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Carry up to 4 bicycles without ever having the rack or a bike touch your vehicle. This convenient Outback HitchRack mounts to your hitch so your bikes can go anywhere your vehicle goes. Assembles in minutes and even tilts down to allow rear-vehicle access without removing the rack. When not in use, the arms fold down and out of the way. Holds all frame sizes and features special bike hold-downs to separate and protect bikes. Includes receivers for 1-1/4" and 2" square hitches. No. 158. Made in USA. 37-1/2Hx7-1/2Wx16D".
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By Rick (Bloomington, MN USA)
I have had one of these for a number of years. When I purchased it, it came with completely separate parts for both the 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers. No adapter needed for the 2". Now, it looks like it is basically the 1-1/4" model with a shim for the 2" receiver. My old vehicle was 2", now I have a 1-1/4" receiver. My problem now is that I am trying to track down parts so that it will work with the smaller receiver. [...] Now, the Saris site is displayed. For me, it has been a solid unit, but I do agree with the comments on the straps. I bungee everything and it works fine.
By MLipenk (MN)
I have owned this Graber bike rack for about 5 years now. My wife picked one up from our local Target store for my birthday one year. In the 5 years it has traveled thousands of miles between the states of Wis., MN, and ND with not so much as a hiccup. I have carried 4 bikes on it, including 2 adult and 2 kids bikes.
One of the kids bikes is oddly shaped yet still fits fine (20"). One of the kids bikes is an 16" and works as well. It is a bit of a stretch to get any bike on the spot between the rack and the vehicle. I usually put the smallest bike back there.
I have had vehicles with both a 1 1/4" receiver and a 2" receiver. If you use the included threaded pin with the tightening shim, there is next to no wobble with either configuration, even with the plastic 2" adapter. The shim goes inside the square pipe of the bike rack. Then when you insert the pin with the threads near the head, through the receiver and the bike rack tube and the shim bolt, and ratchet it down tight, everything becomes nice and snug. I have to wonder if other reviewers correctly used the shim or if they are using the shim at all.
I also like the fact that this rack folds down and allows you to get into the back of your vehicle. A lot of racks in this price range do not have that feature. You can also easily fold down the horizontal bars that hold the bikes for more compact storage in your garage. The straps also work fine, although the little nubs that hold the straps do tend to mis-shape a little bit. However, I have never had one unstrap by itself in the 5 years I've had it.
Yes you can get fancier, more refined bike racks from Thule or Yakima and others, but you will also pay an arm and a leg. I agree with one reviewer that the large tube construction seems like over-kill and adds a lot of weight, but this Graber is also SOLID and yet won't break your budget. This Graber has given me no reason to look elsewhere for another rack, nor consider upgrading. I have been happy with it.
By Young (San Jose, CA, USA)
Bought this product based on price and review, thinking that the "sway" problem is due to wrong installation, and not with the product. I was wrong. I have 2 inch Hitch, and using the included plastic adapter, and the retaining pin that tightens with a screw on the other side (which is a hack in itself), I loaded up two adult and two childrens bikes. Initial sway was concerning but not enough to stop the trip. The sway increased over 300 mile trip to about 0.5 foot left and right (total play of 1 foot), and increased to 1.5 feet total on the return trip. All the sway action eroded the inside groove of the plastic adapter. I have a Cadillac Escalade (same as GMC, Chevy, etc) factory 2 inch hitch. Perhaps people who reported no or little sway problem with 2 inch adapter have different mechanicals that helps the situation (longer overlap perhaps between the 2 inch rack and the hitch mount insertion... I am guessing at this point). I am returning this to the target store (or gift it to a friend w/ 1.25 inch hitch, if they don't take it back).
Aside from this glaring 2 inch hitch adapter problem:
Pro:
1. Built Solid - The whole rack and bikes are secure together -- the sway probelms is at the hitch mount for the whole package.
2. Up to three bikes could be carried far enough out from the back of the car to be concerned about scratching the finish. The fourth one mounted near the car should be secured with bunge cords to the other bikes to keep it away from the car.
3. Even with four bikes, I had access to the rear loading window (push out a handle bar a bit).
4. The retaining straps worked well (I understand the perception of flimsiness), but had no issues on mine. The weight of the bikes keeps the bike in place in the groove, and strap is there to position them.
5. Price - Good price and good product -- had I have 1.25 inch Hitch.
Con:
1. 2. 3. Sway problem with 2 inch Hitch.
4. The horizontal bars (where bikes rest) are secured with big hand-tightening screw/handle combo w/ no locking washiers, etc. I could imagin that if I am not mindful of this and tighten it occationally, bikes could fall off.
Well, I researched for the replacement, and found Softride 25863 Access Dura 2. It is 2.5 time the cost ($246.37 from Amazon), but it is better than any other one I've seen, with vertical tilt down for a full rear access of the car/truck. Should have bought that in the first place.
By A. Rodriguez (Macon, GA)
If you are going to use this in a 2" receiver, don't even bother to get it, it is entirely too unstable and unsafe. Shell out a few more $$ for a better one.
My advice is AVOID IT LIKE THE PLAGUE...
By Swabbie (Georgia)
I received this rack as a gift, so I didn't get to evaluate it before purchase. I have a 2" hitch receiver. The included 2" adapter is worthless, wobbly, and unstable. The reason is the use of nylon and loose tolerance in the adapter. Had to buy a steel adapter that fit from another vendor. Don't trust the included cheap plastic bike straps unless you want to risk losing your bikes to following traffic. Use plently of tiedowns that you provide yourself. The horizonal bars that hold the bikes are attached to the upright pipe by screw knobs that are only hand-tightened and can back out. The upright pipe is the one thing that is over-engineered and more sturdy than needed. I would strongly recommend a potential purchaser spend more money for a better carrier. It might be OK for taking a kid's bike to a neighborhood park, but that's about it.
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