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Yakima 4-Bike FullTilt Premium Tilt-Away Hitch Rack

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Yakima has Yakima 4-Bike FullTilt Premium Tilt-Away Hitch Rack for $249.95. Shipping cost will vary by location (~$17-$41).

Thanks to Community Member red8980 for posting this deal.

Key Features:
  • Fully assembled out of the box
  • Tool-free installation with locking SpeedKnob
  • AutoPin automatically positions and secures the rack into the hitch receiver
  • Fully padded arms for the ultimate in bike protection
  • UpperHand lever tilts rack down for vehicle access and folds it flat for easy storage
  • Arms fold down when not in use
  • Zero-hassle ZipStrips quickly secure bike to rack
  • SKS Locks included; locks rack and bike mounts
  • Fits both 1.25" and 2" receiver
  • Carries up to 4 bikes
  • Max 40 lbs per bike with a total max of 150 lbs
  • Weight: 40.00 lbs.
  • Dimensions: L 44.00 in x W 12.00 in x H 16.00 in
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal (excluding shipping cost) is $80 less (24.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $329.95 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 100 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • View Yakima return policy here.

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Yakima has Yakima 4-Bike FullTilt Premium Tilt-Away Hitch Rack for $249.95. Shipping cost will vary by location (~$17-$41).

Thanks to Community Member red8980 for posting this deal.

Key Features:
  • Fully assembled out of the box
  • Tool-free installation with locking SpeedKnob
  • AutoPin automatically positions and secures the rack into the hitch receiver
  • Fully padded arms for the ultimate in bike protection
  • UpperHand lever tilts rack down for vehicle access and folds it flat for easy storage
  • Arms fold down when not in use
  • Zero-hassle ZipStrips quickly secure bike to rack
  • SKS Locks included; locks rack and bike mounts
  • Fits both 1.25" and 2" receiver
  • Carries up to 4 bikes
  • Max 40 lbs per bike with a total max of 150 lbs
  • Weight: 40.00 lbs.
  • Dimensions: L 44.00 in x W 12.00 in x H 16.00 in
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal (excluding shipping cost) is $80 less (24.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $329.95 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 100 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • View Yakima return policy here.

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darkdealer
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I have this model. My experience is with transporting full suspension mtn bikes. Fitting 4 bikes is a challenge and require frame adapters. Because of the tight fit I only transport 2 bikes at a time on the 4 bike carrier to avoid any scratches and damage to the paint finish. For transporting 4 bikes I ended up getting a Yakima hang-tight 6 bike vertical rack.
SlyG07
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I have the FullSwing version of this attachment on our Mazda CX-5, which I have used twice since to carry 2 adult bikes. I have been pleased; although, there is some noticeable side-to-side wobble within my Curt hitch receiver. When bikes are loaded and even when driving, that wobble is not noticed, but it is still something that I would like to control. I tried ordering and installing a hitch tightener but the button depress lock on the attachment's tongue does not allow for standard size tighteners to be installed, where the width comes to ~2.75" and is too large for any ring clasp to fit over. I just ordered the following last night to try and combat this (see link below); other recommendations by Yakima included shimming the hitch receiver with soda can cutouts. I hope this helps anyone considering this model.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/produ...UTF8&psc=1

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Aug 22, 2022 06:50 PM
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G60roddoAug 22, 2022 06:50 PM
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The rack type that holds your bike by the wheels/tires is a far superior option if your budget allows. Much easier to use and safer for your bike.
Aug 22, 2022 07:07 PM
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99ways2dieAug 22, 2022 07:07 PM
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Quote from SlyG07 :
... other recommendations by Yakima included shimming the hitch receiver with soda can cutouts. I hope this helps anyone considering this model.
EEK!
It does not; lol.
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Aug 22, 2022 07:44 PM
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UbieAug 22, 2022 07:44 PM
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I've had this exact rack for about two years. Our Escape has a 2" receiver and it is very stable. Using it on a 1.25" was a bit more wobbly when carrying four bikes, but has been fine. Used it generally for 2 bikes, but have carried the full complement of four literally thousands of miles. The road bikes are all in the 19-23lb range, but we've carried 4 mountain bikes that were each in the low 30s with no issues.

Road bikes with a horizontal top tube can fit four bikes easily
For compact geometry or any kind of mountain bike we've needed to use frame bars. We have he SARIS ones, they were about $40 each.

Having the cable lock built in is nice. I wouldn't really trust it for any length of time but it keeps thieves of opportunity from easily just walking off with our rides. Fine at the gas stations if you run in to grab a snack or whatever. I wouldn't leave it overnight anywhere. If you use the frame bar though the cable doesn't actually attach lock the bike itself to the rack, even though it looks like it does.

Note, the whole contraption weighs about 45lbs.

