Difference Between Hollywood Racks Traveler and Road Runner

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Hello, Im trying to understand the differences between the Hollywood Racks - Traveler and Road Runner. As I look at them on the website they seem to be near identical minus the Road Runner coming with the hitch and cable locks. Thanks for your time!

asked by: Rich D

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There are a couple more differences in the Hollywood Racks Road Runner item # HR520 and the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Bike Carrier HR9200 than the included hitch pin and cable lock. The lower brace on the Road Runner provides anchor points for stabilization straps to run through. This keeps the wheels and tires from spinning while you're driving. The Traveler does not have this feature. The Road Runner has a 150 lbs capacity and the Traveler can carry five bikes up to 35 lbs a piece. The Road Runner also has an integrated anti-wobble handle on the front of the carrier that tightens the bike-rack shank to your hitch receiver to prevent the rack from rattling around inside the receiver.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The Curt Premium 5 Bike Rack, part #C18065 can carry 5 bikes at one time, and to answer you question, yes they will be very close to each other. You can stagger the way the bikes are loaded so they are not banging into each other. If you are planning…

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We can absolutely help you find exactly the bike rack they'll need to carry the whole family's bikes. In the event that they don't already have a hitch on their 2014 Honda Odyssey, one will be required to carry 5 bikes. I recommend using…

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The Curt 4 Bike Platform Rack part #C18087 is what I recommend as it works with all different types of bike frames without any adapter needed and can carry much heavier bikes. The Hollywood Racks Traveler 4 Bike Carrier part #HR8500 is an okay choice…

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Yes, 5 mountain bikes with 3 inch wide tires would fit on the Curt Premium 5 Bike Rack #C18065 that you referenced. I attached a picture that shows the rack fully loaded with bikes and you can see that mountain bikes fit pretty easily on this rack.…

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This is exactly the right place to ask a question like this. I have a possible solution for you to carry 5 bikes, however, there are not any platform racks for 5 bikes. The easiest and most affordable route is to use a hanging-style bike rack such as…

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Four-bike racks are only going to have cradles to hold 4 bikes with the exception of the Yakima FullSwing #Y02465; which doesn't have cradles per se though still has straps and anti-sway cages to hold just 4 bikes though it would be your best…

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Since you have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" Item #C13200 on your 2017 Toyota Highlander you aren't limited to a certain type of rack because your hitch is a class III hitch receiver. Both the Thule Apex XT 4…

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Hey Tammy, thanks for reaching out! Most kids bikes will require an adapter bar to fit on the Benton ShiftShow Bike Rack #B94FR, yes. If you plan on going this route then I recommend picking up the Adapter Bar #MPG2165 for any bikes that have little…

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Great question, Elijah! The 8-3/8" measurement you're talking about for the Benton ShiftShow Bike Rack #B94FR is to the bracket that the mast rotates on. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the mast itself is 11-1/2" but that's…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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