What are the Advantages of a Platform Style Bike Rack Over a Hanging Bike Rack

Updated 02/03/2012 | Published 02/02/2012

Question:

Jeff D provided some excellent info on the Swagman XTC and recommended the XT 2 for my RV. My question is, are the hanging type hitches any better then the platform type? Carrying 2 bikes behind my RV w/ spare tire.

asked by: Gary

Expert Reply:

The main advantages to a platform bike rack would be that the bikes are very easy to load and unload, the bikes are very secure (at the wheels and frame), the bikes will not be touching, you will be less likely to have the cables of your bike rub on the frame of your bike.

The main advantage that hanging racks have over platform racks is weight. If you plan on removing the bike rack frequently a hanging bike rack might be a good choice.

The Swagman XTC-2 would be a good choice for your RV. I attached a review video and installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.

expert reply by: Jameson C