# 1
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Pontiac Trans Sport VanThe Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rake for 2 bikes is a good product. I used it to transport my mountain e-bike. I choose this particular unit because it can handle the weight 2 of bikes (non-e-bikes) and the weight of my e-bike is equivalent to weight of 2 bikes. Note: Must readjust the straps after mounting the bike to the rake.
great! works really well, and a lot easier to attach than I anticipated. We drove with bikes across the country from south west all the way to North east. solid rack!
# 2
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This is a well designed rack. Adding and removing bikes is quick & easy. Just set the bike on & slide the padded hook down onto the bike frame to secure it; no straps required. If only one bike is transported, it does not interfere with opening the trunk on our Tesla Model 3. With 2 bicycles the trunk cannot be opened. For 2 bikes the Swagman model that can tilt might be worth the extra 22 bucks. This rack uses a bolt in the receiver hitch instead of a pin. This locks it securely preventing it from moving in the hitch & rattling. It also requires a wrench to remove it, good for theft prevention but one more thing to keep track of. For storage on the vehicle the top bar folds down. For storage in the garage, the left & right bars fold up & you can hang it using one of the hooks.
So far so good. The rack wiggles a bit, but that is expected. I have it on my 2007 Corolla and I have hit 65+ on the highway with it and have not had a problem. I would recommend getting a locking pin. The one included is threaded, which aside from security, makes it harder to take the rack on and off. I would also look into a DIY way to secure the wheels better. I am using some bungee straps which do the job no problem. The two bikes I carry are at the racks capacity.
# 3
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
My previous bike rack was a hitch mounted Yakima. It was sturdy but not well suited for my low Subaru Impreza. It stuck out too far and hung too low so that I had to inch my way down the driveway or over speed bumps for fear of it bottoming out. A roof rack or a rear window mounted rack was not suitable since I wanted to be able to also carry two kayaks. First, I tried to modify my rack by shortening the part that sticks out of the hitch. I tried to saw off about 6 inches so it wouldn't stick out so far but the steel was much too hard. I ended up ruining several metal-cutting blades on my power saw before I gave up. I looked for other rack options. There weren't many out there. But eventually, I found something that met my needs. I purchased the "Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Fold Down Bicycle Hitch Rack" in 2013 from eTrailer.com. The part that enters the hitch curves up to increase clearance from the ground. It is sturdy and sticks out far enough so I can still open my trunk hatch without having to lower the main vertical bar on the hitch (though I could if I wanted to). It isn't often I am really excited about a piece of gear but this hitch rack has made me worry-free when I transport my bicycle(s) via car. The only thing I don't like is that it is advertised as being a 3 bike carrier but it only fits 2 hybrid bikes. Maybe it will fit 3 skinny racing bikes but for the average rider, don't expect to fit on more than 2. But my experience is that is the case for all bicycle racks.
Nice heavy duty rack. Putting it together is quite simple if you read the instructions. I like the ability to use both a 2" or 1 1/4" receiver. etrailer is very easy to deal with.
# 4
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I was sent additional mounting materials that don't correspond with my hitch or my bike rack. See the photo below. Are these materials for my Swagman STC2 Bike Rack Item #S64670?
Very stable and simple to use bike rack that works great with my road bike AND with my 29" Big Rippers. It makes loading and unloading the bikes a snap and they are safe and secure for traveling once loaded and secured. I have already logged over a thousand miles hauling bicycles with this rack and highly recommend it. I am a big fan of Yakima roof racks but, honestly, wish I would have went with this setup for my bikes from the beginning.
