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• Comparing Hollywood Racks Destination vs. Swagman XTC 4-Bike Rack
  The Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack # S64665 and Hollywood Racks Destination 4-Bike Rack # HR4000 are two of the best values in regards to 4-bike racks, and when taking everything into consideration I highly recommend the Destination # HR4000. There are a number of reasons for this, starting with the fact that the Destination is going to be easier to load your bikes on because of its large and curved wheel trays compared to the hoops of the XTC-4 that make you plop the bikes in just right. The...
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• What 4-Bike Bike Rack do You Recommend for My 2021 Grand Design Fifth-Wheel Trailer?
  I have the answer! You are 100% correct when saying that the Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches # S64665 is rated for motorhomes and not fifth-wheel. The reason why is because there is much more force/torque exerted on the rear of a fifth-wheel than a motorhome. Unfortunately, the XTC4 does not work on a fifth-wheel trailer application. Also, even if the XTC4 could work, there is only a 3-1/2" distance between the center of the shank's pinhole to the closest part of the rack...
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• Hitch Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for 2009 Toyota RAV4
  The bike rack that I recommend for your 2009 Toyota RAV4 is the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack # S64670. The Swagman XTC-2 is a platform-style 2 bike rack. Bikes are secured to the rack at three attachment points, the wheels and the frame. The wheel hoops are adjustable to accommodate various size bikes, including children's bikes. This bike rack has a weight capacity of up to 35 pounds per bike and fits both 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch trailer hitch receivers. The Swagman XTC-2 # S64670...
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• 4-Bike Platform Style Bike Rack that Will Clear the Spare Tire on a Jeep Wrangler
  I haven't heard anyone report use of the rack on a Jeep Wrangler. Keep in mind that the 12-3/4 inch clearance measurement for Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack for 2" Hitches - Platform Style Item # S64665 is for just the bike rack. The handle bars and pedals of the nearest bike will still be closer to the back of the vehicle. Fitting a platform style rack on a Jeep Wrangler can be a challenge. I need to know the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole back to however far is required to...
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• Best Trailer Hitch for Use with Bike Rack on a 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ
  The best trailer hitch we have for your 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 36538 which is a custom fit and will not require any drilling. The Draw-Tite option is a Class II hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. I like the Draw-Tite hitches as they do not require the use of an added support strap like the Curt hitches will. You can see how it installs using the attached video on a similar 2015 Chevrolet Impala. Please note that you will be limited...
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• Comparing Available Hitches for a 2015 Mercedes Benz ML350 4matic
  Typically most trailer hitches that fit on the same vehicle will have only subtle differences, like whether or not the cross tube is round or square, or whether the cross tube is concealed behind the bumper or not. The Curt # C13411 and the Draw-Tite # 76141 are both 2" hitches that will install in the exact same manner, so there isn't any real difference between the two. With that said, I do recommend going with the Curt # C13411 since Curt hitches do have a much more durable powder...
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• Replacement Threaded Hitch Pin for a Swagman XTC 4 Bike Rack
  Yes, since the Swagman XTC 4 bike rack, # S64665, has only a 2 inch shank you can use replacement threaded hitch pin # P5901.
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• Recommended 4-Bike Platform Rack That Allows 2012 Lexus GX 460 to Open Rear Door
  Thank you for all the information, it was very helpful. I went to our demo room to take some measurements of the Swagman XTC-4 # S64665 and based on those would not be able to confirm it would allow a 2012 Lexus GX 460 to open the rear door. If you use the attached photo (which shows the Swagman, but not on a Lexus GX 460) as a reference, you can see that at the highest point, the XTC-4 is going to be roughly 28" above the ground on a 2012 Lexus GX 460. Given a margin of error of roughly...
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• Trailer Hitch for 2016 Keystone Hideout 315RDTS
  Hey Jason! Since you don't want to bolt one onto the bumper you can use the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide # 13703. We actually installed this on another 2016 Keystone Hideout which you can see in the video attached below. The hitch has a tongue weight of 350 lbs which will be more than enough for your bikes and bike rack. If you need anything else feel free to reach out in the comments.
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• Recommended Bike Rack and Hitch Receiver for 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler with E-Bikes
  For your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # DT78MR is a great option made by the same manufacturer as Reese components. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13392 is also a great fit for your Jeep with the rear spare and has a thicker powder coat but a lesser tongue weight rating. Either option will work well for your bike rack. Both the Curt and Draw-Tite hitch receiver options will require...
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• Compatability of the Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack Mounted on a Travel Trailer
  The Swagman XTC4 Cross Country 2-Bike Rack, item # S64665, is not designed to be carried behind a trailer of any kind. The ride behind a trailer is significantly rougher than the ride when attached directly to the towing vehicle. The instructions for the bike rack state that, the purchaser is advised that the load created by rack and bicycles will exceed the strength of trailer or 5th wheel bumper, mounting location or the bike rack. The rack is not under warranty if mounted in this location. We...
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• Need a Platform Style Bike Rack for Travel Trailer to Haul Heavy Bike
  We do not currently have available a platform style bike rack that is rated for being used on a travel trailer. Due to suspension design, there is a rougher ride with travel trailers than passenger vehicles that have better developed suspension systems. Add to this the fact that travel trailers are towed, allowing sway from connection point, you need a more durable bike rack to withstand the torque and movement applied when loaded with a bike(s). There is a fairly wide selection of...
