# 1
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.
# 2
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.
# 3
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.
# 4
Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Dual Arms
I have aftermarket ExpeditionOne bumpers for my 2020 Ford Ranger. My spare tire is on a rear bumper swing arm (see photos). In my install what worked best was the short arm only, no spacer. If you read the instructions, that will make more sense. I think the instructions are for a Jeep, but my spare tire mount is different, considering I have 265/60 tires. Negatives The thule cable lock for the bike doesn't engage enough to lock, but looking at the design, not sure how robust it is anyway, so I'll just use a bike lock I already have through the swing arm frame and spare tire. Also, for offroading, I think it may be safest to take off both bike wheels and strap the frame separately. I drive on very narrow jeep trails, so I don't want a bike wheel catching on brush/branches that I'm driving by. Those two things are why I only gave 4 out of five stars. Positives The light weight of the rack (15lbs) and the thule bolt lock to the spare tire (different lock vs the bike, see photos), are why I got this rack. Really like that I could offset the rack some, so it's more centered. Really like the spacers that add more contact between the tire and the bike rack, see photos. Summary/Observations I'm lazy, so will try the orange tape, instead of always lowering the arms (see photos) I'm tall, so that should keep me from walking into them. My truck tires aren't huge, so I'm still in the weight range of the swing arm, keep that in mind too, but I'm happy to avoid a hitch bike rack, I didn't want to lose departure angle for off roading. I'll update the review if it doesn't perform like I expect, but I think it'll work well enough. I've had lots of different racks (roof, hitch, rear trunk, etc), so I'm not expecting any surprises.
This bike rack works great. Took my bike on a cross country road trip from Tampa, Florida to Whistler, British Columbia and back with no issues. There was no slipping or excessive shaking with highway speeds up to 80ish mph. Encountered 105 degree heat, rain squalls and snow storms with no issues. No problems with the set up and the fact that the rear spare tire on my 2011 Toyota Rav4 is off center was not an issue as the rack can accommodate for this. It's a well made product from a reputable company. Make sure to read the directions as they advise against opening the rear hatch with the bike on the rack due to weight concerns. Shipping was quick as were replies to questions to customer service. Follow up correspondence from etrailer was also appreciated. Overall great experience, would highly recommend the product as well as etrailer. Thanks!
# 5
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
We use the SA801 rack on our 2016 Honda CRV. It fits well, stays secure and is relatively easy to install. The straps that hold the bikes onto the rack are a different story. They are hard to insert into the buckles due to the stiffness of the strap and buckle. We basically gave up using them and went to bungees. Perhaps we are missing something here. I would still buy another one and recommend it to others, but the tie-downs could be re-thought. Pete & Karen Brown
Seemingly well-constructed and supported bike rack. It fits my 2018 Toyota Camry SE just fine and I haven't had any issues with sway or even feeling my bike while driving. I've only carried one bike on it and have used it a limited number of times, so I cannot speak on durability and longevity. Although you shouldn't open your trunk while the rack is attached, I have been able to do so with no issue (without the bike attached).
# 6
Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount
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.
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.
# 7
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!
# 8
Saris Bones 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
We use the SA801 rack on our 2016 Honda CRV. It fits well, stays secure and is relatively easy to install. The straps that hold the bikes onto the rack are a different story. They are hard to insert into the buckles due to the stiffness of the strap and buckle. We basically gave up using them and went to bungees. Perhaps we are missing something here. I would still buy another one and recommend it to others, but the tie-downs could be re-thought. Pete & Karen Brown
WOW... Outstanding product, well-engineered, quality materials, easy to install, works as advertised, and a perfect fit to my 2016 KIA Forte5. Not cheap... but, you get what you pay for... can't imagine a better bike rack out there. Great bike rack!
