How heavy is this carrier and how easily does it mount?
1175808
Well, it is heavy. not taht you can´t install it alone. I can install mine in about 5 to 10 minutes, or less. my trunk can´t be opened with the rack installed.
1175809
It mounts in no more than two minutes every time (after your initial adjustments to fit the rack on your car) and it weighs 35lbs
1175810
It makes by rubber so it is light. It very easy and fast to mount about 5 minutes
1175811
I'm 64" tall and can carry this (folded up) with one hand to my car. This first install with instructions in hand took 20 min. After that, less than 5. I love Thule products. This is my third due to my third car. Love the simplicity. But, I am a mechanical engineer too. Don't get discouraged, the instructions are easy. And they have 1-800 line to call. Go for it. :)
1175812
It weighs 35lbs. I use it mostly on one car and about twice a week. It does get easier and faster to mount the more you do it.
1697675
I have a Triumph Street 675, its 400 pounds. I would not put more than that much weight on my carrier. As it is it shakes allot. I would not take it on long trips now.
1426764
less than 5 pounds, it is very light and very strong. I have had over 45 pounds of stuff in it on a regular basis. fits two Pugs also
1360670
It is heavy but with the latch system it is easy to install. It is bulky for rear facing once child tall enough that the headrest must be attached. That being said, we love ours. This is our second one. First purchased in 2008 & still in use with our second daughter.
1800460
Not heavy at all I was able to bring it up a flight of stairs without a problem. I'm much younger but two people would make it much easier to carry.
77972
It weighs about 50 lbs. Its very easy to attach to a hitch, does not jostle around when driving about and folds up very nicely behind my vehicle, Buick Encore. I put it on the car in the spring and I do not remove it until winter returns.
23693
The unit is manageable but not lite. Mounting the 1st bike in the rear position was more difficult ( strenuous ) than installing the carrier in the hitch receiver. Even so I am pleased with the unit.
989022
I have not weighed it, but it probably weighs about 35 lbs. The rack does not cause any discomfort when I am hanging it on the back of my truck hitch. It would probably be a bit heavy for an average woman to handle easily, but they could handle it in a pinch. My wife is 115 lbs and she would struggle but could do it. It is a GREAT bike rack! Nothing better! That thing is built to LAST!
1465970
Hi Bryan - the rack is about 49 lbs. assembled. You do not need to install both carriers, but the main assembly, because it was designed to be so strong is the heaviest part. Thanks!
1509814
How much does the carrier weigh and how easy is it to put in the hitch is the adapter for women's bike easy to attach where can I go to actually see the carrier
2166081
I haven't read what the stated weight is for the carrier. I use it for my 10-pound cat. I've found that, when I carry it one-handed by the handle, the bottom seems to sag down (there are many hinged panels for folding flat, so they get pulled down). I carry it with my right hand on the handle, and my left hand supporting the bottom. It just feels more secure and steadier for the cat. I don't mind doing this, as he loves this carrier so much, I keep it out in the living room with the door off when we are going somewhere... it's his home! (He can also sit up in it without his head touching the top, which is a bonus.) In summary, if you don't mind supporting the bottom, your pet could probably go up to 20 pounds in this thing.
23695
The sections aren't heavy. The first assembly was a bit confusing, after that an easy process. I use a locking bolt and installing that on the hitch takes longer than installing the rack. One note, I've only transported 2 bikes not 4.
1513991
I agree with the other estimated weights (30-40 lbs) It was easy to install and works GREAT! I highly recommend the hitch!
1957511
I'm not certain how much it weighs. It's heavy and unwieldy due to the trailer hitch tongue. I'm totally satisfied with the carrier. I generally slide it over to the car when I am going to use it. If you need exact weight+ I would contact manufacturer.
892350
The carrier came with 4 uprights and 2 cross bars plus all the needed clamps (8) to attach them to your truck box. It was easy to assemble - less that 1/2 hour in total. I am very pleased with this purchase but I did make one minor upgrade and that was to replace the adjustable plastic nuts that you would use to change the width of the units if you use them on more than one vehicle but since I will only use them on my truck, I used 8 locking nuts which I felt would not jiggle loose in use.
517720
i believe it is around 40 lbs a little bulky but straped in carrying was easy.
766753
Personally, I wouldn't risk it. I'm not an engineer, so I don't know how "overbuilt" this is and whether it would handle the extra weight. When I was researching this purchase, I remember seeing a few other carriers out there designed to carry heavier bikes. You also want to make sure the hitch on your vehicle is rated to carry that amount of weight. My vehicle's hitch is rated at 500 lbs which is the max of this carrier.