. Rubber straps hold your bike's rear wheel securely in place on the tray.

This versatile rack conveniently folds up to store against the rear of your vehicle. The bike rack also can be tilted down while mounted in the hitch, allowing you access to your rear cargo area with no need to completely remove the carrier.

The T2 includes a Thule Snug-Tite hitch lock and anti-rattle device, ensuring that your rack remains right where you left it - snug in your hitch.

916XTR and 918XTR Thule T2 Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack

Video of Thule T2 Platform-Style 4 Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches - Tilting

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Thule T2 Platform-Style 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review

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• Hitch Mounted Bike Racks For Carrying 4 Bikes and Removing Any of the 4 Without Removing the Others
  
• I believe the Thule T2 4 Bike Platform System, item # TH916XTR-918XTR, that you selected would be a good choice, you will need to keep in mind that when removing bikes that are between two others the pedals may be a hindrance, but the handle bars would be loaded from opposite sides so they should not be a problem. When you raise the ratcheting hook on each bike the hook lies forward and will not significantly affect loading or unloading a bike. Two other racks you might want to consider are t
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• Will the Thule T2 Trailer Hitch Mount Platform Bike Rack Fit a 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
  
• In order to determine if the Thule T2 Bike Rack, # TH916XTR-918XTR, or another bike rack will fit, you will need to measure from the center of the hitch pin hole out to the distance required to clear the spare tire. If this distance is less than 19 inches, the bike rack will clear the spare tire, but with a bike loaded it may contact the spare tire. Also, when folded up, the rack measures 11 inches from hitch pin hole center to the nearest part of the carrier so take that into consideration a
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• Four or Five Bike Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a Toyota Sequoia
  
• When fully assembled, the Thule T2 Platform-Style 4 Bike Carrier, # TH916XTR-918XTR, weighs about 100 pounds, so it would be very heavy for one person to install in the hitch on your Toyota Sequoia. There are other 4 bike platform style racks that are lighter. The most popular is the Swagman XTC4, # S64665. I have actually assembled one of these racks and at 66 pounds, it is still a little cumbersome for one person to more around. I have included a link to the installation details and a video
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• Can Rear Door on a Toyota Sequoia Open with the Thule T2 Four Bike Rack Installed and Loaded
  
• It is unlikely that you will be able to open the rear door of your Toyota Sequoia with bikes loaded on the Thule T2, # TH916XTR-918XTR. You would most likely have to remove the closest bike with the rack tilted or not. The 4 bike rack that is most likely to allow you to open the rear hatch on your vehicle is the Softride Dura Parallelogram, # SR26247, especially if you replace the shank with the Softride Bike Rack Extender Bar, # SR26033, which I do recommend. I have included a link to the in
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• Can the Thule T2 Platform-Style 4 Bike Carrier Be Separated to Carry 2 Bikes
  
• Yes, The Thule T2 Platform-Style 4 Bike Carrier, # TH916XTR-918XTR, will separate into a 2 bike rack and can be reassembled as a 4 bike rack. This rack is a combination of the T2 bike rack, # TH916XTR, and the T2, 2-Bike Expansion Accessory, # TH918XTR. To install the expansion rack you will need to remove the plug from the end of the base rack and then insert the expansion rack. The expansion rack is then bolted into place with two bolts, flat washers and lock washers. Reverse this procedure
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• Will the Thule T2, 4 Bike Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2011 Chevy Traverse When Folded
  
• When the Thule T2, # TH916XTR-918XTR, is folded up, the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest edge of the wheel cradles is 5 inches. If you measure the hitch on your Traverse from the center of the hitch pin hole out to the distance required to clear the rear of the vehicle and it is less than 5 inches, the carrier will fit. On the hitches we installed on a Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia, the distance was in a range from 4 inches to 7 inches to clear the rear of the veh
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• Hitch and Swing Away Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2003 Toyota RAV4
  
• All of the available hitches for your 2003 Toyota RAV4 will have the receiver opening basically in the same place. There will be a distance of about 10 inches from the center of the hitch pin of the hitch out to the furthest point of the spare tire cover. I would recommend you get a Draw-Tite Hitch # 75125. Check out the installation video and instructions link that I attached. The Thule Platform Bike Rack # TH916XTR-918XTR that you referenced would work for you when it is folded down as it h
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• Fit of Triathlon Bikes With Deep Dish Rims and Disc Rear Wheels on Thule T2 Rack # TH916XTR-918XTR
  
• The Thule T2 4 bike carrier you mentioned, part # TH916XTR-918XTR accommodates tires up to 3 inches wide. The ratcheting wheel retaining straps can accommodate dished rims up to 4-1/2 inches or 115mm tall. The retaining strap must be able to pass through the wheel in order to completely secure the bike to the rack. A solid rear wheel with no spokes or openings of any kind would not allow the strap to pass through and fully secure the bike to the rack. We initially thought reversing the bike o
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• Is the Thule T2 Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack # TH916XTR-918XTR Sturdy Enough for Going Off Road
  
• I do not want to say that the Thule T2, # TH916XTR-918XTR, is a moose, but it weighs about 100 pounds, most of which is steel. The square tubular steel and other components do add rigidity and strength but you also have to keep in mind the full extension of this rack adds quite a bit of length to the end of the vehicle. So if you are climbing rocks or really off the beaten path, the bottom of this rack is going to have some face time with the ground. It can handle it to a certain extent, but
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• Construction Material of Thule T2 Bike Rack # TH916XTR-918XTR
  
• The Thule TH916XTR-918XTR is primarily constructed of steel, as opposed to the aluminum construction of the Kuat NV 4, part # N101-103. Minus the packaging, the Kuat rack weighs around 75 lbs, while the Thule weighs around 95 lbs.
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• What is the Overall Length of the 4-Bike Thule T2 Bike Rack
  
• I checked with Thule and the length of the Thule T2 Platform-Style 4 Bike Carrier # TH916XTR-918XTR from the center of the hitch pin out to the end of the rack is 55 inches. I attached installation instructions for this rack also.
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• 4 Bike Platform Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2011 Honda Odyssey with a Curt Hitch
  
• If you have a Class III Curt hitch like the Curt Hitch # C13068 then the Thule T2 Platform-Style 4 Bike Carrier # TH916XTR-918XTR. You will want to measure the opening on your hitch to make sure you have a hitch with a 2 inch opening to be sure you have a 2 inch hitch. Check out the FAQ article I attached on hitch sizes as well as the picture I attached that shows how you will measure the opening. The Swagman XTC4 part # S64665 would also be an option that should work well for you. It has
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