# 9
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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…
If you've done any research or read any of the other comments on either this rack, or this seller...rest assured they really are as good as everyone says! I ordered my rack on around 4pm est on a Friday afternoon and within an hour I received an email that said they have shipped my product AND upgraded to priority shipping. Can't say enough positive things about the customer service! When the rack arrived, it took me a little over half an hour to get it set up. Probably would e been faster if I were even slightly mechanically inclined (or if didn't I didn't have to borrow a socket wrench from my neighbor). We finally had an opportunity to load up the bikes and head out for a ride today. As others have said, the first time you load up your bikes, it's kind of like a puzzle to get them situated. Took about 15 minutes. This rack is awesome! Very sturdy and the bikes were very secure. Only racks I have had in the past were rooftop fork mount racks. This is so much easier! On e we got to the trail (over an hour drive) getting the bikes off was a piece of cake. Afterwards, it was time to load them back up and it was less than 5 minutes to get them all on and ready to hit the road. There were other 4-bike racks on the website, but this one had enough great reviews that I felt comfortable making the purchase. After the fact, I'm very glad I did! I can't imagine the $800 rack can be that much better than this, and I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a 4-bike platform rack. I will definitely recommend this rack and etrailer.com to everyone I know.
# 10
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.
# 11
Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Perfect for my 2019 RAV-4. I like this product because it allows me to drive and park without having to worry about height clearances in the city and parking was still navigable. Definitely worth the money!
First, etrailers.com is the BEST! Okay, this rack is amazing. If it was made in the U.S.A, I believe it would be closer to $ 800.00+, it's not, thus the incredible price point, imo. Incredible craftmanship, sturdy, versatile, nice to look at, as well. Very detailed instructions included. Fits my 2015 Prius 4 perfectly. Our beach cruises both required adaptor bars. I opted to wait on the bike rack, to ensure a good fit, etc. then purchase the adaptor bars. After much research, I went with Delta adaptors, I wish etrailers.com carried them, but they do not. Nevertheless, this rack is tops, highly recommend. Thank you for reading!
# 12
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.
# 13
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.
# 14
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Draw-tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I - 1-1/4 Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Rack - Tilting The Draw-tite Sportframe class 1 trailer hitch and Swagman Trailhead 3 bike rack were ordered for a 2017 Honda Fit. The online order and shipping went just as expected. The trailer hitch and bike rack are very heavy duty. I recommend watching the trailer hitch install video before installing, whereas the video is very helpful. The bike rack has triangles that you can rotate to find the best fit for your bicycle's frame. The rubber straps are thick and secure the bicycles when you pull them tight. This bike rack will stay on the vehicle for 6 months each year. The tilt feature and folding arm feature are must haves for a smaller hatchback. I am pleased with this purchase, it appears to be good quality and good value.
My previous bike rack was a hitch mounted Yakima. It was sturdy but not well suited for my low Subaru Impreza. It stuck out too far and hung too low so that I had to inch my way down the driveway or over speed bumps for fear of it bottoming out. A roof rack or a rear window mounted rack was not suitable since I wanted to be able to also carry two kayaks. First, I tried to modify my rack by shortening the part that sticks out of the hitch. I tried to saw off about 6 inches so it wouldn't stick out so far but the steel was much too hard. I ended up ruining several metal-cutting blades on my power saw before I gave up. I looked for other rack options. There weren't many out there. But eventually, I found something that met my needs. I purchased the "Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Fold Down Bicycle Hitch Rack" in 2013 from eTrailer.com. The part that enters the hitch curves up to increase clearance from the ground. It is sturdy and sticks out far enough so I can still open my trunk hatch without having to lower the main vertical bar on the hitch (though I could if I wanted to). It isn't often I am really excited about a piece of gear but this hitch rack has made me worry-free when I transport my bicycle(s) via car. The only thing I don't like is that it is advertised as being a 3 bike carrier but it only fits 2 hybrid bikes. Maybe it will fit 3 skinny racing bikes but for the average rider, don't expect to fit on more than 2. But my experience is that is the case for all bicycle racks.
Best 2011 Honda CR-V Tire Chain Options
Hey everybody! Ryan here at etrailer. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at our best tire chain options for your 2011 Honda CRV. So today we're gonna be checking out four different sets of tire chains. Right here we're gonna have the Glacier. This is a cable type, ladder pattern. Right here we're gonna have the Konig XG's.
