# 1
Swagman Truck Bed Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Fork Mount - 9-mm Skewer
I used 2 inch square tubing cut the length of the tie down support bracket in my 2007 Honda Ridgeline and secured with a stainless bolt and wing nut, use a large enough washer to cover the diameter of the supply hole in the Honda Ridgeline bracket on the truck. A couple of notes: Be sure to use something as a cushioning gasket to insure a snug fit and to protect your truck lining. I used rubber or foam exercise mat cut to the same as the aluminum square tubing. Use a washer that a combination of hard plastic and metal to avoid the corrosive effects of dissimilar metals in contact with each other. last: My 26" full suspension bike fits, but I have swing it to one side slightly before i close the tailgate and lift the bike up and slide it down....It's a very snug fit but the suspension adds pressure to the tailgate and its works out very well. Or you could just use a tailgate extender.
Referring to special mounting instructions if you have a bed liner: (line #3). I do not have a bed liner, but I do have a molded plastic cap on my bed rails ('04 Ford F350). The first install over the plastic cap the locking pin or pin as called out in line #3 was nowhere near making contact with the metal lip of the metal bed under the plastic. What I did next on the second and final install was remove/cut away the plastic on the inside of the bed rail to allow the vertical portion of the "L" mounting bracket (Fig 4) to contact the metal bed. The locking pin is now at a position almost where it would protrude under the metal bed lip if I would remove the rest of the plastic under the horizontal portion of the "L" mounting bracket, I did not do that. After cutting a notch in the metal rail to accept the pin, the pin barely flushes out to secure the rack. A 1/4" longer pin would take care of this problem. One other thing that was not addressed in the install instructions was if you have a full size pick-up bed you are likely to attach the passenger side fork mount (Fig 2) to the right of the extension tube locking mechanism. The extension tube is a smaller diameter, so you will have resize the fork tube clamp (Fig 1) for the smaller tube. I can't explain how to do it other than it's a Chinese puzzle.
# 2
Inno Velo Gripper Bike Rack for Truck Beds - Clamp On
Using the Grippers for carrying 2 ebikes, weighing 55 & 75 lbs. I know this is above the rated bike weights but so far they have performed well. My short bed keeps the 75# bike pretty well locked in front to back so that may help.
I am disappointed that they don’t hold my bikes better than they do. I still have to strap them down so they don’t fall out. They are pretty expensive for what you get. I need to modify them so they will actually work. Not really what I was expecting to do, but I need to so my bikes are secured.
# 3
Softride Shuttle Pad Tailgate Pad for Full-Size Trucks - Up to 6 Bikes - 61" Wide
The fit for a 2014 Ram was spot on, no issue with the wide style tailgate top and the access flap for the tailgate handle lined up perfectly. Material is durable and easy to clean, the only thing holding it from a 5 stars is if it had the padded dividers on top to keep the bikes separated. But for the price, the fit and finish was exceptional, great value !!!
The product review/installation video helped me make my selection. I selected the full size pad for 2001 Silverado 1500. Installs easily, fits nicely, flap in pad is positioned for easy access to tailgate latch.
# 4
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.
# 5
Hollywood Racks Truck Bed Bike Carrier - Fork Mount - Bolt On
The Hollywood Racks Truck Bed Bike Carrier - Fork Mount - Bolt On, is just what I was looking for to be able to build a bike rack for carrying one of my bikes on my motorcycle. It was easy to mount and it holds my bike in place while riding on bumpy dirt roads, city streets, highways and even when I hit some twisty country roads. It's really easy to load and unload my bike when I get to where I want to ride. I use a velcro strap around the quick-release and the fork arm as an added safety as well as a couple tie-downs from my bike handlebars to my motorcycle passenger pegs to help distribute the weight on my rack. If you want to build your own DIY bike rack I totally recommend the Hollywood Racks Truck Bed Bike Carrier - Fork Mount - Bolt On.
Love this product! I built a great bike carrying system for my F-150 using two of these fork clamps. They are easy to install and extremely well made. No more tangled bikes and lots more room in the bed for other stuff! Best way to go for a nice bike rack system. Thanks, Phil T.
# 6
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.
Hitch pin broke before I got it. Looks like a poor design for the locking pin, they might want to consider a different design. I got a 3/8 shear pin from Home Depot to replace and it works great. Bike rack is great!
