# 1
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.
# 2
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.
# 3
SportRack Ridge Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
Unit doesn't fit a Jeep Rubicon with a spare tire. I tried 4 times and contacted etrailer.com that the unit doesn't work as sold and they offered to sell me a 7 3/4 extension and reduce the load capacity 50%. The length of the 2" hitch needs to be 3" longer for a standard Rubicon to get past the spare. You not going to want to take your spare tire off for the hitch to work. It defeats the purpose. Customer service was excellent, however the product is a flawed design. Can't recommend this hitch. Its also heavy.
Solid rack for half the price of the name brands. Don’t waste your money! Thanks to the extensive reviews on etrailer and a free shipping promotion I took a chance and ordered this along with the three of their crossbars, anti rattle hitch pin and cable lock. All for well less than the name brand rack alone. Shipping was painful. Etrailer said it was in stock but then due to a delay with the manufacturer it took 35 days from order to arrival. I wasn’t in a hurry so I waited patiently, and etrailer reps emailed often to lmk they hadn’t forgotten. I thought some kind of reward for my extreme patience was in order- discount, gift card, free bag of chips- but they politely declined. Oh well. In the end it arrived when they (eventually) said it would, all in one box, in great shape. The rack was super easy to assemble. You’ll need a ratchet or two and you’ll need to crank those bolts to assemble- they don’t just “insert.” But otherwise it’s only a few steps; I had mine hanging on my truck in probably 15 minutes. Swings away and locks smoothly and requires no effort to do so. Everything feels quite sturdy and well made. No rattle on initial test drive either. This will be a once in a while rack at best for our family of four. We have two SUVs so I needed a rack that could get out of the way of the rear hatch WITH bikes on it. This will do that. And now I don’t need to stuff four dirty bikes into the back of my truck, getting them all tangled and scratched!
# 4
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Quick and reliable shipping and was able to take to my mechanic to get it installed and it works perfectly with my bike rack!
This is a very solid product! I have used it for over a year now and love it! I have had up to 3 bikes on this without a problem and have traveled over 8 hours in the car one way with absolutely no issues. Many other bike racks like this one that I see on other cars look unstable this is not unstable in anyway. I did have to file some of the paint off of the rack to get it to fit in my 1 and 1/4" hitch but once that was done it has been perfect. I also bought the locking hitch bolt which is awesome too.
# 5
RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
At age 75, I have purchased many bike racks over the years…..this one has no equal in loading and unloading…
This rack is really, good. The only thing i add to make it better is small strap that holds the front wheel to the front wheel bracket. I never had a problem with it, but i like to make sure it is secure. It is a solid bike rack and worth every penny. I would buy this over the Kuat version any day.
# 6
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.
# 7
Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Sturdy, affordable and good ground clearance. Easily fits large size mountain bikes. Quick assembly and not that heavy at all. Folds up nicely. Only used it twice so far but very happy with this product.
Great personalized serve Outstanding delivery and free shipping Easy to assemble Well thought out and will be a cinch to use Rock solid on my Jeep Grand Cherokee Outstanding value!!! Thanks 1000k!
# 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 EXO Swing Away 2 Bike Rack w/ Enclosed Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches
Easy to install very strong and high quality. Kate at etrailer said I would find it fantastic. And she was right.
