Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon with Rear Cargo Area Access  

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I have a great solution for you, but you will have to have a Class III 2 inch hitch installed on your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon like the Draw Tite # 75673.

My favorite bike rack to recommend is the Thule Vertex Swing part # TH9031XT because it can carry up to 4 bikes and can swing out and away from the rear of the vehicle to give you complete access to the rear cargo area with bikes loaded. The arms of the rack can also fold down when not in use so that the bike rack doesn't take up much space as well. Check out the review video I attached that shows the rack being used on a 2015 Outback similar to yours.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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