# 7
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.
# 8
Swagman Patrol Truck Bed Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Fork Mount - 9-mm Skewer and 15-mm Thru-Axle
rack tends to work itself loose from bed walls during long trips. had to strap down with ratchet straps to keep from moving. locks only work at a specific angle -- wish the manual had said this because we couldn't lock our bikes until figuring it out.
Excellent Customer service and help for this product. Thank you Carol and Neil your the best.
# 9
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.
# 10
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This bike rack works great for our 2 Lectric 2.0 e-bikes. We mount it on our 2019 Honda Ridgeline. It folds up nicely when it’s on the truck and we are using our bikes. The locking mechanisms work well also. I contacted support for a smaller hook arm to clamp B over the bike frame. They knew exactly what I needed and shipped it - no problem.
I've been using this bike rack alongside a trailer hitch I got here for my small car (chevy bolt ev) and it was exactly what I was looking to get to haul around my fat tire mountain bike bike. Sometimes I throw two bikes on there (either an e-bike, slightly heavier at 60 lbs, or a 2nd mountain bike) and it's perfect.
# 11
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.
# 12
Thule GateMate Pro Tailgate Pad for Full-Size Trucks - Up to 8 Bikes - 60" Wide
etrailer has been great in the past and I will order from them again. This experience was mediocre because they advertised free 3 day shipping through a google search for this product. After paying I was notified that it would take longer. I needed the gate mate for a weekend trip and could have gotten it through [online vendor] for the same price, quicker. Not a big deal, just be aware.
Great material, inside smooth will not scratch the tailgate. Easy install. I ordered for full size, truck however if I had to do it again I would choose smaller width. I have rails mounted to the inside of bed for a bed cover. The gate mate really fits snug, having to slam the gate to lock. Depending style of bike the down tube may not snug tight. Yes I would buy again. Good price.
# 13
Thule Insta-Gater Pro Truck Bed Bike Rack - 1 Bike
Linda and I recently ordered two Aventon Pace 500 NextGen E-bikes from [bike store] in Madison, WI. Not wanting to just toss our expensive new bikes in the back of the p/u when they arrive next month we promptly ordered the Thule Instagator from etrailer. My prior experience with etrailer came as a recommendation from a friend. I was able to do quite a bit of the research on etrailers website, the demonstration video extremely helpful and we placed an order. The racks were in-stock, shipped promptly, etrailer providing a very nice tracking link that included pics of the staff involved in processing the order and a map of the route all the way to delivery. Absolutely 1st rate service. The racks showed up in perfect condition about two days after placing the order, exactly as promised. We are very pleased with etrailer, will most certainly be ordering from them again and recommend this company w/o reservation. Nice job etrailer!
I bought two racks to transport my ebikes. The tires do not fit in the rack. the cradle that holds the tire require to be wider. I need to return them. please assist me in this matter. thank you
# 14
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
This thing is built like a tank! It is of the best fit and funtion I have seen in a bike rack! Solid as can be, fits my bikes perfectly and looks awesome! Plus it folds completely out of the way to access the rear liftgate on my 2022 Rav4!
Great service from etrailer and the rack arrived as expected. Fairly easy assembly. OK video on Kuat’s site, but didn’t cover the foot pedal. Really glad we got the 2” hitch. It tightened up and we’re impressed with the quality and the stability of the rack. We haven’t done a road test yet, but look forward to putting it to the test. We have a Ford F-150 and it works great. The bikes were fairly easy to load with the batteries out and two people. We do need the strap extenders for our RadMini Step Thru’s. The tires are too big for the ones that come with. Only one set of extenders came with the bike and one adapter for a smaller tire. It’s okay, but since it’s a two bike unit, would have been nice to have both extenders. Otherwise, we are really liking the look and stability.
# 15
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.
# 16
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This bicycle rack seems very well built. It was easier to assemble compared to a different one we had, and sits very securely in the hitch when tightened down. We love that all the locking mechanisms are keyed the same.
