Swagman XC-4 Cross-Country Bike Rack (2-Inch Receiver Hitch)

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Easy loading and unloading of your bikes at ground level. Fast adjustable quick release tire hoops and ratcheting top arm allows you to quickly carry the widest range of bike frames. Top arms fold down and the base folds up to keep this rack our of the way when not in use. Carries up to 4 bikes (2-inch receiver only). Designed with a rise to offer more ground clearance.
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Technical Details

- Cross-country bike rack that holds up to 4 bikes at once
- Set of easy-to-adjust, quick-release tire hoops
- Center arm folds down for easy access to rear of vehicle
- Powder-coated design protects against rust
- Designed for 2-inch receivers; includes wheel straps
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 "Great Bike Rack" 2009-06-18
By Z. Reasoner (Noblesville, IN)
Bought this rack on Monday and it got here on Tuesday. Took about 30-45 minutes to put it all together. Once I figured out that I had to take some parts apart to put them back together on the rack base, it all went well. I love how the bikes mount and feel that the bikes are more secure than on the type of racks that the bikes hang from the top tube. I would defiantly recommend this bike rack.

 "Bulky, but I love it!" 2009-06-11
By JohnC (Harrisburg, PA)
Have owned this rack for about a year and use it on the back of my Honda Odyssey. I love the platform loading sytle and the ease of securing the bike to the rack with the ratchet-down arm. Bikes seem very secure and don't move. However, this is a heavy rack and really protrudes from the back of the vehicle. I have no problem installing or removing the rack from the vehicle myself but keep it stored in the garage for ease of access. It was delivered quickly and, in my opinion, was reasonably priced for what I got.

 "Heavy Duty, easy to get bikes in & out" 2009-05-29
By Charles R. Ringhofer (Twin Cities, Minnesota)
After a lot of research I settled on this rack. I was pleased with the construction quality, heavy but solid. The bikes are easier to load and unload then our old rack. The bikes are a lot more stable now, they can't hit each other. We are using this on the back of a travel trailer, which is hard on rack with the extra bouncing. Time will tell, so far so good - 3.5 hours each way last weekend.

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 "Great Rack" 2009-05-22
By Nathaniel K. Hansen (Utah)
The rack arrived quickly as promised and in good order. Although I had read that it was hard to assemble I thought it went together easily. It is heavy, but that is to be expected. It holds my bike securely and folds up with ease. I have not yet tried it with 4 bikes though and have heard the middle to bikes have clearance issues. If it is a problem I will add an addendum to this post.

 "Swagman Bike Rack" 2009-05-19
By Crew Chief (North East US)
Very well made and solid (heavy). Not the sort of rack you would want to pull on and of your vehicle by yourself very often. If you want a rack where you don't worry about your bikes swinging in the breeze this is it. The rack does fold up so it doesn't stick out the back too badly when the bikes aren't on. The receiver pin tightens to take out the slop between the hitch and the rack.


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Thule 964 Revolver 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver)

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Transport your bikes without giving up the convenience of full rear vehicle access
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Technical Details

- New Improved swing away design for rear vehicle access
- Hitch Switch quick-release lever for fast storage of bike carrier arms
- Carries up to 4 bikes- 2" hitch only
- Integrated locking cable stores conveniently in carrier
- No Sway Cage prevents bike to bike contact
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 "Best rack I have bought" 2009-08-18
By J. Escasan Leal (San Diego, CA)
We just did a long trip to Utah on the family mini-van and this rack was perfect, traveling with kids was very convenient to be able to open the mini van back door without needing to unmount the bikes. The only issue, as with all racks other than roof racks, is that the bikes can scratch a lot , I removed one of the bike supports to convert it in a 3 bikes rack instead of 4 bikes. That way i was able to protect better the bikes, doing this I avoided the bikes touching each other. I have a rav4 with roof racks but I just ordered a hitch for it to use this rack as well on it, this way now I can carry 6 bikes securely on my car on group weekends rides and enjoy friends even on the ride to the trail and load gear on the back of the car without dismounting bikes every stop to pick up a rider

