Do I need hitch lock for this bike rack?
745518
no you do not, it comes with a key lock already, you put the key in turn the knob till it locks in place ( the bar expands inside the hitch to keep it in place, then you put your key in and it locks it there. kind of cool
745519
No. The way it works, you turn the knob at the base till it expands within the hitch receiver making the rack very sturdy. Once it is tight enough, you then use the provided Yakima key to lock the hitch to the hitch receiver. So I just leave my rack on all the time. I actually really like my rack :)
650572
DBuff, I bought this kit, but found that I only needed the threaded(highly recommend) hitch lock to secure the hitch. I additionally bought two padlocks to secure the bike ratchets easily- this also assured me that my bikes stayed cinched down opposed to only using the cable. Hope this helps.
2254364
Your hitch is going to be occupied by the bike rack. If you find a dual hitch receiver with a tall enough rise you may be ok. You also want to be careful you don't go over your max tongue weight.
1952107
No, there is no built in system to lock bikes to the rack itself. The rack has a clever system for locking itself into the hitch so it cannot be stolen.
953886
For the rack, you have to purchase separately the Saris Thelma #3022 Security Locking Hitch Tite. This is useful if you going camping and leaving the rack in some remote parking. For the bike, I highly recommended the Saris Locking 8-Foot Cable. The cable comes with the lock and good enough to secure 3 bikes. The cable may not be thick and I am sure someone can cut it but good enough for day use. I keep the bike indoor when travelling or attached additional locks when going camping.
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.
1273162
Not this model, you'd have to get a separate lock to able to secure bikes or the rack itself. The RS model does have locks however, it might be worth checking that one out.
898895
It should work as the bike tong will fit into the hitch and the lock is attached there.. I haven't had my lock very long so I don't know how the lock itself will hold up over time..
2014680
The bar itself has a locking mechanism but the bike mounts do not. Although, you can order locking bike mounts separately that should work with this rack.
5786
It comes with a bolt (that bolts the rack to your trailer hitch), so unless the person trying to steal it has two large wrenches you should be fine. I guess a better answer is, it does not come with a lock anywhere on the hitch.
1944445
Yes, but also make sure the red knob is turned all the way to the left. If it's not the rack won't slide into the hitch.
1578980
Yes, the rack comes with locks to lock the bikes to the mounts as well as the rack to the hitch. The trailer hitch, of course, is not included.
1336569
There isn't a locking mechanism with the rack. It's easy to use the usual bike cable lock looped through a bracket at the hitch, when leaving unattended. That's a secure fix for me.
2229230
bikes sit in rack and attach with velco straps..For extra safety i add a locking bike lock..I am pleased with this rack
1126238
Not really but there are some products around that you can sort of rig to work that way. I use a long cable that goes around both frames and then lock the cable to the hitch. I think there is a lockable hitch pin but I have never purchased one of those.
5555
You have to purchase a lock separately. It has a place for a lock that connects to the red screw handle to keep it from turning - but not just any lock. It is a specific accessory you have to purchase. But, you can also use a standard bike lock to lock your bike to the rack. As far as locking the rack to your car, this rack does not support that at all. You'd have to come up with your own solution.
1578982
It doesn't include the trailer hitch, but it does include the bike locks for each bike.