Customer Question:

I was looking at the Swagman xp5 when I noticed several other 5 bike carriers on your website. Any recommendations as far as quality and ease of use?

There are several alternatives for hitch bike racks that carry five bikes. Make sure you have a Class III or better hitch available (2 inch receiver).

One of the best 5 bike hitch racks we have and the most popular is the Yakima Doubledown 5 (free shipping)

Followed by the :

Thule 915

These racks offer maximum stability for bikes and on the hitch, and easy of unloading features.

The Swagman and Allen racks are good quality as well but do not have quite as many ease of use-related features:

Allen 550RR

Swagman XP5