# 1
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Super easy to install and works as advertised, no issues.
When ordering this product I was excited that id could accommodate two hitch receiver sizes. However, that is this carrier's weakness. The length of the arm is so long that my bicycles bounce severely. I can't use a stabilizing strap since my Toyota Highlander has a plastic spoiler that prevents me from using it. (Unfortunately eTrailer specifically recommended this hitch for my Highlander.) Also the 1 1/4 inch beam that fits into the 2" plastic adapter allows for quite a bit of torque. If you have a 2" hitch I highly recommend buying a bike rack designed for a 2" hitch. This carrier would probably be more solid sitting in a 1 1/4" hitch. By the way, the straps are adjustable. I had trouble attaching two adult and two kid bikes until I properly distributed the location of the straps.
# 2
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The assembly of the rack was straight forward and quick. I have used it once and had no problems. Loading the bikes was very easy compared to a roof rack. Overall I like the rack. After the installation, I bought a bolt lock to replace the standard hitch bolt. The bolt lock made the rack sway slightly during travel, but not a real concern. Being able to fold the wheel rails up when not using the rack to carry bikes is a nice feature. I am pleased with this purchase.
I am impressed with this company's professionalism. They kept me informed from start to finish with emails and tracking info. The product is just as advertised and expected.
# 3
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Easy to follow instructions - easy assembly. Fits great on my Highlander and has fittings for many, many other cars. Holds bikes well - ample distance between car and bike so no scratching! No need for a hitch style carrier - this works great.
Easy to install and remove. A great product if you don't want to mess with a traditional rack that uses a trailer hitch. We have no hitch so works perfect on our Toyota Highlander.
# 4
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Received the bike rack shipment today and did a partial assembly, following the easy to understand instructions. Plan on completing the installation on the vehicle tomorrow. We were concerned on possible missing parts as the package was badly damaged - see pics - but all were there and we are very satisfied. Suzanne L.
This rack is mounted on our 2-inch hitch and feels very solid. Two regular adult bikes were easy to mount. The wheel loops tighten so you don't have to continually readjust if you put the bikes on in the same order. It does stick out from the vehicle and because it is low I am worried that someone will hit it in a parking lot. For now, I decided to take it off while not in use. We made our first trip today and went on the freeway no problem. Overall I am very satisfied.
# 5
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Bought the Draw-Tite trailer hits together with the Swagman XTC4 4-bike rack. Bought based on reviews on e-trailer and other sites that this is a sturdy and good-working combination for carrying 4 bikes. * Delivery: Fast (<5 days) * Packaging: Package had holes, which is not unusual as the box with the hitch has a lot of empty spaces. Others had same issue, but nothing to worry about. The hitch cannot really break easily and the hardware is safely stored in the 2inch receiver. * Installation: Very nice video instructions on etrailer. Installation really can use two people, but it's fairly easy with two people. Had some problems with one of the nine screws to bite although I did a try run before mounting the hitch. Worked after some minutes of wiggling the hitch so that the screw got the correct angle to bite. * Usage: Installed the day of delivery and used it the next day. It's the first time I used a trailer hitch and for sure the first time I used to carry 4 bikes. Stopped looking in the rear-view mirror after 1 minutes seeing that it's barely moving at all. So with a limited use so far I can confirm other's reviews of this combination and I think it works great. Recommended.
What we like about it: Easy on-off for 3 bikes; adjustable; folds up when not needed; transports very securely. Lock built in to bike rack offers mental security as well. What we don't like: hard to get 4th bike on--have to be strategic about placement of bikes/directions they are pointing, to fit 2 adult & 2 kid bikes, one with stunt spikes. Also, when it's up you can't access cargo space at all, and when it's down, it's hard to access the cargo space b/c the bike rack gets in the way of opening/reaching into it. And when flipped up (not using), it still sticks out quite a bit, making it hard to park in tight spaces. it's not very difficult to remove it, but it's heavy. Finally, one of our adjustable "hooks" (the part that hooks over the middle of the bike to secure it) doesn't adjust easily--need 2 hands' strength to squeeze it hard enough to get it to move. It's been this way since we first got it. For these reasons, can't give it 5 stars--but we give it 4 b/c we think as we use it more we'll get the strategy down, and the convenience and security and clever design make it worth 4/5 stars. We've definitely done more family biking since we bought it and that was the goal.
# 6
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Easy to install and remove. A great product if you don't want to mess with a traditional rack that uses a trailer hitch. We have no hitch so works perfect on our Toyota Highlander.
Easy to follow instructions - easy assembly. Fits great on my Highlander and has fittings for many, many other cars. Holds bikes well - ample distance between car and bike so no scratching! No need for a hitch style carrier - this works great.
# 7
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
This was installed in a 2" hitch but can accommodate the smaller receiver as well. This rack holds on to my large frame mountain bike just fine with virtually no sway during the short trips to my local trail. All features work as advertised, but please note that while the kit comes with a long strap to hold multiple bikes together (to prevent the frame bouncing against each other I assume), the kit does not include a strap to hold the front wheel/fork steady. I improvised one with a short bungee cord. Shipping from etrailer was fast and communicated well via notifiactions.
Check out my other review on the hidden hitch for a 2015 BMW 4 Series for the majority of the review, but this thing is great. Easy setup and install, does all the things it's supposed to do. Mounting and removing bikes is a snap with the included clips (big difference from some of the cheaper variants with nylon ratchet straps). Fits very snugly in my 2" receiver, and pretty solid on the highway and over bumpy roads.
