Trailer Hitch Mount 5-Bike Rack for Long Trips On a GMC Yukon XL  

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My top choice for a 5-bike trailer hitch mount bike rack is the Thule Vertex, # TH9030XT. It offers more clearance at the bottom of the rack between the hitch pin hole and the pivot bracket than the Apex. It features a very good Hold Fast cradle system to snuggle the bike frames on those long hauls. And the anti-sway feature will keep the bikes from contacting each other. It features an anti-rattle hitch bolt, and it can tilt down. I have included a link to a video review for you.

If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top round frame tube that goes straight across (like a typical mens bike) then I recommend using an adapter bar, # TH982XT. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and provide better ground clearance. I have provided a link to a video that shows how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H

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