# 1
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.
# 2
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
When together easily. Looks like what I wanted in a rack.
This is a tough and well designed bike rack. Things I like the most are the bikes get locked down very securely. The tire hoops prevent the wheels from moving at all (on freeway, over bumps, etc). There are no vibrations whosoever. You will forget you even have bikes on the back of your vehicle. One word of caution: be mindful of your hands when operating the sliding lock mechanisms. May want to wear work gloves to prevent pinching your fingers. They can also be a bit of a bear to break loose when you want to take your bikes down, especially if you are like me and lock your bikes down very tight. Pushing down on your bike when trying to loosen the slide locks seems to help though. Helps to have some muscle.
# 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 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.
# 5
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.
Installation: Yakima FullTilt Bike Rack for 5 Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
How's it going, everyone Ethan with Etrailer here to show you the Yakima FullTilt Hanging Bike Rack on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. This rack will support five bikes up to 150 pounds total. So about 30 pounds per bike. One thing to consider is that it's probably not gonna be the best fit for alternative style and kids style bikes. And if you have a carbon frame bike, you probably wanna avoid any sort of use of this at all 'cause it's gonna be held solely on the frame here. Okay, so one thing that we're gonna note here is that once you take this anti-sway out of play, and I can't, it's not the easiest thing to get to in the world to be honest but once you get that out, you're gonna notice that the bike does move pretty good back and forth but gravity usually does its thing and holds those in place for the most part.
Fit Test: Thule Helium Platform XT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi everyone, Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Thule Helium Platform XT on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. The Helium's gonna be a platform style bike rack like the name suggests, it's gonna hold the bike in these trays and by our wheels. You've got a dual wheel mount design here holding the bike by each tire. That means zero frame contact, making it good for carbon frame and alternative frame bikes, and it does have a 45 pound weight capacity per bike, so not the best option for e-bikes. I think overall it works fairly okay on the RAV4, although there are some concerning fitment issues that we'll point out as the video goes on, but just know that kind of going into it.
Fit Check: Testing RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi everyone, Aidan here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the RockyMounts MonoRail on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. The MonoRail is a platform style bike rack that holds a bike in these trays with these wheel cradles and primarily by our front tire using this wheel hook. That's gonna mean there is no frame contact over the bike rack, making it good for carbon frame and alternative frame bikes. And with the 60-pound weight capacity per bike, it's gonna be good for some e-bikes too with that battery removed. Getting the bike unloaded is pretty straightforward.
Fit Verified: Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi everyone, Aidan here with etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination e-bike rack on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. Now, like the name suggests this is going to be a bike rack tailored towards e-bikes. It's got a 70 pound weight capacity per bike, so it's a little bit heavier, a little bit more than the typical 60 pounds you might see in a lot of other bike racks. So if you've got a heavier e-bike this might be a great way to go, plus it's gonna be really easy to operate, like we'll show you later in the video. It's gonna hold the bike in these trays with three straps at the bottom, but primarily with our frame clamp up top that just tightens down around the frame.
Installation Guide for the Swagman Current Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
How's it going everybody It's Ethan at etrailer here today to talk to you about the Swagman Current bike rack on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. The Current is a two bike platform style bike rack that holds onto our bike primarily by the frame hooks here and by a couple different secondary points of contact down at the bottom with our straps it's capable of supporting up to 60 pounds per bike. One of the things I like about this rack is the tilt away feature. Pulling up on this green knob lever in the back, tilt it down and that should give you plenty of clearance to access cargo hold in the back. As you can see, no real issues with that at all. Plenty of space to get in, change shoes, access anything that you might need from the cargo area and get back out.
DIY Install: Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on your 2020 Toyota RAV4
How's it going everyone It's Ethan with etrailer here and today we're gonna be taking a look at the Saris SuperClamp EX on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. The Saris SuperClamp EX is a two bike platform style bike rack that holds onto our bikes primarily through these hooks here. The tire hooks on either side and two extra straps on the bottom. I really like the hooks themselves because they allow you for a wider range of bikes. They hold onto the tires themselves and not the frames which is really nice for alternative style bikes and if you want to avoid carbon fiber bike damage. The rack itself is capable of supporting up to 60 pounds per bike.