Installed on 2017 Transit 350HD. First order on etrailer and the experience was great; really fast shipping and great communication. I was surprised to see it picked and shipped so quick so late in the day, especially for how big this is. It comes in 4 boxes; one giant one and 3 moderately huge ones. The Yakima EXO system is top notch, great construction. Excellent fit and finish, and pretty easy to assemble. Read the instructions and follow each step and you'll have no issues. I have a bad back and was able to assemble myself, the heaviest part is the swing away hitch - if you can lift about 40-50 pounds it is going to be easy to assemble without any help. I went slow and it only took me about 30-45 minutes. Tips - the bike rack portion it's not super clear that the rails should not be tight when you put the upper bike rack on. Just set everything in place and it will make getting the bolts through easier. Pros - it's as advertised. Super sturdy, no shaking/rocking, easy to use. The people who designed this system should be high fiving themselves, it's great. Cons - none really other than one minor customer experience gripe - you're given enough lock centers to re-key multiple Yakima EXO accessories, I think 4 are included...but it does not come with a master key for removing the lock center. You'll need to buy this separately or do like I did and make your own. Considering they put the effort into including replacement lock centers and give you every tool you'd need, it's a weird oversight. That being said once you replace the lock center on the cargo carrier you only need 1 key for all of the locks on the system which is awesome. Ford Transit specific issue I ran into: When the swing away is open there is a safety latch that holds it open so it will not fall closed on you. This gets in the way of the passenger door opening. But if you remove this (at your risk) you can open the passenger door fully and if you rotate the upper shelf you can even open the door entirely against the side of the van. Also it will 100% block your camera and license plate if it's door mounted. Absolutely stoked on this system. The cargo box is awesome with internal tie downs and taking it apart to store it in the garage only takes a minute or two. I love how easy the cargo box indexes in place. Every aspect of it has been super satisfying to play with.
# 10
Swagman XP Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
Bike carrier works great. It is built well and does what I expected.
Purchased this after reading some of the other reviews and Q&A on etrailer - i hadn't thought about the fact that how the crossbars on the bike are configured makes a difference - 3 of our 5 bikes wouldn't have fit on a two bar bike rack because the openings are two small (I ended up measuring them before selecting a rack). I still ended up having to use the adapter for one of them which works great. Installation was easy (I had uhaul put a receiver hitch on my 2012 odyssey the week before) - you do have to pull a pin on the bottom of the rack when you tilt it, which some might consider an inconvenience compared to some of the other brands that just have release levers, but i view it as less stuff to break compared to those racks. If you're going to have it on a lot and park in a garage, consider the fact that it doesn't collapse because it does add significant length to the vehicle. 5 bikes are definitely doable if you set it up correctly. I think its the most versatile rack you can get based on the way it holds the bikes and would definitely recommend.
# 11
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.
# 12
Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The BEST bike carrier by far!! We are both in our 7th decade and even I alone (5’2” 120 lbs) can manage to attach this in my hitch without any issues. It’s so easy to load both our hybrid and e-bike and they are super secure. We love that it folds up small and wheels away when not in use. This bike carrier is worth every penny!!
This rack is perfect! eTrailer had it shipped and at my home in almost no time. I drove with it on the car today, and it was solid and secure. It's super easy to get on and off the hitch. I'm 5'1 and I was able to load the bike on with the ramp without a struggle. Thanks for the thorough video and comparison information. It made this purchase easy.
# 13
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Been a Yakima user for some time. Last bike rack was the Doubledown 4. Great rack but with the newer bike frames having top bars in different shapes and sizes, putting bikes on the Doubledown was a challenge. Had to go to a platform rack. Holdup was the fit. Carries 2 kids bikes without issues as well as my 29” and 27.5”. It is big and heavy but is solid and stable. Just makes it so much easier to carry 4 bikes. Just did a 500 mile round trip drive with them and no issues. Built in security cables is a nice feature. I did change out the two SKS cores to match up with the others. I’ll need to replace the stabilizer pin’s holder. It’s make out of plastic and broke right when I pulled out the pin so the cable is just hanging now. If I had to do it again, I’d buy it again. etrailer has quick shipping and great customer service.
The bike rack works extremely well and fairly easy to get two adult bikes and two kids bike. The rack can be a bit heavy if lifting all in one piece. I would recommend installing the base, then the add on. Bikes are stable and secured. The locking cable is just long enough to go throught the frame, but don't expect both tires to be locked. The only issue I had is the stablizer bold for the add on did not fit through the base rack. I called supprot and I am going to make the hole slightly larger so it will fit. Support was very knowledge and had heard of one other issue like mine so they noted my account. etrailer is great in customer support and deliver.
