So swinging it on and off the hitch or ferrying it on your hands for storage is much easier and simple.
Hitch mount platform bike rack reviews.
Swagman xc2 hitch mount bike rack at amazon reviewers loved how well made this rack is and noted that setup was easy best for four bikes.
It s necessarily a two in one rack and a set of two conjoined platform style racks each carrying two bikes.
Our favorite platform style models are in the 45 to 52 pound range which can make installing and removing them a challenge.
Best for two bikes.
Hollywood racks hr1400 sport rider se 4 bike platform style hitch mount rack the hollywood hr1400 sport rider is a quite heavy rack that carries up to 4 bikes on your truck s rear.
A platform hitch mounted rack would apply a lot of torque on the hitch due to it sticking quite a distance directly out from the back of the vehicle.
Like most hitch bike racks this model also has a lower loading height.
This is way lighter than most racks in our best hitch mounted bike racks reviews.
Hitch racks are great for the ease with which they can transport a wide range of bike styles without the hassle of lifting heavy or dirty bikes up and onto the roof of your vehicle.
However the allen sports deluxe rack goes directly up before extending outwards putting less strain on the hitch.