Reviews for Quadratec 4 Bike Folding Bike Rack for 2" Receiver Hitch
Did quite a bit of research before selecting this rack and it really paid off. This is a nicely engineered design. Super easy to assemble and install...5 minutes tops. I love the way it stows when not in use and the mechanism to drop it out of the way for tailgate access is very smooth. Really solid, no rattles and looks great! A wrench is included but I highly recommend picking up a 3/4" ratchet wrench (~$10) and keeping it with the rack. It will make installing or removing the hitch bolt a lot faster and easier.
First let me say, IT FITS A 32" Tire perfectly. Now as for quality great from what I can tell. The only rattle that you have or may here is from the top post when the arms are out but other then that IT'S A SNUG FIT ALL THE WAY AROUND. With all the bikes off and arms folded the truck door open with no problems. The strap is the only confusing thing but it seams it is for just one bike other then that all the rubber bungees are great. Recommend the quadratec adapter for the ladies bike or if you have a full suspension bike in order for it to work. Definitely a 5 Star and did I mention IT FITS A 32" Tire Perfectly with out scratching the wheels even if you have a set of custom wheels. Good job Quadratec and great price.
It holds 4 bikes, avoids the 5th wheel and allows access to the trunk
Made for jeep, easy to open the back gate and the whole family can ride in one car with all bikes attached
High rating and good reviews
Same as above
Folds down
Sturdy build. Not fancy. Hinges are held in place by locking pins. Every thing lines up well. My spare tire was too big and initially wouldn't fit, so I ordered a 7" hitch extension from Amazon. Not the fault of the product. The rack folds down nicely when not in use and it was easy to lower the hitch when I needed to get into the back of the Jeep. This is a really good product that just works. I can't imagine spending $500 for the same thing.
Installation seems a bit wobbly. Other than that, very good product.
Really nice rack which is thoughtfully designed. For the JL, far better than any of the more prominent brands which are designed for mass appeal. It is tight fitting and secure. It was easy to install too.
Although a little heavy, I can actually tilt the rack with bikes on it for full access.
Why not 5 stars, a few minor things:
- the wire holding on to the retainer for one of the pins is too close to the pivot point, gets caught and after 2 used can already see it will fail soon
- there is a screw used to tighten the main support bar. It isn’t secured with anything it loose. In transit or if accidentally left off, easy to loose. Suggest setting up so it can’t be completely removed.
- it would be great if you could remove one or more of the bike positions. I only need three and the fourth just gets in the way.
- As expected it does get in the way of the backup camera, and the JL beeps while backing up
Overall, best option I can find. I would buy it again and would recommend it to friends.