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Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Very easy installation. Used with 1-1/4" hitch. Good quality product. Would recommend to others!
Went together very easy and very stable I hope it last many years
# 2
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
it fits my needs. i would of went with the one that locks and didn't have the pins for holding it in place but i needed it to fold up like this one for storage reasons. used it for the first time and it was fine on the back of my truck no problems at all. i'd like to add nicole on the phone was great she went through all of the racks to get the right one for me thank you.
First-time rack buyer / owner / installer. The rack arrived in a timely fashion, maybe a day or 2 ahead of schedule. It was well packaged. I’m LOVING this bike rack. It was easy to put together and to mount on my new Honda Passport. Thus far, no squeaks in my 2” receiver. Hardest part of initial set-up is figuring out the best way to position two bikes. Trial & error and some patience. The directions weren’t clear as to where the 2 left-over screws went. I found the answer in another review and have posted a pic in case others have the same problem (photo with pen pointing at screw). These screws go in the underneath side of both of the folding arms. They appear to keep the wheel wells from sliding off in case in you drive with an empty, un-folded rack, and forgot to tighten down the wheel wells. The folding arm push / pull pins can be difficult at times. I coated the tips with some lube. That and a little jiggling seems to solve that issue. I guess it’s better for the pins to be snug vs popping right out. I added a small Master lock to the hitch pin (in lieu of the provided cotter pin) as a theft deterrent. I read that a 3/16 shackle lock will fit into the bike clamp down arms to also act as a deterrent. I had an old 3/16 lock that did snugly fit and appeared to be locked. HOWEVER, I yanked on the lock and it came open as there isn’t quite enough clearance for the shackle to lock. I discovered that longer 3/16 shackle locks are hard to find. Have attached a photo of the lock that actually fits and works (Ace Hardware). One lock on the upper clamp down arm will secure both arms as the lower arm can’t be removed without removing the upper arm. The clamp down arms appear to be coated to prevent damage to your bike. I’ve tried a simple rag and ultimately settled on pool noodle pieces as a precautionary measure. I CAN NOT open my tailgate (regardless of whether or not the rack is fold up and in the bike carry position). If that’s a concern for you, then spring for the more costly titling version. My back-up camera still functions.
# 3
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.
Hitch pin broke before I got it. Looks like a poor design for the locking pin, they might want to consider a different design. I got a 3/8 shear pin from Home Depot to replace and it works great. Bike rack is great!
# 4
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
2012 Chevrolet ImpalaI have used the product many times. It mounts easily to my vehicle (2012 Chevy Impala). I have put two bicycles on the rack many times. It can be a slight challenge to get a female bicycle on, you have to use different mounting locations. Very easy with male bicycles. Never any issues or concerns, the bicycles stayed well mounted, even when traveling on the highways. I recommend this product.
2003 Chevrolet ImpalaDoes support heavy(electric bikes), but not convienent to use. The major problem is feeding the straps through the tire support and frame, the strap does not stay straight in our Florida weather and you will not be able to get all six without a problem and excess time in the heat. I now tape the end to a coffee stirrer to pull it through the narrow slot, it works but is an extra time consuming step. It is almost impossible for an average person to use alone. Does the job, I've since seen more consumer friendly racks.
# 5
Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
Wow this product is great out of the box. Easy to put on the car. Well worth the price.
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.
# 6
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Truly grooving on my wife's new Swagman Chinook bike rack. She wanted to be able to transport her nice road bike easily without throwing it in the back of her car, and since a roof rack is out of the question, this Swagman model fit the bill perfectly. It arrived quickly on the anticipated date. Kudos to etrailer.com for the email updates to keep me informed of my purchase. Within one hour, it was installed on my wife's 2014 Mazda3 hatchback. The Swagman is heavy and solid, which is reassuring as it makes me feel confident that it will keep the bikes secure. It also makes me feel like I got my money's worth. A ratchet wrench and Phillip's head screwdriver were the only tools required for the easy install. I did my research before purchasing the Chinook model as I was also eyeballing a very similar Thule rack that was slightly more expensive. I spoke with an etrailer.com expert who gave me the lowdown on both models. Ultimately, the Swagman won out because it has a smaller 'footprint' while extended or folded up ... and also can tilt away from the car for easy access to the hatchback area. Very convenient! FYI: Mazda doesn't make a trailer hitch for the Mazda3 as it's a small car with a small engine and has no business towing anything. Thankfully, the Curt company makes an aftermarket frame and trailer hitch that fits the Mazda3 hatchback perfectly with no drilling. Stupidly, I purchased it from another online company thinking I was getting a good deal. Turns out etrailer.com had it for less with FREE shipping. Oh well ... live and learn. Now I know that etrailer.com is one-stop shopping for bike racks AND trailer hitches. (Full disclosure: I had the garage down the street install the frame as it's easier with a lift) Only snafu: the shipment contained an extra set of keys that I assumed was for the hitch bolt lock (there was also a set of keys on the bolt itself). I spent 15 minutes using those keys trying to figure out how to remove the lock from the bolt to install it on the hitch. The keys just wouldn't turn in the lock. I called etrailer.com and Kevin told me to try the other set of keys ... and they worked. So an extra set of keys came with it that did absolutely nothing ... weird! Obviously, I can't speak to the longevity and durability of the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack as I just installed it. What I can speak to is the sturdiness of it, the ease of the installation and my complete satisfaction with the good folks at etrailer.com.
