Customers' Reviews:
Add Your Own Review |
|
 ONE AWESOME BIKE RACK!, July 21, 2009
By William (WA)
|
|
Hollywood Racks F4 Heavy Duty 4-Bike Trunk Mount Rack
Okay this was one amazing bike rack for us!! We were so worried after reading "many" other reviews on trunk bike racks (many which ended up breaking or losing ones bikes on the road or couldn't handle road speeds and still seemed to cost a fortune)so we were about to give up all together and just rush and get a hitch when lucky for us we read about the Hollywood Rack F4 and all its good reviews...we then decided we'd give it a try for the price and hope for the best as we were really not wanting to pay for a full hitch hookup yet. So being very nervous we made the purchase on Amazon and got the rack in 2 days! And let me tell you, we should "not" have worried, it was "the" best buy for the price. We not only gave this bike rack a solid test, but to be honest, we ran it through the ringer!!! We took this bike rack from Bellingham WA all the way to OR then up to the California Redwoods with twisty, potholed roads and high speeds with "4" yes I did say "4" ADULT mountain bikes strapped on the back and it never even faltered (over 14 hours of traveling time one way)! We then proceeded to push it even further and decided to extend our trip and turn around and go back up to Crater Lake OR which was another 7.5 hours from where we were in CA! Again twisty sometimes 70 mph roads with some nasty bumps and again it never showed signs of loosening, sliding, or even moving (and I was nervous and constantly looking back I can tell you)! In fact this bike rack got almost 2 weeks of serious use and was taken off and on probably 6 times and again it held strong each time it was put back on! For buyers who hope to have the same experience as us, I have 2 excellent tips and that is to make sure "all" straps are seriously tight like it says, and that you tie up all loose ends, and tip 2, take a bungee cord and wrap all the tires together one time(after you have them on the rack) so they don't spin while driving (This kept our bikes solid and non moving) (not even a tiny scuff from the rack or bikes was to be found). We had "plenty" of room for 4 adult mountain bikes (we were driving an 07 Toyota Sienna Van) We simply would alternate each one so they were not all facing the same direction. Again, I can not stress how great this rack was, the first time putting it on with 4 adult bikes (reading directions very carefully, took about 20-25min) after that first time we were doing it in 10min (if that) tops! Thanks to the maker! If all your racks are made the same then I highly recommend this product!!
44 of 44 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great Bike Rack, November 14, 2006
By Mary Skinner-vance (Sasebo Japan)
|
|
We had a tough time finding a bumper mounted bike rack for 4 bikes that would be shipped to an FPO address. After reading tons of reviews on other bikes we went with this one even though it was a bit more expensive. It was worth every penny. It arrived promptly...given that it had to go to Japan. It was easy to mount on our vehicle. It is incredibly sturdy and holds up to 150 pounds...more than enough for our bikes. I also like that I can still open the back hatch on the car while the rack is one there....I just need to retighten the straps. An excellent purchase worth every penny.
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Hollywood Racks 4-Bike Carrier, October 30, 2007
By Elizabeth De Paz
|
|
Excellent product. We loaded up 4 bikes (one with a child seat) on our 2006 Nissan Quest and the rack held everything in place very well. I also like the included foam pads to prevent scratching and extra straps to tie up spinning wheels.
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
great set of racks!, April 12, 2009
By Amazon customer (McLean, VA)
|
|
I did a fair amount of research (mainly on Amazon) prior to purchasing these. I also called the folks at Hollywood in order to decide between the E3 and F4. I was a bit concerned that the F4 was missing the craddles and might not work as well. In speaking w/ the technician, he assured me that the "bumps" on the F4 work really well, which I found to be the case. (Note that the bumps are visible in at least one of the zoom-in pictures of the racks. They keep the bikes from sliding around on the support bars). Note that the unit also holds 4 bikes instead of 3, which is quite impressive. In fact, I don't remember comming across any other strap-on bike racks that hold 4 bikes.
I found the racks easy to configure. They mounted very snuggly on the back of our Mazda MPV minivan. I was able to get 2 adult bikes and 2 kids bikes on the racks. It did take some fooling around to get them all on there. I had to losen the handle bars on two bikes and rotate them 90 degrees relative to the front wheels.
The only possible downside I can think of is that racks with individual craddles for each bike might have the advantage of keeping the bikes from touching each other. In mounting the 4 bikes on the F4, I had them jammed pretty close together so they did touch. I didn't notice any visible damage to the bikes, but our bikes are older so I wasn't that concerned. If I had a brand-new >$1000 bike, I would at least investigate whether the individuals craddles might do a better job of keeping my bike from banging into the other bikes on the rack.
Overall I am very satisfied with this product.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
 Good carrier for *three* bikes., September 22, 2009
By Keith
|
|
I bought this rack based on the good reviews here on Amazon.
