# 1
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Product was easy to install and great quality. Manual provided helpful tips for best installation on my vehicle.
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.
# 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.
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!
# 3
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Product was easy to install and great quality. Manual provided helpful tips for best installation on my vehicle.
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!
# 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
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!
I have used a lot of bike racks and this is the one I keep on my 4Runner. It just works. It is the easiest to take on and off, which is important for me because between me, my wife and kids I have 4 bikes that need to be rearranged often. We also use a roof box, kayak racks and a SUP rack so I am always taking things off and on. The front straps loop over the bar and tightens with an allen key, the back is a couple wing nuts. Since there are 2 straps up front the rack is very stable when a bike is on it. I like that it comes with locks and the skewer is super easy to adjust, clamp and unclamp. If it is cold, dark and damp at 6am and I am tired, late for a ride and still waking up this is the rack I go for because it is easy. There are a couple things to be aware of though... You will need to put a drop of oil in the skewer every 6 months or so to keep it opening and closing smoothly. Otherwise is can stick. Sometimes if the skewer is turned just right there will be a bit of whistle because of a hole in the clamping mechanism. If I turn it to a different angle the whistle stops. And after going through the car wash with the rack on my roof a dozen times or so the black paint began to have a bit of a rainbow sheen. Not sure if it is the bike rack or the soap my car wash uses.
# 7
Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount
Overall I am happy with these bike carriers. They mount to the racks over the bed of my Tundra TRD Pro. Installation is simple. I think they could be just a bit sturdier because there is just a bit of wobbling when driving on bumpy roads but I'm not too worried about them coming dislodged. Take note that although they come with a cable lock to attach the bike to the carrier, the key is sold separately.
Very good product. It holds the bike securely on the roof without contacting the frame. It is easy to adjust from my road bike to my 29er mountain bike. Our drives are all relatively short, so I like that I do not need to remove the front wheel to lock in the bike. It's also nice that the SKS locking system allows me to use the same key for this rack that I use for my Yakima roof box and hitch rack. This is my first roof rack and I chose this route for a couple reasons. Some of the roads we travel to get to our trail heads are a bit rough and with a roof rack I don't have to worry about bottoming out a hitch rack hanging off the back of the vehicle. Also, it takes up less room in the garage. Our vehicle is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with an additional 4 inches of ground clearance. That makes it a bit of a reach for my 5'4" wife, so we take our two-step along to help her. This is my third time purchasing from etrailer, and each experience has been very good. They are a very customer service oriented company. I really appreciate all the additional information they provide on their products, especially all the videos they produce to aid in reviews, assembly, and use.
# 8
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!
# 9
Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Perfect for my 2019 RAV-4. I like this product because it allows me to drive and park without having to worry about height clearances in the city and parking was still navigable. Definitely worth the money!
First, etrailers.com is the BEST! Okay, this rack is amazing. If it was made in the U.S.A, I believe it would be closer to $ 800.00+, it's not, thus the incredible price point, imo. Incredible craftmanship, sturdy, versatile, nice to look at, as well. Very detailed instructions included. Fits my 2015 Prius 4 perfectly. Our beach cruises both required adaptor bars. I opted to wait on the bike rack, to ensure a good fit, etc. then purchase the adaptor bars. After much research, I went with Delta adaptors, I wish etrailers.com carried them, but they do not. Nevertheless, this rack is tops, highly recommend. Thank you for reading!
