# 1
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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.
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.
# 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.
I bought this bike rack back in April but wanted to make sure I used it to give the best review. First I want to say I did a lot of research on bike racks and found this one to be the best one to fit my needs. The best price I found was on etrailer.com, at the time it was When I called the customer service to place my order, I spoke to Dan. He was very pleasant on the phone and took the time and listened to what I needed and understood my concerns. I ordered the bike rack and also ordered the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device and the Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock. Dan suggested I also get the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, which I never even thought of getting. Delivery was in about two business days, which was really fast and at the time of order they were running a special free delivery over $99. When I went to put it together I noticed I was missing the flat cap screw M6 x 16mm, part number #853-5787-02. I emailed Dan and within 24 hours received an email that the part was sent out and also in the email their was a link to track the order. After I received the part I did notice that the flat cap screw was actually in the 2 inch adaptor sleeve. The instructions were very easy to read, and it took me about 20 minutes to put together. I did have an issue when I positioned the stinger into the cradle, with the 8mm locking nut, it was not staying tight and when I took it off I noticed the threads inside were gone, so I ended up going out to Lowes and buying a new one and its holds perfectly fine. I also had a question about that part because it is not a locking part and was worried someone would try to steal the rack. I contacted etrailer.com to find if they make a locking device for this and they said no but I can contact Thule to double check, I'm still waiting for an answer back from Thule. The weather finally broke and we installed the rack onto my hitch, tightened it and it doesn't rattle. When I finally used the rack and put my bike on, it did sway a little but at 50 mph I was very happy with it. The trailer comes out just enough away from my car that I do not have to fold completely out and I can open my trunk with no issues. I am very happy with my purchase and had a great customer experience with Dan. Would highly recommend ordering from them to anyone.
# 3
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Excellent and prompt customer service! When I first ordered my product it wasn’t in stock— staff were quick to let me know and offered me comparable products. I ended up waiting for my original order and shipping quick and they stayed in touch with ideas! Thule: The instructions could be a little more detailed. I ended up watching YouTube videos to help me instal. Overall it was easy, and this was the first rack I’ve ever installed and I did it by myself! I was surprised to learn the bike rack is in no way secured inside your vehicle, so.. I store it in my garage when it’s on.
Positive: The product is well thought out and works for a wide range of automotive vehicles. It comes with interesting dampers that i think work. Instructions seem to be translated from another language, but are quite good, accompanying pictures make installation straightforward. A test drive over speed bumps shows that the rack will support the bike for all travel needs. It can be disassembled , collapsed and stored in the trunk. Downside: The rack is made for the classic triangular shaped frame: horizontal cross bar, "male" bike. For bikes without the horizontal bar, mounting is a little less satisfactory. Such a bike can only be mounted on the outside mounts. Cannot use the damper on one side. Picture shows the mounting. as to a design solution, maybe brackets could be replaced with smaller profile, some adjustability? however, as it is, vibration control is good and adjustability with smaller profile would have vibration concerns.
# 4
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Works well for transporting two 29" wheeled mountain bikes. However, after one year it's starting to rust in several areas (see attached photos), and the front wheel arms are becoming increasingly difficult to raise and lower. Finally the locking cable is extremely rusty as you can see in the attached photo. I'm not sure how durable this rack will be long term.
We have had this bike rack for one year and use it every week-end. My wife has a Trek e-bike (52 lbs) and I have a regular Trek hybrid (23 lbs). The rack is very sturdy and I have no issues driving at highway speeds, there is no movement of the bikes. Very easy to load and unload.
# 5
Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Works great for my 2019 Jeep Renegade. I adjusted it to be open a little more, so I could use my rear wiper. It also keep pressure off the rear spoiler.
When I started the search for a bike rack, I was so disappointed and upset to hear that I would need to install a hitch and spend even more money to buy another bike rack for my 2016 jeep renegade. I ordered this bike rack with a little hope but got a huge surprise! Not only is it super convenient and easy to install but I can fully use my trunk and not spend a ton of money!
# 6
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
Planning on bringing bikes while camping. I mounted 2 of the Swagman bike racks to my new Sportrack on my pop-up camper. The bikes fit perfectly. The racks seem sturdy enough. Not heavy duty, but for my needs they should be fine. Assembly was relatively fast and easy.