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• 4-Bike Rack Recommendation for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Receiver
  The Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # S64665 can be used for passenger vehicles and motorhomes but we'll want to look at a different rack if you're wanting to use it for a 5th wheel application. When it comes to 4-bike carriers that are 5th wheel-safe I recommend checking out the Thule Range # TH9057 because it's a hanging style rack that can hold 37.5 lb bikes and has 7" spacing between the bikes so it's easier to load up your bike rack. Please note that you do need at least 1.5" from...
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• Comparing the Swagman 2+2 and the XTC4 Bike Racks
  The two biggest differences between the Swagman XTC-4 # S64665 and the Swagman 2 + 2 # S64FR that I would consider the most would be weight and ability to convert to a 2-bike rack. The 2+2 weighs 86 lbs, but has the ability to be converted down to just a bike rack if needed, whereas the XTC4 weighs 65 lbs but cannot be converted to a 2-bike rack. Other things to consider is that the XTC4 has narrower wheel cradles and the main shaft of the rack is at an angle to allow the bikes to be...
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• Is the Swagman XTC4 Rated for Use on a Motorhome
  The Swagman XTC4 # S64665 has been rated for use by the manufacturer for use on the back of a motorhome, but not on travel trailers, 5th wheel trailers, or flat towed vehicles. This is because on a Class A or Class C RV/Motorhome the amount of movement is much less severe and is comparable to that of traveling on a normal passenger vehicle. I've added a photo of the product page where it has these specifications, but it's very easy to miss.
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• Which 4-Bike Carrier Can Be Converted To A 2-Bike Carrier And Has The Ability To Be Locked?
  The Curt 4 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches # C18087 does have the ability to be converted to a 2-bike carrier, but the Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches # S64665 cannot do this. A Swagman 4-bike carrier that CAN be converted to a 2 bike carrier is the Swagman Quad 2+2 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches # S64FR. When comparing the Swagman Quad 2+2 to the Curt 4-bike rack, they are very similar in the fact that they can both be converted to a 2-bike carrier and both have a...
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• Can the Swagman XTC4 be Tilted with Bikes Loaded for Rear Hatch Clearance
  We do have 4-Bike bike racks that have the tilting feature that allows you to keep your bikes loaded but unfortunately you have to remove the bikes off of the Swagman XTC4 # S64665 in order to rotate the center mast down to gain rear hatch clearance. For a similar bike rack that uses arms to secure the bikes and comes with bike and rack locks I recommend the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE # HR1400Z which does allow you to keep your bikes loaded while you use the tilt feature. A more cost-effective...
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• How to Keep Swagman 4 Bike Rack From Wobbling in Receiver Hitch
  Most Swagman bike racks are already equipped with an anti-rattle hitch bolt. There's a threaded insert inside the shank. When the threaded hitch bolt is inserted, as the bolt is tightened it draws the bike rack's shank tightly up against the wall of the receiver tube holding it in place and preventing the rack from moving around. If you have the XTC4 bike rack, part # S64665, you might be missing the threaded insert, part # P333. Take a look in the end of the bike rack's shank to ensure...
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• 4-Bike Rack Recommendation for Rear of Travel Trailer
  At the back of trailers the ride quality is much rougher than at the rear of vehicles due to the increased distance between the rear axle and the rear of the vehicle and the much less sophisticated suspension. It's not the way the rack attaches to the rear of the vehicle so much as it is the harshness that ends up stressing the rack too much. That is why you'd have to look into a different 4 bike rack for your travel trailer and not the XTC4 you mentioned. There are no platform racks...
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• Comparing the Swagman Quad and XTC4 Platform Trailer Hitch Mounted Bike Racks
  There are a few differences between the Swagman Platform Style Bike Racks, # S64FR and # S64665. First, the Quad, # S64FR, uses wheel cradles instead of wheel loops. It comes with a different push-button sort of ratcheting frame hook. Instead of using pins to allow the arms to fold down, it has a small lever you push so it is easier to operate. Both racks come with a cable lock. It is quite a bit heavier than the XTC4 # S64665. The Quad weighs over 80 pounds and the XTC4 weighs about 65...
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• Malone Runway HM4 VS Swagman XTC4
  First off, the Swagman XTC4 # S64665 is motorhome approved so it is a bit more sturdy than the Runway HM4 # MAL82VR. The Swagman also has the bike cradles inclined up to gain more ground clearance as the Runway does not. All in all I would recommend the XTC4 to you as you're used to the Swagman Products and it seems that it fits your needs more than the Runway HM4.
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• Troubleshooting Swagman XTC4 Ratchet Hooks That Don't Want To Release
  I spoke with the manufacturer and they gave me a few tips to help release the ratcheting hooks on your Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # S64665. First, they said to try and push the hooks down further and then release it back up. Most likely the ratchet is stuck between points and getting it down to the next space will help it get back into track. Next, they said if it is really on there and you can not get it down further you can let some air out of the...
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• Can Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack be Used at Rear of RV
  The Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack # S64665 referenced in your question actually IS rated and approved for use behind an RV (as long as by "RV" you mean a motorized recreational vehicle and not a bumper pull trailer). Swagman has determined that this particular rack can safely handle the extra bounce and movement that it will endure when mounted behind an RV as compared to a standard passenger vehicle. This extra movement is caused by the bumper being extended further back from the rear axle...
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• Can the Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack be Converted Into a 2-Bike Rack
  The Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack # S64665 doesn't have the ability to convert to a 2-bike rack, but we have plenty of other options that do. If you like the Swagman line of bike racks then the next step up is the Swagman Quad 2+2 # S64FR which has a little bit of a different design but it does allow you to convert it to a 2-bike rack when needed, plus it can carry up to 45 lbs per bike as opposed to the 35 lbs per bike for the XTC4. I have attached review videos of each for you to check out.
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