# 5
Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
I installed this rack onto a Curt trailer hitch which is mounted onto a 2017 Honda Fit. I have been using it intermittently for several months, probably about 5 times with one bike and twice with two bikes. I give some pros and cons below and then elaborate. Pros: easy to assemble, easy to mount and dismount bikes, easy to lock and unlock, how to put the rack into different positions is intuitive Cons: inconvenient to put the rack into different positions, inconvenient to mount the rack onto the hitch, rack protrudes about 15 inches from bumper when in flipped up position (seems very vulnerable to someone backing into it in a parking lot, very inelegant looking I say the repositioning is intuitive because there is really only one way you could possibly place the pins for each position. But removing and replacing two pins is much less convenient than turning a knob or a lever, like some racks do. Also many racks fold and flip in such a way as to look very unobtrusive when in non-use mode. This one looks like kind of a monstrosity. That does not really bother me but it might bother some owners. The part that does bother me is how far it protrudes from the car. I back into parking spaces whenever possible to avoid someone bumping into the rack and damaging it (which happened to a friend). My number one suggestion for Curt is related to mounting the rack onto the hitch. Make it easier to tell when the holes are lined up so that the bolt/pin will fit and thread. As it is now, if you insert the rack as far as it can go it is way too far in. Ideally, it would be exactly lined up. Failing that, maybe some kind of click or other feedback to know at least that you are in the neighborhood. It would also be great to have an attaching device that is easier to fasten and unfasten than is the bolt/pin. Tip for mounting the rack onto the hitch: I assumed that it would be awkward to hold, what is it 46 pounds?, while trying to line up the rack probe with the receiver. If you have a garage with exposed collar ties, my solution could work well for you. I looped a cargo strap over a collar tie. Then I hooked both hooks of a bungie onto that loop. The idea is that you hook one of the bike frame holders of the rack onto the bungie, suspending the rack a few inches off the garage floor. This takes most of the weight of the rack so that you can just pull up or down and forward until you line up with the receiver. Tip for mounting bikes. Don't put the little screw into the post that prevents you from completely removing the bike frame holders. Remove both holders. Position the first bike, slide the holder into place, position the second bike, slide the holder into place. I found this makes it much easier, because you avoid parts of the bike hitting the holder as you are trying to get the wheels into place. The trick is that if you are mounting only one bike, don't forget to put the second holder back on - or maybe just stick it inside the car right away.
Have used mine several times in the past 2 years on the back of a ‘21 Honda Pilot and a ‘19 Ram 1500 Classic. I really like that the platform will tilt downward allowing the Pilot rear hatch to open with no interference. The tailgate on the Ram doesnt open fully even with the platform tilted downward, but that is a Ram problem & not a Curt problem. Was well worth the money.
# 6
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Way too light duty for what is advertised. It seemed to be made out of 1/2 inch electrical conduit. I would never put three bikes on that rack. I only had two bikes on the rack. While on trip through Idaho the wind was so strong that one of the bikes partially blew off the rack. We traveled 1,800 miles and upon arriving home I actually sawed the bike rack up and threw it away so that no one else would use it and cause an accident. I've already found a different brand that is HEAVY DUTY and I will stick with that brand.
This is definitely more of a 2 bike carrier vs 3 bikes. I had to take the front wheels off two bikes to get three bikes on this carrier. Also, it rubbed the paint off on the trunk of my Subaru legacy.
Test Fitting the Yakima FullTilt 5 Bike Rack - 2023 GMC Terrain
Hi, Matt with Etrailer. If you have a 2023 GMC Terrain and you want to carry a lot of bikes from point A to point B because you and your family wanna go out riding, then a Yakima FullTilt Bike Rack's gonna be a great option for you so let's check it out. Right off the back, we can kinda see how it's gonna sit on the back of here and right now, we have a really good fit. And something to really consider too is this being a hanging style bike rack, 'cause the hanging style, there's always gonna be a little bit of sway to this. And if you're in those really extreme conditions, it's gonna move around a little bit. And what could happen is this tire could turn some and make contact with your vehicle like that, but our handlebar is nowhere near making contact with our back window.