Detailed Breakdown of the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 3 Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
How's it going, everyone Ethan from etrailer here, and today, we're gonna be taking a look at our Kuat Transfer on our 2020 Toyota RAV 4. The Transfer is a two-bike platform rack, capable of supporting up to 40 pounds per bike, primarily held here by our wheel hooks and one other strap in the back. I like the wheel hooks themselves, as they avoid any sort of frame contact. For example, with our carbon frame bike here, it's just nice to know that there's not gonna be any damages with that, as you're bumping along on the road. And in general, I think it's a pretty solid hold. Another great feature of the Transfer here, if you lift this hook away, you can use your foot actually to access this pedal.
Compatible? Yes! The Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fits a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at the Yakima StageTwo on our 2020 Toyota Rav4. The StageTwo is a platform style bike rack that holds the bike in these trays and by our front tire using the wheel hook. That's gonna make so it has zero frame contact on the actual bike, making it good for carbon frame bikes like you see here, alternative frame bikes and even some e-bikes with that 70 pound weight capacity per bike, giving that a little bit of an edge above the standard 60 pounds you might see on other e-bike compatible bike racks. This does have the ability to tilt away with the bikes loaded.
Test Fit: Swagman XTC2 TILT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi everyone, Aidan here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Swagman XTC2 Tilt on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. The XTC is a platform style bike rack. It holds a bike in these wheel hoops and primarily by our frame up here using our frame hook. Now because it uses a frame hook, we do wanna be cautious of carbon frame bikes and probably avoid using those, because frame contact can damage it. And then with alternative frame bikes, you don't have a good solid attachment point up top, so you probably are gonna need a bike adapter bar to make sure that you're getting solid contact with the bike.
Fit Check: Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi everyone. Aiden here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat Piston Pro X 2-bike rack on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. The piston's gonna be a really high-end premium bike rack. It's gonna have a lot of really neat features, and the big thing is it's really easy to use. The big thing with that is the integrated pistons.
Installation Guide for the Lets Go Aero NEO2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here etrailer, and today we'll be taking a look at the Let's Go Aero NEO two-bike rack right here on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. So Let's Go Aero NEO is a unique bike rack in its design, as well as what it can do. It's a very compact and lightweight bike rack. So whether you have the inch 1/4 hitch on your RAV4 or the two-inch hitch, this is gonna fit it. And then once your bikes are off, you can take it apart and fold it up, and put it inside your trunk, that's how lightweight and compact it is. So we're gonna talk about those different specs and measurements of this bike rack, but we are gonna focus on our RAV4 today, that way you can see what is the better fit for you, your different types of bikes, and your vehicle.
Fit Check: Testing Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer.com. And today we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 platform-style bike rack here on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. Now the NV is gonna be a really nice high-end bike rack for your RAV4. It's gonna hold the bikes really well. Nice and solid right there on the platform.
Compatible? Yes! The Malone Runway Max Bike Rack for 4 Bikes Fits a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi everyone, its Evangeline here at Etrailer, and today we're looking at the Malone RunWay Bike Rack, here on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. So the Malone RunWay is a really interesting bike rack in that it actually sits a little bit lower compared to other hanging style bike racks. So here with our bike, you can see how you still have full visibility behind your vehicle, through your window, because your bikes are sitting a little bit lower. So if you are worried about that, and you do want that full view behind you, this might be a good option for you. Okay, let's take a look at the way our bike is mounted. So we have one, two and three mounting points.
Test Fit: Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi, everyone is Evangeline here at UTLA. And today we'll take a look at our Swagman Chinook two bike platform racks here on a 2022 Toyota RAV4. So this is the platform rack you'd look for if you want something that has versatility when it comes to hitch receiver. This is one of the only bike racks that can fit a class one, a class two, and a class three hitch receiver. So into your Toyota RAV4 has options for inch and a quarter or two inch hitch receivers. This might be a good option for you, especially if you have these slightly heavier bike racks.
How Does the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fit on a 2020 Toyota RAV4?
Hey everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we'll be taking a look at the Saris Freedom two bike platform rack here on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. So if you're looking for a bike rack, that is a bit more affordable. And if you want a little bit of adjustment on your bike rack, this may be an option for you. It doesn't have the premium features that other more modern bike racks have like a tilt away or fold up feature. But this is nice and simple, and it has an impressive frame mount, which I kind of like.
Installation: Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
How's it going RAV4 owners Today on your 2020 Toyota RAV4, we're gonna be taking a look at the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 Bike Rack. What you are taking a look at here is one of the most popular bike racks here etrailer.com. That's for a lot of reasons, it's just a really convenient and simple to use bike rack with a lot of the features that people have come to expect in bike racks. For starters, we have our anti-sway cradle here, which is gonna help cut down on that movement between bikes. So they're really not clanging into each other while you're going down the road. And more importantly, not hitting your RAV4.