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2013 Nissan Altima well be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-Bike Carrier, part number th9029. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch, threading in our anti-rattle bolt and tightening it with a wrench. Now with the bike rack secured to our Altima well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 10 1/2 inches of ground clearance at the rear. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of our Altima is at the rear bumper about 1 inches away. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 10 inches to the overall length of our Altima.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today, on our 2013 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH934XTR. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch, threading in our anti-rattle bolt and tightening it down with a wrench. Now, with the bike rack secured to our Altima, well go over a few clearance of measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance at the rear. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of our vehicle at the rear bumper is about five inches away. Weve added about 14 inches to the overall length of our vehicle with the cradle arms folded down.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2013 Nissan Altima well be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero 3-Bike Carrier, part number th9043. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. Well line up the pin holes allowing the integrated hitch pin to fall into place and well then turn the black knob to engage the anti-rattle device. Now with the bike rack secured to the vehicle well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 14 inches of ground clearance at the rear, and weve added about 17 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We can now pull the gray lever at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out, and with the cradle arms out weve added about 31 inches to the overall length of our Altima.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today, on our 2013 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero Hitch Mounted Two-Bike Carrier, part number TH9042. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. Well allow the integrated hitch pin fall into place and well turn the black knob to engage the anti-rattle device. Now, with our Helium Aero secured to our Altima, well go over a few clearance of measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 14-1/2 inches of ground clearance. With the cradle arms folded down, weve added about 14 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today, on our 2013 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform Style Two-Bike Carrier, part number TH990XT. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. Well thread in our anti-rattle bolt and secure it with a wrench. Now, that the bike rack is secured to our Altima, well go over a few clearance of measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 8 inches of ground clearance at the rear. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of our vehicle is about 1-1/2 inches away.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today, on our 2013 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Thule Apex Four-Bike Carrier, part number TH90250. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch and allowing the unscrewed hitch pin to fall into place. We can turn the black knob to engage the anti-rattle device. With our bike rack secured to our Altima, well go over a few clearance of measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance at the rear. With the cradle arm folded down, weve added about 10 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.
Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today, on our 2013 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Prorack Hitch Mounted Hanging Four-Bike Carrier, part number PR8062404. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch, well thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. Now, that the bike rack is secured to our Altima, well go over a few clearance of measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 8 inches of ground clearance. Weve added about 28-1/2 inches to the overall length of our Altima. You can access the trunk with the mast in the bike rack in its upright position, or to load larger luggage, you can pull this over pin at the base of the carrier to tilt down the mast.
Kuat Beta Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2013 Nissan Altima we'll be test fitting the Kuat Beta Hitch Mounted Aluminum Two Bike Carrier, part number b202-114. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch, lining up the pin holes and installing our hitch pin and lock.We'll then turn the black T-handle on the back of the shank to engage the anti-rattle device. Now with the Kuat Beta secured to our Altima we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the bike rack. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle is here at the rear bumper about 3-1/2 inches away.With the cradle arms folded down we've added about 10 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We can now pull the silver pin at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out.
Yakima FrontLoader Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2013 Nissan Altima well be test fitting the Yakima Frontloader Wheel Mount roof-mounted bike rack, part number y02103. Well begin our test fit by placing the bike rack onto the vehicles crossbars. Well place the rear bracket around the underside of the rear crossbar and insert the t-bolts and turn the black wing nuts to tighten it down. Well then move to the front where we will turn the larger black t-handle tightly up against the crossbar. Now with everything all tightened down and secured, were ready to load up our bike. Well unfold the front part of the wheel mount and undo the tray strap.
Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2013 Nissan Altima, we'll be test fitting the Yakima ForkLift roof-mounted bike rack, part number Y02098. We'll begin our test fit by placing the bike rack onto the vehicle's crossbars. We'll then need to loosen up the black wing nuts to bring both the front and rear bracket around the underside of the front and rear crossbar. Once both brackets are in place, we'll insert the silver T bolt into the bracket, and turn to bring the brackets up around tightly against the crossbars. Once both the front and rear bracket are all tightened down and secured, we're ready to load up our bike. We'll remove the skewer at the front to slide in our plastic protective covering.
Swagman Fork Down Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2013 Nissan Altima, we'll be test fitting the Swagman Fork Down roof-mounted bike rack, part number S64710. We'll begin our test fit by placing the bike rack onto the vehicle's crossbars. We'll then take out our hardware and we're ready to fit it to the vehicle. We'll now take one of the longer silver brackets and feet it up on the bottom side of the front crossbar into the head of the carrier. We'll then take our black wing nut to thread onto the silver bracket. We'll now move to the rear, where this time we will slide the silver bracket down to the bottom of the crossbar.
RockyMounts TieRod Stretch Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Altima
Today on our 2013 Nissan Altima well be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Stretch roof mounted bike rack, part number RKY1011. Well begin our test fit by placing the bike rack onto our vehicles crossbars. Well start off by loosening up the Allen bolts at the rear to bring the rear bracket around the underside of the rear crossbar. We can then use the included Allen wrench to tighten it down. Well now move up to the front where we will remove the black plastic cover at the front and bring the rubber coated steel straps around the underside of our front crossbar. Well hook them back into the head of the carrier and use the included Allen wrench to turn the silver bolt to bring the straps up around tightly against the bar.
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