Swagman XC Cross-Country 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1/1/4 and 2-Inch Receiver)

As a retired 64 year old woman, healthy & in fairly good shape (bad knees) I wanted a bike rack I could handle by myself. My husband put it together- he beat me to it! But I don't think it was difficult. I can put it on my car (CRV) & remove by myself. I have no trouble at all putting my bike on the outer spot. The inner is a little tricker for me ~ trying to keep the bike pedal from scratching my car; but securing a towel over the pedal took care of that issue. I have only driven to the park about 5 miles from my house with my bike attached; I had no problems, felt no swaying ~ but cannot attest to interstate driving. I am very happy & pleased with this purchase. It took me 2 months to decide on this one...with the deciding factor: it's Walmart & easy to return if necessary ~~ I won't be returning this!!!

The design of this bike rack is what makes this a great product. The rack is solid and easy to adjust. The rack is easy to load with bikes, and you can adjust the rack center bar down in seconds to allow access to your vehicle hatchback. The only minor weakness is the bolt and cotter pin to attach to the hitch receiver. I'd prefer a stainless steel bolt and nut. The included galvanized bolt does thread into the hole in the portion of the bike rack that mounts into the 2-inch receiver as that part of the rack is threaded to receive the enclosed bolt. A cotter pin secures the bolt from coming out in the unlikely event the bolt unscrews itself. I tried to find an equivalent SS bolt with a nut and discovered the bolt has an unusual thread. They had nothing at Lowes that matched. Other than this minor issue, this is a quality rack with a superior confidence-inspiring design.