Test Fitting the Inno Tire Hold HD Bike Rack on a 2023 GMC Terrain
Hi, I'm Evangeline here at etrailer. Today we have the Inno Tire Hold HD 2-Bike Platform Rack. We're taking a look at how it fits here on our 2023 GMC Terrain. This is gonna be a great bike rack if you have heavy electric bikes and you want something that's strong, sturdy, but also is really easy to load and unload. With an 80-pound weight capacity per bike, this is gonna be a great option for if you have those heavier electric bikes, especially the ones with step-through frames because you have a front and rear wheel mount. You also have some other features here, like if you wanna tilt the rack away to get access into your hatch area.
Step-By-Step Installation Tutorial for the Saris MHS DUO Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2023 GMC Terrain
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. Today we have the Saris MHS DUO 2-Bike Rack. We're taking a look at how it fits here on our 2023 GMC Terrain. We've done a bunch of different bike racks on this vehicle already. This is gonna be the one that's gonna offer a lot of weight capacity, a lot of add-on capability and a really solid tilt that works very well with our car. To tilt the rack away, you do have this really large lever, but you also have this stopper bracket and that's gonna be important because when you pull that lever and then you drop the rack to the ground, this will actually make contact with the ground giving support for your bike rack, but also slightly limiting the tilt away.
Setting up the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 3 Bikes on a 2023 GMC Terrain
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. Today we have the Kuat Piston Pro three bike carrier. We're gonna take a look at how it fits here on our 2023 GMC terrain. This is gonna be the slightly more affordable version of the Kuat Piston Pro X. You still have the cool features like the piston wheel mounts and it is gonna be a very large but also very sturdy rack for your different bikes. But we're gonna focus here on our Terrain, how it fits with the vehicle and if it's gonna be a good fit for you.
How to Set Up Your RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2023 GMC Terrain
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. Today, we're taking a look at how the RockyMounts MonoRail Two Bike Platform Rack fits on our 2023 GMC Terrain. The Monorail is a super popular bike rack because it's really versatile, can carry most types of bikes, and it just has really good function to it. So taking a look here on our Terrain, some of the main things we're gonna focus on are things like ground clearance as well as space that this rack might take up on our vehicle. We're going to start by seeing how much space we have when you tilt this rack away. We've tried to tilt some different bike racks, this one has a really good tilt to it.
Setting up the Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes on your 2023 GMC Terrain
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. Today we have the Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack with an included ramp. We're gonna take a look at how it fits here on our 2023 GMC Terrain. If you're looking for a bike rack that really is designed for those heavier electric bikes, has a ramp included and has a lot of clearance for if you need to get access into your storage area of your Terrain, this is gonna be a good option for you. We're gonna take a look at some of the features focusing on our car here. One of the biggest things to this bike rack is it's tilt-away feature.
Setting up the Yakima OnRamp LX Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes on a 2023 GMC Terrain
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. Today we have the Yakima OnRamp LX Electric Bike Rack. We're gonna take a look at how it fits here on our 2023 GMC Terrain. This is gonna be the bike rack you'll look at if you want something that's super heavy duty, has a lot of weight capacity and it has a ramp included. Now on the Terrain, you honestly don't really need that ramp, but it's still worth taking a look at some of its different features for this vehicle right here. The very first thing we're gonna look at is the tilt-away.
Beginner’s Guide to Installing the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2023 GMC Terrain
Hi everyone, I'm Evangeline here at Etrailer. Today we have the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 and we're gonna take a look at how it fits here on our 2023 GMC Terrain. This is gonna be a lightweight and compact two bike carrier that's still pretty versatile. If you're familiar with the Kuat line of bike racks, you always know that they're stylish, they work great. We're gonna focus on our vehicle here today to see how it works with it. The very first feature we're gonna touch on is the tilt away feature.
How to Set Up Your Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2023 GMC Terrain
Hey, everyone, it's Evangeline right here at etrailer. Today, we're taking a look at how the Hollywood Racks Destination 4-Bike Platform Rack fits on our 2023 GMC Terrain. This is gonna be one of my favorite 4-bike platform racks, 'cause of how compact and lightweight it is. But because of how it fits vehicles differently, there are some pros and cons to using this with this specific car. The very first thing I noticed and the first thing you should think about is your handlebars. Notice how for our mountain bike it sits a little too close for comfort to our rear windshield on our Terrain.