DIY 2020 Toyota RAV4 Installation for the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes
Hi RAV owners. This is John, with etrailer, and today we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for the 2020 RAV4. Now, the Kuat Sherpa comes in three different colors. It's gonna come in pearl, gray and black. And that works well if you have different colors for your vehicle, so you can choose whichever one fits best for you. Now, this is a two inch version, but it also comes in an inch and a quarter, in case you have that for your hitch type.
etrailer Tilting 4 Bike Rack Review - 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi, it's Evangeline from etrailer.com. And today we are looking at the Etrailer 4-Bike Hanging Style Rack, here on on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. Evangeline So I think this is a great bike rack, if you're looking for something that has all the necessities. It can carry one, two, three, four bikes safely and securely. Without having all the extra bells and whistles. So the way our bike is mounted here is by these two straps here on the top tube.
Rhino Rack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Toyota RAV4
Eve Angeline: Hi, it's Eve Angeline from e-trailer.com. And today we're looking at this Rhino-Rack two bike rack on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. Now, this bike rack is ideal if you want to be parking into small parking spaces. The issue isn't that big of a problem as with other platform bike racks, or larger bike racks. Now, this is a hanging frame-mounted style bike rack. So, if you do have a carbon-fiber bike, it might not be your best option, just because of the possibility of warping the frame.
Mount: Inno Tire Hold Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Evangeline: Hi, it's Evangeline from etrailer.com. And today we're looking at this, Inno Tire Mount Two Bike Platform Rack on our 2020 Toyota Rav4. Now, you would need this rack. If you want to bring yourself and a friend or your spouse, or even your child out for a bike ride, you can carry both of your bikes securely with this tire mount. In fact, this tire mount is a pretty good idea if you have a carbon fiber bike that you don't warp the frame in, or if you have a really nice paint finish that you don't want to scratch, this would be a good idea. If you have fenders on your bike though, and like my bike has a basket, this would not fit that well.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hi, it's Evangeline from etrailer.com and today we're looking at this Thule Doubletrack platform-style two bike rack on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. Now this bike rack is needed if you want to take two bikes out for a trip, so you and maybe your spouse's bike or your friend's bike, and with these adjustable wheel mounts, even your children's bike can fit onto this bike rack. And if you have a carbon fiber though bike, or with a custom paint finish, these have frame mounts. So these wouldn't be that best of an option for that. But if you're not worried about that, and you just want to take your two bikes out, if they have fenders, this is great, and we'll keep everything securely in place. Extra securely with these.
DIY Install: Thule Camber Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on your 2020 Toyota RAV4
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2020 Toyota RAV4, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Camber hitch-mounted bike rack.The rack that we have here today can hold up to a total of four bikes. But if you don't need to carry that many, there's also a two-bike version available as well. With that being said, the way that the rack works is really simple. It's going to hold our bike down in three spots. We're going to have two straps here along the top tube.
DIY Install: Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on your 2020 Toyota RAV4
Ryan: Hey, everybody. Ryan here at etrailer. Today, on our 2020 Toyota RAV4, we're going to be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination Platform Style Bike Rack. So the rack that we have here today can hold up to a total of two bikes, but if you need to carry more, there's a four-bike version available as well. So one of the main things right off the bat that I noticed about this rack is that it's going to sit up pretty high, and that's really going to help with our ground clearance, which is always important especially, on a vehicle like the RAV4. Right out of the factory doesn't give us a ton of ground clearance.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Toyota RAV4 TH9034XT
Zack: Hey everybody, Zack here at etrailer.com. Today we're going to take a look at the Thule T2 pro XTB on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. This is going to be a two bike platform style bike rack. It's going to be a wheel mount design, so it works out great for carbon fiber bikes like we have here today. But it has a really high capacity at 60 pounds, so you can even get some of those electric bikes on there. One thing I would recommend with electric bikes, is take that battery off if possible, you'll save weight, but also you'll save some of the stress that gets put on those batteries as you're going down the road.Now I prefer wheel mount styles, but sometimes those wheel mount styles aren't practical if you have fenders on your bike, so you may want to look at something like a frame mount design.
Fit Test: Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Zach: Hey, everybody Zach here at etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Swagman E-spec on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. This is going to be a heavy duty bike rack that's going to be frame out design. What's great about it though, is it has such a high capacity, it's 70 pounds per bike. So it's going to work out great for most electric bikes. You can see here, we have this mountain bike that's electric.
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