Yakima FullTilt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV we're going to do a test fit on the Yakima FullTilt. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack they've designed it for use with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number on it is Y02462. Now we also have this available in a 5-bike version if you'd prefer. That part number is Y02463. Now to begin our test fit we're just going to slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. As you can see, you will want to help guide the silver portion in; that's the anti-rattle device.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV we're going to be doing a test fit on the Swagman Titan. Now this is a folding, tilting 4-bike rack. It's been designed for use with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number on it is S63410. To begin our test fit we slide the shank of our rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll then line up our threaded pinhole with our hitch pinhole. With those in line we can take our standard anti-rattle bolt, which is provided, and we're going to thread this through.
Softride Dura Parallelogram Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV we're going to be doing a test fit on the Softride Dura Parallelogram. This is a tilting-style 4-bike rack. It's begin designed for use with 2" hitches as well as 1-1/4". The part number on it is SR26247. The Dura Parallelogram has two threaded holes located on the passenger side. For today's test fit I'm going to be using that first hole. I'll want to begin by placing the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch.
Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV we're going to be doing a test fit of the Saris Thelma. This is a platform-style folding 3-bike rack. They've designed it so you can use it with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number on it is SA4239B. Now to begin our test fit we're just going to slide the shank of the rack right into the receiver tube of our hitch. We need to line up our threaded hole with our hitch pinhole. Those in line, we'll have a anti-rattle bolt; we'll need to thread this through until we have it hand tight.
Saris Freedom SuperClamp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV we're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris Freedom Superclamp. This is a platform-style 2-bike. Been designed to hold the bike onto the rack with no frame contact at all. It's been designed also for use with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number on it is SA4025. To begin the test fit we're just going to slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We're then going to line up our threaded hole with our hitch pinhole.
Saris Freedom Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV, we're going to be doing a test on the Saris Freedom. This is a platform style four bike, folding and tilting rack. It's been designed for use with 2" hitches. It's part number is SA4414B. Now to begin the test fit, we're just going to slide the shank of the Freedom right into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do this we'll line up our threaded hole with our hitch pin hole. As we have those lined up we'll take our provided anti-rattle bolt.
Saris Bike Porter Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CR-V we're going to do a test fit on the Saris Bike Porter. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. They designed it so we can use it with inch and a quarter or 2-inch hitches. The part number on it is SA404B. This also comes in a 2-bike version if you'd prefer that. The part number on that is SA402B. To begin our test fit, we'll just slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch.
Saris Axis Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CR-V, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris Axis. This is a folding and tilting 2 bike rack. It's been designed for use with inch and 1/4 or 2 inch hitches. The part number on it is SA832. Now, we can also get this in the 3 bike version, that's SA833B, or in a 4 bike, as part number SA834B. To begin our test fit, we slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll then line up our threaded hole with our hitch pin hole.
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Kuat NV. This is a platform style, folding and tilting, four bike rack. They've designed for use in 2 inch hitches. The part number on it is N105-107. This is also available in a gunmetal gray and orange. It's part number N101-103. To begin our test fit, we just slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-bike carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number TH9029. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. Line up the hitch pinhole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten with a wrench. Now we'll go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have about 15" of ground clearance here at the rear of the carrier. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about 3". When the cradle arms are in the folded position we've added about 12" to the overall length of our vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and pull the lever at the base of the carrier to allow our carrier to tilt.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV well be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero two bike carrier for one and a quarter inch and two inch hitches, part number TH9042. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch, allow the pin to fall in place and use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. At the back of the bike rack we have about 16 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about four inches. With the bike carrier in the folded position weve added about 18 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Carrier for one and a quarter inch and two inch hitches, part number TH9025. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, allow the pin to fall in place, and then tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now we'll go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have about 15 inches of ground clearance throughout the rear of the carrier. The distance from the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about four inches. When the cradle arms are in the folded position, we've added about 13 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. Now we'll go ahead pull the lever at the bast of the carrier to allow our carrier to tilt.
