Allen Sports Premier Locking Quick Release 5-Bike Carrier for 2 in. Hitch
The allen premier qr hitch rack is the perfect way to transport your bicycles on road trips or camping guards. The quick install locking hitch insert installs into your receiver hitch wobble-free without needing any tools to secure. Dual-compound tie-down cradles and quick secure straps secure and protect your bicycles. The rack incorporates easy to use folding carry arms that quickly and conveniently drop out of the way when not in use. The rack also tilts back for easy lift-gate access. A large padded spine Shield protects your bicycles from the rack, and an included strap and padded Cam buckle help to keep everything in place when you’re driving. Important installation note: never use on trailers.
Product Features
- Quick install locking hitch insert fits 2 in. Receiver hitches; includes 2 keys
- Quick set carry arms snap into place and fold out of the way when not in use
- Dual compound tie-down cradles & quick set straps individually secure and protect bicycles
- Internal tilt-away release allows for easy lift gate access
- Padded spine shield protects bicycles during transport
Good product that appears to have addressed previous concerns. Excellent product and well built. I mounted mine on a 2005 Honda Pilot and found the tilting mechanism to be both easy to operate and clears the opening of the hatch just fine. See pictures.I have a few observations to make, having read the reviews prior to purchase:1. The rack does NOT fit toddler bikes. Our family currently has two adult bikes, one bike for an eight year old, and two bikes for twin five year olds. When mounting the bikes on this new rack, I discovered…
Why donât the arms lock in the âdown positionâ the same way they do when they are up??? First, the bike rack is sturdy and well built. I really like how the mounts rotate to fit what ever angles your bike needs. The hitch locking mechanism seems to work very nicely. The no tools hitch install is awesome.The rack has a series of quick release features. The tilt back to access the hatback is nice. However, the quick release to lower the arms is, completely ridiculous. When the arms of the rack are out it is a truly nice set…
Great family bike rack! This rack fit the bill for all of our requirements perfectly! We were able to fit 4 bikes on easily with a man’s bike, a woman’s bike and two different children’s bikes (note: no adaptor needed which was a bonus). After comparing this rack to the Thule and Yakima versions and scouring through both Amazon and Craigslist options, we ultimately came back to this rack. The positive reviews were great. Since we got it, we have been quite pleased with it. In fact, while on vacation, our extended…