Most Popular Hitch Bike Racks for 2011 Toyota RAV4
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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by: SNEHAL04/20/2016
i am writing this review bit early. didn't have much time to actually go out and use it. shipping and packing was fine. nothing broke or bend and quick. looking for something good to fall in price range. not a heavy bike user. Ordered hitch receiver from etrailer also which worked great I think. I fit it my self. about this rack, it runs bit heavy.. weight itself is around 33 lbs. and hinge where it can be tilt down is less strong compared to rack itself... but hopefully will hold for few over 3-5 years. happy about rack quality though, it's really sturdy. now the hole for pin where it holds in receiver have some issues. I was worrying about dimensions and this is where I got hit. Rack specification didn't mension the size of diameter of hole where hitch pin fit neither it recommned anything. It comes with bolt but I was looking for something I can keep rack for kind of permanent with lock pin. So I started to shop arround to be precise hitch pin lock. Surprisingly the drilled hole in rack for hitch pin is off odd size. 11mm-12mm (12 on very tight fit) and nothing in market comes with that diameter size. checked everywhere and all carry standard 1/2 in and 5/8 diameter size. So I am now without locking hitch pin. probably will return or have to rely with 15' cable lock for all time which works both on rack and bike together. I will be calling etrailer for solution but not sure it will be helpfull, as they also carry standard size only. so wait till then...I will update once I found solution for this. By the way I did have recomondation from etrailer on three different rack. I picked this one. the representaive did answer for my question though. which were helpfull in certain ways.
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by: Darryl B.04/18/2017
This bike rack was a good choice for us. We put it to use on our RAV4, and it's a good solid fit. It's heavy, but tolerable, and I take that as more evidence that it's good solid quality. We definitely prefer it to the bike rack we used on our Corolla. etrailer has been a great place to do business for this sort of product: A good website, easy ordering, and fast delivery!
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Kenji10/04/2022
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by: Tom06/28/2017
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.
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Shane M09/01/2017
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!
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by: Bill B03/05/2017
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.
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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by: Michael F05/06/2017
Just installed hitch and carrier and it all went smoothly, the videos were terrific on how to install and use.
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by: Robert02/26/2018
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.
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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
Heavy Bikes - Saris
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by: Kevin 02/23/2020
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.
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2011 Toyota RAV4 Bike Rack Questions
- Yes the Saris SuperClamp EX part # SA4026F that you referenced would work great in the 2 inch hitch of your 2011 Toyota Rav4.
view full answer... - I have a solution for you, but the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 2-Bike Platform Rack # HR1450Z that you referenced would not give you enough clearance to clear the rear spare on your 2011 Toyota RAV4.
For a platform rack that would work for you I would recommend the Thule T2 Bike Rack # TH9045. This rack has a distance of 18 inches from the pin hole to the wheel tray which would give you plenty of clearance for your spare tire. This rack is nice also in that it only touches...
view full answer... - I recommend installing a trailer hitch on your 2011 Toyota RAV4 and using a platform bike rack to easily carry your mountain bike on your vehicle.
For a trailer hitch, I recommend the etrailer 2" Class III Trailer Hitch # e98864. I recommend this hitch because you will not have to use stabilizing straps to stay within Curt's warranty requirements when carrying all non trailer loads, like bike racks. This trailer hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 625 lbs, but you are limited...
view full answer... - If you have a trailer hitch installed on your RAV4 you can take a quick measurement to be sure you find the correct hitch mounted bike carrier that will work for you. You will need a tape measure and a straight edge like a yardstick or a dowel. Place the straight edge vertically against the back of the bumper or spare tire, letting it extend below the trailer hitch receiver opening. Then measure from the center of the hitch pin to the straight edge. This will give you the distance...
view full answer... - The easiest way to determine if the Thule Rack # TH9043 would clear the spare on your 2011 Toyota Rav4 would be to measure from the center of the hitch pin on the hitch out to the furthest point out on the spare tire on your vehicle. Once you have the measurement you will be able to figure out which racks will work on your vehicle and which would not.
The Thule Helium bike rack # TH9043PRO measures about 12 inches from the center of the hitch pin out to the nearest upright...
view full answer... - First, in order to use the SportRack swinging bike rack # SR2415 your 2011 Toyota RAV4 would have to have a trailer hitch with a 2-inch receiver opening such as # e98864. On the RAV4 models on which we installed Class III hitches with 2-inch receivers the average distance from the center of the hitch pin hole back to clear the spare tire is approximately 6-1/2 inches.
The SportRack bike rack sticks out 9-1/2 inches so it will clear the spare tire on your RAV4. I have linked...
view full answer... - As long as you have a hitch like the # e98864 the Thule EasyFold # TH903202 would fit the vehicle and easily carry your iZip Vibe bikes.
This rack is designed to attach to e-bikes with low top tubes as well. See attached pic.
view full answer... - The Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack # KU84FR sits 6-1/2" back from the center of the hitch pin hole so if that is further out than the spare tire on your 2011 Toyota RAV4 then you're good to go. Typically bike racks won't have enough clearance for a spare tire but if you use the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender # PVP20B you'll be able to swing the bike rack out and away for enough clearance.
