# 1
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.
# 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.
Hitch pin broke before I got it. Looks like a poor design for the locking pin, they might want to consider a different design. I got a 3/8 shear pin from Home Depot to replace and it works great. Bike rack is great!
# 3
Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
I installed this rack onto a Curt trailer hitch which is mounted onto a 2017 Honda Fit. I have been using it intermittently for several months, probably about 5 times with one bike and twice with two bikes. I give some pros and cons below and then elaborate. Pros: easy to assemble, easy to mount and dismount bikes, easy to lock and unlock, how to put the rack into different positions is intuitive Cons: inconvenient to put the rack into different positions, inconvenient to mount the rack onto the hitch, rack protrudes about 15 inches from bumper when in flipped up position (seems very vulnerable to someone backing into it in a parking lot, very inelegant looking I say the repositioning is intuitive because there is really only one way you could possibly place the pins for each position. But removing and replacing two pins is much less convenient than turning a knob or a lever, like some racks do. Also many racks fold and flip in such a way as to look very unobtrusive when in non-use mode. This one looks like kind of a monstrosity. That does not really bother me but it might bother some owners. The part that does bother me is how far it protrudes from the car. I back into parking spaces whenever possible to avoid someone bumping into the rack and damaging it (which happened to a friend). My number one suggestion for Curt is related to mounting the rack onto the hitch. Make it easier to tell when the holes are lined up so that the bolt/pin will fit and thread. As it is now, if you insert the rack as far as it can go it is way too far in. Ideally, it would be exactly lined up. Failing that, maybe some kind of click or other feedback to know at least that you are in the neighborhood. It would also be great to have an attaching device that is easier to fasten and unfasten than is the bolt/pin. Tip for mounting the rack onto the hitch: I assumed that it would be awkward to hold, what is it 46 pounds?, while trying to line up the rack probe with the receiver. If you have a garage with exposed collar ties, my solution could work well for you. I looped a cargo strap over a collar tie. Then I hooked both hooks of a bungie onto that loop. The idea is that you hook one of the bike frame holders of the rack onto the bungie, suspending the rack a few inches off the garage floor. This takes most of the weight of the rack so that you can just pull up or down and forward until you line up with the receiver. Tip for mounting bikes. Don't put the little screw into the post that prevents you from completely removing the bike frame holders. Remove both holders. Position the first bike, slide the holder into place, position the second bike, slide the holder into place. I found this makes it much easier, because you avoid parts of the bike hitting the holder as you are trying to get the wheels into place. The trick is that if you are mounting only one bike, don't forget to put the second holder back on - or maybe just stick it inside the car right away.
I had a 1 1/4" hitch installed on my 2016 toyota camry (the only size offered on the camry). I was very pleased with the ride. I expected to hear alot of noise like experienced when towing a trailer, but I heard almost nothing accept when going over speed bumps. I had to extend the tire supports to their widest position because having mountain bikes with a step through angled bar, they were more secure the closer i could get the upper and lower support arms to the seat post. The bikes were mounted in opposite directions and only stuck out maybe 6 inches or so. One locking barrel on the lower support arm was malfunctioning and gave me trouble but i called etrailer and they sent a replacement as soon as they were in stock. It comes with a anti rattle hitch pin but I highly recommend purchasing an anti rattle hitch pin with a lock on the end instead of just a clip for more security when unattended. After a few times mounting the bikes and figuring out the best way they should be positioned (pedals positions, direction of bike, and that my wife's smaller bike fit better going on first with my larger bike on the outside) I can mount the rack and bikes and be ready to go in just 5 minutes. (70 pounds on a torque wrench recommended for the hitch pin) I am overall pleased with my purchase i would recommend this product.
# 4
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!
# 5
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.
