Malone Runway HM4 VS Swagman XTC4

Updated 04/07/2021 | Published 04/05/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(1655)

$402.93

Malone Runway HM4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(51)

$377.51

Question:

Long time fan of eTrailer! I have a Swagman XTC2 tilt and was interested in getting the XTC4 so that I can haul 4 bikes, but I see they are hard to get right now. A few places have them, but none as reputable as eTrailer. So I am wondering how the Malone Runway HM4 might compare to the XTC4? There arent reviews anywhere yet, so was wondering if you guys have handled this product 1st hand yet? Some of the things Im interested in are overall sturdiness I dont like a wobbly rack, ground clearance at hitch end and rear, reliability of the hardware that holds down bike top tube since they dont appear to ratchet like Swagman does. The tilt-away feature is not very important to me. My vehicle is a 2016 Ford Flex AWD with 2inch receiver hitch.

asked by: Clark F

Expert Reply:

First off, the Swagman XTC4 # S64665 is motorhome approved so it is a bit more sturdy than the Runway HM4 # MAL82VR. The Swagman also has the bike cradles inclined up to gain more ground clearance as the Runway does not. All in all I would recommend the XTC4 to you as you're used to the Swagman Products and it seems that it fits your needs more than the Runway HM4.

expert reply by: Adam E