Hitch mounted bike racks slide into the hitch receiver on the back of your vehicle. Different sizes are available for different receivers (1 ¼” and 2”), and different models that fold, tilt or swing away leaving you access to the rear of your vehicle.

When choosing a Hitch Mounted Bike Rack it is important to consider the below information

Vehicle Features:

What size receiver opening do you have?

What is your trailer hitch rated for?

Class I: 2,000lbs capacity, 200lbs tongue weight. Recommended 2 bikes

Class II: 3,500lbs capacity, 350lbs tongue weight. Recommeded up to 4 bikes
* A class II only bike rack will not fit a class I hitch

Class III: 3,500lbs - 12,000LBS TOWING Capacity. Tongue weight 10% of gross towing weight. Recommended up to 5 bikes

Use our trailer hitch search to find a hitch for your vehicle

Bike Carrier Features
 

Tray style hitch carriers: are lower, easier and faster to load than other rack styles. These hitch carriers fit more bike styles than any other rack.

Swing-Away Bike Racks: Rack swings bikes away from the vehicle allowing unlimited access to the rear of the vehicle. Easy to operate by removal of a pin & clip. Bike can remain on the rack while it is in swing away motion.

Folding Bike Racks: Rack folds down and out of the way for unlimited rear access. Bikes must be removed before folding.

Tilting Bike Racks: Rack tilts down at the base of the rack. Limited access to the rear of the vehicle. Bikes must be removed before tilting.

Now that you know what type of hitch mounted bike rack you are looking for - Click here to choose one for your vehicle.