# 1
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Goes on and off in minutes. Bike is very stable when in this carrier. No issues after one year. Also got the anti theft "puck" for this so I can leave the carrier on the car while riding and it is still there when I get back. Carrier fits in my trunk when not in use.
Product was easy to install and great quality. Manual provided helpful tips for best installation on my vehicle.
# 2
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
The good: I like the way the bikes are held in and the ability to add the upright adapters to the bike frame holders. The straps are quality too. For a jeep with a spare tire, this is the perfect length to clear it. This rack is 5 stars from the bike holders to the base of it. The bad: the 2"receiver adapter and bolt are insufficient. I wish they made this in a solid 2" hitch. The entire setup is held into the receiver by a very short bolt. It only goes about half way into the receiver tube. So your hitch is only "secured" on one side. A hitch pin or bolt should go through the receiver tube completely imo so it can be secured on the other end with a retaining clip or nut. Because this only goes in the one side, the entire weight of the rack plus bikes are held tight to one side of the receiver by the undersized bolt and washer. A few bumps down the road and that bolt loosens. Now instead of distibuting the weight of the rack and bikes on the receiver and post, it's completely up to the bolt to keep you from losing the rack. The bolt threads get damaged too. I took this down a dirt road and nearly lost everything. I had to buy my own bolt with hd fender washers and lock washers to correct this. Thule should've provided this from the start. The current short bolt design where only one side of the receiver secures the rack is unacceptable. This rack is 1 star at best for the connection to the receiver.
I bought this bike rack back in April but wanted to make sure I used it to give the best review. First I want to say I did a lot of research on bike racks and found this one to be the best one to fit my needs. The best price I found was on etrailer.com, at the time it was When I called the customer service to place my order, I spoke to Dan. He was very pleasant on the phone and took the time and listened to what I needed and understood my concerns. I ordered the bike rack and also ordered the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device and the Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock. Dan suggested I also get the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, which I never even thought of getting. Delivery was in about two business days, which was really fast and at the time of order they were running a special free delivery over $99. When I went to put it together I noticed I was missing the flat cap screw M6 x 16mm, part number #853-5787-02. I emailed Dan and within 24 hours received an email that the part was sent out and also in the email their was a link to track the order. After I received the part I did notice that the flat cap screw was actually in the 2 inch adaptor sleeve. The instructions were very easy to read, and it took me about 20 minutes to put together. I did have an issue when I positioned the stinger into the cradle, with the 8mm locking nut, it was not staying tight and when I took it off I noticed the threads inside were gone, so I ended up going out to Lowes and buying a new one and its holds perfectly fine. I also had a question about that part because it is not a locking part and was worried someone would try to steal the rack. I contacted etrailer.com to find if they make a locking device for this and they said no but I can contact Thule to double check, I'm still waiting for an answer back from Thule. The weather finally broke and we installed the rack onto my hitch, tightened it and it doesn't rattle. When I finally used the rack and put my bike on, it did sway a little but at 50 mph I was very happy with it. The trailer comes out just enough away from my car that I do not have to fold completely out and I can open my trunk with no issues. I am very happy with my purchase and had a great customer experience with Dan. Would highly recommend ordering from them to anyone.
# 3
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
I like the versatility of this product. It works on our 2013 Town & Country and 2017 Nissan Altima. Just have 1 issue, the rubber tie straps are too difficult. I even have an occasional tough time depending onvthe angle. It is important to make sure to put the heaviest bike closest to the vehicle! We left for vacation and didn't want to take an expensive bike, so we purchased a bike on our way. Not wanting to waste any time, i put it on the outside. within 2 hrs I noticed something didn't seem right. The bracket looked like it broke and the new bike was just inches off the expressway!!!! I was not in a good part of town so i used bungees to secure it. Did it correctly on the way home and it did fine. The hole is a little wore out that it clicks in to place! Over all very good deal!
Goes on and off in minutes. Bike is very stable when in this carrier. No issues after one year. Also got the anti theft "puck" for this so I can leave the carrier on the car while riding and it is still there when I get back. Carrier fits in my trunk when not in use.
# 4
Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
Installation was straightforward. The rack sits high up on my 2016 Subaru Forester so lifting bikes onto the rack requires effort. Getting 3 mountain bikes on the rack was a bit tricky. When loaded rack was secure and stable.
# 5
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
We have a 2013 Nissan Altima and this is perfect for what we needed to take our bikes along on vacations or weekend getaways.
etrailer has the best pre- and post-sales customer service I've ever seen! I started out not knowing anything about hitch-mounted racks. So I wrote to etrailer telling them about my car and type of hitch I was about to have installed. Samuel wrote back with lots of great information tailored specifically to my car. He even included a photo that looked just like my 2017 white VW GTI with a hitch and rack installed. Okay something of a coincidence. But the rest of the assistance I got from the crew at etrailer was just as prophetic. I went into this a novice and came out knowing lots more about hitches and racks and finding the rack best suited to my situation. I have a small car, a class 1 hitch and a heavy mountain bike. I got exactly what I needed. As to the Swagman rack itself, it works fine. If I had a different situation I would probably buy a platform rack as they are easier to load. There's no reason to buy a bike rack anywhere else.