# 6
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.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Toyota Camry
Hey everyone, it is Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we have the Saris SuperClamp EX two-bike platform rack. We'll take a look at how it fits our 2023 Toyota Camry. A SuperClamp is actually something considered as like a hidden gem because it's a dual-wheel mount rack with a bunch of functionality that you would not expect. If you have a bike of pretty much any shape or size, this can carry it with a 60 pound weight capacity, fender capability, carbon fiber frame, all that's perfectly fine. With the Toyota Camry though, you also have to start considering things like the hitch.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Toyota Camry
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we have the Swagman XTC2 TILT bike rack, and we're gonna take a look at how it fits our 2023 Toyota Camry. Now, the XTC2 is similar to the Swagman XC2. That's gonna be a very popular bike rack because of how it offers your basic platform features without charging the extra premium price. So if you're looking for entry level platform rack where you get some stability that you would not get with the hanging rack, then this might be an option for you. Now the XTC2 TILT has the extra tilt away feature that we'll also take a look at.
Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Toyota Camry
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we have the Inno Tire Hold two bike rack. We're gonna take a look at how it fits on our 2023 Toyota Camry. So the Inno Tire Hold is gonna be your dual wheel mount rack. And just like the Toyota this is gonna be a Japanese company. So you're gonna have some similar thought processes beside or with this bike rack. Now we have a two bike here that fits into an inch and a quarter hitch receiver which is what we have on the Camry.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2023 Toyota Camry
Hi, John with etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Thule Hitching Post Pro on our 2023 Toyota Camry. Now, the Hitching Post Pro is a hanging style bike rack, and it's capable of carrying up to four bikes at a time. Now, it's rated for four bikes. If you have a two-inch by two-inch receiver, that's typically Class 3 and Class 4 hitches. Now today on our Camry, we have 1.45 hitch.
Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack Review - 2023 Toyota Camry
Hi John with e trailer. If you're ready to hit the trails, then check out the Kuat Transfer V2 that we have installed on our 2023 Toyota Camry. Now this is a platform style bike rack. We're gonna have two points of contact on it up here at the front with the wheel hook and it comes down and makes contact with the tire at the rear. We've got a strap that straps this down securely. Now this is a great choice if you have a bike like ours today that has a carbon frame or if you even have an alternative style frame.
Swagman XC2 - 2 Bike Rack - 2020 Toyota Camry
Hi, everyone it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we'll be taking a look at the Swagman XC2 two bike platform rack right here on our 2020 Toyota Camry. So these Swagman XC2 is gonna be one of your most affordable as well as lightweight platform racks. So if you want the stability of a platform rack but the portability and compactness of what's pretty much a hanging rack, that's where the Swagman XC2 comes in handy. So we'll talk about those different features but we are gonna focus on your Toyota Camry today to see how it works with that sedan and what it makes the best fit for you your different types of bikes and your vehicle. So the first thing people wanna know is if they can still open up their trunk with the bike rack on.
Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Rack - 2020 Toyota Camry
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer, and today we'll be taking a look at our Swagman Chinook two-bike platform rack, right here on our 2020 Toyota Camry. The Swagman Chinook is probably gonna be my favorite bike rack in terms of if you want something that is affordable, fits your inch and a quarter hitch, but also has a bit more weight capacity than your regular bike racks. So we'll talk about those features, but we are gonna focus today on our Camry, and how it works with our sedan. That way we can see what is the better fit for you, your different types of bikes, and your vehicle. The first feature we'll take a look at is the tilt-away feature.
Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack - 2020 Toyota Camry
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we'll be taking a look at our Kuat Transfer V2 two bike platform rack right here on our 2020 Toyota Camry. So this bike rack is gonna be very versatile. The Kuat Transfer also has a very unique goalpost design. That way, especially once you add this on to carry three or four bikes or in our case one or two bikes, then you can make it easier for yourself to mount and dismount those bikes. So we'll talk about those features but today we are gonna focus on our Camry.
Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack Review - 2020 Toyota Camry
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2020 Toyota Camry, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule helium pro bike rack. So the rack that we have here today can carry up to a total of two bikes. However, if you do need to carry an extra one, there's also a three bike version available as well. So whats really nice about this setup, if you do need to get inside of your trunk whenever you are carrying your bikes it's really not a big deal, we're going to have enough clearance to be able to do that.One of the things that really separates this wreck from many of the others is that it's made from aluminum. So it's going to be really lightweight and easy to handle.