# 14
Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The Destination bike rack works perfectly on my 2020 Pacifica and I have clearance going over speed bumps! I recently upgraded my bike to a Trek step through which hung too low on my old Thule rack no matter how the cross bar adapter was adjusted. Problem solved!
I realy like how it holds my bikes securly in place. I also like that (without the bikes) I can open and close the hatch on my 2014 Hyundia Santa Fe. I have a 2" receiver on my car. We went away for a long weekend from CT to VT and had no issues with it holding my bikes. Would definetly recomend.
# 15
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I have a Dirty Sixer 36" wheel bike and my wife has an electric bike. This rack handles them both very easy. This is one of the only bikes racks the 36er will fit on. We are extremely happy with the purchase and will more than likely be purchasing another one in the near future. Assembly was very easy!!
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.
# 16
Thule Helium Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Shipped very fast and is a great bike rack! Easy to install, easy to take bikes on and off, and much lighter than our old one.
I ordered this bike rack after previous experience with Thule products. Though I have only had it for a few days, the rack seems to be constructed very well, and holds the bikes very securely. etrailer was awesome! They had a great price on the rack, and it shipped out lightning fast!
# 17
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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.
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.
# 18
Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
T2 Pro bike rack was delivered in a very timely manner. The rack was as described, extremely easy to assemble and is super user friendly! Exactly what I was looking for so my wife can use it by herself. Thanks
Great product, great company to do business with. etrailer is the best. Friendly, helpful and they made sure the bike rack was shipped immediately and it was delivered on time.
# 19
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount
I just installed this on Friday and we used it for a short trip to the bike shop. So far, it is not bad. I had to laugh; Yakima applied their logo upside-down! I read the directions at least 3x to be sure I didn't have them reversed...I did it right. The directions also show a logo on both, upper & lower rack. I guess they wanted to save some $$ ? Assembly was easy with just three steps. The hitch has a lock to lock it to the car, which is great, but the cover won't stay on. It takes 2 hands, one to hold the lock in place and the other to try to put the cover over the lock. It just pops off the second you release pressure. I will try again in warmer weather, then tape it on so hopefully it will mold to the lock and eventually stay put without the tape. I am not convinced of the stability of the bikes, really. Going over bumps they do shake. For safety, we are going to add straps from the luggage rack and through the bikes, just in case. I really like the cable locks to secure the bikes to the rack. With our old rack there really wasn't a way to lock the bikes to the rack, and I always worried when we were traveling and stopped for food.
As etrailer reminded me, I have had this thing for a year and it is awesome. I did a lot of research before buying and am certainly glad it steered me towards this product. My hatch just clears the rack when it is in the stowed (up) position and it just clears my handlebars in the tilted (down) position. Fits like a glove! The bolt fits snugly and makes for a very quiet ride. I love the anti-theft bolt-end but I make sure to pull on it after installing because it is hard to tell for sure if it is on. Mine was not and I drove away, losing it. They're not super expensive, but are super back-ordered rn so I had to find one from MasterLock that fits. I actually take mine on and off a fair amount because I'm hauling stuff around and loading/unloading is much easier without the rack in place even with it all folded into the stowed position. I've taken this rack across the country a few times (with and without bikes) and it has been great. I try not to exceed 90mph with a bike in the rack... Two things to know: 1. When you are only carrying one bike you have to make certain that the other spot's ratcheting arm is as ratcheted-down as possible. I once had it slip and it was dragging in the roadway before someone started flashing lights at me and I caught it. 2. I use a Voile strap (elastic cargo strap) to hold my front tire down. See attached photo. If you don't, it is possible for the front wheel to roll back a little bit and loosen the fit. I don't know why Yakima hasn't made this change themselves but it's simple and makes your bike WAY more secure especially on winding roads.
