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# 1
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Sturdy and well built. Would definitely recommend.
Great, sturdy rack.
# 2
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This bike rack is perfect to tranport our 2 beach cruiser bikes with fat tires on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The hitch mounting sytem is well engineered and manufactured. We've used the bike rack to haul our bikes between SW Florida and northern Michigan, a 1,500 mile trip each way without a problem. We've also used it locally. I like the fact that the bikes are supprted on the rack by the tires and then secured on place by an upper locking bar.
Have driven around town. Will take out on a long drive to the beach in a couple of weeks. It seems steady. Very heavy and nicely made. etrailer Corp is so fast in mailing your product you won’t believe. Great company and nice product.
# 3
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Fast Shipping by eTrailer and received in perfect order. Carrier goes together in about 10 minutes. Just adjust the wheel carriers to fit your bikes, tighten them down and your ready to go. Folds up or lays to the side and out of the way for the hatch on my 2012 Grand Cherokee. Over all a great bike carrier dollar for dollar compared to other much more expensive units.
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.
# 4
Rhino-Rack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
etrailer is a refreshing upgrade from many companies in terms of customer service. They actually make a personal phone call if there will be a delay in delivery - even if its only a couple of days (who does that anymore!). I've ordered trailer hitches, roof racks and this bike rack and every order has been more than satisfactory. A big plus with etrailer are the innumerable installation videos they have online which are a great help for a mechanical novice such as myself!
Extremely happy with the bike rack!! Very sturdy!! Went on with no problem
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Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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.
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.
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
Really well-built rack. Better than my Thule I had prior to this. Look forward to getting the other half of it when I need it!
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Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
We have had this Yakima Holdup hitch bike rack for a year now and found it was shipped quickly, installed easily, and is handy to use on the back of our 2014 Grand Cherokee. We did have one bad screw head while assembling it and Yakima sent us a screw kit with no charge also quickly. No other problems. It seems to be quite heavy duty and should hold up well. The bikes are held on tight and do not sway. For this vehicle, you do have to tilt it back a little to open the tail gate. That has not been a problem. Label me a happy camper.
all of the amount of information they provided on the carrier was really fantastic and helped me choose what I feel is a really great carrier that will serve me well.
# 8
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Just received this Bike Rack and we are very impressed. It was easy to assemble and fit onto our Jeep Grand Cherokee. The rack held our two bikes in place with very minimal movement. Also, I am very impressed with eTrailer. They shipped our online order almost immediately - and followed up with an e-mail asking if we had any questions or issues. I would highly recommend them.
Fast delivery. Product as advertised.
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
I love this rack! Simple and easy to use. Rack or bicycles don't wiggle at all. Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2" receiver Easily hangs on garage wall with two vinyl coated ladder hooks
Check out my other review on the hidden hitch for a 2015 BMW 4 Series for the majority of the review, but this thing is great. Easy setup and install, does all the things it's supposed to do. Mounting and removing bikes is a snap with the included clips (big difference from some of the cheaper variants with nylon ratchet straps). Fits very snugly in my 2" receiver, and pretty solid on the highway and over bumpy roads.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Today, we're 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We're gonna be doing a test fit on the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider platform style, two bike rack. That's part number HR200Z. I've already got it loaded on the Grand Cherokee with the bike loaded up as well, just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's gonna hold our bikes.Now, this bike rack holds our bikes by their top tube. That rubber coated hook goes over that top tube, puts down pressure on the bike, into the cradles. Not a bad way to transport your bikes.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee HR1450Z
Today, on our 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we're gonna be doing a test fit on the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Platform Style 2-Bike Rack, parts number HR1450Z.So I've already got it loaded up, just to give you a good idea what it looks like, and how it's gonna hold our bikes. Now right away, this bike rack can work with two different add-ons, and what I mean by that is you can actually pick up a cargo carrier that plugs in the back of it. That way you can carry two bikes, and some cargo in the back, as well. Or, you can pick up a two bike extension, allowing you to carry two more bikes, so a total of four bikes. That's a really cool feature.You can find that, right here, at etrailer.com. Now, you can also find all that as a kit, right here at etrailer.com, so check all of that out if you're interested.But, this bike rack holds our bikes by their top tube.
