Thule Vertex Swing Away Bike Rack - 4 Bike

Product Descriptions

Massey's Outfitters Description: Thule Vertex Swing Away 4-Bike Carry - This new hitch rack's unique arc design makes it easier to load and unload, provides better ground clearance and gives you greater distance between your bikes for easy transport. Swing-away feature makes for easy rear of vehicle access. Features Swing-away design that allows a fully loaded hitch rack to swing away from the vehicle for rear of vehicle access The bold new hitch rack with unique arc design for easier bike loading and carrying performance New Hold Fast Cradles(TM) cushion bike and provide maximum bike security Anti-Sway Cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact New and improved Hitch Switch(TM) folds arms down when not in use and tilts carrier away from vehicle for trunk, hatch or tailgate access Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling Snug-Tite(TM) receiver lock (STL2, sold separately) virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle Increased mast height for improved ground clearance Secure your bikes to the hitch rack with Thule's 6 ft. Braided Steel Cable (#538XT, sold seperately) Available in a 4 bike version only / Only fits 2" receivers

Eastern Mountain Sports Description: The new Thule 9030 Vertex 5 Hitch Rack's unique arc design makes it easier to load and unload2;while swing-away arm allows access to your vehicle rear. The bold new hitch rack with unique arc design for easier bike loading and carrying performance. Increased mast height for improved ground clearance. New Hold Fast Cradles cushion bike and provide maximum bike security. Anti-Sway Cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact. New and improved Hitch Switch folds arms down when not in use and tilts carrier away from vehicle for trunk, hatch or tailgate access. Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling. Snug-Tite receiver lock (STL2, sold separately) virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle.

Backcountry Description: A long road trip necessitates trunk access (for undies, booze, etc). The four-bike Thule Vertex Swing Away Bike Rack lets you get into your trunk or hatch without removing your bikes or reaching over the back seat. Once you install this hitch rack into your auto's two-inch receiver and secure up to four bikes, your trunk and its precious cargo aren't off-limits because the rack swings well out of the way.Taller mast and arched design improves loading-unloading and bumper clearance Coated chassis withstands road abuse, folds up for storage, and tilts downward Hold Fast Cradles feature soft rubber with grooves to accommodate bike cables and patented reinforced Cradle Straps lock your rig in tight Patented No-Sway Cage prevent banging and damage during the bumpy miles Hitch Switch on the top of the rack lets you fold down the arms when not in use as well as fold down the whole rack for trunk access Snug-Tite receiver lock and a 6ft braided steel cable (both sold separately) lock your rack to your auto and your bikes to the rack when traveling