# 20
Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
It is a good rack. Virtually no rattling full or not. I do not have any sideways photos. But, I do not see how you could get five adult mountain bikes on here. If you had a couple of more inches it won't be a problem. I would still recommend since it does tilt away from the car and locks to the hitch.
etrailer customer service is top notch! Matt K saved my vacation trip when my original rack was back ordered. He helped me and walked through the options. I landed on this Thule rack and Matt helped fast track the rack, hitch, and cross bars in time for my families vacation. I had 4 bikes on this rack for its maiden voyage 10+ hours to the beach one way. My little guys bike is just plain to small for the rack but it fit my mountain bike, road bike (carbon), my wife’s road bike, and my daughters mountain bike no problems. Because of the long trip I took the pedals off to make my life easier but they fit with pedals too. Also cross bars are a must for odd frames like kids bikes and mountain bikes etc. I’m super happy with how easy the rack is to throw on and off and having no issues after 10 + hours of hwy drive time is a testament to the Thule brand. (Note all my other racks were Yakima before this one, I really like the Thule rack) Thanks again Matt! And the etrailer team, you will be my first stop for future needs. P.S. I never usually leave reviews, but these guys are good to go!
Hollywood Racks Sport-Rider-SE Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 4 Bike Platform Rack, part number HR1400. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. The most prominent feature about this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with all bikes still attached. To do that we'll come forward here, and our 2 pins that you're going to need to remove. Now while holding on to the bike rack remove the larger pin first and then the smaller pin. Holding onto the bike rack we'll let it come down and then we'll get rear hatch access.
Curt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Curt 2-Bike Platform Rack for fat tire bikes. This is going to be for inch and 1/4 and 2 inch hitches. Part number C18084-FB. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. The most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with the bike still attached.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman Dispatch 2-Bike Rack, part number S64684. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. How the bike attaches to the rack, we're going to have 3 points of contact. We're going to have a padded frame hook up at the top here, and it's padded to ensure that your bike will not get scratched up when it gets installed. We also have wheel straps above the front and rear tires, and the wheel cradles themselves are also adjustable. This is to accommodate different size bikes and to assist with loading. To adjust them, you just loosen up the knob here and adjust accordingly and then tighten it down by turning it to the right. It also has a nice raised shank to it, and that's when your hitch sits particularly low, you're not going to have a ground clearance issues between the bike rack itself and the ground.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today in our 2016 Nissan Quest we are going to be test fitting the Thule Vertex Swing for a bike rack, part number TH9031XT. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go take a closer look and show off some of the features. The most prominent feature about this bike rack is the fact that this can swing away from the vehicle to give rear hatch access with the bike still attached. Which is pretty unique for a hanging style bike rack. To do that, you'll come to this knob at the base. Undo it completely.
Yakima SwingDaddy Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Yakima SwingDaddy 4 Bike Rack, part number Y02464. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features of it. The first and most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that this can actually swing away from the vehicle to gain rear-hatch access while leaving the bikes on, which is pretty unique for a hanging style bike rack. To do that we'll come to the back here and loosen up this knob like so, take it out all the way. Then I'll come around to the other side here, and then there's this tab right here on the other side of the mast, lift up, you can actually start pulling it away at that point. Once you get it to about here we'll swing it around until you hear it click, and that's that tab locking into the side. Then we can push it the rest of the way.
Swagman XTC4 Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman XTC four bike rack for 2" hitches, part #S64665. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike actually attaches to the rack, we're going to have three points of contact. We're going to have this padded frame hook up at the top. It's padded so your bike, itself, will not be scratched once you install it.
Softride Element-Parallelogram Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Softride Element Parallelogram Tilting 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches. Part number SR26248. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now the most prominent feature about this bike rack is the fact that this can tilt away from the vehicle with the bike still attached. This sets it apart from most other hanging style bike racks. To do that we have this black handle on the side of the mat 00:00:25. You'll pull out, let it come towards you, and now we have full access to the rear hatch to get what we need, and plenty of space on either side to do so.
