Thule Apex XT Hitch Mount 5-Bike Rack

About This Item

SPECS:

    Max Number of Bikes5
    Load Capacity150 lbs.
    Max Bike Weight37.5 lbs.
    Rack Weight35 lbs.
    Dimensions42.2” x 11” x 37”
    Folded Dimensions15.4” x 11” x 37”
    Tilt Function With BikesNo
    Receiver CompatibilityFits 1.25” and 2” receivers
    Accessories IncludedBike lock and receiver lock
    Carbon Frame and One Key System CompatibleYes

DESIGN:

  • Carries up to 5 bikes perfect for riding with friends and family
  • Transfers easily between 1.25” and 2" hitch receivers

FEATURES:

  • Grants superior bike stability with integrated anti-sway technology that prevents bike-to-bike contact
  • Attach bikes securely with ratcheting cradle straps on the rack
  • Bikes are safe and secure during transport with 5.5” spacing between bikes
  • Compact cradle design offers versatility to fit most bikes no matter frame size or style
  • Cable lock (included) keeps your bikes safely tied to the rack while on-the-go or just storage
  • Easy folding bike arms to consolidate space when not in use
  • Carry grab handle makes transporting this rack fast and simple
  • Quick installation with easy to lock rack thanks to the tool-free SnugTite stinger
  • Brand : Thule
  • Country of Origin : United States of America
  • Web ID: 19THUAPXXT5BKXXXXHTC
  • SKU: 19973250

REVIEWS

3.4
58%
Recommended

32 Reviews

Very Solid Rack With Well Thought Out Features.

I love this rack. It's solid and well made. It tilts easily and folds down fast. My two favorite features are the built in bike lock that secures the bikes with a steel line and a built in hitch lock that that secures the rack to the hitch. Spend a little extra and get this top of the line rack.

Bikes Almost Flew Off

The tie down straps unclip themselves whenever we drive the bikes on the highway. We had to pull over several times to redo the ties so our bikes wouldn’t fly off the back. We eventually bought additional zip ties/other straps to keep the bikes on the rack.

Verified Purchase

Wonderful Products, Amazing Service

Order arrived 4 days after placing which was not planned but very welcome. We were able to use the bike rack for a trip where we had planned to borrow one and the Chasm 40L is a truly wonderful bag. Super water proof too! All in all, very pleased and looking forward to ordering more!

Do Not Buy This

I bought the Thule Apex 5 for my family of 5. We each have adult mountain bikes. It is impossible to get 5 bikes on this rack without damaging the bikes. The bikes do NOT clamshell appropriately. The Apex 5 is best suited for 3 bikes and honestly that is even a bit tight. If you need a bike rack for four or more bikes do NOT busy this product.

Works With Risk...

I was able to get five bikes on. However, my bike was damaged by the strap and the peddle from the bike next to it. The cradle does not offer enough cushion and lossens up. I recommend the product if you need a 5 bike rack. It does take a beaten on a road trip from the bikes going up and down.

Verified Purchase

Don’t Cheat Your Self Treat Your Self!!

Legit super durable & super easy to use for shuttling

Bike Flew Off

This product has been awesome but today while my wife was driving down the highway one of the bikes flew off and now i B have s V fairly new trek Marlin 7 that now has two bent rims and probably more damage that we can’t see until the shop looks at it. Had this happened to anyone else? Any suggestions to make sure this doesn’t happen again?

Verified Purchase

Thule 5 Bike Hitch Rack

OUTSTANDING!! I just purchased the 5 Bike Hitch Rack and drove 1600 miles from FL to MA. It is outstanding! Easy to load and unload. Very safe and stable during travel. Car was a Chevy Tahoe. All the bikes were medium or large. (2 Hybrids, 2 Mountain, 1 Beach Cruiser) Here’s the trick- 1. Turn all the handlebars parallel to the bike before loading. It can easily be done with an Allen Wrench. 2. Buy and put crossbars on the bikes w no step over bar. Easy to use. We had 2 of these bikes. 3. Wrap rags and duct tape on any places that bikes may rub. Super happy with the purchase.

Verified Purchase

Great As Expected

I bought the Apex one month ago. The shipping was faster than what I thought. Once out of the box, it was easy to install with clear instructions. It fits good in my 2 inches rack on my mini van. It's a system that you need to lock with a screw and then insert a key so it can't be taken off. There's a hook to secure everything, this looks not so sure but as it's made by thule, it comforts me. I only try putting on 2 bikes (one adult/one kid) and it was quite easier than with my previous bike rack. Negative point, the unused straps could fit tighter or smaller so it's even easier to insert the bike, but overall the rack was solid and couldn't guess it was there while driving. The fact that it can be fold super fast to open the trunk or to reduce the space behind the car when it's unused is the completely awesome! Overall, super satisfied!

Verified Purchase

Not A 5 Bicycle Rack

It works OK, it’s the same size of the 4 bicycle one, just added one more spot for a bike. We have 3 large and 2 small bicycles and they barely fit, cannot imagine fitting 5 large bicycles. But there are no other decent options for a 5 bicycle rack on the market. OK for now for us.

Verified Purchase

Great Rack For Family Of 5 (Tire Size Aside)

We travel to triathlons, or camping trips and we carry bikes with wheel sizes of 700C, 26", 24", 20", and 16". They all fit and load up quickly. We use the rack on a Landrover, a Tesla Model Y, and a 1987 VW Vanagon. It is easy to attach the rack, and it has a non-obstructive profile when driving with no bikes on it.

Plain And Simple, Not A Five Bike Rack

Materials and construction, and features are all sturdy and appear well made, but the arms are too short to fit five bikes. Similar to other reviews here, I had to put our fifth bike for my smallest child into the trunk. Only really holds four bikes and even at that they are all jammed up with handle bars and peddles pushing into the adjacent bike. The guy in the store made a comment after we purchased it that if they made a six bike rack people would really just use it for the extra room for five bikes. The product is aggravating to be honest because I only figured this all out standing in front of my house for 30 minutes trying to load all the bikes onto it only to give up. Also, take note that if you have bikes of different styles, and of different sizes, which pretty much every family of five does, you will likely have even more trouble getting them to fit without damaging each other. Very disappointed. Thule - would it be too much to just voluntarily add another 12” of length so the bikes fit????

Thule Apex Xt

I am old user of Thule bikes racks. I got new Apex XT. I found that new zip-tie locking technology does not work. It does not hold bikes frame in bed position and bike loosing ability to be mount safely. Please let me know if I can get a set of locks with rubber belts to replace zip tie lockers.

Verified Purchase

Excellent Product With Some Limitations

Great bike rack, solid, high quality, but needs better instructions. The other problem is that smaller bikes will not fit properly on this rack. I ended up having the kids bikes only supported by one bracket of the rack and securing them with ratcheting straps which worked quite well. This is apparently common with most racks so we had to improvise.

Straps Are Difficult To Use

Straps are very difficult and time consuming to unlatch and sometimes break. The strap design was also a problem with a previous Thule rack. This engineering design is ridiculous. I have 2 other bike racks with rubber straps that are excellent and which I have owned for more than 15 to 20 years.

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