Is this rack easy to take on and off? I will only use it occasionally and don't want it on my Highlander all the time.
586401
No. The bolt that holds it on is threaded and long. Requires tools. Bumper gets in the way. Threads keep it from wobbling however. A tradeoff.
586402
It is very easy a little heavy, but you want it to be sturdy and it is. It's a great rack for the money, we love it.
1199041
My husband can get it on and off really fast. I haven't tried because it's heavy! We absolutely love this bike rack!
598486
Yes is really very easy. I'm install and remove it every time I used it. I don't have it on . It is a great product.
1987
The bag in the Ibera rack is lock into place very securely. I have not had any issue with it moving or falling off. It has a firm botten that sits snug in place and the latch is quite strong. No worries here.
474765
I took the rack off for the winter and haven't had it that long...it's a great rack though!
674930
Loading bikes is easy, just requiring lifting them a short height onto the rack. The anchor straps install very easily, and are easy to remove too. The only issue I've had is with handlebars from one bike riding up on the seat of the adjacent bike a bit, causing the handlebar end to be not as well seated as it could be, and/or pressing on a brake cable.
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Alethea, I don't have a Highlander but a 2008 Scion XB. I have had the rack now for over a year, used it on trips totling over 6,000 miles and it works perfectly. Hollywood has a website that lists all the cars that the reack will fit. I found it very easy to install and very stable. Its a quality product I wanted a rack that would protect my bike and this does it. Terry
2180212
It would look nice on your Highlander, a bit small for my Suburban. I did make up my own mounting hardware as the supplied mounts were made of plastic. It now is mounted on my off road buggy and I love it.
965513
Hi, Karen - Amazon sent me this question but I'm not sure why since I have a Toyota RAV4. I had to take the wheel cover off the spare tire to fit it on but one thing I can testify to is that it's very sturdy and I like that a lot. I use extra straps and bungie cords to be super sure the rack and my bike are secure and I don't know if that applies to you but I can definitely recommend it.
1883889
This would be a very poor choice for a Toyota Highlander. Your vehicle type should be using a receiver hitch T-bar rack, or a wheel platform rack. Or a roof mount. Good luck, and don't buy a trunk mounted rack.
576489
You have to remove rack. I was very disappointed with, this product. Ended up getting bungie straps and placing both bikes in the bed of my truck (upside down) and strapped them safely. This product allowed way to much wiggle to the bikes and made me constantly worry about the bikes falling, and believe me when I say, I tried everything! Just not a very stable product.
1123240
Extremely easy. Guiding the rack into the hitch receiver is the hardest part, but after a couple of times, you'll be a pro at it. And it detaches even easier. Be mindful... It's a little heavy, so be prepared for that. Use assistance when you can, to avoid gouging your car with the rack.
1084616
It does very well. The straps that attach to your car have a little stretchy tension part to them. I was wary of this in the beginning but the bikes were able to move a little and not rip the trunk lid off. It actually us a great design that saves your car. So don't be alarmed when they sway a little. The rack held tight and true for 16 hours and we didn't have to adjust them once.
689496
The base support stays on all the time. Although it is relatively easy to install the support system on the car, it requires an allen wrench to install and remove it. This makes taking it on and off a hassle and inconvenient. I would suggest leaving it on even when not using the bike rack.
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We use it in our 2005 Highlander. It has a little more gapping on the sides than it does in our Toyota Matrix, but not enough to fit a dog snout in between. If you have a dog who is really determined to get out and is decent-sized, he might be able to pull it down by that gap. Our dogs are 50 and 40 pounds, and they stick back there just fine. What I do always recommend is tightening the telescoping screws every couple of days if you think about it. They tend to slowly loosen over time, and that will make it easier to knock over.
2213198
it's the easiest bike rack I've had to date. Just slide into the trailer hitch and the bikes are go on easily as well.
1144416
Not too bad. If u keep them in tact two people can lift off and put on in 10 minutes or so per rack. For my truck they need to go back in the same spot so you may have to adjust for a few more minutes putting them back on.