Pro Series Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Pro Series Q-slot platform-style 2 and 4 bike rack for 2 inch hitches, part number PS63138. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. How the bike is actually attached to the rack, we're going to have 3 points of contact. We're going to have this padded frame hook up at the top to hold the bike in place and it's nice an padded so the bike itself won't get scratched up once it's being installed. You also have 2 hook and loop straps around the wheels to keep those in place as well. The wheel cradles themselves are adjustable by undoing the knobs on the side and are adjustable along the arms of the bike rack to accommodate different size bikes and to assist with loading. The bike rack itself, right now we have have it in the 4 bike configuration, but you can remove this end portion here and actually just make it a 2 bike version, should you want that.
Yakima HoldUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Yakima HoldUp 2 bike rack, part number Y02443. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now, the most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that you can tilt this away with the bike still attached. To do that, while holding on the bike rack itself, you come to this red knob up at the front, pull out, let it tilt down. Now, unfortunately, the bike rack is just a little to close to the vehicle and we can't open up our hatch all the way without coming in contact with our handle bars. Although you have some space to get to what you need in the back. To put it back in its original position, just lift up on the bike rack, never the bike, you see hear that click, and it's locked back into place.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today in our 2016 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Kuat Envy 2.02 bike rack, part number NV22G. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now the most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away with the bike still attached. To do that, I'll pull on this switch at the front, while holding onto the bike rack and make it come towards us. Now we have full access to the rear hatch to get what we need. With plenty of clearance between the handlebars and the hatch itself, and thanks to the distance from the vehicle, we have plenty of space to do so on each side.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Nissan Quest s64650
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack, part # S64650. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How the bike is attached to the rack, we have this one padded frame hook up here at the top. It's padded so your bike itself won't get scratched once you have it installed. We also have these wheel cradles at the bottom here, which are adjustable along the length of the arms. This is a good one to accommodate bikes of different size and assist with loading the bikes, as well.
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2013 Nissan Quest we're going to be test fitting the Kuat NV 4 bike platform style rack in black and chrome, part number N105-107. Now this is also available in gunmetal grey and orange, that part number is N101-103. So we'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. You'll want to watch for the hitch pinholes to line up. Once you have that in line, you can take the included hitch pin lock and slide it through. You'll attach the lock to the other side, and then you'll want to tighten up the anti-rattle device here at the base of the rack. Tightening this down is going help take any extra play out of the shank of the rack, which helps to eliminate movement overall as you're going down the road. With that secure, we'll grab a couple of measurements.
Yakima StickUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2013 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima Stick Up 2 bike platform style rack for inch and 1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number Y02420. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. You'll want to watch for the hitch pinholes to line up. With those in line, we'll take the threaded anti-rattle hitch bolt and thread that into place. We'll go ahead and get this hand tight, and then we can finish it off with our wrench. Tightening this down is going to help take any extra play out of the shank of the rack which is going to help eliminate movement overall as you're going down the road. We'll attach our clip to the other side and grab a couple of measurements. The closest part of the rack to the vehicle is going to be here at the wheel cradle to the bumper, that measures about 2 inches.
Yakima FullTilt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2013 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima FullTilt. This is a 4-bike rack and it fits inch and a quarter and two-inch hitches. Part Number is Y02462. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. As you can see, the anti-rattle device does move around so it is helpful to keep a hand on it as you insert it just to make sure it slides in smoothly. You'll also notice here, the self-locking hitch pin. We're going to push that in until it goes into the second hole.