Lets be honest, there are better looking racks. But I work at etrailer.com and can use pretty much any bike rack in the world. When it came time to go on an adventure race I chose this rack to get my teams bikes there. When we got home one of my team mates bought one because he was so impressed. When it came time to go on a 12 hour road trip with my family I chose the Hollywood. It is a star. Not a Marilyn Monroe, more of a Sylvester Stallone. The thing is solid and it works really well. It is heavy, but any 4 bike rack is going to be on the heavy side. The option to remove the 2 bike extension is nice because it makes the rack easier to handle when you only need 2 bikes. The antirattle knob snugs the rack up in the hitch super tight. Having the cable lock and hitch lock included and keyed the same makes it easy to lock the bikes up when you stop for dinner. The folding feature uses pins and clips instead of the switches found on some other racks. The pins and holes were a bit tough to get aligned at first. I had to ask my wife to lift up on the end of the rack just a hair to get the pin started. She got chain grease on her and I quickly learned that asking for her help was not a good solution to my pin alignment problem. So I grabbed my drill and a bit that was sized the same as the pin hole and cleaned out the holes. About one minute later the pin was sliding in and out perfectly and my wife will never get greasy again. In a nutshell this rack is not the lightest, not the easiest and not the prettiest, but I love it. It is easy enough to use that it is not a hassle, it locks to keep the bikes safe, is a great price for the features and it is solid, very solid. You can see in the pictures that I have used this rack extensively and it still is working great.
# 17
Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This is a great product and works beautifully! The only issue was some sloppily made plastic turn knobs that were cross threaded on arrival. However, Yakima immediately shipped out replacements. It carries two large E bikes easily. They fasten solidly and are easy to load and unload!
etrailer: prompt delivery, fair price! Rack: It does fit my (2) Gazelle T10 eBikes. 1) I found I had to adjust every setting to get bikes to fit. Until you learn there are many adjustments, it does not seem like the center/vertical clamps will reach both seat posts. 2) The ramp is barely usable; my wheels are max it will fit and you must have at least 12ft of clearance on each side of car to get bike lined up with ramp. 3) My bikes have a "walk" feature, this is not usable as its too awkward to hold the walk button down and move around the rack. I found its easier to abandon the ramp and load front then rear wheel. I will rig up a wheel stop, on ends of each wheel holder so bike will not roll off while I strap it in. 4) Rack did NOT come with a lock for hitch pin; this is very disappointing as they say in manual this is an optional item. Every rack I have seen at least has a clip that would otherwise hold the hitch pin in if somehow the bolt loosened up. 5) The rack weight is the lightest I have found. 6) You must load the first bike (closest to car) from car passenger side. This will avoid you bike pedals hitting the vertical bar. That means you must load the 2nd bike manually as there is no way to get the pedals past the vertical bar. I will get used to this, I hope. 7) The rack is a few inches above the receiver (part that goes into hitch) so if you have a low hitch this might be an issue with ground clearance. With both bikes mounted up, it seems very stable and hopefully will be secure in travel.
Kuat Huk Curved Full-Size Truck Tailgate Pad Review - 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Hi, Matt with Etrailer. Today we're gonna be talking about the Kat Huk full size tailgate pad on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Tailgate pads are great, especially if you don't want to use your hitch for your bikes, or you're already using it for something else. What's it great about this one, in particular, for the full size is, is gonna be able to hold up to six bikes. So that's gonna be a lot more than a lot of your typical hitch-mounted biker racks, and you're gonna really be using the maximum amount of space in your bed. How your bikes are mounted on here are just really simple.
Swagman Truck Bed Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Swagman Paramount tailgate pad for full size trucks and seeing how it fits on our 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. A tailgate pad is gonna be a great way to carry a large number of bikes with you whenever you're going to hit the trails or go riding with some friends. This one in particular can carry up to seven bikes and that's going to be the number of slots and straps it has available to secure down those bikes. One thing that you'll have to keep in mind is with how closely and tightly packed these are.
Swagman Truck Bed Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 S64760
Hi everyone, Aiden here at the etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Swagman Tailwhip tailgate pad for full size trucks and seeing how it fits on our 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. A tailgate pad is a great way to carry a lot of bikes with you to your destination. They're very affordable, they're easy to install, and it doesn't take a whole lot to get going and this one can carry up to five bikes. If you want to carry that many bikes, there aren't really many options out there. There's maybe one or two hitch-mounted racks that can do up to six, but that's not everyone's preferred way to go.