 "User Review: Thule 964 Revolver 4-Bike Strap/Hitch Carrier" 2009-07-11
By JWO (California)
I purchased this item from Amazon retailer, Rack Attack. PROS: 1) After using this item on a recent camping trip and a 10-day vacation, I wouldn't even consider a bike carrier that didn't swing-out and provide access to the rear hatch of my SUV. I used the swing-out feature numerous times during both those trips and while loading/unloading vehicle., 2) IMPORTANT! The swing-out feature also allowed me to store and secure my bikes conveniently on the carrier when not in use. Indispensible during the overnight and for those daylong sightseeing trips., 3) When not in use, the rack's fold-down feature is both functionally and aesthetically pleasing., 4) Well designed. CONS: 1) Price. However, the swing-out feature definitely justifys the extra cost. Amazon's competative pricing, no-sales-tax and free shipping sealed the deal and softened the blow. A definite "feel good" moment during these troubled economic times. 2)The built-in Thule cable lock alone is no match for a pair of bolt cutters. I ramped up the security with two Kryptonite Cables and three Kyryptonite U-Locks securing the bikes' wheels AND frames to the carrier's hitch post. Although time consuming and tedious, my bikes were still on the carrier every time I walked out to my vehicle., 2) Bulky. The carrier may require a dedicated space of its own in the garage. In conclusion, this item is well designed and a must-have for those who enjoy traveling with their bicycles. For those who don't...the Thule 964 Revolver 4-Bike Strap/Hitch Carrier might just change your mind.

 "Thule 4-bike hitch mount rack" 2009-07-06
By Sharon M. Martin
Bike rack is very user-friendly. I love that we can open the back of the vehicle while bikes are attached...huge plus! Much more convenient than a roof rack. Highly recommend it. It's worth the price.

 "Nice. Overall well designed" 2008-12-20
By Sanjay Gupta (King of Prussia, PA USA)
Overall well made. I like it. The only thing I don't like is that there is very little spacing between bikes. When you have 4 full size bikes then it becomes tricky to secure all of them.

 "SATISFIED CUSTOMER" 2008-09-24
By Bel (Ogden, UT)
I am so happy I didn't settle for less when making this purchase. This rack is an excellent product. I leave it on our Tahoe and can easily access our rear hatch door. I would highly recommend this rack to anyone.






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Thule 910 Passage 2-Bike Trunk Mount Bike Carrier

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A trunk mount bike carrier with the patented Thule fit dial technology at an affordable price
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Technical Details

- Super stable 2 bike carrier that fits to the car with 6 straps
- Rubber cradles and straps provide great protective fit for bikes
- Bike support arms fold down when not in use
- See fit guide for recommended fits
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 "Works, but scratched my bike" 2009-01-31
By K. MCHALE (Pasadena, CA United States)
Well-built rack that fits well on my car (although not using the setting that the manual suggested). I used this to transport my Cannondale road bike across the country. Unfortunately, the plastic piece that straps onto the downtube to keep the bike from swaying put some serious scratches in my bike's paint, wearing it all the way to the shiny aluminum below. Pretty disappointing. If you use this rack, I suggest putting a small towel, like a washcloth, between the downtube and the stabilizer piece.

 "Great rack" 2008-09-18
By Book Lover (WI)
Works great for our little Honda. Easy to set up and take down. Sturdy during travel. Stores easily in our trunk.

 "Gets me from A to B" 2008-05-17
By Kellie M. Pearce
Took me about 20-30 mins. to figure out how this thing went on my Corolla. It got my bike home from the store which was about 6 miles from there I live but I was terrified that the rack was going to fall off if I hit a big bump b/c it only clips onto the trunk. I guess all are made like this but I'm not sure, I always thought the straps wrapped entirely around the trunk and went through the inside. I also had to purchase a bar at the bike shop to get my bike on the rack b/c the women's frame will not fit on the rack without that bar - $34.00 I was not expecting to spend. :-(


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Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver)

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Deluxe 4 bike carrier for 2" Hitch
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- 4-bike rack fits vehicles with a 2-inch trailer hitch only
- 22-inch long carry arms individually secure bicycles with Allen's patented tie-down system
- Folding carry arms quickly drop out of the way when rack is not in use
- Rack sets up and installs in less than 5 minutes
- Sturdy steel construction with black powder coat finish; Lifetime warranty
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 "bike rack" 2009-06-13
By William Goodwin (USA)
A good rack for the money. If your trying to put a womans bike on your going to need the adaptor because the support bars are futher apart than most upper end racks.