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima HoldUp Evo 4 Bike Platform Rack for 2 inch hitches, part number Y02479-2. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now one of the most prominent features about this bike rack is not only can it tilt away with all 4 bikes still attached, but it already is equipped to fit fat bikes, and e-bikes up to 50 pounds each. It does that by having a wheel base to have a maximum tire width of 5 inches. Most other bike racks out there right now, you would have to buy either an adapter kit, or something like that, to adapt it to fat bikes.Now to tilt it away with all 4 bikes still attached, it has a new contraption up front here.
Swagman XTC-2 Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee we're going to be test fitting the Swagman XTC2 2-bike platform rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number S64670. We already have our bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look at it. This is a pretty basic bike rack. Not a lot of bells and whistles to it. It'll have three points of contact with your bike to keep it in place.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Speaker 1: Today the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we're going to be test-fitting the Kuat Transfer two-bike platform rack for inch-and-a-quarter and two-inch hitches, part number TS02G. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's take a closer look here. And like most platform-style racks, this can tilt away from the vehicle with both bikes still attached. Although with this, it makes it a little bit easier for you, as you simply go up to the front here to this pedal and you can activate this with your foot, just push it down while holding onto the bike rack and let it tilt towards you. And now we have full hatch access and plenty of space on either side to get what you need. And also, plenty of space in between our handlebars and the hatch as well.To put this back in its original position, it's very easy.
Malone Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee we're going to be test fitting the Malone Hanger 3 bike rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number MPG 2127. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features.At the ends of both of our arms we are going to have reflective material. This is for better visibility at night. The cradles are adjustable back and forth and side to side by listening and tightening the bolts on the bottom side here with a Phillips head screwdriver. That is included.
Yakima SwingDaddy Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee we're gonna be test fitting the Yakima SwingDaddy four bike rack for two inch hitches, this is part number Y02464.We already have our bike installed here, let's take a closer look and something that set this apart from most hanging style bike racks is the fact that this can tilt and swing . excuse me this can swing away completely from the vehicle, giving you full hatch access. Now you can't do this with other hanging style bike racks, especially when all four bikes are still attached, but you can in this situation.To swing it away it's very easy, you come to this handle in the back, loosen it up by turning it to the left all the way until it's hanging out like that, then we'll come to the switch at the front, lift up, and pull away. We'll go until it's about almost 90 degrees then we'll swing just this portion around until you hear that click and then we'll push it out the rest of the way to the side of the vehicle and now we have full access to our rear hatch with no interference from bikes.To put it back in its original position is just as easy, you simply reverse a lot of the processes. However, you do first start with this red switch in the center, you push that down like so to release it from its folded out position bringing it to about just over 90 degrees, pulling this handle here again, and then pushing it back the rest of the way. Finally tightening up that handle at the rear.Now let's take a look at some of the other features here.
Yakima HoldUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Speaker 1: Today, on our 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima HoldUp two bike rack for two inch hitches, part number Y02443.We already have our bike installed on our rack. Let's take a closer look here. One of the main features about platform style racks, is the fact they can tilt away from the vehicle with both bikes still attached. Unfortunately, the way to do that, we have this knob up in the front. I say unfortunately, because in some cases where you we're to have two bikes here, it's a little difficult to get in there to grab that, pull it out, and fold it down as well. In some cases, you may need an extra set of hands, to do this.We'll pull it out and tilt it away.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we're going to be test fitting the RockyMounts MonoRail 2-Bike Platform Rack for two-inch hitches, part number RKY10004. We already have it installed on our . on our vehicle here. Excuse me. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now main features shared with a lot of the other platform-style racks is the fact that you can tilt these away with both bikes still attached and get rear hatch access.
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"Just to let you know I was very satisfied with my orders for a hitch, wiring harness, bike rack and extension. I have a 1995 Dodge Ram van and some of the parts are hard to get elsewhere. I received all my orders proptly and will recommend you to others. The pricing can't be beat. Thank you. Sincerely, Frank"