Swagman Paramount Tailgate Pad Review - 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at Etrailer, and today we have the Swagman Paramount Tailgate Pad for full-size trucks. We're gonna take a look at some of its features, but focus on how this fits our 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Now this can carry up to seven bikes on your tailgate. So, if you want a better solution compared to throwing them all in the truck bed and hoping for the best, or trying to get a hitch bike rack that can carry multiple bikes, this is gonna be a great solution for you. Where this sits with the other tailgate pads is we do have some extra features here like pouches, as well as the cradles are pretty cool. We'll talk about that in a bit.
Thule Truck Bed Bike Racks Review - 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: What's going on everybody Adam here with Etrailer. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Gatemate on our 2020 Chevrolet Silverado. So as you guys can see, we got our three bikes up on here and we don't really have to worry about scratching our tailgate, or scratching our bikes, just because every part of our bike that is exposed in the back, isn't going to make its way to our precious tailgate. And on top of that, with the material that the Gatemate is made of it isn't going to scratch our carbon fiber bikes. So you don't have to worry about it damaging some of those nicer, prettier bikes. You guys are trying to keep brand new.One thing to note though, with the bikes and this orientation, if you guys do put it in reverse, we are not going to get a full view of the backup camera.
Rhino Rack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: Hi, everyone, Adam, with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Rhino-Rack 2 Hanging Style Bike Rack on our 2019 Chevy Silverado. This is going to allow you to carry two bikes with three different tie-down points per bike. We're going to have two here up top and an anti-sway cradle at the bottom. And it's going to do just that. It's going to limit that swaying that you get when you're going down the road.It's really simple to get this bike off the rack.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Saris Glide EX5 hanging style bike rack on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. This is going to be able to hold up to five bikes with three tie down points per bike, but one of the main features that sets this apart from some of the others is it does allow you to tilt with your bikes installed. All you got to do is just pull this trigger right there and it'll lean on back and you can access anything that's in the bed of your truck.We are going to get a decent amount of travel out of our tailgate, but as you can see, we do have a little bit of contact that comes at the very end. It's not going to do any damage if you lightly set it there.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SA772
Adam: Hi everyone, Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Saris Glide EX 2 on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. It's going to allow you to hold up to two bikes with three different tie-down points per bike, but the main feature with this bike rack is it's going to allow you to tilt with your bikes installed. And how to do that All you got to do is just press in this trigger and then you can lean it away. This is going to allow you to access anything that's in the bed of your truck. We do have a little bit of contact with our center mast here, but there is still a large amount of space to be able to get whatever you need out of the bed of your truck.And whenever you're done with that tilting feature, all you got to do is just lift this back up and it will snap into place letting you know it's nice and secure.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SA4027
Adam: Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer dot com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Saris SuperClamp EX 2 bike rack and cargo carrier on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. At first glance, yes this is one piece that has both a two bike platform style rack on top of that with this cargo carrier, it honestly sets it apart from all the other bike racks.Let's start with the cargo carrier. It is going to be 48 inches by 18 inches interior diameter. It is going to be a steel construction with a nice powder coated finish, it's going to resist against corrosion and rust.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer.com.Today we're going to be taking a look at RockyMounts WestSlope 3 platform style bike rack on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado.So this platform style rack is going to be able to hold up to three bikes at the same time. One of the best features in my opinion about this bike rack is you can tilt it with your bikes installed. Just got to lift up on the frame here a little bit, pull this pin and it's going to tilt down, which is going to allow you to get whatever you need out of the bed of your truck.Keep in mind though, there is a tiny, tiny bit of contact that's made these little posts here. It actually fits into the back of this latch here. It does rub a tiny bit, but I'm talking just a tiny, tiny bit.
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: Hi everyone, Adam with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Yakima TwoTimer Bike Rack on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado.It's going to allow you to hold up to two bikes with three different points of contact with your bike. You do have a frame hook up top here, along with two wheel cradles down below. They are a cam buckle-style strap down in this wheel cradle, and these are adjustable. All you got to do is just loosen those up, and they will be able to slide the whole distance of this bar. It's very simple to get this bike off the rack, but before I do that, let me show you the tilting feature.You can tilt this with the bikes installed, which is super convenient.