I ordered the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack on line from etrailer and so far have been very satisfied. The bike rack was delivered in less than a week. Unpacking the rack and assembly was fairly straightforward. I have read some reviews that complained the assembly instructions were a bit vague. I didn't have a problem but can see where others without a mechanical background get confused. The rack is very sturdy, but there is some side to side play in the tilt mechanism. I'm not sure this can be avoided with a rack that folds down. Installing the Curt trunk stabilizing strap takes most of the sway out of the rack. Installation is fairly easy and quick. It takes me 6 - 7 minutes to install the back on my hitch, and to install the bike and be ready to drive away. That seems reasonable to me. So far I've only loaded 1 bike. I've included pictures of my installation on a 2014 Mercedes Benz E350 sedan. Clearance between the bikes, the rack and the car are good. With the bike loaded in the inside, most forward position, I have 6" clearance between the pedal and the bumper. With the bike removed, the center support folded flat and the rack folded up in the storage position, I have 4" clearance between the closest part of the bike rack (the fold down hinge assembly) and the back bumper of the car. I am able to open the trunk of the car without removing the bikes or using the tilt feature, but I do have to remove the stabilizing strap first. Overall, I'm very pleased with the bike rack and think it will serve me much better than my old strap on rack. Since the weather has been cool since getting the bike carrier, I haven't taken any long trips to give it a real workout.
# 7
Malone Runway Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
Not bad. My first rack for my first XXL bike (Trek FX3 disc). At first was annoyed at the sparse instructions and the “fact” that the top straps weren’t long enough to reach my trunk’s top hinge. Went to collect my bike anyway and the shop assistant showed me that it was total user error: I had the straps in backwards and doubled. Anyway...she showed me how and we tightened it. Racked the bike and drove the 12 miles home. Wasn’t sure about it (and it’s not the best rack I’ve seen) but it’s simple and does the job for me. Not driving cross country with it but even if I did, I think it’d be secure. Pros: simple, secure, not too big at all/easily stored. Cons: not many bells and whistles, doesn’t keep the bike far enough away from the car (pedal might bump the paint depending on how crazy you drive)
Great product selection. Easy installation. I recommend it to everyone.
# 8
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Seemingly well-constructed and supported bike rack. It fits my 2018 Toyota Camry SE just fine and I haven't had any issues with sway or even feeling my bike while driving. I've only carried one bike on it and have used it a limited number of times, so I cannot speak on durability and longevity. Although you shouldn't open your trunk while the rack is attached, I have been able to do so with no issue (without the bike attached).
While getting a bike rack for a sports car isn't ideal, I really wanted to transfer my bike with my own car instead of borrowing my friend's pickup truck. After hours of trying to find a bike rack that would be good for my 07 Mustang, I decided to give this one a try and I gotta say, it has been pretty good so far. It fits very well over the factory spoiler. One of my biggest concerns I was worried about when ordering a rack for my Mustang was ruining the paint, but the feet on the legs haven't left one scratch. I have used this to transfer my bike at freeway speeds (up to 80 mph) on car rides that typically last an hour and my bike was perfectly secure throughout each ride. For extra security, I wrapped both bike wheels with a ratchet strap so the wheels and pedals wouldn't shift in transit. So far, I am very pleased with this bike rack for the price and quality. I would highly recommend this if you want a rack that is affordable and durable.
