Recommended 2 Bike Rack for a 2005 Ford Explorer

Question:

what is the best hitch rack for explorer ford 2 bikes

asked by: Colin

Expert Reply:

What year is your Ford Explorer? Please let me know and I would be happy to suggest the best hitch for carrying a bike rack on your vehicle.

expert reply by: Sarah L

Question:

2005 and has the larger hitch I think 2". Would like one of the V style that hold the bike by the wheels as the cross bars are not level on the bikes

asked by: Colin

Expert Reply:

Since you already have the 2 inch trailer hitch, you have lots of options as far as 2-bike racks are concerned. If you like the V-style racks with wheel attachments, I would recommend the Highland SportWing # 5801200.

The Sportwing is made out of aluminum, so it is lightweight, and the wheel attachment hooks eliminate the need for adapter bars, as you mentioned. I would recommend the MasterLock integrated hitch and cable lock, part # 1470DAT, to secure the rack to the hitch and the bikes to the rack.

You can see videos describing the features of the SportWing and the lock set at the links provided.

expert reply by: Sarah L