How hard is this rack to attach and remove from the hitch? My car won't fit in garage with it attached.
1123237
To remove the rack from the car, you first release the safety pin by pulling outward. Then you unlock and unscrew a handle that loosens the expanding mechanism inside of the hitch receiver. At this point, the entire rack can be wiggled out of the receivet easily. When it comes out of the receiver, you have the full weight of the rack to carry so just be ready. You can get a good grip on the top of the unit as well as the swing away arm on the bottom. Of course never try to take it off with a bike attached or with it in the swung open position!
1123238
It's very easy to put on and take off. Takes just a minute or two once you get used to it.
1123239
There is nothing technical about the attaching or removing of the rack but some might consider it heavy. I have installed it many times without any issues and I have generally been impressed with the strength of the unit but in that strength there is weight.
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.
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.
2100930
As far as I know there is not a locking hitch pin for it because you have to screw it in. It does not just slide in like most hitch pins. Maybe you could just lock the rack onto the hitch with a cable.
568086
The rack stil wobbles. I use the screw in hitch pin as well as the lottery pin and it moves. There is play between the hitch and the receiver so it slides in. No way around it. The screw doesn't alleviate the rocking. That being said I've had no issues with the rocking. Yet. Some day I suspect the metal could break from wear and fatigue.
283960
You will have to remove it, It mounts where the aftermarket hitch mounts. This bumper has a hitch, witch works just fine.
1755950
It slides into a 2 inch standard reciever like a normal hitch will,it won't work if you only have a ball.but it is a great rack.
252951
Since the rack itself attaches via a receiver I guess the question would be can you put a hitch on the underside of the "car". LOL
1448714
Hi Sandy... Hmmm, I really can't say. I chose it because it said to work on the Element with a "receiver hitch." I assume you have that hitch, as well, but that won't ensure that it will be a proper fit for you vehicles. I will mention that this hitch is kind of heavy, so you gotta be somewhat strong to insert it in the receiver with ease. I have seen that there are lighter/smaller ones. Also, when I searched your vehicle(s) on Amazon, and just plain Google with the words "bike rack for," all kinds of things came up. I count on reviews to confirm quality and fit for things like this. Hi Sandy... Hmmm, I really can't say. I chose it because it said to work on the Element with a "receiver hitch." I assume you have that hitch, as well, but that won't ensure that it will be a proper fit for you vehicles. I will mention that this hitch is kind of heavy, so you gotta be somewhat strong to insert it in the receiver with ease. I have seen that there are lighter/smaller ones. Also, when I searched your vehicle(s) on Amazon, and just plain Google with the words "bike rack for," all kinds of things came up. I count on reviews to confirm quality and fit for... » Read More Hi Sandy... Hmmm, I really can't say. I chose it because it said to work on the Element with a "receiver hitch." I assume you have that hitch, as well, but that won't ensure that it will be a proper fit for you vehicles. I will mention that this hitch is kind of heavy, so you gotta be somewhat strong to insert it in the receiver with ease. I have seen that there are lighter/smaller ones. Also, when I searched your vehicle(s) on Amazon, and just plain Google with the words "bike rack for," all kinds of things came up. I count on reviews to confirm quality and fit for things like this. « Show Less
1195397
I have a 2" hitch and it works great. I really like this rack. It is better than I was expecting, a lot better.
1646334
I have a Volvo sedan and the truck is very heavy when I have the bike rack mounted. It's hard/ heavy to lift and insert the lock into the trunk.
2213194
Yes, it is easy to remove. Unscrew the retaining pin in your hitch receiver, pull it out, then remove the bike rack. It takes just a couple of minutes.
686639
I don't know what the first question means. The rack mount is part of the face plate, so no, it can't be removed.
1730492
From hitch pin hole on car hitch to rack arms you have 15 inches. In addition, bike nearest rear of car is mounted between rack arms and car. No it is not feasible.
1840459
Hi there, I actually bought this piece but hired a welder to modified it, because I need it for connecting a metal basket to get more space on my Sentra. I think the maximum weight allow is like 500 pounds, 120 pounds should be ok in weight for the hitch because is pretty strong constructed.
71881
These racks have quite a bit of bounce to them to begin with...throwing in more connections would really get things to bouncing. I wouldn't try it. I have an adapter to raise my hitch-height, but chose not to use it for that reason.
929376
Possibly. I have about 10 1/2 inches of clearance between the point my rack fits into the hitch to the area where metal would/could make contact with the car -- or 10 1/2 inches of clearance. I actually have less than that on my car because my hitch is about an inch recessed from my bumper. If yours sticks out 3 inches, it might work. Otherwise, keep shopping.
283962
I had a hitch already installed on mine. I removed it and used the hitch on the bumper instead. You have to remove all the bolts that hold the hitch in place anyway when you install the new bumper.