# 9
Hollywood Racks TRS Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
This rack has been great on my 2016 Nissan Rogue SUV, very sturdy and holds bike(s) securely. I've used it with a fat bike, a regular mountain bike, and a road bike. Amazingly this rack gave me a couple inches MORE clearance in my small garage than my previous hanging-style rack. The aluminum trays themselves are still in great condition, though other parts are showing some rust after 1+ years (and since I use it in the winter as well I leave it on most of the time). The tilt-down feature is great, but pulling the pin and reaching the knob to do this is awkward with bikes in place. When removing the bike, it can be hard to squeeze the lever on the hook that holds the front tire. (Maybe because of pressure when the hook is against the tire?)
I've had this hitch for a day and used it just once on my Miata (class 2). Going on a trip tomorrow and will use it on a Nissan Frontier pickup (class 3). It seems like a quality hitch for a very good price. I feel like buying one of those other brands (named after cities) you are paying a premium for the brand name. Hollywood provides a great value without gouging my wallet. I like the aluminum rails and the entire system is easy to use. Just holding off one star since I've only had it for a day. As a bonus it arrived a day earlier than it was scheduled!
# 10
Rhino-Rack Road Warrior Rooftop Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
This bike carrier has a clean design and it assembled and attached to the roof rack easily. A locking front cover prevents it from being detached from the roof rack and the tray has a cut out in the front for a disc brake if my next bike has one. Once everything is snug, the bike feels solid and there's no slop.
I'm not too sure how to rate this but I'm not happy with it. Everything that happened is no fault of etrailer. I've made many purchases from etrailer, they're a great distributor. The bike rack appears to be great. The problem seems to be that they changed the design. To start, UPS damaged the box in shipping and then tried to tape the package they sent me. After walking through the parts in the box with an etrailer rep on the phone, it seemed that no parts were missing. So I proceeded to connect everything up based on the instructions. As I put it together I noticed the mounting bracket in the rear doesn't have anything to remove the slop. The rear is literally resting on a slider, which means that it would rattle when driving around. Just for kicks I took it for a drive with my bike on top. It rattled like crazy! So I looked at the installation videos on etrailer and then youtube. Every one of them showed an extra rear mounting bracket with knobs to tighten. These were not listed in the install manual so I suspect Rhino thought they could cut cost by eliminating them. I contacted etrailer to see if they had any. They didn't. So I returned it. Sadly, I still had to pay a $25 restocking fee. I'm not sure why etrailer charged me. It's not like I bought the wrong thing and didn't want it. It's actually a really nice bike carrier. Just a flaw in the design that etrailer should catch when they test it out in their videos. If anything, I've helped them out with this. Hopefully etrailer will test out what I sent them, then reach out to Rhino about this new design flaw. Again, I like etrailer as a service but I wish they had caught this before selling to me (and others). I strongly suggest that you don't buy this until the bracket issue gets resolved. Also, take a look at the last pic of the Inno XA391 on the etrailer site. They resolve the rear bracket rattle by putting in a thumb screw.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala, well be testing fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler four bike carrier, part number hr8500. Now to begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up the pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten it with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about ten inches of ground clearance. The closet part of the vehicle to the closet part of the carrier is about two inches. With the cradle arms folded out weve added about 34 to the overall length of the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Recumbent Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider 2-bike Carrier Platform Style for Recumbents part number HR1000r-1G. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. Theres about 11 inches of ground clearance. From the closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 1 inch. We have added about 26 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.With this bike carrier and this vehicle, you can access the trunk with the platform folded up or we can pull the three pins at the bottom of the platform to fold it, which will also allow you to have access to your trunk.Now to load the bike, well make sure that the mast is in its upright position. Well put the frame hooks to the top of the mast and well undo the cradle straps. For demonstration purpose, well not be using a recumbent but well be using a normal road bike.
SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevy Impala, we'll be test fitting the SportRack Escape 3 Bike Carrier, part number A30403. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch. Align up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now, I'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 1-1/2 inches.
Hollywood Racks Road Runner Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Road Runner 3 Bike Carrier, part number HR310. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch. Align up our pin holes, insert our pin through pin holes secured at the lock. We'll then turn the black handle located at the back of the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now, we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. There is about 10 inches of ground clearance.
