TRIMAX Road-MAX Hitch Mount Tray

I just bought this two weeks ago and took it on a week long trip to FL with two bikes on it. So I havent fully tested it with four bikes, but I have put the two right next to each other and had no problems. I have an old Acura MDX with 2" hitch. It was super easy to install out of the box, 20 minutes max: 8 threaded bolts with washers. It attaches to the hitch with another bolt that required a wrench. The unit pivots to 90 degrees (with no bikes) and flat with a quick spin bolt that requires hands only and takes 15 seconds to switch back and forth. I took it off easily and stored it efficiently after the trip. Based on reviews it's much lighter than many comparable systems at under 40 lbs. There are plastic straps that easily ratchet into another plastic piece. If those break at some point, i'm sure they can be replaced. the tire pads are also plastic, but seem fairly sturdy. The pop up U bars (held up by aluminum wires you squeeze easily into a hole in the side of the base) hold the bike in place with one strap per bike. The black part appears to be powder coated steel, which meets my needs of light use. The bikes were very sturdy and barely moved after a fairly quick installation. I didnt get paid for this and am only reviewing because I wasted a lot of time going between low and high reviews of a number of products to see if I could discern the truth. This is a very affordable and well designed solution. I cant speak to durability but for my needs of occasional use for a family of four, it fit the bill perfectly!

This is a review for the 4-bike Trimax Road-MAX Hitch Mount Tray. After 3 months of usage and various trips near and far with 3 bikes mounted, I am glad I haved purchased this unit. The bike rack is solely built by thick heavy steel and covered by a thick coat powder paint. You can tell that the rack will weather the time well. Bikes are secured onto the rack by a 3-point fastening system. One belt to tighten and secure the bike's frame and two other belts to lock down the front and rear tires. This design is simple and intuitive, it is actually smart. Here is the summary:Pros:- Affordable- Strong and durable- 3-point securing system- Kit also comes with locking pins, lock and key, custom made 19mm wrench- Foldable- Elegance in simplicityCons:- All steel construction makes rack a bit heavy- 3 bikes mounting is good but 4 bikes can be a little crowdedTips:- After sliding the rack into the hitch and the locking bolt is aligned, I use a white masking tape to mark the spot so that I know exactly how far to slide in next time- Try to fasten the bike's frame first before securing the tires- Always fold up the rack after dismounting bikes so that other people won't run into it

I purchased this rack for my family camping trips. I used this for about 200 miles trips and it works pretty well.It's sturdy, relatively easy to use, no excessive sounds during the trip. Easy to install.Some cons:It's not declining, so your trunk will be locked when you put bikes on the rack. It's relatively ok for camping trips, local bike trips, but might be an issue on a longer trips. You would need to put you bikes off to open the trunk :-)But the price is much better then Thule or Yakima.So I would say it worths the money and good budget fit for accidential usage. If you are planning to use more often I would lean to more expensive models

I researched bike racks for my kia sorrento...This bike rack rack holds 4 bikes nicely. It is heavy duty and sturdy. Not happy that these directions were pictures and no words. I miss directions with words! I followed the pictures and in no time I had this mounted on the back of my car. Load bikes starting closest to the trunk and working your way out alternating the handle bars. One pointing right, next one left and so on. You secure one bike at time with a strap to the center (comes with) and then each wheel gets a plastic strap that goes between the spokes (already mounted to the rack so you don't lose it). Each one of the bike mounts is adjustable meaning you can make it smaller or longer to suit the bike you are trying to load. I have men's bike, 26 in ladies mountain bike, 20 inch kids bike and a old 12 speed and they all fit! You don't have to buy anything extra with this bike rack (no extra bars or straps)..it comes with everything you need to mount 4 bikes securely, wrench, carter pins, mounting screw. I did order a lock for the hitch that was suggested my Amazon and IT was the wrong size! So pay attention to the bolt size if you plan to purchase a locking pin for security. You can tilt the rack up and keep it on your car but it is so easy to take on and off I just put it on and off when we need it! Yes it heavy but I'm 105 pounds and I can lift it by myself and mount it to the car. It looks exactly as pictured and does everything it says in the description! NO wobbly sounds going down the road. Bikes stay in place with very little movement. 5 Stars.

Wanted a tray-style hitch carrier.I didn’t have the budget for a Kuat/Thule those would have been over $1000.Pros: VersatilityCons: frame straps can be a hassle since they are loose and not fixed to the frame.This was a great looking option that checked all the boxes and some I didn’t expect. The tire holders are extendable (shorter or longer) which is something I hadn’t considered. Very sturdy and easy to install. Storage in my garage with some ladder hooks.

Very happy with this bike carrier.Strong, easy to use and enough space between bikes.Only thing to know, bikes must be remove from the rack in order to open the rear door of the car.That said, for the price, I highly recommand it.

Este rack es excelente para tirones de 2". Las bicis se van sujetas a la perfecctión y tu puedes ajustar el rack para el tamaño de bici que vas a transportar. Es muy bueno y soporta hasta 4 bicicletas.

Caben perfectamente 4 bicicletas, es cómodo de instalar y fijar , si acaso el único punto a mejorar es el candado al tiron (aunque pensé que no lo incluia ) entocnes es un plus

Good product that's easy to install and use. The bikes are well attached to the rack with some adjustable straps for the wheels and the frame. However, I wish there were more attachments to make it more secure. It also folds up nicely when not in use and is fairly light weight to remove and install. My main pet-peeve was that the price for the rack dropped by about 30 dollars after I had already bought it (after it had already dropped in price previously), so there appears to be a lot of pricing fluctuations with this product.

Works as described. Mounts easily and holds bikes securely. We never worry taking our bikes on trips with this.