Most Popular Swagman for 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Works really well on my Cross Trek. I only have one bike and can open and access the hatch without removing my bike if I put it on the outside. Only improvement I can think of is if the tubing were larger it might be more rigid, but it does seem strong enough as is.

Rack seems like quality, no wobble. One of the set bolt threads was stripped but customer service was Great! Got me a replacement insert in 2 days! 4 stars for customer service

I had a little bit of trouble assembling the rack at first, but it was complete user error and the folks are eTrailer were really patient in helping me out. Once the rack was assembled it has functioned wonderfully. My only note is that it appears to be built to sway slightly which is strange, but doesn't hurt anything. Bottom line: great product, great price and I'm happy I bought it.

Really impressed with the quality for the price. Looks great too. Does a great job of securing the bikes as well. I’ve owned bike racks that secure by the top tube and find this design much easier.

I love this bike rack, it fits my needs perfectly. It was easy to assemble and feels very solid in my 1 1/4" hitch.

Works for my fat tire bike. Once it's set up, it's easy to install and remove. I had to cut out some of the plastic cladding on the underside of my bumper on my 2014 Subaru Outback. Good value. I've had no issues.

My previous bike rack was a hitch mounted Yakima. It was sturdy but not well suited for my low Subaru Impreza. It stuck out too far and hung too low so that I had to inch my way down the driveway or over speed bumps for fear of it bottoming out. A roof rack or a rear window mounted rack was not suitable since I wanted to be able to also carry two kayaks. First, I tried to modify my rack by shortening the part that sticks out of the hitch. I tried to saw off about 6 inches so it wouldn't stick out so far but the steel was much too hard. I ended up ruining several metal-cutting blades on my power saw before I gave up. I looked for other rack options. There weren't many out there. But eventually, I found something that met my needs. I purchased the "Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Fold Down Bicycle Hitch Rack" in 2013 from eTrailer.com. The part that enters the hitch curves up to increase clearance from the ground. It is sturdy and sticks out far enough so I can still open my trunk hatch without having to lower the main vertical bar on the hitch (though I could if I wanted to). It isn't often I am really excited about a piece of gear but this hitch rack has made me worry-free when I transport my bicycle(s) via car. The only thing I don't like is that it is advertised as being a 3 bike carrier but it only fits 2 hybrid bikes. Maybe it will fit 3 skinny racing bikes but for the average rider, don't expect to fit on more than 2. But my experience is that is the case for all bicycle racks.

Nice heavy duty rack. Putting it together is quite simple if you read the instructions. I like the ability to use both a 2" or 1 1/4" receiver. etrailer is very easy to deal with.

Great product for the price. Pretty easy to set up. Only issue I have is my mountain bike, which is an XL frame with 27 inch wheels, is pushing the limits of the base. Wish this rack was just 4-5 inches longer that way you have the perfect overlap amount in the middle without pushing the current frame to the limits. With that said it does hold my bike just have to find the sweet spot. But this fits my son’s youth bike perfectly!

As always with products I buy from e-Trailer, this item is exactly as advertised and works perfectly. Easy assembly, I bought 2 but only installed one until I check the fit with my rooftop carrier.