We have used the Swagman Roof Rack a number of times when we have needed the additional bike carrying capacity. It took a couple attempts to get the initial spacing of the bike rack properly balanced on the van’s roof rack as recommended by the instructions. But it was easy to do and once set was very easy and quick to put on and take off. The rack works great, the bike is easy to put into place and secure. The bike and rack are very stable and quiet and haven’t required any mid-trip adjustments. We always put the cheapest bike on the roof (lol) but do use a bit of duct tape to protect the finish just Incase. We are very satisfied with the rack and consider it quite a deal for the money.
# 7
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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.
The rack itself is fantastic. Not too heavy, easy to attach to hitch, and very easy setup. The only real downside is if your bicycles don't have a standard frame, you'll need to buy the Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bars (~$50 each) in order to be able to mount them on the rack. I will say that smaller bikes (for my 9 year old) can be a challenge to mount with larger bikes as you'll need to finagle the handle bars and such to get them to line up but once you do it a few times you figure it out.
# 8
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Quick and reliable shipping and was able to take to my mechanic to get it installed and it works perfectly with my bike rack!
This is a very solid product! I have used it for over a year now and love it! I have had up to 3 bikes on this without a problem and have traveled over 8 hours in the car one way with absolutely no issues. Many other bike racks like this one that I see on other cars look unstable this is not unstable in anyway. I did have to file some of the paint off of the rack to get it to fit in my 1 and 1/4" hitch but once that was done it has been perfect. I also bought the locking hitch bolt which is awesome too.
# 9
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
This two bike rack has been great for the occasional bike ride outside of our home area. I like the sturdy construction, but beware that it is a little heavier than it looks (I’m retired and a bit older so maybe not as strong). Easy to fit into the factory trailer hitch on our 5 passenger SUV and no problem securing the bikes for transport. My only complaint is, the stick on Yakima Graphic started coming apart the day we got it. Sorry, no free advertising for Yakima.
I used this product twice to go back and forth on a 700 mile trip (1400 miles total). My initial impression was that it was sturdy because it was larger than most 2 bike carriers I've seen. The strapping system is convenient and the locking system worked great. The only flaw so far is that one of the locking mechanisms actually broke off. After closer inspection, I realized that the parts are plastic. I'm not sure what actually caused it to break other than the force of hitting a pothole causing the bike to bounce on the rack. Those types of forces should be expected with normal driving however and I expected the locking mechanism to hold up. I was fairly disappointed that it happened given the asking price and the reviews I read prior to my purchase. Other than the locking mechanism on the actual bike rack, I wouldn't put to much faith in the red handled locking pin that inserts into the trailer hitch and insertion bar portion of the bike rack. It is understood that the pin does not go all the way through the insertion bar as the locking mechanism is inside and prevents further advancement. Yakima could probably improve this aspect of the product. I will be contacting Yakima to see if they will replace the broken part. One thing I did notice was that the broken bracket is screwed in and can be removed/replaced fairly easily. I have included pics of the broken bracket and working bracket for comparison. Hope this helps in your decision!
# 10
Rhino-Rack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
I purchased this bike rack a year ago and I use it A LOT. I had to buy and install a stabilizer because without it, the unit would sway back and forth even without a bike on it (very noisy). This makes removal more cumbersome but since I keep the hitch on year round it doesn't matter to me. The tilting function is fabulous allowing easy use of my RAV4 hatchback. I can even tilt it down with a bike on it. I got the 2 bike hitch. Plenty of room for two bikes to fit without rubbing. Lastly, the hitch has a sizable through-hole on the bottom to thread a good sized cable so I can lock my bike up. Sturdy. I highly recommend.
The unit ‘s simplicity is a real plus. It takes less than 3 minutes to put the rack on the vehicle. It is well built and very durable and has a nice feature that allows you to open the rear hatch for SUV owners without removing the rack.
# 11
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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.