Yakima RidgeBack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Yakima Ridgeback Bike Rack on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. This is going to allow you to transport up to two bikes with three different tie down points per bike. We're going to have two here up top and one here down at the bottom. This is going to be your anti-sway cradle.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. And today we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. This one in particular can hold up to two bikes, but we do have a three bike version available on etrailer.com. Both of them are going to have two tie down points up top, and an anti sway cradle down at the bottom. And what that anti sway cradle does is it limits that bike to bike contact that you're going to get when you're going down the road.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: Hi everyone. Adam, with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Swagman Current on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. This is going to be e-bike compatible, with three different tie down points per bike. You're going to be able to fit up to two bikes on this as well as any fat tire bikes as well.One of the main features of this bike rack is you can tilt it with your bikes installed. All you've got to do, there is a green level back here.
Malone Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: Hi everyone, Adam with etrailer.com, today we're going to be taking a look at the Malone Hanger 3 bike rack on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. It's going to allow you to hold up to three bikes with two different tie-down points per bike. We are going to have two of these up top and it is a cam buckle type strap with a little pull mechanism to actually release these. It does not have an anti-sway cradle. So you will have a little bit of bike to bike contact when you're going down the road. That is why they included this little bumper here, just to protect the frame of your bike.
Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: Hi everyone, Adam with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Inno Tire Hold bike rack on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. It's going to allow you to carry up to two bikes, and honestly is a very, very. It's a favorite of mine. It really is. So, you do have two different wheel hooks right here.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 TH9054
Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Tooly 00:00:05 Double Track Pro on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. It's going to be able to hold up to two bikes with three different tie down points. We have one frame hook right here which is going to tighten down with this knob, and it does come with a key lock installed, which is going to be nice to give you that little bit of added comfort whenever you're traveling and you leave your car with your bikes installed. That lock's going to give you a lot of protection there.This is a wheel cradle style set up on the bottom.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 TH9034XT
Adam: Hi, everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Thule T2 Pro XTB bike rack on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. This is going to allow you to hold up to two bikes and carry them wherever you may need. It does have a weight capacity of 60 pounds per bike. So it will be e-bike compatible.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 TH9025XT
Adam: Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Apex XT bike rack on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. It's going to allow you to hold up to four bikes at the same time. We do have a five bike option available with the same dimensions. So let's just get to it.We do have three different tie down points on our bike.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: Hi everyone, Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat Transfer. This is a platform-style rack. It's going to be able to hold up to two bikes. One of the main features with this bike rack is you can tilt it with your bikes installed. All you really have to do is lift up a little bit and then push down on this lever.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RKY10004
Adam: Hi, everyone. Adam, with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at RockyMounts monorail bike rack system. This is going to be able to hold up to two bikes with no frame contact whatsoever. It is 60 pounds per bike. So it will be able to hold your electric bikes along with a five inch tire width, which will accommodate for any of your fat tire bikes, as well.Another cool feature about it is, it is able to tilt with the bikes installed.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ba22b
Adam: Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 bike rack on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. This is a very, very cool rack. I am a fan of this one. It does have enough weight capacity to be able to hold your electric bikes, 60 pounds per bike.
Rola Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: Hi everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Rola TX-102 hanging style bike rack on our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. This is going to be able to hold up to two bikes with three different tie down points per bike. You're going to have two here up top and an anti sway cradle down at the bottom. What that's going to do, it's going to limit that bike to bike contact that you get when you're going down the road.
Thule Camber 4 Bike Rack Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Hi, everybody. Today we have a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, and we're going to be doing a test fit on the Thule Camber 4 Hanging Style Bike Rack.This is going to carry up to four bikes, and it's a hanging style bike rack with around three tie-down points. So, as you can see, there's two tie-down points on your top of your frame, and also an anti-sway cradle, which is going to basically help with bike-to-bike contact, and also bike-to-vehicle contact.As you can see, it has a protective rubber coating with these nice notches in here. That's going to protect your bike frame, first of all, and also you can fit your cables and stuff into this little groove here to protect your cables as well. It's a zip-tie style strap down, which basically you just press a tab and feed it through, and you pull it down to tighten.Now, let me go ahead and take this bike off for you. Like I said, just press in the tab, feed these straps through, and then the anti-sway cradle.
Reese Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Adam: Hi everybody. Adam from etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Reese hitch bike rack on this 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. So this bike rack's going to be able to hold up to three bikes and it only has two strap down points, so no anti-sway. So there will be a little bit of play in your bikes, so you might have a little bike to bike contact. But a pro to all of this is these are very, very narrow spread on these straps.
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