# 8
Curt Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
It was obvious that we received a product that was returned by someone else when the box was overly taped shut, a support collar was broken, and most of the pieces were out of their ripped plastic bags. However, it was a great price to hold 5, 26" and/or 27" Trek bikes. I used a piece of the broken collar and went ahead and assembled the rack. Due to the weight of the 5 bikes it did not wobble that much when driving, as one of the bike tires was up against my car. I can only imagine that if we received an untampered product that this review would have been 5 stars. The picture is a little hard to see, but there are 5 Trek bikes on the rack on my 2020 Toyota Seinna.
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.
# 9
Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Bought this for my 2019 Toyota Highlander. Installation was easy, especially after watching the etrailer video. I've had the rack for about a year and it's held up and worked well the dozen or so times I've used it. I have had zero issues even on very long road trips (NYC to Outer Banks, NC). Folds up nice and tight when not in use, which is great for storage. Would recommend.
Great exterior bike carrier. Easy to use and positioning on the car is good.
# 10
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
Great "universal" rack for a lot less $ than other brands. With just minimal knowledge of nuts, bolts and spacers this rack can easily be attached to a slightly curved roof rack, like my toyta highlander.
Work as advertised. Easy to fit to a caf roof rack. I work buy again.
# 11
Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Excellent bike carrier.
The rack is great for using with Lectric folding bikes. Did need a set of the fat tire straps in order to completely tie it down. I’m over 80 years old and the ramp is essential. Love the product.
# 12
Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
Fits my Highlander like a glove. Fairly easy installation thanks to the etrailer videos. Local garage was impressed that I did it myself.
Purchasing the product, pricing and speed of delivery were all awesome. Have used etrailer before and they have always been great. Assembling the bike rack was not too difficult. Their instruction manual could use a little work though. It took some decifering to figure out. But I LOVE the bike rack. Much easier to use than any previous bike rack I have owned. And it can stay on the vehicle for extended periods, without being bothersome. I LOVE IT!
Yakima RidgeBack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Toyota Highlander
Hey, everybody. Welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby and today we're taking a look at the Yakima RidgeBack 4 bike rack carrier here on the back of our 2020 Toyota Highlander. So, if you guys are looking for a way of giving yourself a nice, decent little rack to carry your four bikes to your destination, this is gonna be a nice little one to do it. Now, you are getting dual arm support features here. Of course are pretty standard across the industry.
Yakima HoldUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Toyota Highlander
Hey, everybody. Welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby and today we're taking a look at the Yakima holdup two bike platform rack here on the back of our 2020 Toyota Highlander. So guys, if you want a way of carrying two bikes, this can be a decent little setup, now personally, it's not my favorite bike rack out there. It is a bit of an older model and personally, I think there's a lot of greater, better options out there for you. However, still to me, a decent rig to go ahead and start carrying your bikes to and fro your destination.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Toyota Highlander
Hi everyone, Aiden here with etrailer.com. And today we're gonna be taking a look at the Thule T2 pro XTR four bike platform style bike rack here on our 2020 Toyota Highlander. Now right away, this is a big bike rack, and it's gonna be a really nice one, too. There's a lot of different ways to carry four bikes, whether it's a platform or a hanging style, but the platform style is gonna be one of the more premium options you have out there. And one of the things you get with that is a really wide range of bikes that it's compatible with. The T2 Pro here is no exception.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Toyota Highlander
Hey, everybody. Welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby. And today we're taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0, here on the back of our 2020 Toyota Highlander. So guys, if you want a really nice way of carrying your bike to your destination, this guy is awesome. Obviously Kuat's got style.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Toyota Highlander
What's up everybody It's AJ with etrailer.com Today, we're gonna be checking out the Kuat NV 2.0 on our 2020 Toyota Highlander. It's gonna be a platform-style bike rack, that way you can carry up to two bikes with you wherever you're going to ride. What's nice about this one is it has got the wheel hook so it's gonna hold it by the wheel. We have a carbon-frame bike on here today, and it's nice and holds by the wheel that way there's no frame contact, so we don't have to worry about it getting scratched up or ruined or dented from a hook coming down right on it or it hanging by the frame. So, it's gonna be good for road bikes, mountain bikes, and even fat-tire bikes. The cradles down here are wide enough to accept those, as well as the straps over here that hold the wheels in.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Toyota Highlander
Rob: Hey everybody, it's Rob here at etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Style Rack on our 2020 Toyota Highlander.Now, our Chinook is going to allow us to take two bikes with us to and from the trail. Now, the nice thing about it is, is that it is a platform rack, which has a lot of the nice features that people tend to not really think about until we need them. Let's say we get to the trail. Maybe we're leaving. Either way, we need to get into our back hatch.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Toyota Highlander
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at Etrailer. Today on our 2020 Toyota Highlander, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium two bike platform rack. So this rack is going to be great for all types of bikes, but particularly those bikes with carbon fiber frames. And that's because it's going to hold the bike down or secure it using these wheel hooks. So we're not going to have to worry about any frame contact or our paint job getting messed up, everything like that.Now, a lot of times with these multi bike platform racks, there's an issue when you go to load a couple bikes on it. You don't have a ton of room here, and so a lot of times what can happen is your handlebars can kind of interfere with your other bike and kind of just make it a pain.
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