The Swagman XTC-2 platform bike carrier arrived very quickly from etrailer and in good shape, the actual carrier box is inside another shipper box, which I'm sure helped with its condition. Assembly was relatively quick and painless, even though the instructions could be a little more thorough. Installing the carrier on the back of our Jeep Patriot also was quick, it helps to have an extra ratchet & 3/4" socket laying around for just this purpose. Installing the bikes takes a little patience and trial and error the first time you try and put them on the carrier. It's easy enough to adjust the wheel holders to fit the wheelbase of your bikes, but for us at least, the challenge was trying to swing the vertical support bar up into position after putting on the first bike (closest to the Jeep). We couldn't angle the bike enough toward the Jeep to have the bar clear the bike. We learned that the easiest way to secure the first bike was to remove the ratcheting frame hooks altogether, put the bike in the carrier, swing up the vertical support bar, put in the pin, and then slide one of the frame hooks down on the bar. The outside bike is much easier because you can set the bike in the carrier at whatever angle you need, not being limited by the back of the vehicle. One thing we did to protect the bike frames was to use some foam pipe insulation as cushion between the frame hook and the frame (see pictures). Once you get a system for installing the bikes, it is very quick to load/unload them. The rack seems to be well made and doesn't wiggle excessively when traveling. All in all a good product for a good price, would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a platform bike carrier.
# 12
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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.
First off, thanks to Jason T. or "Troop". The exemplary customer service he provided is rare these days. Troop made several calls to the various manufacturers to ascertain which bike rack would afford me the most ground clearance as my new VW Golf sits low to the ground and my old bike rack frequently scraped the ground when I went up even a slight up hill grade. His efforts paid off as he found me the best bike rack for my car, the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Carrier. It sits up off the ground just high enough that it doesn't scrape on my driveway. It is also sturdy and holds my bikes securely. And, the delivery was amazingly fast. I had my rack in about 2 days! Note to Troop, see my Pittsburgh Pirates Logo on my bumper in the attached pictures? Pirate Fans persevere! The Bucco's will be coming after your Cardinals this year! Thanks again Troop!
# 13
Yakima HangOut 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Service was excellent. Won't be using the rack until it warms up a bit.
I have a 2017 Acura RDX. I had to be creative for the hooks and straps to work. The lower strap hook is not compatible with my hatch. And I really didn't want to have them hook under my plastic bumper, so I shut the straps in the hatch and hooked them to 2 hooks I have in the trunk. Works perfect. A picture is attached. I have a Cannondale Bad Girl, which is the dumbest bike ever designed ( but that is a different review forum) so I had to be creative getting it mounted like I usually do. Works great. The only reason I gave this a 4 star is because I don't believe the hooks are really compatible with the RDX, unless you have an awesome spouse willing to get shut in the trunk and place the hooks for you while you tighten from the outside. etrailer.com has the best customer service I have dealt with in a while. Fantastic crew!
# 14
Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I had to put my electric bikes into this rack, backwards, to make them fit. Not ideal, but it works.The receiving 'trays' that are intended to provide support for holding the bikes, by being placed under the bike tires, are forced to be moved to a location that is not directly under the bottom of the bike tires. While it works in this manner, it is not ideal.For the support that attaches to the diagonal bike frame, we had to remove it from the vertical rail of the rack. We reinstalled it, upside down, because that's the only way we could make it fit, or 'grab', the bike frame. Again, we made it work, but it's not ideal. We chose to keep the rack because it was so much less expensive than the Thule rack we considered buying. The bike shop owner didn't agree with us. He observed that we are putting $3000 worth of bikes on the rack and risking that investment. So far, no problems, other than the ill-fitting installation.
With a few adjustments this rack has delivered. Needed to add additional strapping since the provide straps for securing the bikes to center bar were not long enough due to my ebike design (Velotric). My bikes are step through with a thick frame so provided straps won't fit. Simple adjustment with strapping resolved minor issue. Speed of 73 mph on the highway and some bumpy VT roads and this rack performed.