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Thule 667ES Excursion ES Rooftop Cargo Box

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A cargo box that is perfect for the next family vacation at an affordable price
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- Impact and uv resistand ABS construction
- Central locking system for each box opening and closing
- One key system with locks included 13 cubic foot capacity
- Easy snap mounting hardware allows you to get on the road in minutes
- Mounts to most removable and factory installed racks(see fit guide)
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 "Make sure you have crossbars" 2009-08-10
By Brian N. Sorensen (Leavenworth, KS)
The carrier is great. No problems installing; just take your time. For some reason I don't understand, the Honda Odyssey does not come with crossbars. This was an additional $200 I was not expecting to use. So, the total cost for carrying items on top of the van was $550.

 "Solid carrier" 2009-07-10
By Stephen F. Ehrstein
Got it quickly and, once I tinkered a tiny bit, it installed quickly. It is capacious and fairly solid. I did notice a little sag in the middle between the two car-mounted support bars - perhaps they are too far apart for this carrier? When I restowed material it seemed better. Only dropped my mileage by about 2-3 mpg which is better than I expected.

 "Great durable product" 2008-12-09
By J. Barnes (Annapolis, MD)
Bought this for a family vacation and it held up great. It rained while on our way but the items were dry - perfect. We will be using this for many years to come. Easy to install.

 "well constructed, not so easy to mount" 2008-11-10
By A. Laidlaw
The Thule seems to be well constructed and will last many years. The lift assist is handy. Mounting was more difficult than expected. Feeding the U bolts through the bottom was tricky, especially when you're balancing on the side of the vehicle.


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Lund 601010 Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carrier

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The Lund hitch-mounted cargo carrier installs into a 2" square receiver and has a 500-pound capacity. This carrier features a black powder-coated finish, pre-punched holes for attaching accessories, and tie-down straps to secure cargo. Weight of cargo must be distributed evenly to prevent damage to carrier or hitch.
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- Stationary platform size is 20" by 60" for large loads
- Five-hundred pound distributed-load capacity for larger items
- Hitch-mounted design installs into a standard 2" receiver for easy and quick installation
- Pre-punched holes for attaching accessories or tie down straps
- Black powder-coated finish for durability
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 "good item-hitch to a truck or van, (too low for a car hitch)" 2009-08-01
By Laura in BC (Vancouver, BC)
This item works as it should but I have a car and when it is loaded and I drive over a bump or even just into a mall driveway the carrier bumps or scrapes the ground, so it should only be used on a truck or van where the hitch is high above the ground.

 "Wobbly rack." 2008-11-11
By crudslinger (Atlanta)
The rack doesn't fit tightly into the receiver, so it rocks back and forth around corners. So far I've only carried things I could see through the back window, and although they rocked along with the rack they didn't seem to budge in separately from the rack.

 "Works for camping gear & Fire wood" 2008-10-09
By Clay Cope (Seattle, WA)
Recently purchased the lund 601010 for carrying camping gear and firewood. I did not purchase the rails for the carrier, but opted for the Rola 59102 cargo bag which I then strapped to the Lund Hitch carrier. I was able to carry enough firewood for 3 nights, and some gear without mud or water touching them. Great combo.

 "Very Handy" 2008-07-18
By Bobby1st (DE USA)
Very useful! There's a lot of carrying things you can do with it. There are more eye catching design out there for more money, good for luxury/expensive suv and trucks. What I have seen, this is the most practical basic look. It is easy to assemble. Do not tighten the bolts yet. Some of the holes after you have bolted the first few needs a little effort to align. You won't see the carrier at the drivers position so I attached an orange snow pole marker at the back for visibility and as a guide going in reverse. I have also attached a carrier side bar. The side bar covers the back reflector so I have to buy a pair of silver/red tape reflector. Fine if you don't have a side bar, I wish the reflector was not pre-installed. It is not heavy and you can keep it standing on its side and won't take lot of space, provided you have a side bar or else it needs a good support to stand.





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I am happy with this purchase using it at most to dump our lawn waste: cut tree branches; tree leaves into our county area dump site and in return I bag some free mulch. Did not realized how heavy the mulch must be and bend the hitch tube, I called Lund and was informed that they do not sell parts. I have two options, find square tube and have it holed or buy a new one.

 "fast delivery" 2008-07-04
By miss gypsy (savannah, GA)
Super fast delivery as promised. Great. I was able to put the extra luggage my folks and sister brought!!No problems or whatsoever!


