i have a class 1 hitch on my subaru outback 2014 can i carry 3 bikes with this
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Yes you can, however the rack moves around a lot. It's safe, but if I were to buy another rack, it would be from 1up USA bike rack. I barrowed one, best rack I have ever used.
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Yes. Three adult bikes; smaller ones are more difficult to put on it. I got this because one of my newer bikes does not have a cross bar and so would not fit on my Thule rack. It's nice that the front wheels are solidly stationary. Both the Thule and Saris Thelma vibrate a bit on the freeway, but not enough to worry me.
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Im sure it would. I have never done more than two. But I am also VERY cautious. But I would not want to carry three bikes often.
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You may be able to use a small lock instead of the pin for the bolt in the hitch. The only way you could lock the bikes would be to use a cable lock wrapped through them.
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Yes, you will have to do that. That is an extra cost for the hitch and the installation of the hitch. I got mine at an independent truck accessories shop because the dealer's parts department would have charged much more. As an alternative you can buy a bike rack that actually attaches to the edges of the back door or trunk of your car. Look at Thule.com for their fitting guide and you will see different ways to carry a bike. The guide matches your car with the racks that will fit. You will be educated and not necessarily need to buy a Thule brand.
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I know they make adaptors to go from 1 1/4 into a 2 but not sure about the other way for safety reasons. A 1 1/4 hitch receiver less of a weight rating. Remember you'll have nearly five hundred pounds of bikes on the rack plus the weight of the rack. Adaptors are just adding another point for failure. Hope this helped.
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I don't think there is one. You could carry 2 of the heaviest bikes made without any trouble. This rack is heavy duty.
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You have to buy the hitch lock separate. Unsure of if you can use it for kids bikes probably depends on the size of the bike
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This hitch should work with a class 1,2, or 3, 2" hitch only. It is solid as stone but be warned, this baby is heavy. You won't want to take it on and off daily.
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hi jonathan. i bought this bike hitch and am very satisfied with it. i'm not exactly sure what you're getting at with your question but i can tell you that the carrier base rod at the bottom extends a good amount to give ample space so that one can easily mount 4 bikes to the hitch. but once the bikes are mounted and strapped, you push the base rod back in and secure it. when the hitch is ready for transport with 4 bikes, i'd say that there's at least between 2-3ft between the tires of the 1st bike and the 4th bike in case you wanted to loop an extra cable (or bike lock) to secure all the bikes together. i hope that helps you. hi jonathan. i bought this bike hitch and am very satisfied with it. i'm not exactly sure what you're getting at with your question but i can tell you that the carrier base rod at the bottom extends a good amount to give ample space so that one can easily mount 4 bikes to the hitch. but once the bikes are mounted and strapped, you push the base rod back in and secure it. when the hitch is ready for transport with 4 bikes, i'd say that there's at least between 2-3ft between the tires of the 1st bike and the 4th bike in case you wanted to loop an extra cable (or bike lock) to secure all the... » Read More hi jonathan. i bought this bike hitch and am very satisfied with it. i'm not exactly sure what you're getting at with your question but i can tell you that the carrier base rod at the bottom extends a good amount to give ample space so that one can easily mount 4 bikes to the hitch. but once the bikes are mounted and strapped, you push the base rod back in and secure it. when the hitch is ready for transport with 4 bikes, i'd say that there's at least between 2-3ft between the tires of the 1st bike and the 4th bike in case you wanted to loop an extra cable (or bike lock) to secure all the bikes together. i hope that helps you. « Show Less
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The specifications for this hitch state "35 lbs per bike". 4 bikes @ 80 lbs each would more than double the recommended weight-load. However, I frequently load my Swagman with (2) Mountain bikes and (2) Cruisers which are over the "35 lbs" limit and it has held up nicely. Not sure you would be able to load 4 bikes @ 80 lbs, though.
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It requires a 3 point receiver, with at least a rating high enough to handle the weight of the bike you want to carry. I had to have the extra 2 receivers welded to the frame of my RV, and a class 4 installed.
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most definately, will hold as many bikes as you can put on.I install the one that is rated a 2500 pounds and I pull a ATV behind my camper... I reinforced my 4" bumper with some angle iron, just to be extra careful.you wont have to do that if your just hauling bicycles.make sure you pick the right one... they come with 2" and 4" receivers
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I have an Subaru Outback. The back hatch opens no problem with one bike however a bit more tricky when rack is loaded with two.
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I know you can purchase an adapter that will allow a 2inch hitch to be attached to a 1-1/4" receiver. However, I believe that with a four bike hitch, you need to have a 2 inch receiver type hitch for strength. These hitches are heavy without any bikes. Four bikes just adds another 100 plus pounds to the hitch and all this weight is hanging way out. You could go to the swagman website or to ORS racks direct and ask this them this question to confirm my answer.
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I only used mine with 3 bikes, but I had no problems with that. We went off road a bit too and everything was held in place swimmingly
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Follow Paul and Lenny's advice and you'll be fine. I used it with a four bike rack, on a class I U-haul receiver on a Toyota Corolla '95. The only thing that you should be aware, is that by extending the length of the receiver and depending on the vehicle you drive and what you are attaching, you might scrape the road or hit the curb when going over bumps, or backing up against the curb. The welding and strength of the adapter is pretty solid.
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No way! The weight is no problem. Properly installed it will hold your bike just fine. The rack is very heavy and well made. It does however depend on the additional supports being welded to the frame on either side . The setup is very critical. The side supports must be welded in the same plane as the main hitch. If not it will bind and not slide in and out. I took mine to a welding and machine shop that I trust. It took a whole day to get it exactly right. Cost was about $500 but with the additional supports it was rock solid. John S.