# 1
Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Dual Arms
I have aftermarket ExpeditionOne bumpers for my 2020 Ford Ranger. My spare tire is on a rear bumper swing arm (see photos). In my install what worked best was the short arm only, no spacer. If you read the instructions, that will make more sense. I think the instructions are for a Jeep, but my spare tire mount is different, considering I have 265/60 tires. Negatives The thule cable lock for the bike doesn't engage enough to lock, but looking at the design, not sure how robust it is anyway, so I'll just use a bike lock I already have through the swing arm frame and spare tire. Also, for offroading, I think it may be safest to take off both bike wheels and strap the frame separately. I drive on very narrow jeep trails, so I don't want a bike wheel catching on brush/branches that I'm driving by. Those two things are why I only gave 4 out of five stars. Positives The light weight of the rack (15lbs) and the thule bolt lock to the spare tire (different lock vs the bike, see photos), are why I got this rack. Really like that I could offset the rack some, so it's more centered. Really like the spacers that add more contact between the tire and the bike rack, see photos. Summary/Observations I'm lazy, so will try the orange tape, instead of always lowering the arms (see photos) I'm tall, so that should keep me from walking into them. My truck tires aren't huge, so I'm still in the weight range of the swing arm, keep that in mind too, but I'm happy to avoid a hitch bike rack, I didn't want to lose departure angle for off roading. I'll update the review if it doesn't perform like I expect, but I think it'll work well enough. I've had lots of different racks (roof, hitch, rear trunk, etc), so I'm not expecting any surprises.
I needed a solution to put a bike rack on my Jeep where I could open the back door. I also have a backup camera. This works with my back-up camera, because mine is mounted not in the center hole, but in the larger tire hole above it with a bracket. This rack hit all my marks including weight as my e-bike is 43 pounds - so I'm carrying one bike, although my mountain bike probably would still keep it under 75lbs. I had my friend's husband help me install and it was pretty straight forward. The only issue we had is that the safety strap which is sewn (attached) to the handle is not long enough. I have 265 tires, so medium size and there are adaptors for bigger tires included. We tried every possible configuration and could get it attached, but only with an inch of strap left so no tie off. The safety strap is needed, but not long enough. I contacted Thule and they are sending me two straps with metal buckles to extend it. Good customer service.
# 2
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
The good: I like the way the bikes are held in and the ability to add the upright adapters to the bike frame holders. The straps are quality too. For a jeep with a spare tire, this is the perfect length to clear it. This rack is 5 stars from the bike holders to the base of it. The bad: the 2"receiver adapter and bolt are insufficient. I wish they made this in a solid 2" hitch. The entire setup is held into the receiver by a very short bolt. It only goes about half way into the receiver tube. So your hitch is only "secured" on one side. A hitch pin or bolt should go through the receiver tube completely imo so it can be secured on the other end with a retaining clip or nut. Because this only goes in the one side, the entire weight of the rack plus bikes are held tight to one side of the receiver by the undersized bolt and washer. A few bumps down the road and that bolt loosens. Now instead of distibuting the weight of the rack and bikes on the receiver and post, it's completely up to the bolt to keep you from losing the rack. The bolt threads get damaged too. I took this down a dirt road and nearly lost everything. I had to buy my own bolt with hd fender washers and lock washers to correct this. Thule should've provided this from the start. The current short bolt design where only one side of the receiver secures the rack is unacceptable. This rack is 1 star at best for the connection to the receiver.
I bought this bike rack back in April but wanted to make sure I used it to give the best review. First I want to say I did a lot of research on bike racks and found this one to be the best one to fit my needs. The best price I found was on etrailer.com, at the time it was When I called the customer service to place my order, I spoke to Dan. He was very pleasant on the phone and took the time and listened to what I needed and understood my concerns. I ordered the bike rack and also ordered the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device and the Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock. Dan suggested I also get the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, which I never even thought of getting. Delivery was in about two business days, which was really fast and at the time of order they were running a special free delivery over $99. When I went to put it together I noticed I was missing the flat cap screw M6 x 16mm, part number #853-5787-02. I emailed Dan and within 24 hours received an email that the part was sent out and also in the email their was a link to track the order. After I received the part I did notice that the flat cap screw was actually in the 2 inch adaptor sleeve. The instructions were very easy to read, and it took me about 20 minutes to put together. I did have an issue when I positioned the stinger into the cradle, with the 8mm locking nut, it was not staying tight and when I took it off I noticed the threads inside were gone, so I ended up going out to Lowes and buying a new one and its holds perfectly fine. I also had a question about that part because it is not a locking part and was worried someone would try to steal the rack. I contacted etrailer.com to find if they make a locking device for this and they said no but I can contact Thule to double check, I'm still waiting for an answer back from Thule. The weather finally broke and we installed the rack onto my hitch, tightened it and it doesn't rattle. When I finally used the rack and put my bike on, it did sway a little but at 50 mph I was very happy with it. The trailer comes out just enough away from my car that I do not have to fold completely out and I can open my trunk with no issues. I am very happy with my purchase and had a great customer experience with Dan. Would highly recommend ordering from them to anyone.
# 3
Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount
This HRSR1 bike carrier will not fit a 2023 Jeep Wrangler JL UNLESS you remove the stock Liddy Light and associated bracket. Upon discovering this, I was able to locate an aftermarket kit which allows for the relocation of the light to just above the rear camera. The kit was easily installed and the bike mount was installed just as easily as the directions explain. The new location of the light is partially obscured with the bikes mounted and, although not ideal, it is adequate and certainly better than total removal. I was unable to find any mention of this situation in the install instructions or reviews prior to purchase of the rack. I just wish I had been aware of this before purchase. I would have rated 5 stars for this product were it not for the slight hiccup. Kudos to etrailer. It is always a pleasure to do business with them. They are very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.
When I purchased this rack it specifically said it would fit on a FJ Cruiser factory equipment tire. The rack does accommodate the width but not the height (P265/70R17) so the (U) section of the rack is not long enough to come in contact with the lower part of the tire. This makes the rack unexceptional the carry bikes on the tire do to the lack of support! The rack itself is well constructed and would be excellent on a smaller tire. I modified this rack so it would contact the tire in two places, this works great and just returned from a 4,000 mile trip and could not be happier. Easy to put on, rock solid ride, though my bike frames are small tube and I used a small piece of split garden hose to take the slop out of the rubber frame cradles.
# 4
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.
# 5
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I like the overall design of this rack, but unfortunately after hauling a couple bikes around for a while the point where the crossbar connects has apparently rounded off so the rack swings back and forth. I've used rope to tie the ends of the rack to the car to stop this from getting worse, but it's inconvenient. Note: the hitch connection itself is good and solid, but the point where the crossbar connects to the bar coming from the hitch has gotten loose and there's no way that I can see to tighten it.
I own a 2005 Jeep Wrangler X with 31x10.5x15 oversized tires and wheels. I installed B6196001 HighRock 4x4 Oversize Tire Carrier by Bestop to carry larger spare tire. I needed a bike carrier that would carry our two crusier bikes and clear my spare tire. After measuring, I ordered: -> S64650 - Swagman 2-bike carrier -> 80300 - 7" Hitch Adapter 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver -> RM-061 - Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches Our order arrived very quickly, etrailer.com upgraded the shipping. All these products arrived well packaged and without damage. In 15 minutes I had every thing assembled, installed on my Jeep and bikes loaded. The bike carrier is very well constructed, finish is excellent and easy to adjust. When adjusting wheel loops and loading bikes, make sure you pay attention to bike pedal position. I chose this extension because I did not want to use the adapter that comes with the bike carrier, I wanted as few parts as possible to keep rattles to a minimum and gives me more options for towing. The anti-rattle bolt/pin firmly secures the bike carrier to the extension and the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch keeps the extension adapter from rattling in the receiver. Road tested approximately 25 miles over rough city roads ( including railroad tracks ), county roads and highway. Bikes traveled very well without any rattles. I can remove my complete setup quickly, fold and put in rear of Jeep if desired. I am very well pleased with my purchase. Note to etrailer: Please consider offering Roadmaster Quiet Hitch in black to match receiver and accessories. Paul In the Land of Oz . . . Just South of the Yellow Brick Road!
# 6
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
etrailer has the best pre- and post-sales customer service I've ever seen! I started out not knowing anything about hitch-mounted racks. So I wrote to etrailer telling them about my car and type of hitch I was about to have installed. Samuel wrote back with lots of great information tailored specifically to my car. He even included a photo that looked just like my 2017 white VW GTI with a hitch and rack installed. Okay something of a coincidence. But the rest of the assistance I got from the crew at etrailer was just as prophetic. I went into this a novice and came out knowing lots more about hitches and racks and finding the rack best suited to my situation. I have a small car, a class 1 hitch and a heavy mountain bike. I got exactly what I needed. As to the Swagman rack itself, it works fine. If I had a different situation I would probably buy a platform rack as they are easier to load. There's no reason to buy a bike rack anywhere else.
First off, thanks to Jason T. or "Troop". The exemplary customer service he provided is rare these days. Troop made several calls to the various manufacturers to ascertain which bike rack would afford me the most ground clearance as my new VW Golf sits low to the ground and my old bike rack frequently scraped the ground when I went up even a slight up hill grade. His efforts paid off as he found me the best bike rack for my car, the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Carrier. It sits up off the ground just high enough that it doesn't scrape on my driveway. It is also sturdy and holds my bikes securely. And, the delivery was amazingly fast. I had my rack in about 2 days! Note to Troop, see my Pittsburgh Pirates Logo on my bumper in the attached pictures? Pirate Fans persevere! The Bucco's will be coming after your Cardinals this year! Thanks again Troop!
# 7
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!
# 8
Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Arms
After a couple of weeks of researching which type of bike rack I wanted for my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK (hitch mount or spare tire), I decided on the spare tire mount. And after a 4hr (roundtrip) mountain biking weekend escape, I'm very happy with my decision. What I like about the rack: well built, very sturdy with bike(s) mounted (no sway or rattle), arms fold down and lock in place when not in use (looks slick), full access to cargo area without needing to remove rack, rack and bike cable locks included, economical, lifetime warranty and of course the dual bottle openers ; ) What I would improve upon or revise in a future model: arms should be longer (even just an inch because bikes rub slightly so I had to add padding), more use of aluminum rather than plastic (thinking long term durability of the plastic locking teeth and arms) Thanks eTrailer
This bike carrier is great! It is very well made and is secured to the vehicle with a keyed lock. It comes with a locking cable for the bike as well. I can open the tailgate and access the trailer hitch while the bike is on the carrier. I could not be more pleased!
# 9
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Highly recommend the Swagman Chinook Bike Rack! I have been using mine regularly during the last year and have had no issues. It's easy to attach and remove from my Honda CR-V. It's very sturdy and doesn't shift or 'bounce' around when I'm driving.
Truly grooving on my wife's new Swagman Chinook bike rack. She wanted to be able to transport her nice road bike easily without throwing it in the back of her car, and since a roof rack is out of the question, this Swagman model fit the bill perfectly. It arrived quickly on the anticipated date. Kudos to etrailer.com for the email updates to keep me informed of my purchase. Within one hour, it was installed on my wife's 2014 Mazda3 hatchback. The Swagman is heavy and solid, which is reassuring as it makes me feel confident that it will keep the bikes secure. It also makes me feel like I got my money's worth. A ratchet wrench and Phillip's head screwdriver were the only tools required for the easy install. I did my research before purchasing the Chinook model as I was also eyeballing a very similar Thule rack that was slightly more expensive. I spoke with an etrailer.com expert who gave me the lowdown on both models. Ultimately, the Swagman won out because it has a smaller 'footprint' while extended or folded up ... and also can tilt away from the car for easy access to the hatchback area. Very convenient! FYI: Mazda doesn't make a trailer hitch for the Mazda3 as it's a small car with a small engine and has no business towing anything. Thankfully, the Curt company makes an aftermarket frame and trailer hitch that fits the Mazda3 hatchback perfectly with no drilling. Stupidly, I purchased it from another online company thinking I was getting a good deal. Turns out etrailer.com had it for less with FREE shipping. Oh well ... live and learn. Now I know that etrailer.com is one-stop shopping for bike racks AND trailer hitches. (Full disclosure: I had the garage down the street install the frame as it's easier with a lift) Only snafu: the shipment contained an extra set of keys that I assumed was for the hitch bolt lock (there was also a set of keys on the bolt itself). I spent 15 minutes using those keys trying to figure out how to remove the lock from the bolt to install it on the hitch. The keys just wouldn't turn in the lock. I called etrailer.com and Kevin told me to try the other set of keys ... and they worked. So an extra set of keys came with it that did absolutely nothing ... weird! Obviously, I can't speak to the longevity and durability of the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack as I just installed it. What I can speak to is the sturdiness of it, the ease of the installation and my complete satisfaction with the good folks at etrailer.com.
# 10
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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.
Loads and unloads bikes super fast, and holds them firm. Wish I would have purchased this a long time ago instead of struggling with my old frame mount rack. I actually ride more because I don't dread having to load. Adjusts to different bikes easily. Time will tell if the fittings, springs, straps hold up to weather (I leave it on car). It is fairly large and heavier than the more expensive 4 bike racks (it's mostly steel vs. composite plastic), so if you are going to take it off hitch and store it - be prepared. Only recommendation I have is to add softer foam on the frame bar for traveling on rough roads.
# 11
Rhino-Rack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
I purchased this bike rack a year ago and I use it A LOT. I had to buy and install a stabilizer because without it, the unit would sway back and forth even without a bike on it (very noisy). This makes removal more cumbersome but since I keep the hitch on year round it doesn't matter to me. The tilting function is fabulous allowing easy use of my RAV4 hatchback. I can even tilt it down with a bike on it. I got the 2 bike hitch. Plenty of room for two bikes to fit without rubbing. Lastly, the hitch has a sizable through-hole on the bottom to thread a good sized cable so I can lock my bike up. Sturdy. I highly recommend.
Easy assembly and install. Took it for a spin day after i received it and it worked well. Heavier than expected. Well built. I'd give it 5 stars if it had straps for 2 bikes. It is a 2 bike rack after all. Pretty cheap move. Now i have to find and order more rubber straps. Keep a 3/4 socket wrench with you because you may have to tighten the hitch bolt after a while. Rack got a little wobbly after 40 miles and needed another turn on the bolt.
Yakima HoldUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Speaker 1: Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty we're doing a test fit of the Yakima HoldUp Platform Style Two bike rack. That Part Number is Y02443.Now, we already have our bike secured down. First going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to come here to our drivers side, and we're going to pull out on our red handle just behind our bike. When we pull out on our handle, we're able to tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle with our bikes fully loaded. What's great about this, is that we can come to our hatch.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Speaker 1: Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty we're doing a test fit of the Kuat NV 2.0 platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is NV22G. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to come here to the back and pull down on our lever on the opposite side there. We'll just pull down on this and we can tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle with our bikes fully loaded.
Thule Passage Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty well be test fitting the Thule Passage two bike carrier part #: TH910XT. To begin our test fit well place the bike rack up against our cargo door and adjust it as necessary. The fit guide for this vehicle does say to set the fit dial to 11. With that done well go ahead and place the bike rack against the door and bring the two top straps up and hook them to the cargo door just behind the roof here on the roof line. Well then take the remaining four straps and hook one side of the strap to the side of the cargo door, here just above the taillight, and the other side to the cargo door just above the rear bumper fascia. Well then move around the bike rack, tightening up the straps, securing our bike rack to the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Expedition Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today, on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, we'll be test-fitting the Hollywood Racks Expedition, two-bike carrier trunk mount, part number hrf6-2. Now, to begin our test-fit, we'll go ahead and place the trunk mount bike rack against the cargo door. We'll then take the two top hooks, and hook them to the cargo door here at the roof line, just behind the roof. Now, with those two straps in place, we can then work around the other remaining four straps, and hook them to the cargo door. The two side straps will hook to the cargo door, just above the tail lights, and the two lower straps will hook to the cargo door just above the bumper fascia.Now, with all six straps in place, we can go ahead and work around tightening each of the straps evenly to make sure that out bike rack is secured and centered with the vehicle. Now, we've already gone ahead and made sure that we left enough room to swing out our dual arms.
Hollywood Racks Baja 2 Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Baja 2-bike carrier trunk mount, part number HRB2. Now to begin our test fit, we'll place our bike rack up against our cargo door, allowing it to rest on the bumper fascia. We'll then take the two top hooks and hook them to the top of the cargo door here just behind the roof. With the two top hooks in place, we can then work around for the remaining four hooks, hooking them to the side of the cargo door here just above the taillight, and to the bottom of the door just above the bumper fascia. With all six hooks in place, we'll work our way around, tightening down the straps in an even pattern to secure the bike rack to the vehicle. With our bike rack secure, we'll now go ahead and fold up the remaining strap, to give us a nice, clean look.
SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, we'll be test fitting the SportRack Escape 3 Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number A30403. Now, this bike carrier will work with both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches. Today, we'll be using it with a 2-inch hitch so we've already gone ahead and install the included adapter onto the bike rack shank. We can now slide the shank of the bike rack into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and using the included anti-rattle bolt, we'll insert it and tighten it down, securing the bike rack to the vehicle. Now with the bike rack secured, we can go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance here at the back of the bike rack measures 17-1/2 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack here at the mast to the back of the vehicle measures 12-1/2 inches.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, we'll be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum Hitch Mounted 2 Bike Rack with Wheel Mount Cradles, part number S102. Now using the included 2-inch adapter, we'll slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and insert our hitch pin. We'll then move to the back of the shank where we'll turn the knob, tightening down the anti-rattle device securing the bike rack to the vehicle. We'll now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance here at the back of the bike rack with the platform in the stored position measures 22-1/2 inches. From the closest point of the bike rack here at the wheel cradle to the back of the vehicle measures 6 inches.
Yakima QuickBack 2 Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty well be test fitting part number Y02621. This is the Yakima Quickback trunk mounted bike rack. Now all well need to do is place our bike rack up against our cargo door. Well then take the two top straps. Well then hook them to the door just behind the roof line. Now well go ahead and pull them snug just to hold the bike rack in place.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, we'll be test fitting part number A30901, the SportRack Two-Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Rack. Now to begin our test fit, we'll simply install the bike rack shank into the hitch using the included adaptor. With the hitch pin hole lined up, we'll go ahead and install our anti-rattle bolt which will secure our bike rack to the vehicle. Now we can go ahead and fold our platform down and open our cargo door. And as you can see, we can gain full access to the cargo area with this bike rack. We're now almost ready to load our bike.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro part number the TH934XTR. Now to begin our test fit, well simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to our vehicle. Now well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 16 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle 10 inches. We can now pull the pin at the bottom of the mast to tilt our mast out of the way.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style Bike carrier part number TH990XT. Now well begin our test fit by installing the bike rack shank into the hitch, lining up the hitch pinhole and installing our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike racks secured to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements. From the closest point of our bike rack to the back of the vehicle in the stored position is 7 inches. Now our ground clearance is 19 inches.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, well be test fitting the Thule Apex 4-Bike carrier part number TH9025. Now to begin our test fit, well simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, well pull our integrated locking hitch pin to allow it to go over the collar of the hitch. Once it goes over the collar of the hitch, we can then let go of the locking hitch pin and slide the bike rack shank all the way into the hitch. Then after giving it a slight tug, well tighten the anti-rattle knob down at the back of the bike rack and thatll secure our bike rack to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 18 inches and from the anti-rattle knob to the back of the bumper is 4 inches.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, we'll be test fitting the Swagman Titan Four-Bike Carrier, part number S63410. Now to begin our test fit, we'll simply install the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now we'll give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 19 1/2 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 12 inches. We'll now go ahead and pull the hitch switch at the bottom of the bike rack mast to tilt the mast down and open our cargo door.
Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today, on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, we will be test fitting the Thule Parkway 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH958. This bike rack will work with 2" hitches. With our bike rack already preassembled, we're ready to install it on the vehicle. We're going to go ahead and load it into the hitch, install the Anti-Rattle Colt and tighten it down using our 3/4" wrench. With our bike rack installed and secured, we're going to do a couple of the measurements from the lowest point of the bike rack to the floor is 17-1/2" from the closest point of the bike rack to the bumper is 5-1/2". Alright, what we're going to do now is to unfold the bike rack to gain access to the rear hitch and show you the clearance.
Yakima Holdup Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 jeep Liberty we will be test fitting the Yakima Holdup II Bike Carrier. With our bike rack already preassembled were going to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. After lining up the hitch pin well go ahead and install our anti-rattle bolt and safety clip. Now that our bike rack is secure were going to go ahead and fold down the bike rack to show you rear cargo access. While the platform is in this down position well go ahead and give you some measurements. From the bike rack shank to the floor is 17 inches.
Yakima DoubleDown 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on this 2012 Jeep Liberty were going to do a test fit of the Yakima Doubledown hitch mounted bike rack, part number Y02425. This bike rack is able to carry up to five bikes. The Doubledown bike rack is able to fit two inch and one and a quarter inch receivers. Were already set up for the two inch receive today. Lets go ahead and fit it on the vehicle and see what its going to look like. Well go ahead and install our hold down bolt and tighten it down.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on this 2012 Jeep Liberty, we're going to do a test fit of the Thule Vertex 4 bike carrier, part number Th9029. Our bike carrier is already assembled and ready for our 2-inch hitch that we'll be working with today. However, you can remove the adapter sleeve and we'll fit an 1 1/4 inch hitch also. Let's go ahead and install the bike rack onto our hitch. We'll go ahead and install the anti-radabull 00:00:24 and tighten it down. We'll go ahead and tighten down the anti-radabull with the 3/4 inch wrench, but you can also use the tool that's provided. Now with our bike carrier installed, we'll go ahead and use the top lever to extend the bike carrier arms. This is what our carrier will look like when it's loaded.