***edit***
For reference I bought mine from REI in June of 202 for $293.30 (and got 5% in REI dividends for using their CC)
Last edited by Ubie August 22, 2022 at 12:53 PM.
Aug 22, 2022 08:16 PM
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GreyKestrel9181Aug 22, 2022 08:16 PM
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Quote from SDNick484 :
Apologies if this is a stupid question, but I'm just getting back into biking after several years and am in the market for something like this. I recently picked up a step-through Trek Vertex+2, would a step-through work on this style of a mount? The picture shows the latches attaching to the horizontal bar that wouldn't be present on step-throughs.
You will need an adapter like this​ [yakima.com] for a step through, womens, or kids bike. I don't know if you need the Yakima one but any one from a decent manufacturer like Thule or Saris should work. Just don't get the cheapest one lol.
Aug 22, 2022 08:44 PM
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SDNick484Aug 22, 2022 08:44 PM
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Quote from GreyKestrel9181 :
You will need an adapter like this​ [yakima.com] for a step through, womens, or kids bike. I don't know if you need the Yakima one but any one from a decent manufacturer like Thule or Saris should work. Just don't get the cheapest one lol.
Great info, thank you!
Aug 22, 2022 09:50 PM
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surkadAug 22, 2022 09:50 PM
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I had bought a 5 bike rack during last deal for my Honda Pilot which doesn't come with a hitch connector. Do you guys have any recommendations on where to get it installed. The dealer is giving a very high quote. TIA.
Aug 22, 2022 10:06 PM
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PDBSAug 22, 2022 10:06 PM
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Quote from surkad :
I had bought a 5 bike rack during last deal for my Honda Pilot which doesn't come with a hitch connector. Do you guys have any recommendations on where to get it installed. The dealer is giving a very high quote. TIA.
Do you have a local U-Haul?

https://www.uhaul.com/Trailer-Hitches/

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Aug 22, 2022 10:11 PM
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Quote from darkdealer :
I have this model. My experience is with transporting full suspension mtn bikes. Fitting 4 bikes is a challenge and require frame adapters. Because of the tight fit I only transport 2 bikes at a time on the 4 bike carrier to avoid any scratches and damage to the paint finish. For transporting 4 bikes I ended up getting a Yakima hang-tight 6 bike vertical rack.
Excellent point, I didn't realize this when I bought the similar FullSwing several years ago that the bikes can hit each other when you have 4 of them on the rack. I've found that some cheap foam pipe insulation [homedepot.com] helps quite a bit with this, but it's still tedious when the rack is fully loaded.
Aug 23, 2022 02:47 AM
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YankeeExileAug 23, 2022 02:47 AM
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Quote from DONIV :
it's great...only issue (big issue) on these is the lock mechanism breaks...happened to me. You can still use it perfectly, but it can be stolen. The way it is designed, you cannot use an aftermarket pin with a lock if the lock on this fails. For this price, that would not stop me from buying this. Just don't be rough with the lock if that makes sense.
I was thinking about drilling a hole through to accommodate an aftermarket pin lock. Haven't tried yet.
Aug 23, 2022 03:49 AM
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DONIVAug 23, 2022 03:49 AM
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Quote from surkad :
I had bought a 5 bike rack during last deal for my Honda Pilot which doesn't come with a hitch connector. Do you guys have any recommendations on where to get it installed. The dealer is giving a very high quote. TIA.
super easy to do yourself....trust me. i have a lexus gx460...it is just 4 bolts. i bought this....

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1

i hauled u-haul 4 wheel trailers with it multiple times for my golf cart. ... it will be plenty strong for the bike rack. tongue weight is 500lbs.
Last edited by DONIV August 22, 2022 at 08:53 PM.
Aug 23, 2022 03:59 AM
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DONIVAug 23, 2022 03:59 AM
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Quote from gephardt :
I was thinking about drilling a hole through to accommodate an aftermarket pin lock. Haven't tried yet.
I thought about that too but that would interfere with the way that bike rack tightens when in the hitch. hard to explain without a visual...look at pics of the part that goes into the receiver. it basically goes into the hitch, your turn a knob and it expands in the receiver until tight. it would interfere with that.
Aug 23, 2022 04:13 AM
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mengzAug 23, 2022 04:13 AM
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in for one for the labor day camping
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el_bajoAug 23, 2022 05:37 AM
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Deleted as misread which rack was being discussed.
Last edited by el_bajo August 22, 2022 at 10:54 PM.
Aug 23, 2022 05:48 AM
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el_bajoAug 23, 2022 05:48 AM
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Deleted as misread which track this was.
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audia403Aug 23, 2022 01:58 PM
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Quote from iamverycrazy :
Any coupon for free shipping?

$44.78 for the shipping cost (Fedex Ground) is very expensive and steep.
About $41 shipping cost to Atlanta. Sort of kills the deal for me. Would love to see a free shipping code! LMAO
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