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4 Bike Carrier For Bikes Weighing 40 Pounds Each  

Updated 03/20/2025 | Published 03/14/2025

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Hello, Interested in 4 bike carrier, but we have enjoyed, average weight - 40lb if not more. It seems this carrier is limited to 35 bikes. What carrier do you recommend to carry this weight of bikes?

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Hey Fred! Yes, your research is correct; the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HR4000 has a weight capacity of 35lbs per bike. Since you don't want to risk overloading the rack, I'd strongly recommend going with a higher capacity rack like Curt 4 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting # C18087. This is rated for 45lbs per bike. Also, this hitch attaches to a 2" receiver, so just make sure you have that on your vehicle :).

I attached a demonstration video for you to check out. Let me know what you think about this, Fred.

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Fred

3/20/2025

Thanks, Andrew, Thanks for your response. I will look at the unit you suggested. Meanwhile, I also found a rack called, Benton Shifts&Grins Bike Rack. It offers 4 heavy bike carrying capability, and as a bonus, allows you to disconnect 2 of the carriers so you can use as a 2 bike carrier. Do you have any experience with this rack? It seemed to have good ratings. Thanks again, Fred

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Andrew N.

3/20/2025

@Fred Happy to help :). And yes Fred, the Benton Shifts&Grins Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel or Frame Mount # B82FR is an excellent bike rack! I have some first-hand experience with it and it's super easy to use. You get quite a bit more bang for your buck in my opinion. It's nice to convert from a 4 bike to a 2 bike in a matter of seconds, without any tools or anything.

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