At Rack Attack, we have many options for bike carriers. We offer multiple name brands such as Thule, Yakima and Prorack when it comes to bike racks. The Yakima Double Down comes in 3 sizes, 2-Bike, 4-Bike and the 5-Bike. We will be looking at the Yakima Double Down 4-Bike today. It comes with pleasure to say that this rack has a dimensional size of 3′ 8″ height / 1′ 2″ length /1′ 3″ depth, which means you can easily store this in a small sized closet or under a work bench in your garage.
Yakima Double Down 4-Bike hitch mounted bike carrier
The Yakima Double Down 4 comes out of the box compatible for 2″ and 1.25″ hitch receivers and with its Trigger-Finger release enables arms to fold down when not in use. One unique feature on this particular model is the ability to tilt away for rear of vehicle access, such as, station wagon trunks.
Yakima Double Down 4-Bike hitch mounted bike carrier
The Yakima Double Down has a durable powder coat finish with standard switchblade anti-sway cradles to eliminate bike to bike contact. This comes as a relief for avid bikers as they will not have to worry about damages to their cargo. A fun feature that this model of hitch mount bike carriers comes with, is a integrated beer opener, located on the end of the left bar, perfect for a celebration drink after a long day of biking.
Yakima Double Down 4-Bike hitch mounted bike carrier
A few things to take note about this particular car, hitch and rack combo would be the ability to detach the rack for safe storing, integrated deadlock and the ability to move the licence plate to the rack to avoid any unwarranted tickets. Another thing to take note on installation, with this particular model of hitch and car combo it is unwise to try and stick a 5-Bike hitch rack onto it as the class 1 hitch mount is tested for up to a 2-Bike capacity. Also when installing it will require drilling and is recommended to be attempted only by someone with power tool experience to avoid any unwanted accidents and mistakes.
Yakima Double Down 4-Bike hitch mounted bike carrier
A few customer notes to jot down, when this particular customer came in to the store he was in search of a bike rack carrier. With a few options available to him he decided on the hitch mount for multipurpose usage. Another thing to take note of is that by adding a hitch to the car he has potentially increased its value being that it is now set up for hauling trailers.
Yakima Double Down 4-Bike hitch mounted bike carrier
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