# 6
Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
Great product, super easy to install, and sturdy. IF YOU ARE USING THIS FOR A MOUNTAIN BIKE, they tend to have wider hubs and/or thicker axles that WILL NOT WORK with the skewer and sleeve provided. You have to buy a rhino rack thru axle adapter which is an additional $XXX/per and a different size thru axle sleeve which is $XX/per. I just wish it came with a more universal fork hookup from the start or a cheaper option to change sizes.
Love this bike rack! It fits perfectly with my Rhino Rack Cross Bars. I'm very impressed by the lack of wind noise. With the bike mounted on the rack, you can barely hear the wind noise at 60mph. With the sunroof open you can hear wind noise, but as long as the window is closed, you can only slightly hear anything if the radio is off and you are trying to hear it. Amazing! Can't wait to get more use out of it in the future!
# 7
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
I haven’t put it together or on my vehicle yet. But all reviews were favorable so that’s one of the reasons for picking this rack. I also got feedback from riders at my local trails and they were all positive as well. I will be installing a hitch and the rack within the next week or two. Once installed I won’t need to use the old hanging style rack or shove our bikes in the back of the wife’s SUV anymore. Once installed I’ll try and remember to post pictures as well as a better review.
I’ve had the Kuat Sherpa for about a year now and could not be more happy with this bike rack. When not in use I keep it safely in the garage- it only takes a few minutes to install it to my Honda Civic and safely secure two bikes using its exquisitely engineered and designed system. I’ve used this for 900+ mile trips with no issues whatsoever - the perfect bike rack!
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2009 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum Pitch mounted two bike rack, part number s102. To begin our test fit we want to have to remove the two inch adapter from our bike rack shank, so now we can just slide the shank of the carrier into our hitch, line up the pin hole, and slide in the hitch pin. Well then move to the back of the shank where well tighten the knob down securing our bike rack to the vehicle and engaging our anti-rattle device.Well now go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of 11, the bike rack at the rear of the vehicle lay flesh with each other. With the bike carrier in its folded position weve added eight inches to the overall length of our vehicle. Now well go ahead and pull the lever at the base of our carrier to unfold our bike rack.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2009 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace four bike carrier for 1-1/4 and 2 hitches, part number y02451. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and put in our clip with the red knob on it. Now move to the rear of the carrier, where well hand tighten the black knob to engage our anti-rattle device and secure the carrier to the vehicle.Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 7; the closet part of the carrier to the closet rear of the vehicle is about 3. With the bike carrier on its folded position, weve added about 9 to the overall length of our vehicle. Now well go ahead and pull the red pin and knob at the base of the carrier to tilt down our bike carrier.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2009 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Thule Vertex four bike carrier for 1-1/4 and 2 hitches, part number th9029. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. Now well go over some clearance measurements, we have a ground clearance of 8, from the closet point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about an inch. When the bike carrier is in its folded position, weve added 9 to the overall length of our vehicle.Now well go ahead and pull the lever at the base of the mast to allow our carrier to tilt down. As it tilts away from the vehicle we can gain access to the cargo area of our vehicle. Well go ahead and put the bike carrier back in its upright position and pull the lever at the top of the mast to bring out our dual arms.
Thule Passage Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2009 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2009 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Thule Passage two bike carrier, part number th910xt. Before we begin our test fit, first thing to refer to the Thule fit guide to determine what number our fit dial should be set at. After setting our fit dial, well place the carrier onto the vehicle. Well put the top hook to the top part of the trunk, the side hooks to the side, and the bottom hooks to the bottom of the trunk. You may need to open up your trunk to get the bottom hooks into place. After we have all the straps into position we can then go around and tighten down all the straps and secure the carrier to our vehicle.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2009 Nissan Ultima well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro folding tilting 4 bike rack with anti-sway part #TH934XTR. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well go ahead and line up those pinholes and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of seven and a half inches. From the closes point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about four inches.
Hollywood Racks Baja 2 Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2009 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2009 Nissan Ultima, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Baja Two Bike Carrier Trunk Mount, part number HRB2. Now to begin our test fit, well set the carrier on top of the trunk and if necessary use the black levers located at each end of the carrier to adjust the jaws to allow a better fit onto the vehicle. Once you have established the correct fit, you can use the top two hooks to hook to the top of the trunk, the two side hooks to hook to the side and the two low hooks to hook to the bottom of trunk. It may be necessary as well to open up the trunk just enough to get the hooks in the bottom. Once you have all the straps in place we can go ahead and secure the carrier to the vehicle by tightening down each strap and securing the access slack. Once it is secured the vehicle, were ready to go ahead and grab our bike and load it up. Well undo the cradle straps, set the bike into the frame cradles and secure it with the straps. That completes todays test fit for the Hollywood Racks Baja Two Bike Carrier, part number HRB2 on our 2009 Nissan Ultima.
What our customers are saying:
"I ordered a bike rack for my trailer hitch. It is a great product, very reasonably priced on April 10th. I installed it on my car on the 14th in time for the weekend. How can you go wrong?"