| | |  | Automotive | Home » » Thule 914XT Roadway 4 Bike Hitch Carrier | | | | | | | Description: | | Durable hanging hitch carrier with antisway cradles and convenient Hitch Switch lever releases to fold arms and carrier. | | | Features: | |
• Transports up to 4 bikes via vehicle's 1-1/4 inch or 2 inch hitch receiver
• Stay-Put cradles and anti-sway cages prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
• Hitch Switch lever tilts carrier down and away from vehicle for hatch or tailgate access
• Durable high-strength steel construction
• Optional locking functional mechanisms available (sold separately)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 33.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 16.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 8.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 38.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 36.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 16.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 9.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 40.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 38 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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62 of 62 found the following review helpful:
 Well Built, Good Fit and Finish, Pleasantly SurprisedMay 27, 2008
By OOICU812
"Dave"
This is a great product.
The unit consists of a 1.25 inch receiver and a sleeve that screws onto it to convert it to fit into 2" receiver. It takes a couple of minutes to convert between sizes and is a solid, tight fit in either sized reciever.
This rack does not use the standard pin to hold it into the reciever like most reciever based products. Instead this rack uses a treaded bolt that screws into one of the sides (the center of the hitch is solid metal and is threaded). This actually makes for a very solid attachment with minimal "wiggle". The only drawback to this is that you cannot use a locking reciever pin....hence if you live in a high crime area, it would be possible for someone to use a wrench to take out the bolt and walk off with your bike rack. This is not a issue where I live, but could be for some.
The rack pivots in two places. One pivot is at the bottom allowing you to fold it down about 45 degrees to access a hatchback or rear door on a SUV, etc. (Note this only works when no bikes are attached and is primarily meant to allow you to use your vehicles rear hatch while leaving your bike rack attached). The second pivot is at the top and allows you to fold the rack flush with the back of your vehicle (this allows you to leave it attached and still park in the garage with minimal rear clearance). Basically, the rack is built to allow you to leave it attached all summer and still make full use of your vehicle. The pivot locking mechanisms are easy to release and snap back into the upright position.
This rack uses rubber saddles that you rest your bike frame on. There are rubber straps permanently attached at one end with many slots on the other end. You basically pull the straps over the bike frame and lock the strap in the slot that best fits. I have two adult bikes and two childrens bikes that I travel with. Each of my bikes is of a diffent frame design and style (which would be a challenge for any bike rack), so it took me a while to figure out the best order to place them on the rack. After a little experimentation, I found the right combination.
Overall I love this rack ! It surpassed my expectations and even folds up for easy storage. I have a GMC Denali and I leave the rack on all summer. I can easily fold it down when I need to access the rear door. When the bikes are mounted, I can still open the rear window for access into my vehicle.
21 of 21 found the following review helpful:
This is the bike rack you wantAug 15, 2008
By R. Davies
I traded in my old, well-worn Thule bike rack for this newer model with the "folding" features for both rack and arm. It was a great choice. The fold down features on the new bike racks are much improved over earlier models, a simple lever thata middle-aged mom can easily use. I can fold down the rack to open the hatchback of my Subaru with a bag of groceries in one hand. And the arm of the rack that holds the bike is just as easy to use. The fold down features work so well that I haven't had to remove the bike rack from the car since vacation.
This rack was easy to install, and easily held 3 adult mountain bikes on the bmupy NE US interstates for our vacation trip.
Don't buy the cheaper fixed arm model, you'll upgrade to this one sooner or later, start with the best, you'll use your bike more often.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent buy!Oct 19, 2008
By A. Buban
I was unsure if this would work on my vehicle but it attached to the receiver hitch perfectly and works great. I have a Suzuki Grand Vitara and even though I cannot open the back door all the way I can open it about half way and still have access to the back of my vehicle. Bikes load easily and ride great. I haven't taken it off the back because of the ease of getting in and out with the ease of dropping the bike rack down. The only thing is that you do have to take the bike(s) off before you can do that.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Thule RoadwayMay 27, 2010
By Tage M. Nickerson
This product lives up to the Thule name. Quality is outstanding. Four full size bikes mount with out a problem. Mounting system (cradles, anti-sway device, and rubber straps) holds bikes tight and results in very little motion while driving on and off the pavement. Would suggest using added straps to prevent wheel spin and handlebar movement, though it is minimal. Full suspension MTB may require add on bar for mounting depending on frame design and shock mount location. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a solid hitch mounted rack system.
Bikes: Kona one20 Garbonzo, GT RTS, Specialized, Globe, SE Racing
Vehicle: Jeep Commander and Cherokee
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Great rackAug 06, 2010
By Mary L. Mcmenemy
"Lee M"
We purchased this bike rack for our new SUV and it works great (we also have a thule rack for a sedan as well). My husband had no problem getting it on or off. We recently went on vacation and used it to transport 4 bikes (2 adult, 2 older children) and were able to get them on fairly easily. 4 adults size bikes might be a tight fit. Our trip was 2 hours mostly highway driving going approximately 65-70 mph and we had no issues with the bikes coming lose. The bikes did bounce a bit but stayed secure to the rack. We used the black rubber holders but it also comes with another fastener which straps everything together to the rack for added protection just in case a strap comes lose or lets go. As for people stealing the rack off the car, we vacation on Cape Cod and left the rack on all week and I'm happy to say we still have it. I've already had 2 people at work ask about the rack because they liked the looks of it so much. I've recommended it to both.
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