Saris Freedom Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Jeep Cherokee
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Saris Freedom Platform Bike Rack on our 2022 Jeep Cherokee. Now, like I said, this is a platform style bike rack so it's gonna hold the bike in these wheel cradles and by our frame. So we've got this cradle with a strap run around the frame up top, that's gonna be keeping it held upright and then we've got wheels strapped down in each cradle to help hold it down in the cradles. It results in a really strong hold on the bike.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Jeep Cherokee
What's up everybody, it's AJ with etrailer.com. Today, we gonna be checking out the Swagman XC2 platform style bike rack on our 2021 Jeep Cherokee. It's gonna be a platform style bike rack, like I said before, which means it's gonna hold the bike by the frame here. It's gonna be a nice option for, it's sturdier, more sturdy than the hang style bike racks. The platform style definitely hold the bike far better. There's not gonna be any swinging back and forth.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Jeep Cherokee
What's up everybody. It's AJ with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna check it out, the Kuat NV 2.0 on our 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The Kuat NV 2.0 is a good platform style bike rack. It's gonna hold the bike by the tire. So there's gonna be no frame contact.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Jeep Cherokee SH22G
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we'll take a look at our Kuat Sherpa bike rack. This is gonna be a pretty cool pairing, right, with our 2021 Jeep Cherokee. So why do I say that We'll take a look at some of the features some of the specs of this bike rack that way you can make the best decision for you, your different types of bikes and your Jeep Cherokee. But first off, I would love to say that this is probably gonna be the most stylish bike rack that we have here at etrailer. So, first off, we're gonna tilt this bike rack away.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we are looking at the Kuat NV 2.0 Base two-bike rack here on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee. Now, the Kuat NV is an awesome bike rack if you are looking for something that is heavy duty, has a lot of weight capacity, as well as your premium features. One of those features is that this can tilt away and to do so, you pull on this lever and then this allows it to drop down to a tilt just like that. And you'll want to do this if you wanna access your hatch.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we are looking at the RockyMounts BackStage two-bike rack here on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee. Now, this is the bike rack that you'd be interested in if you want something that swings away and gives you a little extra space, but also has the weight capacity for your heavy electric bikes. So, lets take a look at the way this works. So, we have our bike mounted onto this bike rack right now. Let's talk about that first.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee NV22G
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we are looking at the Kuat NV 2.0 2-bike rack here on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee. Now, the Kuat NV is Kuats premium bike rack. It is a little bit pricier than the others, so that's because it comes with great weight capacity and great premium features. One of those features is that this can tilt away, to do so you pull onto this lever and then you just allow that to tilt down to a stop right there and you'll do this if you want to access your hatch.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee KU74FR
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we are looking at the Kuat Transfer v2 two-bike rack here on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee. Now, the Kuat transfer is really nice because of its unique goal post design which means you have a little bit more clearance when you have it folded up against your vehicle. Now, let's take a look at the way this works. One of its features is that, it can tilt away and to do so, you can just step on this lever here and then it tilts down just like that. And you'll want to do this if you want to access your hatch.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we'll be taking a look at our Hollywood Racks Destination 2 bike platform rack right here on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee. So, the Hollywood Racks Destination is probably gonna be one of the lightest bike racks that you can find that also has some pretty decent features. So, definitely an upgrade from the Swagman XC2, which is even lighter but even more bare bones. Here, you have a pretty cool frame design and some pretty decent height.
Yakima RidgeBack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we'll be taking a look at the Yakima RidgeBack hanging style bike rack right here on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee. So this is the RidgeBack bike rack, which is great for if you wanna carry a multitude of bikes. So you can get this in these four bike or the five bike version. So if you're going for quantity, this is really good for that. But, you also get some of Yakima's premium features that make it a quality hanging-style bike rack.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee S64683
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at Etrailer, and today we'll be taking a look at our Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack right here on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee. So the Swagman Chinook is what I would call the middle of the road bike rack, for your Swagman line of bike racks. So you can go really extra weight capacity with a Swagman E-spec, you can go with a lot less features, which is a Swagman XC2, or you can go with these Swagman Chinook where you have slightly above weight capacity, with all of those integrated locks and good wheel straps that you would expect from a nicer Swagman bike rack. So we'll take a look at this bike rack just to see if it's the right fit for your bicycles, as well as your Jeep Cherokee. So the first feature we'll take a look at is the tilt away feature.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee KU64FR
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer.com. And today we are looking at our Kuat Transfer V2 Single Bike Rack here on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee. This is a great bike rack if you like something that, if you're going on like a long road trip and you just need to carry around one bike, as well as, if you want the option to add another one in the future so you get two bikes. So one of its features is that it can tilt away and to do so, hold onto your bike as you do so, step on this lever, and then it will tilt down. And you will want to do this in order to access your rear hatch.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee S94FR
Evangeline: Hi, I'm Evangeline from etrailer.com. And today we are looking at our Swagman E-Spec two electric bike rack on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee. Now, what's great about this bike rack in particular is how sturdy and strong it is because it can handle bikes up to 70 pounds per bike. So your big, heavy e-bikes, they'll work perfectly on it. It also has some nice sliding cradle features, which means it can handle bikes of all different shapes and sizes.Before mounting on my bike, what I like to do, especially for my bike is to take off this mount just for extra maneuverability, then I put the bike on there. Just lift it up and into the cradles.
