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Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Dual Arms
Just installed the rack on my Jeep Liberty. It's perfect. And the ordering and service from etrailer was great
Very well made. Easy to install and use.
# 2
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
This Thule Hitching Post Pro is a very solid bike rack that fits my 2007 Jeep liberty perfectly. There is no jiggle movement, the bikes fit snug and secure for any length transport. The rack was easy to assemble with the instructions and folds down in a secure position when not in use. I would highly recomment for use with a vehicle that has the spare tire on the rear outside.
I found this product very solid and reliable. On bumpy roads vibrations are minimal, and bikes very well fit on it. I have chosen this product since it was one of the few that could clear the spare tire mounted on the back of my Jeep Liberty sport 2007. In this respect it works well however be aware that once you have the bike rack mounted you will be able to open only the glass and not the entire gate. Even if you tilt down the rack there is no enough room to swing the main gate however you will still be able to access it, but only by opening the glass. If you are looking for a rack for Jeep Liberty or other car's models with back swinging gate then i would suggest to look for different options.
# 3
Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount
This HRSR1 bike carrier will not fit a 2023 Jeep Wrangler JL UNLESS you remove the stock Liddy Light and associated bracket. Upon discovering this, I was able to locate an aftermarket kit which allows for the relocation of the light to just above the rear camera. The kit was easily installed and the bike mount was installed just as easily as the directions explain. The new location of the light is partially obscured with the bikes mounted and, although not ideal, it is adequate and certainly better than total removal. I was unable to find any mention of this situation in the install instructions or reviews prior to purchase of the rack. I just wish I had been aware of this before purchase. I would have rated 5 stars for this product were it not for the slight hiccup. Kudos to etrailer. It is always a pleasure to do business with them. They are very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.
JeepIt's sturdy even off-road, and it's simple to take on and off. I've had to use my spare tire twice since owning this rack, and although I have to remove my bike and loosen the bike rack bolts a bit, it comes off and goes back on with minimal effort, which is nice when you're on the Alaska Highway and it's snowing. I've carried my full-suspension bike on this rack for 35k miles all over the U.S. and Canada. I like how my bike fits close to the tire, where I lock it. My tailgate opens without the bike touching the side of my Jeep. Great bang for the buck.
# 4
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I order a trailer hitch receiver for my 2009 Jeep Liberty plus a swagman bicycle rack on June 12 and they arrived before noon on June 14. In my opinion you can’t ask for better service than what etrailer provides. Any time I need something and etrailer has the product they will be my go to for what ever it is. Everyone at etrailer have a great day and thank you.
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.
# 5
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I like the overall design of this rack, but unfortunately after hauling a couple bikes around for a while the point where the crossbar connects has apparently rounded off so the rack swings back and forth. I've used rope to tie the ends of the rack to the car to stop this from getting worse, but it's inconvenient. Note: the hitch connection itself is good and solid, but the point where the crossbar connects to the bar coming from the hitch has gotten loose and there's no way that I can see to tighten it.
It works great! Easy, quick, you know. One needs to screw in the hitch bolt, for some reason, before latching it. Other than that, it makes going bike riding way easier.
# 6
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!
# 7
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Jeep LibertyWe purchased this as a gift for our daughter who likes to bike. She's used it frequently and even hauled 2 bikes with her on the back of her Jeep Liberty from WI to FL on vacation. It's easy to use and keeps the bikes secure.
Arrived quicker than expected and in great condition!
# 8
Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Arms
It was a painless process to get a good bike rack that actually fits on my 2005 Jeep Liberty... I had a flimsy one that strapped around the spare tire, previously. The ordering/tracking/delivery/installation went smoothly. The only issue I encountered is that the tongue that arrived attached to the plate was IMPOSSIBLE to remove; fortunately, it was the correct size to use with my spare tire width.