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Thule 915 Roadway 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (for 2-Inch Receiver only)

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The hitch rack that sets the standard for performance and ease of use
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Technical Details

- Hitch Switch dual quick-release levers for rapid rear vehicle access and folding arms for storage
- Cradles lock down bikes and cradles while still allowing adjustment along the bike arm
- No sway device sold separately in a 2 pack
- STL2 hitch lock and 538 cable lock sold seperately
- Carries up to 5 bikes
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 "Fantastic, High Quality 5-Bike Rack" 2009-06-26
By S. Moder (Reston, Virginia)
I looked at various brands of bicycle racks at my local REI but after talking to several friends, decided to purchase a 5-bike Thule rack. I am very happy with my decision. It is a high quality rack and holds all of my family's bicycles. The price was significantly cheaper on Amazon.com, I was given free shipping, and it arrived in three days. We are very happy with our purchase.

 "Sturdy and well designed" 2009-05-16
By J. B. Gauthier
I purchased this rack in anticipation of a long Father & Sons weekend with my four teenage sons. We loaded 5 adult mountain bikes on this rack mounted on the hitch of a Denali XL. There was almost no assembly required and all the hardware was included as well as a wrench. Very easily mounted to the hitch with a screw-on approach, presumably to prevent rattling noises in the hitch receiver. Works like a charm. We drove over 200 miles each way with no worries whatsoever. Loading the 5 bikes was a bit of a challenge but it had more to do with the odd shaped frames of modern bikes. This being said, once we figured out the best order for loading the bikes on the rack, it was a breeze and the rubber straps work very well at securing the bikes on the rack. I used the provided strap to secure the bundle of bikes to the rack and it was great. No rattling, no motion that I could detect. This is definitely a very good unit and the mounts on the rack are very easy to slide / turn if necessary. Highly recommend it.

 "Great Bike Hitch!" 2009-04-02
By PSL (Knoxville, TN)
Great hitch, easy to mount and sturdy! We were able to load 4 adult bikes and a childs bike with no problem. When we encountered rough roads the bikes stayed secured with the straps included.

 "Works great!" 2008-10-05
By Glenn R. Sparks Jr. (cornfields of Illinois)
I purchased this carrier after extensive reading of the online reviews for all the different brands. I have a family of 5 and we needed a way to transport our bikes to the Apple Cider Century Bike Ride in Three Oaks, Michigan this past month. I found it easy to install and use. All 5 bikes fit on the rack on the back of my full-sized van and did not bounce or sway. I did decide to pad each bikes frame with a rag where it would touch another bike so that there would be no loss of paint. This did take a little bit more time , but I found the bikes in great condition after the 5 hour drive. I also would warn anyone to check ground clearance between the bottom of the lowest bike tire and the road. This could pose an issue if you back up or go across steep ditches with a low riding vehicle. I did use the enclosed strap to cinch the bottom of the bikes to eliminate swaying. It worked great. I noticed several Thules in the parking lot where 5000 riders began the race, as well as many other brands. The Thule seemed easiest to use among all that i saw. It reaffirmed my choice was a good one. Since Thule is also a reputable name, I can be assured of replacement parts should the need arise. My only difficulty was with my daughters bike. I had to buy a $32 adapter to extend from the seat post to the handle bars, for it to fit on the rack, since the bike rests on the frame cross bar found on all men's bikes. The ability to flip a lever and get into the back of my van without removing the bikes was great. So after 10+ hours of driving everything from Interstates to county roads to grave roads and private drives I can say that I have given it a tough test and it has passed. Great product

 "Well Built - Easy to use" 2008-07-17
By Sharonie (Chesterfield, VA)
This is a well-built bike rack. Heavy, but not so heavy that this 5' 4" female can't handle it by myself. I have only used it for "1" bike so far, but feel it should easily accomodate 5 with a little "creativity." (based on previous reviews).








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Thule 830 The Stacker Rooftop Kayak Carrier

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The most efficient way to carry multiple whitewater kayaks
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- Four boat maximum capacity
- Folds down flat when not in use
- Easy carrier transfer from vehicle to vehicle with universal hardware
- Includes one pair ratcheting tie downs, two straps and buckle protectors
- Fits Thule standard, Rapid Aero, Xsporter bars, Yakima and most factory installed racks
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 "Thule Stacker" 2009-08-11
By John S. Vining (Fiddletown, CA)
Although not the most ideal means to transport your kayak, it sure is a lower cost alternative to the high dollar options. The Thule 830 Stacker fits onto virtually all roof racks; Thule, Yakima as well as most factory. I purchased this one to fit on the factory rack of my 2006 Toyota Highlander and was not disapointed.



