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Edited June 28, 2017
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Some of the better rated receiver mount 2 Bike carriers out there, at better than craigslist prices.
$86.79 Swagman XC Cross-Country 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1/1/4 and 2-Inch Receiver)
Fits 1.25 receiver (class 2) receiver, but has an adapter to fit 2")
https://www.amazon.com/Swagman-Cr...B0001VO1YY
$100.21 Swagman Traveler XC2-RV 2 Bike Carrier with Bumper Adaptor
This one fits a 2" Receiver without adaptor, and comes with an RV Bumper mount that you can toss if not needed.
https://www.amazon.com/Swagman-Tr...B003YJK252
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https://www.amazon.com/Swagman-Cr...B0001VO1YY
out of me by not having vehicle access when rack is loaded.
You're supposed to adjust the bottom parts so they're centered at the lowest point of the wheel. Adjusted correctly the bicycle physically cannot sink any lower when it moves laterally, and in effect is at a point of maximum stability.
Then the top assembly ratchets the bike downward so it cannot bounce up and fall out.
The only way it seems what you mentioned could occur:
1) User did not adjust the wheel holders, allowing the bike to sink lower, defeating the ratchets.
2) Something failed.
I could easily see some lazy person not adjusting the wheel holders.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/361346308780
I am curious as well as to how this happened. I've used this rack for over 1 year with no issues and my bikes seem to be secure. Did a part fail?
Thanks
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I'm confused about the person talking about losing a bike off this rack. It sounds like maybe they didn't use the (included) rubber tie down straps to keep the bike locked to the wheel carrier.
I wouldn't trust just using the ratchet top without also strapping the wheels in place.
It has the best reviews of any I've seen, and I think this is the best design for carrying a variety of bikes.
Installing a hitch isn't bad. I just did it from the curt Slickdeals a few weeks ago. Total cost was about 100 including a set of bits I bought to get the right size. Mine required me to drill into the frame which I was able to easily do with cheap zinc oxide bits and an old 18v drill. Took me about 2 hours or so but I primed and painted everything that had exposed metal after drilling to avoid rust and I installed it by myself-- recommend you get a friend to help as lining up holes of hitch and exhaust while holding everything up is a PITA.