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Old 05-04-20, 07:47 PM
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elae
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Originally Posted by jharmon203
You really just need to assess what all is important to you. Do you like racks that grip the wheels or frame? There are pros and cons to both.

I personally went with a thule apex swing rack (that swings out of the way when you need to access the rear hatch). There are so many great features on it that I really appreciate. The hitch has a tightening feature that puts it snug in the receiver so it doesn't bounce around and it also prevents theft of the rack because there is a key that prevents it from being loosened. The straps have large holes making it easy to keep things snug. The integrated bike lock provides a small deterrent for someone to not to steal them. It also keeps a peace of mind going down the highway that if the straps break, the bikes won't fall off.
Thank you! This is the unit that I keep coming back to you. It seems to check all the boxes.
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