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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
The Thule Hitching Post Pro 4-bike rack is a beast--very solid and sturdy and the bikes do not budge when racked into it on my 2013 Honda Pilot. Assembly was fast and installation made sense. The rack is heavy but was no problem for an athletic woman (presumably one that rides her bike) to install. However, I don't like leaving the rack on my Pilot when I'm not using it, so I wish it had an easier hitch latch with a lock-pin rather than a bolt that requires screwing in every time I want to hitch the rack. Other than that, its intuitive to use, the bikes fit securely with the included straps and stabilizers, and I have no worries that the rack or bikes will budge at all when driving. The rack can theoretically hold 4-bikes, but that seems crowded given the heavy frames of some of the bikes in my household. Overall, I give the Thule rack a very good rating for ease of attaching bikes, its sturdiness, and good price point.
Wonderful product, we are using it on a 2013 Honda Pilot and it works as expected. And fast delivery!
# 2
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The product, Swagman XTC-2 bike carrier arrived on time as estimated. No scratch, no bent, no missing parts - all good. Installation process took about 30 minutes: some parts came pre-assembled. Our SUV has a 2" receiver, so we use the rack as delivered (assembled for 2" use). Already taken the bikes out for a ride: this easy, safe, and comfortable product made it a breeze. We love it and hope to use it for a long time.
Super fast delivery! Great bike rack and great price!
# 3
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I love my Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack. Very simple to put together. In less than an hour you are done. The quality and finish of the rack is superb. You can put different size bikes from children to adult without a problem. Bikes are secure, I have driven at highway speeds without any concern at all. I had a two pole hanging type bike rack before this one and the bikes were getting scratched and I was always concerned of them falling off. The swagman bike rack folds away nicely when not in use and it fits perfectly on my 2005 Honda pilot. You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this product.
As our family has grown, so have our bikes. We needed an upgrade from our frame mount rack. The XTC4 was an easy decision based on the many product reviews and some careful research. First, shipping was amazing! I ordered it on a Monday, and it was at my door the next day. Assembly took about an hour. Setting up and adjusting for four bikes took about another hour to make sure all bikes would go on and off the same way each time. It fits our fleet of mountain bikes nearly perfectly. It also fits behind our 2012 Honda pilot with room to spare when folded upright. Great product, awesome shipping!
# 4
Curt Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
We received a damaged box, damaged items, no instructions, the nuts and bolts are completely stripped and not inside a bag. This was obviously used, returned, not checked for quality and sent out. We are extremely upset.
# 5
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Overall the rack has been fine, I use it 2-3x a week to carry my bike to the trails. I do however, have some feedback. The locking hanger that secures the bike in place is not intuitive. You have to push down on the bike to get it to unlock. Not a big deal but I got really frustrated trying to unload the bikes until I figured it out. The finish comes off easily, I have had to sand down and paint some of the points where the different parts touch several times. Currently, the pivot points have surface rust on them. The thumb adjusters to lock the slides have a tendency to come loose. Once I neglected to adjust them and the bike did fall off the rack, fortunately it was at low speed so only the derailleur hanger bent. Lastly, the middle locking pin has recently started to back itself out while driving around. It doesn't cause anything to happen aside from the rack rattling around. These are all small things that are part of wear and tear of a product that lives outside and is meant to haul gear- I am not disappointed in the equipment, just providing real life feedback.
Love this for the height as I am a 72 year old woman and lifting the bile can be a problem for me, but not with this rack I use on my Honda Pilot. I do use a bungee cord around the post while I am taking the bike off the rack as the bike will fall off once the holding bar is elevated so this prevents accidental damage to your car and bike.
# 6
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Product arrived on time and the package was in good condition. It comes fully assembled which is a bonus, because I was able to use it right away. Great product for the price, highly recommended.
Quick and reliable shipping and was able to take to my mechanic to get it installed and it works perfectly with my bike rack!
# 7
Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Very nice rack and easy to assemble! Fast shipping and good follow-up.
Great rack, lightweight, fits perfect on a 2017 Pilot, not all the bells and whistles but excellent price, shipping took longer than expected.