The rack arrived very quickly. It is well designed, sufficiently strong tubing and joints, straps and buckles. It is simple to attach to the rear door of our Toyota Highlander without needing the instructions (which are at best a distraction, anyway... see below).
The box was sufficient to protect the contents, but there was no internal packing, not even a plastic bag; had the box been subject to rough handling or rain, I am certain the rack would have arrived damaged. Luckily mine arrived in perfect condition.
It is a bit of a misnomer to describe this as a "four-bike rack"; it is a good size for carrying three bikes. Two adults' mountain bikes, one youth's bike and one child's bike is a *very* tight fit; with the handlebars turned 90 degrees and the pedals removed to take up as little space as possible, the last bike sits just at the upturned end of the horizontal bars. Four bikes is possible, but if you have pannier racks or other accessories that add to the width, you'll probably need to remove them.
You should replace the plastic wing nuts supplied with steel nuts and apply thread-locking compound, and use bungees or extra straps to anchor the bikes to the rack.
The instruction leaflet included in the box is laughable. I suspect it has been included as a legal requirement; it is no use whatsoever.
The list of compatible cars is printed in tiny pale type; barely readable. But what is the point of including this? Surely you do the compatibility research *before* buying the rack?
The instructions are out of sequence, and have you jump forward a few pages for an SUV, then back again to the beginning. The illustrations are not helpful.
Lastly, the translations into Spanish, German and French are among the worst I have ever seen. Whoever typed them could not even get the spaces in between words in the right places when copying the text to do the page layout. Abysmal.
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Hollywood Racks 4-Bike Trunk Mount, July 31, 2008
By M. Ohm (Ohio)
|
|
This is the first bike rack we've owned and I don't see why we would get another one anytime soon. It was very easy to unpack and setup; probably 10 minutes the first time. Straps are easy to adjust; it is very rugged; folds flat for storage. It fit 3 bikes very easily, and a fourth was a tight fit but do-able. I would recommend the rack to anyone looking to avoid a hitch-based system, for an SUV or minivan. There were more expensive systems out there, but this one works fine for us. We did try a rack with rubberized clasps to hold the bikes, but didn't care for it at all, and returned it (local sporting goods store). So this time we were looking for a simpler straight bar to hold the bikes.
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
 Current info incorrect, July 15, 2009
By M. Williams
|
|
Nothing against the product, but the compatibility chart on the website said this rack would fit Toyota Prius 00-09 but it does NOT fit models past 03, according to the info manual with the rack. Of course, I have an 04. Next time I will call the company first instead of depending on website info. Otherwise the product looked good and arrived quickly. It is probably not really fair to give this a one star rating for this reason, but I'm hoping other prospective buyers might take note and double check before they order so as not to be disapointed.
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
this is the one to buy, July 22, 2008
By magsmom (poconos)
|
|
We purchased this bike rack because we were tired of cramming our daughters bikes into the back of the suv. It is very sturdy and easy to install. I am able to do it myself without my husbands help. It's not to heavy or clumbsy. I have had up to three bikes on it and have had no problems. Well worth the money..... glad I didn't buy one of the less expensive models.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
 Good quality product..., May 15, 2009
By Kathrin (Greenville SC)
|
|
This is the first bike rack that I ever purchases and set-up. What I like about it is
1) the first installation of the rack on the car was a team effort, but after I did it once, I can easily do it on my own within five minutes
2) the rack is tough and holds the bikes secure
3) I can still open the trunk of my KIA
The only reason, why I didn't give five stars, that it's a little tough to get a WSD on the rack and that I doubt that I would be able to get 4 bikes on it without removing the pedals.
It's still worth the money.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great rack!, November 30, 2009
By David Hotaling (Upstate NY)
|
|
This rack is a great rack. It was easy to install and I can take it off and put it back on my SUV with ease. The back hatch door will open with it on, so I don't have to remove it to get in the back. I says the capacity is 4 bikes, but so far, I've only had 2 on it. It supports the 2 with ease and is very sturdy. The only recommendation I would make is to use bungee cords instead of the supplied straps to secure the bikes.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
A sturdy product, October 23, 2009
By Howard (N. Potomac, MD USA)
|
|
This is a sturdy bike rack. You should feel safe. However I doubt it can fit four bicycles as it claims since I really have a hard time to put even three bikes. Before you purchase this rack, you also should know that this rack only comes with one strap for fastening the bike. If you plan to put more bicycles on it, you need to buy extra straps.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
good product but literature a bit conflicting, April 2, 2009
By J. Williams (Houston, TX)
|
|
Bot this to use on my SUV and van. It fits, it works, it's a good price; so, I reccomend it. I've used it and there's been no damage to the bikes or cars. My only complaint thus far is that while the advertising and photo on the box claims the rack if fine for van's and SUV's, the literature then claims "but" some SUV & van door's and bumpers aren't strong enough so use at your own risk. