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#1Thule Vertex Swing 4 Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches - Swinging
Product Summary:
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Hanging Rack
4 Bikes
Steel
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Class 3
Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
Swing-Away Rack
Folding Rack
Thule
#2Topline 2 Bike Carrier Truck Bed Mounted Expandable Bike Rack
Product Summary:
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Frame Mount Cradles
2 Bikes
Bike Lock
Product Specs:
Clamp On
Side Rail Clamp
Topline
#3Swagman Pick-Up Truck-Bed-Mounted 2 Bike Carrier - Locking - Fork Mount
Product Summary:
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Fork Mount Cradles
2 Bikes
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Clamp On
Side Rail Clamp
Swagman
#4Thule T2 Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches with Integrated Locks
Product Summary:
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Platform Rack
2 Bikes
Steel
Bike and Hitch Lock
Product Specs:
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Class 3
Wheel Only Mount
Tilt-Away Rack
Folding Rack
Thule
#5Kuat NV - Aluminum Platform Style 2 Bike Rack for 2" Hitch
Product Summary:
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Platform Rack
2 Bikes
Aluminum
Bike and Hitch Lock
Product Specs:
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Class 3
Wheel Only Mount
Tilt-Away Rack
Folding Rack
Kuat
#6Swagman XTC-2 - 2 Bike Platform Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches
Product Summary:
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Platform Rack
2 Bikes
Steel
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
Class 1 - 3 Compatible
Wheel and Frame Mount
Folding Rack
Swagman
#7Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Hitch Mount
Product Summary:
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Platform Rack
2 Bikes
Steel
Bike and Hitch Lock
Product Specs:
Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
Class 1 - 3 Compatible
Wheel and Frame Mount
Folding Rack
Thule
#8SportRack Evader 3 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Hitch Mount
Product Summary:
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Hanging Rack
3 Bikes
Steel
Bike and Hitch Lock
Product Specs:
Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
Class 2 - 3 Compatible
Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
Tilt-Away Rack
Folding Rack
SportRack
#9Yakima BigHorn 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Tilting Rack w Frame Mount Cradles for 2" Hitches
Product Summary:
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Hanging Rack
4 Bikes
Steel
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Class 3
Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
Tilt-Away Rack
Yakima
#102 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitch Receivers - Ball Hole
Product Summary:
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Hanging Rack
2 Bikes
Steel
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Ball Hole Mount
Class 1 - 3 Compatible
Frame Mount - Standard
Fixed Rack
Swagman
#11Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Product Summary:
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Hanging Rack
2 Bikes
Steel
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
Class 1 - 3 Compatible
Frame Mount - Standard
Tilt-Away Rack
Folding Rack
Swagman
#12Truck Bed 4 Bike Carrier - Topline
Product Summary:
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Frame Mount Cradles
4 Bikes
Bike Lock
Product Specs:
Clamp On
Side Rail Clamp
Topline
#13Swagman Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches or RV Bumpers
Product Summary:
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RV and Motorhome Bike Racks
Platform Rack
2 Bikes
Steel
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Class 3
Wheel and Frame Mount
Folding Rack
Swagman
#14Thule Sidearm Wheel-Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount
Product Summary:
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Wheel Mount
Disc Brake Compatible
Silver
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Round Bars
Square Bars
Factory Bars
1 Bike
Thule
#15Softride Tailgate Pad Bicycle Transporter for Mid-Size Pickup Trucks
Product Summary:
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Tailgate Pad
6 Bikes
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Clamp On
Softride
#16Thule Insta-Gater Truck Bed Single Bike Rack
Product Summary:
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Wheel Mount Cradles
1 Bike
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Clamp On
Tailgate Clamp
Thule
#17Thule Bed-Rider Locking, Aluminum 2 Bike Carrier - Truck Bed Mount
Product Summary:
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Fork Mount Cradles
2 Bikes
Bike Lock
Rack Lock
Product Specs:
Clamp On
Side Rail Clamp
Thule
#18Swagman XC - 2 Bike Rack Platform Style for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches
Product Summary:
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RV and Motorhome Bike Racks
Platform Rack
2 Bikes
Steel
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
Class 1 - 3 Compatible
Wheel and Frame Mount
Folding Rack
Swagman
#19RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack for Around the Spare Tire - Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack
Product Summary:
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Hanging Rack
2 Bikes
Dual Arm
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Frame Mount
RV Bumper Rack
Swagman
#20Yakima BlockHead Single Bike Truck Bed Mounted Rack - Bolt-on
Product Summary:
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Fork Mount Cradles
1 Bike
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Bolt On
Yakima
Thule Gate Mate Tailgate Pad and Bike Rack for Compact Trucks Review
Today we're going to review the Thule gate mate pad and bike carrier for compact trucks, part number TH823. This is the 54 inch model designed to be used with compact and mini trucks. The gate mate is an inexpensive way to transport a lot of bikes where you can load and unload quickly. The gate mate is padded all the way around to not only protect your truck, but also protect the bikes that you're carrying. There are two blocks at the top to act as stops to keep your bikes from sliding too far to the lt or to the right. There's a strap that's stitched in to the top of our gate mate that we can use as an anchor point when we're ready to secure our bikes after we load them up.
Thule Gate Mate Tailgate Pad and Bike Rack for Compact Trucks Installation
Today were going to go over the installation of the Thule Gate Mate Tailgate Pad and Bike Carrier, part number TH823. This is the 54-inch wide pad designed for compact and mini trucks. Well be installing it today on a 2001 Ford Ranger but the installation process would be very similar for any truck of this size. The first thing we need to do is clean the tailgate. We want to make sure that any dirt and debris is off the tailgate so that the pad doesnt rub it into the paint. With the tailgate cleaned well take our pad, open it up and lay it over the tailgate.
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