The quality of material and craftsmanship is subpurb. The instructions were clearly written and the diagrams were large enough and easy to transition words to pictures.



The rack was installed in less than half an hour and if you have good strong hand grip, no tools necessary; although I would recommend that you take at least one turn with the aid of a pair of plyers just to ensure that the rack does not slip. If you are going to put this on a set of Yakima round load bars you will definately need to use plyers as I found out when I transfered the stacker to the Yakima bars on my pick up truck. Even after tightening with plyers the racks can be rotated front to back, not so on my Toyota; and I have no experience with the square Thule bars.



I really like the idea of being able to lay the rack flat on top of the roof when not in use. The previous rack that I had stuck up like a mohawak hair cut. So, if I didn't want to look at it I had to remove the entire rack, then re-install it for the next trip. With the Thule 830 you just loosen one nob and lay it down.



The only draw back to this rack is not in the design or the quality, it's in the actual loading of the kayak on top of your vehicle; the boat has to be transported on one of the side edges. Manuvering the boat into a vertical position can be a bit daunting by yourself, but it can be done. Better if you have a helper though to keep it stable until you can get the first strap in place.



Speaking of straps, the ones that come with the Thule are EXCELLENT! The buckle holds fast and the padded cover for the metal does not cause damage to your boat or car unless you are very careless. The fore and aft rope/hook lines are the absolute BEST. The old strap type that came with with my Yakima system always fluttered, made noise and in one instance wore the paint on my vehicle. Not so with the Thule rope style. The fastening device automatically ratchets secure and even after traveling 700 miles in one trip did not come loose.



Securing your kayak to the rack can be a hit and miss proposition. I tried the suggested tie down method that came with the instructions but was a bit doubtful as to the side strength of the rack when hauling only 1 kayak. I am sure that this has been tested by Thule, just me trying to over engineer everything. Anyway I did use the suggested method on one trip, but I found that the side of the kayak resting on the bars "walked" away from the rack 2-3 inches; part of the trip was in high cross winds and I guess I could have tightened the straps more. This trip, however, prompted me to devise my own strapping method which involves a loop around the base of the Thule rack, under the downside edge of the kayak, over the top to the rack. This method I found to keep my boat in place with no lateral travel.



If you are going to haul 2 boats you may wish to purchase a second set of fore/aft ropes, or you will have to devise a way to loop the nose & tail of both with one. You can get by with the single set of straps, but a second set may be more to your liking as well. Securing 2 boats was a bit more of a challenge, but once completed was as secure as hauling a single. What I did was mount the first boat and secured with the Thule recommended method using 1 strap. Then after the second boat was on top of the car I tied both boats together at the second tower, then removed the first strap on the first boat and repeated the double tie. Vola!! Ready to roll.



In conclusion, if you need to haul 2 kayaks and don't have the roof space, or the cash to buy 2 mounts to put them side by side, I highly recommend the Thule 830 Stacker, you won't be disapointed.

 "Worked great!" 2009-07-13
By D. Manning
I bought this for a 500+ mile drive to Minnesota and we had two kayaks (11' and 15') strapped down to it and it worked beautifully! I would recommend buying an extra set of the pulley cords though because those were really handy! It can be done without them but on my next trip I will definitely be buying some more of those! Overall, the carrier worked great! It did everything it promised!

 "kayak car rack" 2009-05-03
By J. Madison (Southern Oregon Coast)
These units work great. I secured them to my jeep cherokee luggage rack and with them I can carry both of my kayaks (13 ft each) on the roof in a secure and safe mode. The stackers work great and I highly recommend them.

 "works great, kayaks stay on" 2008-10-21
By pv (va)
Just FYI, you can put two kayaks on with only one rack, as long as you buy some extra straps for the second boat. I bought two, since we have two kayaks, but only needed one. That said, I did need the second set of straps, ropes, and hooks. When we eventually buy two more boats (total of 4), I will only need to buy some extra straps and we will be all set.

 "Thule 830 kayak carrier" 2008-09-17
By Bernard E. Bradley
This is a good deal for someone wanting to carry a couple of Kayaks, without spending a small fortune.

The only problem was, the instructions were a little vague, and no pictures to guide you. There are drawings, but leave a lot to be desired.

They claim you can carry four kayaks, but until I see a picture of how to do this, I would only carry two.



Still, it is a good deal to take your kayaks to the water.

I'm glad I made the purchase, and the dealer was great, and the price is reasonable


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