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Toyota Camry
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2020 Toyota Camry, we're going to be taking a look at the Yakima Backroad, hitch-mounted bike rack. Now the rack that we have here today can carry up to a total of two bikes, but if you need to carry more, there's a four bike version available as well. Now, something that's really cool about this setup is if we need to get inside of our trunk, even when we're carrying our bikes on the rack, we're still able to do so. And that's usually not the case for a lot of different racks. And even though we can access the trunk, but the rack here in the upright position, it could be a little challenging with this and the way to get heavy or real big objects in and out of the back of our Camry.But what we can do to make it easier is fold the rack down.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Toyota Camry
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2019 Toyota Camry, we're gonna be checking out the RockyMounts MonoRail platform style, bike rack. So first impression of the rack on the back of the Camry. Honestly, I think it's a pretty good fit. It's a pretty compact rack. Not a whole lot to it, really simple.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Toyota Camry
Hey, everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer, and today, we have the Swagman Current 2-Bike Platform Rack, and we'll take a look at how it fits our 2018 Toyota Camry. Right off the bat, if you wanna carry around extra heavy electric bikes, I know your options are limited with the Camry, because you have an inch and a quarter hitch receiver. So whenever you do have to carry those heavy bikes, please double check their weight, see if you can take off the batteries, if they are removable, also, better for the battery life to do that and keep them in your car, and make sure you don't exceed your tongue weight capacity. So with that being said, the Swagman Current will help you out with carrying around those bikes. This is designed to fit in those inch and a quarter hitches, you do have some premium features here to make it easier to live with heavy bikes, one of them is gonna be it has a tilt away lever. That bright green lever, if you pull that or I guess lift it, you can drop this rack down to a tilt, and that allows you to open up the trunk.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Toyota Camry
Hi, everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer, and today we have the Hollywood Racks Destination 2 bike platform rack and we'll take a look at how it fits our 2018 Toyota Camry. So right off the bat, we did put a hitch receiver on this Camry in order to carry around a hitch-mounted bike rack like this. It was an inch and a quarter hitch, which kind of limited our options, but even then, the Hollywood Racks Destination 2 is a great match. It's lightweight, it's affordable, and it has that nice platform rack design which gives you that extra stability. So compared to hanging racks, your bikes are gonna be a lot more stable on this rack. Now, since it is an entry level bike rack though, you do lose out on some premium features you expect with the more premium racks.
Rola Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Toyota Camry
Ryan: How's it going, everybody Ryan here etrailer.com. Today on our 2018 Toyota Camry we're going to be taking a look at the Rola TX102 bike rack. Now this can hold a total of up to two bikes, and the bikes that it is holding, it's going to hold them down in three spots. We're going to have two straps here along our top two. We're also going to have a strap down here, which is an anti sway strap, and that'll help eliminate side to side movement preventing any bike to bike or bike direct contact. Now one feature I thought was pretty neat is that it's going to have an integrated lock, so when our bikes are in place this will simply pull out, we'll loop it around the frame and clip it onto the arm.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Toyota Camry
Ryan: How's it going, everybody Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2018 Toyota Camry, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack. Now, this can carry up to two bikes. However, if you're needing to carry an extra one, there's also a three bike version available, as well.Now, one of my favorite things about this rack is that we're still able to completely open our trunk without having to fold our rack out of the way. And that's really convenient, because if you do fold your rack down, you're going to have to make sure to take your bikes off. That's why when we load our bikes up, we still have no problem getting our gear in and out.It's going to be extremely easy to handle, and since it's compact, if we need to ever pull it out of the hitch to make room for a cargo carrier or something else, we're going to have no problem fitting it into the back of our trunk.The rack is going to hold our bike down in three spots.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Toyota Camry
Today on our 2017 Toyota Camry we're going to be test fitting the Swagman XT2 bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, part number S64650. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. This is a pretty basic bike rack. It grips your bike at one point, and that's going to be a padded frame hook up at the top here. It's padded to make sure once you install it that your frame won't get damaged. We also have wheel cradles for either tire. They are adjustable along the arms here by loosening and tightening up these knobs.
Hollywood Racks Trail-Rider Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Toyota Camry
Today on our 2017 Toyota Camry we're going to be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider 2-bike rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number HR200. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How the bike is attached to the rack, we'll have three points of contact. We'll have a padded frame hook up at the top. It's padded so your bike's frame won't get scratched once it's being installed.