A Closer Look at the Benton ShiftShow Bike Rack on a 2023 GMCTerrain
Hey there, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. Today we are gonna be looking at the Benton ShiftShow four-bike hanging rack and seeing how well it fits our 2023 GMC Terrain. If you're looking for a way to carry around multiple bikes without spending a lotta money but also not taking up a lotta space, this might be the option for you. The Terrain does have some things to think about, like hatch clearance as well as a really low hitch. So we're gonna talk about that as well. If you do need to get into your cargo space of your Terrain, most hanging racks do not tilt away with the bikes loaded.
Setting up the Benton Shifts and Grins Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2023 GMC Terrain
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Benton 4-bike platform rack. This is the Shifts&Grins with the add-on. And we're gonna take a look at how it fits right here on our 2023 GMC Terrain. This is gonna be a little different compared to your other platform racks. It has unique features like how it can fold up flat to make it easier to soar inside your garage.
Test Fitting the Benton Shifts&Grins 2 Bike Rack on your 2023 GMC Terrain
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. Today we have the Benton platform bike rack. This is gonna be the Shifts and Grins in the 2 bike edition. We're gonna take a look at how it fits here on our 2023 GMC Terrain. This is gonna be a little different compared to other racks where you have some different features you might not be used to. This is all gonna be good for versatility though.
How to Install: Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on your 2022 GMC Terrain
Hey, everybody. Today, we're gonna be going over the Hollywood Racks Destination two-bike rack, here on a 2022 GMC Terrain. So here is what our bike rack is gonna look like on our vehicle with one bike attached. Now the backup camera is probably not gonna be very useful when you have two bikes on there, but that's to be expected with pretty much any bike rack on the back of this vehicle. Now in regards to your rear view glass here, the handlebars are probably gonna stick up a little bit, but you're still gonna have some decent visibility, and you obviously still have your mirrors to use on the sides as well. So you're not really foregoing any safety here, you're just gonna be foregoing some of the convenience features such as your rear view camera.
Setting up the Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2022 GMC Terrain
Hey everybody, how's it going Today, we're gonna be going over the Thule Hitching Post Pro for bike rack here on a 2022 GMC Terrain. So this is what our bike rack is gonna look like, installed on our Terrain here. We only have one bike attached now. So just a couple things to point out about the vehicle. Number one, your reverse camera is gonna be mostly blocked by the bike rack and your bike. So, you're not gonna get great visibility out of that when you do have the bike rack attached.
Is the Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Compatible with the 2018 GMC Terrain?
Speaker 1: Today in our 2018 GMC Terrain, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Super Clamp EX 2-Bike Platform Rack, part number SA4025F. Now, we do have a bike installed, so let's get a closer look at some of these features.Like a lot of platform-style racks, this can tilt away from your vehicle to give you access to your trunk. We're just going to pull up on this handle like that, let it tilt away, and as you can see, we can open up our trunk. One of the cool things is that you can see there's a lot of space between the handlebars and the trunk, so you're not going to have to worry about that too much either with whatever bike you choose to put on. So you're able to slide in, get whatever you need, and you can close it up. To tilt it up, just grab ahold of the bike rack and push up until you hear that audible latch.Now we have four different points where our bike is secured to the bike rack.
Fit Check: Testing Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2018 GMC Terrain
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 GMC Terrain, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Yakima RidgeBack 2 Bike Rack, part number Y02457. Now, we do have a bike installed. Let's get a closer look and show off some of the features. Starting from the outside, we're going to see on the ends of both arms, we do have two bottle openers. The cradles, though they are stationary, have this nice rubber TPE padding, which means that these little notches right there are going to shock the shock absorbers for the frame of your bike while you're traveling. We have three different points where our bike is secured.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2018 GMC Terrain
Speaker 1: Today our 2018 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima Halfback two bike rack. That's going to be part number Y02636. As you can see, we already have a bike installed, so let's take a look at some of the features. Starting from the outside, working our way in, you see on either side of these polls we have the Yakima bottle openers, which is on most of their bike racks. We look over here, the cradles, now these cradles are stationary so they don't move at all, but each cradle's going to have these zip strips that help secure your bike to the rack. And each cradle has this nice rubber TP padding.