Swagman XTC4 Wheel Mount Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty we will be test fitting the Swagman XTC 4 Bike Rack for a 2-inch trailer hitches, product number S64665. With our bike rack already preassembled, we're going to go ahead and install it on the vehicle. With the shank installed, and the pin hole lined up we'll go ahead and install our anti-rattle bolt and security pin lock. We're going to go ahead and use a 7/8-inch wrench to tighten up the anti-rattle bolt. With our wreck secured, we're going to ahead and give you a couple of measurement. The measurement from the shank to the floor is 16-1/2 inches.
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty we will be test fitting the SoftRide Dura Parallelogram, product number SR26247. This bike rack will fit 2-inch hitches only. Our bike rack is already preassembled so we're ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. Once we have the bike rack mounted into the hitch with the anti-rattle bolt snug, we'll go ahead and tighten that down. Now that we have our anti-rattle bolt tightened down, we'll go ahead and install our safety pin which is also our lock. Ok, what we're going to do now is to give you a couple of quick measurements.
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Liberty
Today we're going to be doing a test fit of the SoftRide Dura Parallelogram Tilting 4-Bike Carrier, product number SR26247 on our 2011 Jeep Liberty. Let's go ahead and install the bike rack on the vehicle. With our bike rack slid into the hitch we'll go ahead and install our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down. Once we have the bolt tightened down we can install the lock. Now that our rack's secured to the vehicle let's go ahead and take a couple of measurements. From the bumper to the upper right of the bike rack is 9 inches, and from the lowest point of the bike rack to the ground is 17-1/2 inches.
SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Liberty
Test fit of the Sport rack escape hitch mounted bike rack, part number 130403 on our 2011 jeep liberty. Now my bike rack is installed and my anti rattle pin is tightened down and safety pin installed. Lets go ahead and take a look at what our bike rack will look like when we access the rear cargo area. Well go ahead and pull the bike rack down now. As you can see theres plenty of clearance to get into the rear cargo area.As you can see the top support arm also collapses for travel without bikes or for storage. Lets go ahead and put our support arms back up and install a bike so we can see what it looks like.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, we'll be doing a test fit of the Kuat transfer platform style 3 bike rack, that's part number TS03G. Now it's also available in a 2 bike rack part number TS02G. I've already got it loaded up on the Jeep Liberty just to give you a good idea of what it's going to look like and how it's going to secure our bikes. It actually secures our bikes in 2 spots, we have this front wheel hook here putting down pressure into our front wheel cradle and then we have this rear wheel strap going over our rear wheel. All in all there is no frame contact with this bike rack. One of the key features about this bike rack is that it has the ability to tilt away with all 3 bikes loaded so we can gain access to our rear hatch. What we do is we can bring our foot up to this foot pedal here or we can use our hand.
Swagman XTC4 Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, we'll be doing a test fit of the Swagman XTC4 platform style 4-bike rack. That's Part Number S64665. I've already got it loaded up on the Liberty just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to hold our four bikes. It secures our bikes in three spots. We have this frame hook here that's going over our top tube, putting down pressure into our front and rear cradles, and then we have a strap going between our spokes over our wheel, keeping everything in place. Let's go ahead and take our bike off. The first thing we need to do is go ahead and take off those straps, and then we can raise up that frame hook. This front one is acting like a sort of lock so the other one can't come back up.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, we'll be doing a test fit of the Swagman XC platform style 2 bike rack, that's part number S64650. I've already got it loaded up in the Liberty just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to hold our bike. It secures our bike in one spot and that's going to be this frame hook right here. It's going to put down pressure on our top tube here and putting our bike in the 2 front and rear cradles as you see there. Let's go ahead and take our bike off. I'm going to raise up this front hook here and then we do that by pressing in the little tab and then raising it up. Let's go ahead and remove our bike.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, we'll be doing a test fit of the Swagman Trailhead Tilting Four Bike Rack. That's part number S63380. I've already got it loaded up on the Liberty, just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to hold our four bikes. It is a handing style bike rack. It secures our four bikes in four spots. We have three straps for our top tube here and then we have one strap for our down tube or a seat post tube.
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