Recommendation for a Hitch Bike Rack With Anti-Sway Cradles On A 2010 Subaru Forester

Question:

I like the price of this bike but am worried that it doesnt have the anti-sway feature. How likely is it for the bikes to bang into the car? I already have two young boys that do enough damage, I dont want a rack that wont protect my car. Also, will my vehicles tail lights be visible with 4 various sized bikes hooked on? I have a 2010Suburu Forester.

asked by: R. T

Expert Reply:

I would recommend the Yakima BigHorn 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Tilting Rack, part # Y02404. This is one of our most popular and economically priced four bike racks that has anti-sway cradles. The anti-sway cradles will keep the bikes from doing any damage to your 2010 Subaru Forester. This hitch bike rack will fit a 2 inch hitch and has a weight capacity of 120 lbs for four bikes. I am including a link to the instructions for this bike rack and a video review of the bike rack.

The Tow Ready 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack, part # 63124, you have referenced does not have the anti-sway cradles that keep the bikes from rocking back and forth.

I would also recommend the Yakima LockUp Hitch Lock and Cable Lock, part # Y07238. This will let you lock the bikes to the rack with the locking cable and also allows you to lock the bike rack to the vehicle.

If you are planning on using the bike carrier for childrens or womens bikes, I would recommend a frame adapter like the Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter, part # Y02531. This frame adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar post and provides a level attachment point so that the bike will not be carried at an angle on the rack. See link for the instructions and a video review on the adapter.

Even with the four bikes on your bike rack the tail lights should be visible on your 2010 Subaru Forester.

expert reply by: Jeff D