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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Easy to order. Arrived in a few days with no charge. Very easy to assemble - put the bikes on for a few hours drive. No problems at all. I'll be back - Thank you!
Great product!
# 2
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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.
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!
# 3
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Besides the awesome "Swagman" name, I feel confident towing two bikes off the back of my Rav4 through our upcoming North American Roadtrip. Installation was easy, however I would have liked if the rack folded down more in order to be able to open the back door of a 2005 Rav4 without removing the rack. Other than that, really like the product!
Absolutely satisfied with the products and the timely shipment. The trailer hitch from Curt fits perfectly, and the Swagman bike rack works as expected and is very simple to use. Selected 4 stars as the packaging was not very robust and was significantly damaged when received, however the products were not damaged. I've purchased from eTrailer.com previously with excellent service and would recommend them to others.
# 4
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.
# 5
Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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.
Thule Vertex Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2007 Toyota Rav4
Today on our 2007 Toyota RAV4, we are going to be test fitting the Thule Vertex four bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, part number TH9029. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. You want to watch for the hitch pin holes to line up. With those in line, we'll take the threaded anti rattle hitch bolt and thread that into place. We'll get this hand tight and then we'll finish it off with our wrench. Tightening this down will help take any extra play out of the shank in the rack which helps to eliminate movement overall as you are going down the road. The closest part of the rack to the vehicle is going to be the back of the arm to the tire cover, that's going to measure about 5 inches.
Yakima StickUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2007 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2007 Toyota Rav4 were going to be test-fitting the Yakima Stickup. This is a two-bike platform-style rack and it fits inch-and-a-quarter and two-inch hitches. The part number is Y02420. Well begin our test-fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on the Rav4. Youll want to watch for the hitch pinholes to line up. Once you have those in line well take the threaded anti-rattle hitch pin and thread that into place.Well go ahead and get it hand-tied and then we can finish it off with our wrench. Tightening this down will help to take the play out of the shank in the rack which helps to eliminate movement overall as youre going down the road.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2007 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2007 Toyota RAV4, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero 2-Bike Rack 4-1/4" and 2" hitches part number TH9042. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. You'll notice it has the self locking hitch pin here. We'll pull that out to the side. Once we slide it in, it'll self lock into the hitch pinhole. You'll then tighten down the anti rattle device here. This is going to help take out any play of the shank of the rack, which helps to remove, or excuse me, eliminate movement overall as you're going down the road. With that tightened down, we'll grab a couple of measurements. The closest part of the rack to the vehicle, it's going to be the back of the mast to the tire cover, that's going to measure about 8-1/4". Overall, we've added about 16-1/2" to the rear of our RAV4. The ground clearance is going to be about 11". This rack does offer a Tilt-Away feature.
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