Customer Reviews

Hollywood Racks HR520 Road Runner 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver)

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

The Hollywood Rack is a decent rack, but definitely has some quirks.
assembly is straightforward, but getting the bikes onto the rack requires some
careful maneuvering - and getting 5 bikes on at the same time (which is the capacity of the rack, they say) is impossible without an advanced engineering degree.
In addition, the "stability" bar that folds down doesn't do a lot - you have to come up with some creative ways to use the supplied nylon/cordura cords to keep the bikes from moving around.
Finally, the rack itself has an inelegant, and somewhat ineffective, single screw to
keep it vertical and free from wobble - the screw loosens pretty quickly with road vibration, and it's way too small a diameter to hold the very wide main post in place,
particularly when the rack is fully loaded - this was not well thought at all.

however, we have used the rack several times without any disasters, and expect that we'll use it many more times - both locally and for road trips.
from what I've seen of other products out there, this is about average, and for the price we paid - probably got a good value.

Oh - important side note - you MUST have the adapter bar to mount (kids) mountain bikes or girls frames successfully and well - we forgot this and wound up having to by them locally - all they had were THULE bars - which cost $10 more per bar than the Hollywood version - and the THULE ones really stink! they joints rusted on the first day we had it, and the release nubs started to stick the next day.

I bought this rack togehter with a Curt 13256 hitch for my 2009 Sienna. It took me less than an hour to install every thing. Overall, I am happy with this config.

Negatives: it weights a ton (approx 50 pounds). The plastic straps could be 1 or 2 inches longer to accommodate the big-bone mountain bikes. Better be careful putting on that inner-most bike, or else you'll scratch your car. On the other hand, I think it is a good idea to use the inner-most bike as a counter-lever.

Positives: It is heavy and the welding was done well. If it is made with quality steel, it should hold up over time. The tension device at the bottom that pulls on the pin and keeps the rack from wobbling works pretty well. I don't need to use the anti-sway bar unless in long distance travels.

I use this all the time to transport the 5 kids bikes. I can mount the bikes very easy and fast by myself. The rack is heavy but it makes for a solid transport. I would say 10 minutes and the rack is on the car and bikes are loaded.

Have had this rack now for a couple of months and love it.I've already gone on a couple of long trips and it works great.The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it is a little diffucult getting the bikes on the rack.That being said I am not putting mountain bikes on it but bmx racing bikes so that could be the reason.It does hold 5 bikes without any problems.I would recommend this rack.It has met my expectations.

Researched carriers quite a bit. Took 4 bikes from IN to FL. Traveled very well. Never had any trouble. Very sturdy bike rack. I would buy it again.