After a couple of weeks of researching which type of bike rack I wanted for my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK (hitch mount or spare tire), I decided on the spare tire mount. And after a 4hr (roundtrip) mountain biking weekend escape, I'm very happy with my decision. What I like about the rack: well built, very sturdy with bike(s) mounted (no sway or rattle), arms fold down and lock in place when not in use (looks slick), full access to cargo area without needing to remove rack, rack and bike cable locks included, economical, lifetime warranty and of course the dual bottle openers ; ) What I would improve upon or revise in a future model: arms should be longer (even just an inch because bikes rub slightly so I had to add padding), more use of aluminum rather than plastic (thinking long term durability of the plastic locking teeth and arms) Thanks eTrailer
# 9
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I purchased this product for my husband as a gift. He was wanting a rack that would be easy to get a bike on and off of, and something that would clear the spare tire attatched to our tailgate. (we own a Jeep Liberty Renegade) He has been very happy with this rack! It met his want list and has been very stable when transporting his bike. It has two locks, folds down to a great size, and is well built. Etrailer provided excellent customer service, and I found the product demos very helpful!... I would recommend the company and the product!
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.
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Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Awesome Rack This rack is great. I moved from a Allen hanging rack to this and the difference is night and day. I dont drive watching the rear-view mirror the entire time hoping my bikes dont fall off. Installed on a Jeep Liberty - NOTE, this rack fits a Liberty with Spare Tire installed but you cannot fold it up or mount a bike on the spot closest to the car. I just removed my spare tire for the season and put is in the back of the Liberty and without it there this rack is awesome.
So far I’ve just assembled it and took a quick test drive around the block. My initial thought is this thing is perfect. It’s super sturdy and easy to use. My only gripe and it’s not fault of the rack, but it’s heavy…
# 11
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.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, we'll be doing a test fit of the Kuat transfer platform style 3 bike rack, that's part number TS03G. Now it's also available in a 2 bike rack part number TS02G. I've already got it loaded up on the Jeep Liberty just to give you a good idea of what it's going to look like and how it's going to secure our bikes. It actually secures our bikes in 2 spots, we have this front wheel hook here putting down pressure into our front wheel cradle and then we have this rear wheel strap going over our rear wheel. All in all there is no frame contact with this bike rack. One of the key features about this bike rack is that it has the ability to tilt away with all 3 bikes loaded so we can gain access to our rear hatch. What we do is we can bring our foot up to this foot pedal here or we can use our hand.
Swagman XTC4 Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, we'll be doing a test fit of the Swagman XTC4 platform style 4-bike rack. That's Part Number S64665. I've already got it loaded up on the Liberty just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to hold our four bikes. It secures our bikes in three spots. We have this frame hook here that's going over our top tube, putting down pressure into our front and rear cradles, and then we have a strap going between our spokes over our wheel, keeping everything in place. Let's go ahead and take our bike off. The first thing we need to do is go ahead and take off those straps, and then we can raise up that frame hook. This front one is acting like a sort of lock so the other one can't come back up.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, we'll be doing a test fit of the Swagman XC platform style 2 bike rack, that's part number S64650. I've already got it loaded up in the Liberty just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to hold our bike. It secures our bike in one spot and that's going to be this frame hook right here. It's going to put down pressure on our top tube here and putting our bike in the 2 front and rear cradles as you see there. Let's go ahead and take our bike off. I'm going to raise up this front hook here and then we do that by pressing in the little tab and then raising it up. Let's go ahead and remove our bike.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty S63380
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, we'll be doing a test fit of the Swagman Trailhead Tilting Four Bike Rack. That's part number S63380. I've already got it loaded up on the Liberty, just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to hold our four bikes. It is a handing style bike rack. It secures our four bikes in four spots. We have three straps for our top tube here and then we have one strap for our down tube or a seat post tube.
Pro Series Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today, on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, we'll be doing a test fit of the Pro Series Q Slot 2 bike and 4 bike rack. Part number PS63138. I've already got it loaded up on the Liberty just to give you a good idea of what it's going to look like. It's a platform style rack as you can see. It secures our bikes in 3 spots. We have this frame hook that goes over our top 2, putting down pressure into our front and rear cradles and then we have a hook and loop strap going between our spokes keeping everything in place.