Thule Vertex Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2103 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-Bike Rack for 1 1/4 inch and two-inch hitches, part number TH9029. We'll begin our test-fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on the Quest. You'll want to watch for the hitch pinholes to line up. With those in line, we'll go ahead and insert the threaded anti-rattle hitch bolt, and get that hand tightened. Once you've had that hand tight, you can take your wrench and finish it off. Tightening this down helps take any extra play out of the shank of the rack, which helps to eliminate movement overall as you're going down the road. The closest part of this rack to the vehicle is going to be here at the base.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today, on our 2013 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 bike rack for inch and a quarter, and 2 inch hitches. Part number TH934XTR. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. You'll want to watch for the hitch pin holes to line up. With those in line, you can take the included threaded anti-rattle hitch bolt, and get that hand tight. Sometimes you have to wiggle the rack around to get it in the right position, so that the bolt will thread in freely. Once you have it hand tight, you can finish it off with your wrench. Tightening this anti-rattle bolt down helps to take any extra play out of the shank of the rack, which is going to help eliminate movement overall as you're going down the road. The closest part of the rack to the vehicle is going to be here at this loop on the back of the mast. That's going to measure about 6 inches from the bumper. Overall, you've added about 15 inches to the rear of the Quest, and the ground clearance comes to about 9 inches. By removing the pin and clip here on the back, you're actually going to be able to tilt this away from the vehicle.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2013 Nissan Quest, we are going to be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero 2 Bike Rack for 1 1/4 and 2 inch hitches part number TH9042. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on the vehicle. Now notice here it does have it's own self locking hitch pin, we'll pull that over, slide the shank in, we go ahead and we resuscitate the anti rattle device here that way we can slide it in and once you have the hitch pin locked down, you go ahead and tighten the knob here. Tightening this down will help take any extra play out of the shank of the rack which help to eliminate movement over all as you are going down the road. The closest part of the rack to the vehicle is going to be here at the back, that's going to measure about 6 1/2 inches from the bumper. Overall we've added about 18 inches to the rear of the Quest and our ground clearance comes to about 10 inches. A nice feature of this rack offers is it's ability to tilt away.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Nissan Quest
Today, on our 2013 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches, part number S63410. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our Quest. You'll want to watch for the hitch-pin holes to line up. With those in line, you can take the included threaded anti-rattle hitch bolt and thread that into place.We'll get it hand tight and then we'll finish it off with our wrench. Tightening this down helps to take any extra play out of the shank of the rack, which helps eliminate movement overall as you're going down the road. We're going to attach our clip to the other side and we'll get a few measurements.The closest part of the rack to the vehicle is going to be here at the back of the base. That's going to measure about 7-1/2 inches from the bumper.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Quest
Alright, today on this 2012 Nissan Quest, were gonna do a test fit of part number TH9029 from Thule, the Vertex 4-Bike Carrier. A few things to know about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 1 -inch receiver hitches both class one and class two. However, with a class one hitch, youre limited to carrying just two bicycles. This will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the provided spacer. And thats what well be using tody. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch and then well go ahead and tighten the anti-rattle bolt.
Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Quest
Alright, today on this 2012 Nissan Quest, well be doing a test fit of part number TH958 from Thule, the Parkway 2-Bike Carrier. One thing to know about this bicycle rack is that it is designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. Now we can go ahead and get some clearance measurements. From the locking cable to the bumper is gonna be 1 inches. Ground clearance is about 9 inches.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Quest
Alright, today on this 2012 Nissan Quest, were gonna do a test fit of part number TH9025 from Thule, the Apex 4-Bike Carrier. A few things to know about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 1 -inch receiver hitches both class one and class two. However, when you use it with a class one receiver hitch, youre limited to carrying just two bikes This will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitches with the provided spacer. And on this vehicle today, well be working with a class 3 receiver hitch. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, well slide it to position, make sure the integrated hitch pin goes into the hitch pinhole. Well pull it back and put some tension on it and then tighten down the anti-rattle knob.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Quest
Alright, today on this 2012 Nissan Quest, were gonna do a test fit of part number A30901 from SportRack. A few things to know about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 1 -inch receiver hitches both class one and class two. And with the provided spacer, this bicycle rack will work with 2-inch receiver hitches as well. And our van today does have a 2-inch receiver hitch. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and then well go ahead and install the safety pin on the other side. Okay, now well go ahead and unfold the bike rack and get some clearance measurements.
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