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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!
# 2
Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
One of the few racks that will clear my Jeep's large rear mounted spare tire without using an extender. The other is the Allen which doesn't have the nice features the Swagman Titan has. Tips enough to allow partial opening of Jeep rear door, but enough to open the soft top rear window. The vertical portion of rack tips slightly toward vehicle (at least it does on mine). Would be better if the horizontal "S" shaped piece could be turned around to dip down, moving it further from the spare tire, but there are only holes drilled to mount it as shown. Can't attest to the durability yet, but it doesn't wobble even a tiny bit. Have to compliment everyone I spoke with at etrailer. very nice and extremely helpful.
eTrailer.com had my new Swagman Titan bike rack delivered super fast. I received the right amout of email communication informing me of the status of my order, plus I could track my delivery directly from the eTrailer website. Awesome! As for the hitch, I am so happy with it. I was tired of taking the front wheel off my bike and cramming it into the back of my small Corolla, it never really fit right, was always a struggle, and then I had no room for anything else in my car. Now, I just hang my bike onto the rack and strap it in, takes less than 60 seconds and I have all the extra room in my car and don't have to fold down the back seats. The other feature I really like is that this bike rack has an integrated locking cable, once your bike is on the rack, you attach the locking cable so now your bike is locked onto the rack. Someone can't take your bike off the rack and walk away with it when you aren't looking. I also got the Swagman bike rack locking pin, that attaches the bike rack to the car hitch. I've used the bike rack twice so far and it makes my life so much easier. Solidly built bike rack that is well worth it. Thank you eTrailer, you rock!
# 3
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.
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting
I was looking for a light weight bike rack for my 2015 Honda Accord. Your videos stated that the Kuat Beta was light and easy to install. You were right. I opened the box, read the instructions, and had it installed in about 10 minutes. I don't use a rack lock. It is so easy to pop on and off the hitch that I keep the rack in my car trunk.
We've been using this bike rack with a 1.25" Draw-Tite receiver hitch (also purchased from etrailer) on a 2012 Prius C for a month with no problems. As shown on the pictures, it fits two bikes very well, even one with a baby carrier. I chose this model based on recommendations from etrailer that it can be easily detached from the car without tools. True to their word, it is very easily detachable from the hitch and folds up nicely to fit in your garage/closet/storage area. Basically, it uses a hand tightened ball bearing mechanism to secure itself into the hitch receiver, and then uses a 3/8" hand locked pin as a safety device. You can install and de-install this rack in just a few minutes. During driving, there is little noticeable vibration from this rack, even on rougher roads or speed bumps. The only downside is that the holes on the receiver hitch do not align perfectly with the holes on the bike rack (see picture). I believe a few other reviewers also noted this issue. There is enough room to fit the safety pin, but not quite enough to fit a 1/2" hitch lock. I called Kuat to ask them about this and the rep told me that not all hitches will line up with this rack. Kuat, coincidentally(?), sells a hitch lock that is also 3/8" (same size as the safety pin) and still fits.
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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.
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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.
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today, on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, we'll be test fitting the Yakima Stickup Platform Style 2-Bike rack, part Y02420. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes, we'll thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and tighten it down with a wrench. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements and see how the two fit together. With the platform in the up position, we have about 14 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 2 inches away, and we've added about 11-1/2 inches to the overall length of our Sonic. We'll now pull out on the red knob at the base of the bike rack and tilt the platform down. With the bike rack in this position, we have about 16 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 4-1/2 inches away, and we've added about 33 inches to the overall length of our Sonic, and also with the platform down, you can see that we can easily access the trunk. Now, we're ready to load our bike.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex hitch mounted four bike rack, part number TH9029. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes, we'll thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten it down using a wrench. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about twelve inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about three inches away, and we've added about twelve inches to the overall length of our Sonic. We can now lift up on the gray lever at the top of the mast and swing the cradle arms out. With the cradle arms out, we've added about thirty-five inches to the overall length of our Sonic.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH 934XTR. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up our pinholes, well thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten it down using a wrench. With the bike rack secured, well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about twelve inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about seven inches away and weve added about sixteen inches to the overall length of our Sonic.We can now remove the gold pin at the top of the mast and swing the cradle arms out.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, we'll be test-fitting the Thule Doubletrack platform-style hitch mounted 2 bike rack, Part Number TH990XT. We'll begin our test-fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pinholes, we'll thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and then tighten it down using a wrench. The bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 16 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 4 inches and we've added about 11 inches to the overall length of our Sonic. We now can lift up on the gray lever at the base of the bike rack and tilt the platform down.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Rack part number TH9025. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack in to the opening of the hitch. After allowing the integrated hitch pin to fall into place we'll then turn the black knob to engage the anti-rattle device. With the bike rack secured we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about twelve inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about one and a half inches away and we've added about twelve inches to the overall length of our Sonic. We can now lift up on the grade lever at the top of the mast and swing the cradle arms out.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, we'll be test fitting the Swagman Titan Hitch Mounted 4 Bike Rack Part Number S63410. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes, we'll thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and then tighten it down with a wrench. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the 2 fit together. We have about 14 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 5 inches away.
SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic we'll be test fitting the SportRack Super EZ Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack part number SR2901LR. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack in to the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes we'll thread in our anti-rattle bolts and tighten it down using a wrench. The bike rack secured we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about thirteen inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about six inches and we've added about twenty five inches to the overall length of our Sonic. We'll now go ahead and pull the three pins at the base of the bike rack to pull down the wheel cradles as well as the mast.
Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, we'll be testing fitting the Prorack Hitch-Mounted 4-Bike rack, part number PR8062404. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes, we'll thread our anti-rattle bolt into the pin holes and tighten it down with a wrench. We'll then secure it with a clip on the other side. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 5 inches away, and we've added about 30 inches to the overall length of our Sonic. With the bike rack in this position, you can see that we do have access to the vehicle's trunk. To be able to load larger cargo into our trunk, we can remove the pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt the mast down.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch. Line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten with a wrench. Now, we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 3-1/2 inches.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH934XTR. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle is about 7 inches. With the cradle arms folded down, weve added about 16 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. Well then pull the pin in the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out and well measure from the trunk of the vehicle to the end of the cradle arms and well get a measurement of 42 inches.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic, well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH990XT. Now to begin our test, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 4 inches. With the platform folded up, weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. Well then lift up the grey handle at the base of the carrier to tilt the platform down and well measure from the vehicles rear bumper to the end of the platform and we get a measurement of 30 inches. To load the bike, well slide over the grey handle at the base of the mast to raise it in its upright position.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic, well be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Carrier, part number S63410. Now this vehicle is equipped with a Class I hitch, so you will be limited to two bikes. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. We have about 11 and a half inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about eight and a half inches.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic, well be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum 2 Bike Carrier, part number S102. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, turn the black T-handle at the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device, and then thread the pin through the pin holes and secure the lock on the other side. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 11 and a half inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about two and a half inches. With the platform folded up, weve added about 13 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4-Bike Carrier, part number HR8500. Now to begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, throw out our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. Theres about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 6 inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 9 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Recumbent Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider 2-Bike Carrier for Recumbents, part number HR1000R. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, throw out our anti-rattle bolt through the pinhole and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. Theres about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the vehicles trunk is about 7 inches, and from the vehicles rear bumper to the end of the platform is about 28 inches. To access the cargo area well fold down the platform and the mast by pulling the three pins at the base of the carrier.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, we'll be test fitting part number TH934XTR. This is the Thule Hitching Post Folding and Tilting 4 Bike Rack with Anti-Sway Cradles, fitting both 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches. Now to begin our test fit, we've removed the adapter from our bike rack shank so we'll go ahead and slide the shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our anti-rattle bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We'll now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10-3/4 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 7-1/4 inches.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, we'll be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform Style 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH990XT. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now, we can go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10-1/2 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 4-3/4 inches. We'll now go ahead and pull the hitch switch here just in front of the platform to allow the platform to fold down.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Sonic we'll be test-fitting part number A30901, the SportRack 2-Bike Hitch Mounted Platform Style Bike Rack for both 1 1/4 and 2 inch hitches. Now to being our test fit we'll slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight the bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now to give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the back of the bike rack is 17 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 8 inches. We'll now go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and open the trunk.
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Sonic we'll be test-fitting the Rhodegear Highway 2-Bike Carrier, part number RG8015220. Now to begin our test-fit we'll slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and then install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We'll now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10 3/4 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 5 3/8 inches. We can now go ahead and pull the pin on the bottom of the bike rack mast to allow the mast to tilt down.
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Sonic we'll be test-fitting the Pro Series Q Slot Platform Style Bike Carrier, part number PS63134. Now to begin our test fit we'll slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin. With our safety clip on the other side our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We'll now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 16 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 9 1/4 inches. We'll now go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and open our trunk.
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"I ordered a trailer hitch and a bike rack carrier the order was shipped with in three days. To put the hitch on only took about 30 mins. only had to drill two 1/2 holes. fit like a glove."