Will the Yakima DoubleDown or Thule Parkway Bike Rack be a Better Choice for the 2008 Ford Edge

Question:

I have a 2008 Ford Edge with a class 2 hitch Im looking for 4 bike capacity and have been interested in the TH957 and the YO2424. Which will fill my needs better and is there something that I might be happier with?

asked by: Bill D

Expert Reply:

In my opinion the Yakima DoubleDown 4 Bike Hitch Rack, item # Y02424, will be the better choice for your vehicle and bike carrying needs. This rack features all of the features of the Thule Parkway, item # TH957, and has the added feature of the SwitchBlade cradles that keep the bikes from swaying back and forth when taking off and stopping, which protects the bikes and the vehicle from damage.

Thule also offers the Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack, item # TH934XTR. This bike rack has many of the same features as the Yakima DoubleDown rack including anti-sway cradles and Class II compatibility. It would also make a good choice, the decision is then left up to which style you think is the best.

For 4 bike hitch racks these are the two that I like to recommend and, if I were purchasing one, I would have a hard time deciding between the two. I have posted videos and instructions links below for you to review.

expert reply by: Bob G