Fit Test: Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack on a 2018 GMC Terrain
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima FullBack Two Bike Rack. That's going to be part number Y02634. As you can see, we already have a bike installed, so let's take a look at some of the features.We'll start from the outside and work our way in. You see, we have the patented Yakima bottle opener on the end of this pole, and on the other side we have an integrated cable locking system for the bike that's installed on the rear of your rack. You simply just pull this out, wrap it around your bike frame, and then you just stick it on the notch right there.You are going to get a set of keys so if when you want to unload your bike, you simply just stick the key in there and twist it, and it's going to unlatch it from the little knob. If we look up here, we see we have two cradles on top.
Setting up the Thule Helium Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2017 GMC Terrain
Hey everybody, Rob here at etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Two Bike Platform Style Rack on our 2017 GMC Terrain. Now first off, I really like this rack, one because it looks really nice, has a sleek look to it. But also because of the features it has. One thing that really comes in handy is the fact that we can actually tilt the bike away without removing our bike from it. There's a lever down here at the back of the mast, you can just pull that lever and you can see the bike tilts away.
How to Set Up Your Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack on a 2017 GMC Terrain
Hey everybody. Rob here at etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Curt two bike platform style rack on our 2017 GMC terrain. Our Curt rack is going to allow us to carry two bikes to and from the park or the trail. Now it is going to have a frame mount hook right here in the center, and our wheels are going to be in these wheel hoops. Now, one of the problems that comes into play when you're carrying a couple of bikes with you, whether it's one, two or more, is that if we need to get into our back hatch, a lot of times when you have to pull our bike off or completely take the rack off.
Installation: Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2017 GMC Terrain
Rob here at etrailer.com. And today we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Apex XT 4 hanging style bike rack on our 2017 GMC Terrain. Now our Thule Apex is going to allow us to carry up to four bikes to and from the trail. And it's going to prevent us from having to try to cram our bikes into the back seat or the back hatch area. And it's also going to prevent us from having to reach all the way on top and load and unload our bikes on our roof rack. A hitch mounted bike rack is just going to make it a little bit easier to load up and get there with your friends or family.Now like most hanging style bike racks, we're going to have three points of contact.
DIY 2017 GMC Terrain Installation for the Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes
Speaker 1: Today on our 2017 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting Kuat's NV 2.0 two by platform rack. This comes in gunmetal gray with part number NV22G and a metallic black with part number NV22B.This is going to be a premium bike rack. This versions gonna allow you to carry two bikes and it has a no frame contact which is particularly important if you have a carbon fiber bike. Your bikes secured into place by the arm that contacts your wheel and the cradle here in the front. And it holds the rear in place by it's wheel using a ratcheting strap. The ratcheting strap slides in this channel to accommodate various size bikes.
Thule Archway Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2016 GMC Terrain
Today on our 2016 GMC Terrain we're doing a test fit of the Thule Archway XT trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is TH9009XT. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we secure it in place. We have three straps altogether, two over our frame and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to start by pulling down and lifting up to release those.
Will the Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fit Your 2016 GMC Terrain?
Today on our 2016 GMC Terrain, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Passage Trunk Mount 2 Bike Rack. That part number is TH910XT. We already have our bike secured down. We have three straps total, two over our frame and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to start by pulling down and lifting up to release those. We can take our bike off and set it off to the side. With our bike out of the way, we'll take a few measurements.
Fit Test: Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes with 2016 GMC Terrain
Today on our 2016 GMC Terrain we're doing a test fit of the Swagman XT platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is S64650. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we secure it in place. We have a front and a rear cradle for our tires. Then here in the center we're going to have our frame hook.
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