Differences Between The Hollywood Racks HR1500 And HR1700 Bike Racks

Question:

What is the difference between HR 1500 vs 1700

asked by: Pete

Expert Reply:

Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack # HLY64FR (HR1700) has padded clamps to mount to the bike frame and is approved for car, van, truck, SUV, motorhome, fifth wheel, and flat towed vehicle usage. It has slightly larger dimensions than the HR1500 with the distance from center of hitch pin hole on standard shank to:
Closest part of rack when folded down: 12"
Closest part of rack when folded up: 7-1/2"
Farthest part of rack when folded down: 32"
Farthest part of rack when folded up: 18-1/4"

The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack # HLY84FR (HR1500) has ratcheting hooks to mount to the frame and is approved for car, van, truck, SUV, and motorhome usage. The distance from face of the hitch to:
Closest part of rack when folded down: 7-1/2"
Closest part of rack when folded up: 5"
Farthest part of rack when folded down: 27-1/2"
Farthest part of rack when folded up: 16-1/4"