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee
Evangie: Hi, it's Evangie 00:00:01 from etrailer.com and today we are looking at our Yakima BackRoad Four Bike Rack on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee. Now what's great about this bike rack is if you need to take a bunch of bikes out, you really quick and easy. And this is great for weekend trips or cross country trips.So let's take a look at this bike rack. First of all, I want to take a look at these cradles. These are designed to protect your bike. They have rubber padding on the bottom and the top just to protect your bike from scratches and scuffs.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Camber Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee. So 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. But with that being said, the way the rack works is really simple. That's one of the things I like about it.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Jeep Cherokee TH44VR
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2020 Jeep Cherokee, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium platform style bike rack. So the rack that we have here today can carry up to two bikes, but there's also a one bike version available as well. Now, one of the things that really separates this platform style rack from many of the others is its wheel hook system. It's going to have hooks on both sides. Most of them usually just have it on one side in the back, has some type of strap or something like that.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we'll be talking about how the Hollywood Racks Destination E two bike platform rack fits on a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. So your Jeep Cherokee is a crossover SUV. You can do all kinds of things. Whether you're using this for family, for work or for adventures. It's gonna be a good car for you. Now if your focus though, is maybe you need to carry around some heavy electric bikes and you're looking for something that has a good weight capacity but also is easy to put the bike onto the rack, this might be that option for you.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Hey, everybody, welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby, and today we're taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 here on our 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Now guys gives me a very nice stylish way of getting yourself a couple of your bikes to that trail head or wherever your destination might be taking you. Now Kuat of course, worried about that style, you get the nice sleek copper orange look throughout it. And we are working here today on our gun metal gray, if the color's not quite to your liking, the Sherpa does come in a multitude of different colors, whether it be gray as you see it here today, black or Pearl, that way you can go ahead and accessorize with your own vehicle at home. However, the gunmetal gray gives you a great little look at what you're gonna be getting.
Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Hey, everybody. Welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby and today we're taking a look at the Inno Tire Hold 2-Bike Platform Rack here on our 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Now,, this can be a nice little way, guys, of giving yourself a very good platform rack to go ahead and get your two bikes to wherever your destination might be taking you. Now, right out of the gate, you are getting two holds on your tire as the name suggests, of course. So, you're gonna have no trouble having a nice secure fit of your bikes up on here.
Hollywood Racks Road Runner Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Hey, everybody. Welcome to etriler.com. I'm Bobby, and today we're taking a look at the Hollywood Racks road runner four bike rack hanging style carrier. You're in the back of our 2019 Jeep Cherokee. So this can be a great way, guys, if you're looking to get a multitude of bikes to your destination. Cherokee of course can fit quite a few passengers in there.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Bryan: How's it going Bryan here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2019 Jeep Cherokee we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro Two bike rack. This rack can hold a total of up to two bikes. However, if you're wanting to carry a third one, there's also a three bike version available as well. One of the main questions we get in regards to bike racks is if you're still going to be able to have full access to your hatch when the rack is in place. Well, with this particular one, that answer is yes because it does fold away.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Jeep Cherokee TH9025XT
Adam: Hi everyone, Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Apex XT. This is going to be able to hold up to four bikes, but if you have one extra friend, we do have a five bike version available. It's going to be the same length, these cradles are just going to be a little bit closer together. But this is the four, so we're going to be able to hold up to four bikes with three different tie down points per bike.We are going to have two up top, and this is our anti-sway cradle. What that's going to do, it's going to limit that bike to bike contact that you get when you're going down the road.
Rhino Rack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Adam: Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Rhino-Rack 2 on our 2019 Jeep Cherokee. This is going to allow you to get two bikes to and from your destination. It is going to have three different tie down points. We're going to have two here up top, and an anti-sway cradle down at the bottom.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Jeep Cherokee BA22B
Adam: Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 on our 2019 Jeep Cherokee. So this does come in three different colors. You see the gun metal gray color here. It does have that orange accent.
Rola Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Adam: Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Rola TX-102 on our 2019 Jeep Cherokee. So this does come in a three and a four bike configuration as well. So if you have a couple more friends you plan on bringing their bikes with you, go ahead and grab which one's going to suit your needs the best.So this is going to be able to hold up to two bikes with three different tie down points per bike. We're going to have two here up top and an anti-sway cradle down at the bottom.
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