I'm attaching a review video for the Transfer V2 as well as a video of me showing...
view full answer... - With the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU84FR, it truly depends on what hitch you have on your vehicle. If you have a great hitch like the etrailer Hitch - 2" # e98864 on your 2011 Toyota RAV4, you most likely need a hitch extender in order for the rack to clear the rear tire. This is because the shank length of the Transfer V2 measures 6-1/2" from the center of the pinhole to closest part of the rack. Since the # e98864 installs 4 inches from the center of the pinhole to the outside face...
view full answer... - I have a solution for you. If you have a compatible 2-inch hitch like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e98864, the distance between the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the spare tire on your 2011 Toyota RAV 4 is about 8 inches. With that distance, the RockyMounts WestSlope 3 # RKY10223 will interfere with the spare tire because there is only 5 inches from the center of the hitch pinhole to the rack when it is folded...
view full answer... - To determine the fit of a particular bike rack, you will need to determine how much clearance will be necessary, and then choose the rack that has a shank long enough to provide that clearance.
When we installed the Curt Class III Hitch, # C13149 on a 2011 Rav4, we found that the distance from the hitch pin hole to the furthest rearward portion of the spare tire was 6 inches.
The Kuat Beta # B202-2 has a hitch pin hole to rack upright measurement of 7-1/2 inches, so it...
view full answer... - The Yakima HoldUp # Y02443-2 has 12" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the to the closest wheel carrier, which might be sufficient to clear the rear mounted spare tire. The best way to confirm if this rack will work on your 2011 Toyota RAV4, you'll want to measure the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on your hitch to the edge of the spare tire; as long as that distance is not greater than 12", the HoldUp will work well for you. It would need to be less than...
view full answer... - If you would like access to the rear hatch area on your 2011 Toyota RAV4 without removing your bikes then you definitely need to go with a swing-away bike rack. A tilting bike rack may allow you to slightly open the door, but it wouldn't be nearly as much room as a swinging bike rack allows. Please note that you need to check the weight capacities of your RAV4 to ensure that you don't overload it, and you need a 2" trailer hitch receiver like part # e98864 to carry the bikes.
The...
view full answer... - I spoke with my contact at Swagman and she informed me that at the highest point out on the rack, it will be 8 inches above the hitch pin hole when the masts are folded down. You will want to measure the distance from the center of the hitch pin up to see how much clearance you have for your door to open. If there is a distance of greater than 8 inches your door should be able to open with the masts of this Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack # S64665 folded down.
Another issue you could...
view full answer... - The RockyMounts BackStage 2 Bike Platform Rack # RKY10002 does provide enough weight capacity for your two 50-lb electric bikes, and it does offer the swing-away feature that allows you vehicle cargo area access without having to unload the bikes.
Please note this rack is a wheel-mount type that uses a front-wheel hook to secure the bikes. This type of rack is not suitable for bikes that have a front fender, please note.
This rack provides 8-inches of clearance from its...
view full answer... - If you are planning to use a 2-inch hitch like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III # C13149 for your 2011 Toyota RAV4 without a spare tire, you will have plenty of clearance to attach and use the Thule Easy Fold XT # TH903202. If your vehicle has a spare tire on the rear, the distance between the center pinhole of the hitch receiver and the end of the spare tire is 6 inches. Given that the closest part of the Thule Easy Fold XT is 8 inches, you will have no...
view full answer... - The Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR includes everything that you need to carry bikes on your 2011 Toyota RAV4. However, there are additional accessories you may be interested in to use with the bike rack.
If you're going to be carrying any alternative frame bikes, like a women's or children's bike, you may not have a good mounting location to hang the bikes from the rack. The bikes should be as level as possible when traveling to prevent them from moving and coming into...
view full answer... - Yes, the Thule Hitching Post Pro part # TH934XTR that you referenced is strong enough to be used at the rear of a motorhome where the ride quality is rougher. It will also fit well in the hitch of a 2011 Toyota RAV4 too so this would work great for you in both scenarios. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a...
view full answer... - Kuat tells us that the maximum single bike weight for their # KU74FR Transfer Bike Rack is 40 lbs, plus the wheel cradles only accommodate tires up to 3 inches wide, while fat bikes usually have tires at least 3-3/4 inches wide, so the Transfer wouldn't be a good choice.
I'd recommend you go with the Thule Pro XTR, part # TH69TX. The T2 handles bikes up to 60 lbs apiece, and is specifically designed for fat bikes with tires up to 5 inches wide. The rack can be setup to carry...
view full answer... - I took a look at our hitch installation videos for the 2011 Toyota RAV4 and each show the distance from the hitch pin hole to the outer edge of the spare tire to be 6 to 6-1/2 inches. I have attached a video which shows the measurement. Since I do not know what hitch you have on your vehicle, I recommend that you take a quick measurement just to verify that it is the same.
Since the Saris SuperClamp EX 2 Bike Platform Rack, # SA4025F, measures 12 inches from the hitch pin hole...
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What our customers are saying:
"We just recently used the hitch bike rack, it was easy to put on and worked great.It makes traveling easy! Thanks for the quick shipping service too.Ill recommend your product to everyone. Thanks Rick"