# 8
Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
WOW WOW WOW That is what I just kept saying after installing this Saris bike rack. I have been looking for a bike rack for almost 3-4 months now. Thule and Yakima didn't have what I was looking for. Their solution for a 4-5 bike rack is too complicated, not efficient, and it would be a nightmare to manage on a regular basis. So I couldn't get myself to pull a trigger on any of those and I kept searching. Finally, I came to eTrailer and found out about Saris. That is where the love starts :) We are a family of 5 (3 kids and 2 grown-ups). I needed something that will help me load bikes fast, unload them and still be able to have access to the back of my Toyota Sequoia. Saris delivered in every way. Assemble of the item is straight forward. Instructions are clear and to the point. They even give you a yellow strip that helps you mark where the hitch needs to be in order to align hole openings for easier installation after you install it the first time ;) The back-up camera is still usable but not 100%. Tilting down the rack with the bikes on it is simple as 1-2-3. There is plenty of room left between the trunk door and the bike as you can see on the pictures. One HUGE benefit is that you do not need any extra parts for kids bikes. Not like with other brands. Saris delivers tremendously on this part too. No shaking, rattling, or anything that would make you notice that you have this amazing product on the back of your SUV/truck. I can't recommend it more. I am just surprised that this product has not been more advertised and represented compared to other products.
this thing is a beast. while i haven't used it as much as i thought i would, i'm really happy with the quality of the rack. would def recommend to others looking for a 4 bike rack.
# 9
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Product arrived on time and the package was in good condition. It comes fully assembled which is a bonus, because I was able to use it right away. Great product for the price, highly recommended.
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.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Pilot
Today on this 2013 Honda Pilot Ill show you how to install and operate the Yakima Double Down Ace four bike carrier, part number y02451. To install slide the shank into the opening of the hitch tube and align the pin hole. Once the pin holes are aligned insert the red safety pin and turn the black knob located at the rear of the carrier to engage the anti-rattle device. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and the vehicle fit together, theres about 18-1/2 inches of ground clearance, the closet part of the vehicle to the closet part of the carrier is about 7-1/2 inches, weve added about 14 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. To access the cargo area lift up on the red knob located at the base of the carrier and pull the mast towards you, this will allow you to gain access to the cargo door. To load the bike make sure the mast is in its upright position, pull the red latch located at the top of the mast and pull the cradle arms towards you and undo the cradle straps.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Pilot
Today on our 2013 Honda Pilot Ill be showing you how to install and operate the Thule Apex four bike carrier, part number th9025. To install the carrier slide the shank into the opening of the hitch tube and align the pin hole securing it with a spring loaded pin. Then tighten the black knob located at the base of the carrier to engage the anti-rattle device. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the vehicle and the bike carrier fit together, there is about 19-1/2 inches of ground clearance, the closet part of the vehicle to the closet part of the carrier is about three inches, weve added about 13 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. To access the cargo area lift up the gray handle located at the base of the carrier and pull the carrier towards you, this will allow you to have access to your cargo door. To load the bike first make sure the mast is in its upright position, lift the gray handle at the top of the mast, pull the cradle arms towards you, and undo the cradle straps, set your bike on the frame cradles and secure it with the cradle straps, and that concludes todays test fit for the Thule Apex four bike carrier, part number th9025 on this 2013 Honda Pilot..
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Pilot
Today on our 2013 Honda Pilot, Ill be showing you to install and operate the Kuat Aluminum Hitch Bike Carrier, part number S102. To install the carrier, slide the shank into the opening of the hitch and align the pin hole, put the pin through the pin hole, lock and turn the black knob located at the base of the carrier to engage the anti-rattle device. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. There is about 19 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about six inches. We have added about 16 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Pilot
Today on our 2013 Honda Pilot Ill be showing you how to install and operate the Yakima stickup two bike carrier, part number Y02420. To install the carrier slide the shank into the opening of the hitch tube and align the threaded pin hole. Thread the anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole, tighten with a wrench and secure with a security pin. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the vehicle and the bike carrier fit together. There is about 19 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle tot eh closest part of the carrier is about 7 inches.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Pilot
Today on our 2013 Honda Pilot Ill be showing you how to install and operate the Thule vertex four bike carrier, part number TH9029. To install the carrier slide the shank into the opening of the hitch tube and align the threaded pin hole. Thread the anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. There is about 18 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 5 inches.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Pilot
Today on this 2013 Honda Pilot Ill show you how to install and operate the Thule hitching post pro, part number TH934XTR. To install, slide the shank into the opening of the hitch tube and align the threaded pin hole. Thread the anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. Theres about 18 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 9 1/2 inch.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Pilot
Today on this 2013 Honda Pilot Ill show you how to install and operate the Thule double track platform bike carrier, part number TH990XT. To install, slide the shank into the opening of the hitch tube and align the threaded pin hole. Thread the anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. Theres about 19 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 7 inch.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Pilot
Today on our 2013 Honda Pilot Ill show you how to install and operate the Swagman titan four bike carrier, part number S63410. To install slide the shank into the opening of the hitch tube and align the threaded pin hole. Thread the anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. Theres about 19 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 10 inch.
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Pilot
Today on this 2013 Honda Pilot Ill be showing you how to install and operate the Softride Dura parallelogram tilting bike carrier, part number SR26247. To install slide the shank into the opening of the hitch tube and align the threaded pin hole. Thread the anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole, tighten with a wrench, and secure it with a lock. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. Theres about 19 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 3 inch.
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