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today, on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala, we'll be test-fitting the Yakima Stick Up 2-bike carrier, part number Y02420. Now, to begin our test-fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt to the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now, we'll go ahead and go over few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There's about 11 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 1/4 inch. With the platform folded up, we've added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Yakima QuickBack 2 Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala we'll be test fitting the Yakima QuickBack 2 trunk-mounted carrier, part number Y02621. Before we begin our test fit we'll first need to check out the instructions or the Yakima fit guide to determine the placement of this on our vehicle. We'll go ahead and set the carrier onto the vehicle. You may need to adjust it by undoing the red knob located directly behind the cradle arms. We'll then put the top hooks to the top part of the trunk, the side hooks to the side part of the trunk, next to the taillights and the bottom hooks at the bottom part of the trunk. We'll then tighten down the straps to secure the carrier to the vehicle.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala we'll be test-fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace Four bike carrier, part number Y02451. To begin our test-fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch. We'll line up our pinholes, enter the pin into the pinholes, and then we'll turn the black knob located at the back of the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There's about 9 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 2 inches. With the cradle arms folded down we've added about 10 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. With the cradle arms folded out we've added about 34 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. With this bike carrier and this vehicle you can access the trunk with the mast of the carrier folded up or you can pull the red knob located at the base of the carrier to fold the mast down.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. To begin our test fit, slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolts through the pin holes and tighten with a wrench. We'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 1/2 inch. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 9 inches to the overall length to the vehicle. With the cradle arms folded out, we've added about 36 inches to the overall length to the vehicle. With this bike carrier and this vehicle, you can access the trunk with the mast of the carrier in its upright position or we could lift the grey handle located at the base of the carrier and tilt the mast down, which will also allow you to have access to your trunk. To load the bike, we'll first make sure that the mast is in its upright position. We'll pull the grey handle located at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out.
Thule Gateway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala well be test fitting the Thule Gateway two bike trunk mounted carrier, part number TH9006XT. To begin our test fit, we will first need to check the Thule fit guide or the included instructions to see what number our fit knob needs to be at. Well set our fit dial to seven and set the carrier onto the trunk. Well put the top hook to the top part of the trunk, the side hook to the side part of the trunk next to the taillights, and the bottom hook at the bottom part of the trunk. Well then tighten down the straps to secure it to the vehicle. Once the carrier is secured to the vehicle were ready to load our bike.
Thule Raceway Platform Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala, well be test fitting the Thule Raceway Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier Trunk Mount, part number TH9003. Now before I begin our test fit, well first need to double check with Thules Fit Guide or the included instructions to determine the fit dial number for this vehicle. Well set the fit dial to number seven and set the carrier onto the vehicle. Well put the top hooks to the top part of the trunk, the bottom hooks to the bottom part of the trunk and well turn the knobs from the left and right side of the carrier to tighten them down. Once the carrier is secured to the vehicle, well ready to load our bike. Well lower the platform, undo the grey levels at each end of the wheel tray, well slide them out and undo the straps.
Thule Raceway Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala, well be test fitting the Thule Raceway 2 Bike Carrier Trunk Mount, part number TH9001. Now before I begin our test fit, well first need to check the Thule Fit Guide or the included instructions to determine what number dial needs to be at. Well set our fit dial at seven and set the carrier onto the vehicle. Well put the top hooks to the part of the trunk, the bottom hooks to the bottom part of the trunk and turn the knobs looking at each side of the carrier to tighten them down and secure the carrier to the vehicle. Once it is secured to the vehicle, were ready to load our bike. Well lift up the grey lever located at the center of the carrier to swing out the cradle arms.
Thule Passage Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala, we'll be test fitting the Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier Truck Mount, Part Number TH910XT. Now, before we begin our test fit, we will first going to check the Thule fit guide for the included instructions to determine the fit dial number. This fit dial will be set at 7. Now, we'll set the carrier on to the vehicle, we'll put the top hooks to the top part of the trunk, the side hooks to the side part of the trunk next to the tail light and the bottom hooks to the bottom part of the trunk. We'll then tie the straps to secure it to the vehicle and then secure the extra strap. Now that it's secured to the vehicle, we're ready to load our bike.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala well be test fitting part number TH934XTR. This is the Thule Hitching Post Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack with Anti-Sway Cradles for both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches. Now to begin our test fit weve already removed the adaptor for the 2-inch hitch, so were ready to fit it to the vehicle. Well slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. Now that our bolt is tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala, we'll be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Carrier for both 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches, part number S63410. Now to begin our installation, we've already gone ahead and removed the 2-inch adapter included with the bike rack so we're ready to fit it to our 1-1/4-inch hitch. We'll slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now, we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 15-1/4 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 4-1/4 inches.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Impala, we'll be test fitting part number A30901. This is the SportRack 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Rack with wheel mount cradles for both 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches. Now, we've already gone ahead and remove the adapter for the 2-inch hitch so we're ready to fit it to our 1-1/4-inch hitch. We'll slide the shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. Now that our bolt is tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We'll now go ahead and give you a few measurements.
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