Thule 9030XT Vertex 5 Hitch Mount Bike Carrier, Large
This new hitch rack’s unique arc design makes it easier to load and unload, provides better ground clearance and gives you greater distance between your bikes for easy transport.
Product Features
- Fits most 1 1/4″ or 2″ receivers with included hitch adapter (Please refer to fit guide)
- Increased mast height for improved ground clearance
- Hide-away, heavy-duty integrated cable lock allows you to lock the bikes to the rack and stores inside the hitch rack when not in use.
- Hold Fast Cradles cushion bike and anti-sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
- Snug-Tite receiver lock (STL2, sold separately) virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle
- If you have a bicycle with a non-conventional frame, such as a woman’s, child’s, or full-suspension bike, you may need a frame adapter to carry your bike on a hanging-style rear mount bike rack. Thule frame adapter: 982XT
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The best hitch rack I have used! First off, this thing is nice looking. As hitch racks go this thing looks really sleek and nice on the car. The curves texture is a nice touch and accents the car nicely.I am putting this on a 2014 Ford Escape (with tow package). I used the 2″ receiver and I really like on this rack that they screw the 2″ adapter on the unit (I am surprised a rack of this size would even offer the 1.25″ hitch support) this allows the adapter part not to move around like some other…
Does the job with a few gripes, do not pay full price for the Snug-tite lock! Overall, I’m relatively happy with this bike carrier. Installation was simple and was able to fit all our bikes on the rack though, depending on the bike (ie. children’s, even with the bar adapter) you’ll need to MacGuyver it sometimes. Not sure if I’m completely sold with the “anti-sway” system that involves the extension pieces. In some instances it worked fine, while others it was tough to have the extra plastic mold flush with the frame. I think one of the extension pieces fell out…
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