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, we'll be doing a test fit of the Kuat NV Platform Style Four Bike Rack. That's part number N105-107. I've already got it loaded up on the Liberty, just to give you a good idea of what it's going to look like and how it's going to secure our four bikes. It secures our bikes in two spots. We have this wheel hook that goes over the front wheel, putting down pressure into the front wheel cradle, and then we have our strap going between our spokes for our rear tire. All in all, there is no frame contact.
RockyMounts TieRod Stretch Roof Bike Rack Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty we'll be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Stretch Roof Mounted Bike Rack, part number rky1011. With the Thule Aero Blade Roof Rack System already assembled onto our vehicle we'll begin our test by placing the bike rack onto the vehicle's load bars.We'll start with the rear bracket by loosening up the Allen bolts to bring the rear bracket around the underside of the rear load bar. We'll then use the included Allen key to turn the Allen bolts tightly up against the rear load bar. We'll now move back up to the front where we'll remove the black plastic cover to hook the straps in the connection points.We'll then use the included Allen key to turn the silver bolt to bring the straps up around tightly against the front load bar. Once the front straps are tight we can move back to the rear to finish tightening the rear bracket. Now with everything all tightened down we're ready to load up our bike.We'll replace the black plastic cover at the front and double check to make sure our skewer is loose.
Thule Big Mouth Roof Bike Rack Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty well be test fitting the Thule Big Mouth Roof Mounted Bike Rack, part number th599xtr. With a Thule Crossroads roof rack system already assembled onto our vehicle, well begin our test fit by placing the bike rack onto the vehicles load bars. Well go ahead and start with the rear bracket by loosening up one wing nut to bring the bracket around the underside of the rear load bar. Well then reinstall the black wing nuts and tighten them down loosely to allow us to maneuver the bike rack back and forth. Well then move to the front where we will loosen up the t-bolts to bring the brackets around the underside of the front load bar. We can then hook the t-bolts into the brackets and turn the black wing nuts to secure the clamps to the front load bar.
Swagman Fork Down Roof Bike Rack Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty well be test fitting the Swagman Fork Down Roof Mounted Bike Rack, part number s64710. Well begin our test fit by placing the bike rack onto the vehicles load bars. Well then pull out our hardware and start with the silver brackets to go underneath the front load bar into the predrilled holes of the front part of the rack. Well then thread on our black wing nuts onto the silver brackets. Well now move to the rear and take our last silver bracket and this time place down on top of the carrier through the predrilled holes and take the black plate which will go on to the silver bracket up against the bottom side of the rear load bar. Well then use the included wing nuts to thread onto the silver bracket to secure the rear part of the carrier to the rear load bar.
Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, well be test fitting the Thule Parkway Two Bike Carrier for 2-inch hitches part number TH958. Now to begin our test fit, well simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, well line up the hitch pinhole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With the bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. At this point, we can go ahead and give you a few measurements. From the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 5 inches and our ground clearance at the bike rack is 17 inches. Well now go ahead and pull the pin at the bottom of the bike rack mast to allow the mast to tilt down.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2008 Jeep Liberty
Today on our 2008 Jeep Liberty, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro folding and tilting four bike rack with anti-sway cradles for both 1 -inch and 2-inch hitches part number TH934XTR. Now to begin our test fit, weve already installed the included adapter for the 2-inch hitch so well go ahead and slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, lineup the hitch pinhole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. At this point, well go ahead and give you a few measurements. From the closest point of our bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 10 inches and our ground clearance at the bike rack is 17 inches. Well now go ahead and pull the pin at the bottom of the bike rack mast to allow the mast to tilt down.
What our customers are saying:
"Sent out an e-mail to you earlier this week asking which hitch woudld be the best choice for installing on a 2000 Venture van for hauling a bike rack with two bikes. You suggested the one that would be easiest to install..received in a matter of days..installation went great ..very well thought out instructions. Everything went smooothly and the hitch is up nice and snug..doesn't stick out..looks great."