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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
5 stars
Bike rack arrived fast, easy to assemble, looks sturdy. Won't be able to use it for a few weeks, but sure it will be fine.
# 2
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Just put the Swagman Chinook on my 2016 RAV4. For a reasonable price, the quality seems very good. Assembly is easy, and it is much lighter weight than another brand I returned. The rear hatch opens with the bikes and rack tilted back. Since I most often use a single hybrid bike but occasionally like to also bring my mountain bike, I can set the Chinook up for one or two bikes, leaving three large pieces at home if I only need one bike. A platform bike rack like this keeps the bike wheels away from the car exhaust, and from scraping ground when going up driveways.
One year later I'm still delighted with this bike rack. I love that it is so versatile, allowing me to open the RAV4 back hatch using the tilt feature. The bicycle rides so securely and without wiggle at all. I also feel confident in the security of the locking features. This was one of the best purchases I've ever made! My only frustration is that I cannot use this bike rack when I am towing my new camper, which has zero to do with the product. Sad face.
# 3
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Just installed hitch and carrier and it all went smoothly, the videos were terrific on how to install and use.
Only complaint like others have noted is the Yakima logo is a sticker that easily peels off. Other than that, it's strong, sturdy, and easy to load my bikes. I've used it about 6 times over the past year with no problems. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
# 4
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This is one solid bike rack and easy to use. I like everything about it except the spacer kit that allows it to work with a 2" receiver. It tends to allow the rack to wobble (side to side). I bought a 2" to 1" receiver unit and removed the 2" spacer kit. This converter receiver completely removed the wobble issue.
I love the product looks good and easy to install
# 5
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Nice product, again the video shows all the features accurately. The illustrations with the included instructions are pretty bad and instructions a little thin, but there's really not much to assembly. A few notes: Be sure to stagger the wheel holders or you will be stuck with one long bike and one short bike... Also there is a top and bottom hold-down hooks be sure to put them on in order. If you don't it will be obvious and easy to correct. One tricky part is is bolting thru the trailer hitch. The 2" square rack insert (can remove part of this insert and use on a smaller 1.25" hitch) has a sliding inner core with a threaded hole for the included bolt/lock washer. You may have to use a small screwdriver or pick to slide the core slightly so that the threaded hold aligns with the holes on the insert/hitch. Not sure but I think if you use a different bolt (like the J-pin 63201) that threads all the way thru the hitch, you would need to slide the core all the way out of the way and not use the threaded hole in the core. I ordered J-pin 63201 so I'll update when I try it out. Oh and if you want the locking J-pin order it at the same time or you will get dinged for an additional $5 shipping if ordered separately (i.e. <$100). I'm using this rack with the Draw-Tite 75235 2" hitch on a 2017 Rav4 Hybrid - works great!
The Curt trailer hitch came well packaged. Instructions were easy to follow, even for someone not familiar with vehicle frames and car hitches. Installation did require some special tools (long breaker bar/torque wrench, large socket) for proper installation, which can be rented from a better auto parts store or borrowed from a friend. The hitch fit is excellent. The Swagman bike rack is easy to use and seems sturdy. It fits the 2012 Rav 4 very well and folds down out of the way to allow the door to swing open when not in use. Note-it is difficult to tell how far the rack extends out from the rear if the vertical support is not upright, so back up cautiously. I have made numerous short trips and a couple long distance trips with the rack loaded with adult size trail bikes and I have only good things to say. I would purchase both of these items again.
How to Install the Thule Helium Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2016 Toyota RAV4
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at Etrailer. Today on our 2016 Toyota RAV4, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium platform style bike rack. So today we're looking at the rack that can hold up to a total of two bikes. However, there's also a one bike version available, as well. So one of the main things that I really like about this rack, and what really separates it is the way it's going to secure your bike. So we're going to have two wheel hooks, one for each tire, and that's something you don't always see, a lot of times it's just one wheel hook and a small little strap, or something there at the back.This one would give me a little more peace of mind, especially with an expensive bike, knowing that it's really secure.
Yakima SwingDaddy Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2016 Toyota RAV4 we're going to be test-fitting the Yakima SwingDaddy 4 bike rack, part number Y02464. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. The first and most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that it can swing away from the vehicle so you can gain rear hatch access with the bike still on the rack, which is pretty unique for a hanging style bike rack. To do that, we'll come to the back here and loosen up this knob, like so. Coming up to the front we'll pull up on the tab here, which will release it, then pull it out to about this position here and swing it around until you hear that 'click' and push it the rest of the way.
Fit Test: Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes with 2016 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2016 Toyota RAV4, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman XC2 bike rack, part number S64650. This will work for 1 1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches. We already have our bike installed so let's go ahead and take a closer look and show out some of our features. How the bike is actually attached to the rack, we're going to have one point of contact and that's going to be this padded frame hook up at the top. Now, it is padded so once you install your bike, it won't get scratched up. We also have two wheel wells on either side which are adjustable along the arms of the rack.
Fit Verified: Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2016 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2016 Toyota RAV4, we'll be doing a test fit on the Kuat NV 2.0 platform-style, two bike rack, and that's part number NV22G. So I've already got it loaded up on the RAV4, just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to hold our bikes. But one of its main features is it has the ability to tilt away from our RAV4 so we can gain access to our rear hatch. And that's with bikes loaded. What we want to do is we want to locate the lever right here in the center. Go ahead and pull it towards us.
Hollywood Racks Trail-Rider Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2016 Toyota Rav4, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Platform Style 2-Bike Rack. That' part number HR200. I've already got it loaded up on our Rav4, with our bike loaded up as well; Just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to secure our bikes. It actually holds our bikes in 3 spots. We have this frame hook going over our top tube, putting down pressure into our front and rear cradles. Then we have the straps going over our wheels holding that in place. All in all, not a bad way to hold our bikes when we're getting our bikes from A to B. Let's go ahead and take our bike off though.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2016 Toyota Rav4, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Thule T2 Classic Platform Style 2-Bike Rack. That's part number TH9044. I've already got it loaded up on the Rav4, just to give you a good idea of what it looks like, and how it's going to hold our 2 bikes. One of the main features, real quick, before I get into the rest of the stuff is that it has the ability to tilt away from the Rav4, with bikes loaded. What you want to do, if you come down here, go ahead and pull out that safety pin. Then we'll come back here. I'm going to reach through and pull that lever towards me and then drop it down. By doing that, we can remove any cargo, gear, groceries, anything we might have with us on our trip.
Fit Verified: Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2016 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2016 Toyota RAV4 we're doing a test fit of the Yakima HoldUp platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is Y02443. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to come to the back here and pull out on our red handle. That's going to allow us to tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle.
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