Hollywood Racks Sport-Rider-2 Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Toyota Camry
Today on our 2017 Toyota Camry, we're going to be test fitting the Hollywood Rack Sport Rider two bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, part number HR1000. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. The most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with both bikes still attached. To do that, you have to remove these two pins at the base here. One at the top, and we'll hold on to the bike rack as we do this. Then finally the one at the bottom.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Toyota Camry
Today on our 2017 Toyota Camry we're going to be test fitting the Thule T2 Pro XTB 2-bike platform rack for 1-1/4" hitches, part number TH9035XT. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. The most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with both bikes still attached so we can gain either trunk or rear hatch access. To do that we'll come to the front here to this handle. This is pretty unique because most bikes that do tilt away, the handle is usually up underneath the front bike, so it could be kind of difficult to get to.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Toyota Camry
Today on our 2016 Toyota Camry, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack, part number S64650. 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. How the bike is held into place, we're going to have one point of contact, and that's going to be this padded hook up at the frame. Now it is padded to make sure that your bike will not get scratched up once it's being installed. Then to hold the wheels in place, we have these cradles, which are adjustable along the arms to accommodate different sized bikes by loosening up and tightening up these knobs here.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Toyota Camry
Today, on our 2016 Toyota Camry, we're going to be test fitting the Kuat NV 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack for 1 1/4" hitches, part number NV12G. 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. One of the more prominent features about this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with both bikes still attached. To do that, you come to this latch, at the front. Holding on to the bike rack as you do so, you pull towards you, let it come down, and now we have full access to get to our trunk and get what we need, and plenty of space on either side to do so. To put it back in its original position, just grab the bike rack and lift up. Never push on the bike. While the bike is attached to the rack, we're going to have two points of contact with no frame contact at all.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Toyota Camry
Today on our 2016 Toyota Camry, we're going to be test fitting the Thule T2 Pro XTB Two-Bike Platform Rack for 1-1/4" hitches, part number TH9035XT. We already have a bike installed on our rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now, the most prominent feature about this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with both bikes still attached. You pull this handle at the front, which is unique because most bike racks that do this the handles will be up underneath the front and that might be a little more awkward to use. You pull the handle towards you holding onto the bike rack, let it tilt forward, and now we have full access to get to our trunk to get what we need, and plenty of space on either side to do so. To put it back in its original position, just lift up on the handle until you hear the click. How the bike is actually attached to the rack, we're going to have two points of contact with no frame contact at all.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Toyota Camry
Ryan: How is it going Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2015 Toyota Camry, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro 2 bike rack. Now the rack is going to be able to hold a total of up to two bikes. However, if you're wanting to carry an additional one, there's also a three-bike version available as well. Now, we are going to be able to get full access to our trunk, regardless of what position the rack is in. But if you we're to have some very large items that we need to get in and out, we are going to have the option to fold this away to free up some more room.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2012 Toyota Camry
Ryan: How's it going Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2012 Toyota Camry, we're here to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack. Now, this rack does hold up to a total of two bikes, however, if you're looking to carry more, there's also a three bike version available as well. Now, one of the best parts about this rack is that it's made from aluminum. So not only is it going to be extremely lightweight and easy to handle, but we're not going to have to worry about any rust or corrosion issues either. A really common question we get in regards to these hitch mounted bike racks, is if you're still going to be able to have full access to your trunk or this one on the back of the Camry, even in the upright position, we're still going to have no problem opening up our trunk and getting all of our stuff in and out.Now, if he has something really large or awkward that you're trying to put in or take out, you can still free up some space because this does fold down, and if you come down here and pull up on this lever, and swing it out of the way, and now we shouldn't have any issues at all getting all of our stuff in and out.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2012 Toyota Camry
Today on our 2012 Toyota Camry, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Vertex 4 bike rack, part number TH9029XT. As you can see we already have a bike installed on our rack so you can get an idea of what it'll look like once you have yours up there. So we've got three straps that will attach the bike to a rack, two up top and then one that will go round the down tube, and that will be our anti-sway strap, which keeps most of the movement of the bike from going back and forth, or front to back. We'll go ahead and pull those off, they're just a pliable rubber strap. Once you get those undone just walk your bike off. With that out of the way, we'll reattach our straps so that they are not flying around as we're going down on the road.
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