Thule Apex Swing XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes Feature Review Video

Both the RidgeBack #Y02459 and FullTilt #Y02463 are high-end hanging-style racks from Yakima but in this case the FullTilt has a few extra features so I recommend going that route. Both racks have very similar features as far as tilting/folding ease…

Hey Joel, There are a couple important differences between the Thule Camber 4-Bike Rack #TH9056 and Thule Apex XT 4-Bike Rack #TH9025XT. One of them is indeed the locks, as the Camber does not have locks while the Apex comes with a lock for the rack…

Since you are wanting a 5 bike rack there are only a few options that can carry that many bikes. Unfortunately, none of them will tilt with the bikes loaded. It is just too much weight and the rack could fail with that leverage on them. Of the 5-bike…

For a 4-bike rack that you can tilt with the bikes still loaded, take a look at the Inno Tire Hold #INH142. This rack tilts down so that you might can open the rear hatch and keep the bikes loaded. It would depend on how much the bikes interfere with…

Thanks for the pictures! I have a set of flush mounted crossbars that will work with your Kia's raised rails, however the Yakima RailBar Crossbars item #Y00447-2 won't work. They don't fit Kia's rails. It looks like they are for older…

Yes, you would begin with the Yakima EXO Swing Away 2-Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - 2" Hitches #Y92VR. This rack can hold up to 2 bikes at 50 pounds each. The Exo cargo carrier can be added to this particular bike rack at any point to allow you to…

We have tested the Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack, #Y02465, on a 2012 Toyota Sienna and the bike rack did not hit the bumper, but it was pretty close. I have attached the video for you to check out. We have not received any complaints from Sienna…

I really like the swing away feature of the Thule Apex Swing XT part #TH9027XT as it allows complete access to the rear of the vehicle with bikes fully loaded. The only way I'd go with the 5 bike Apex XT #TH9026XT is if you knew you had to carry…

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…

The Thule Apex Swing XT #TH9027XT is a great option for a 2-inch hitch receiver. The nice thing about having the Apex's swing-away feature is that it lets you access your rear cargo area on your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon without removing bikes…

The Thule Helium Platform Bike Rack part #TH53GC has a distance of about 11 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest wheel tray. So to determine if this could fit past the spare of your Jeep Wrangler you'd need to measure from…

The best trailer hitch for your 2024 Toyota Highlander is the offering from Curt, at the following part number (please note this does NOT fit XSE models but does fit all other models): - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C45CR It is the best due to its…