RockyMounts TieRod Stretch Roof Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011, Honda CRV, we'll be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Stretch Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part number RKY1011. To begin our test fit, we simply place the carrier onto the vehicle's crossbars and in no specific order, bring the rubber-coated steel straps through the underside of the front crossbar and bring the back, black bracket around the underside of the rear crossbar. We'll then use the Allen bolts to tighten on the rear bracket as well as hooking the rubber-coated steel straps in the head of the carrier and tightening it down with the Allen key. Once both brackets are tightened down, our RockyMounts TieRod is secured to our Honda CRV. Now, we're ready to load up our bike. We'll loosen up the skewer and undo the rear tray strap.
Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Bike Rack for two inch hitches part number HR9200. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 13 and a quarter inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our CRV is about 9 inches. We'veadded about 16 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We'll pull the pin and clip at the base of the carrier and allow it to tilt away from our CRV.
Swagman Jackknife Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV, we'll be test fitting the Swagman Jackknife 2-bike rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number S63450. To begin our test fit, we'll sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening with a wrench, and installing the clip on the other side. Now we'll go over some clearance measurements. We have about 13" of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our CRV is about 9", and we've added about 21-1/2" tot he overall length of our vehicle. We'll pull the pin at the base of the mast to allow it to tilt away from our vehicle.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV, well be testing the thule doubletrack platform style two bike rack for inch and quarter and two inch hitches, part number TH990XT.To begin our test set, well tie the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. Line up the pin holes and thread in our anti-rattle bolts tighten it with a wrench. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. Weve added about 12 and a half inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our CRV is about four inches. Weve added about 12 inches to the overall length of our Honda.
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV, well be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing Four Bike Rack for two inch hitches, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up our pin hole and allow it to attach the pin to fall into place. We can then tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance of measurements. We have about 13-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of the vehicles here at the hand knob, which is about an inch away.
SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV, well be test fitting the SportRack Super EZ Platform-Style Two Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and two inch hitches, part number SR2901LR. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up our pin hole and thread in the anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench and installing the lock on the other side. Now well go over a few clearance of measurements. We have about 16 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle is about 9-3/4 inches. Weve added about 27 inches to the overall length of our Honda CRV.
SportRack Hitch Platform 4 Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CR-V, we'll be test fitting the SportRack Four Bike Rack for two inch hitches, part number SR2902. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench and installing the clip on the other side. Now we'll go over a few clearance of measurements. We have about 20 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our CR-V is about 7-1/2 inches. We've added about 44 inches to the overall length of our Honda CR-V.
Pro Series Q-Slot 2 and 4 Bike Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV, well be test fitting the Pro Series Q-Slot Platform-Style Two Bike Rack, part number PS63138. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now well pull the three pins at the base of the carrier and allow our different areas to unfold. This gives us full access to our rear hatch. Well raise up our center mast and make sure that all three pins are reinstalled. Then well go ahead and go over some clearance of measurements.
Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2011 Honda CRV, well be test fitting the Prorack Four-Bike Rack for 1-1/4 inch, two inch hitches, part number PR8062404. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench and installing the clip on the other side. We can pull the pin and clip at the base of the bike rack to allow it to tilt away from our CRV. This gives us full access to our rear hatch. With our mast back in its upright position and the pin and clip reinstalled, well go over some clearance of measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 12-1/2 inches.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda CR-V
Today weve got a 2011 Honda CRV and were going to be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa hitch mounted bike carrier, part number s102. To mount the carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, well line up our hitch pin holes and well use the hand knob at the end of the shank to tighten down our anti-rattle device. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 13 inches of clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground, weve got about two inches of clearance between the closet part of the carrier and the closet part of the vehicle, overall weve added about 14 inches of length to the vehicle when the carrier is folded up. Now we want to check for rear vehicle access, well pull the release level at the base of the bike rack and tilt it down flat, well open the cargo door of our Honda CRV to make sure we can still access the area even with the bike rack installed. Now we can go ahead and load up a bike, well open the ratcheting arm and extend it all the way out, well also undo the wheel strap of the cradle closest to the vehicle, well pick up our bike, sit it into the wheel tray and secure it first using the ratcheting hook up front, well place it on the tire just ahead of the front brake caliber.
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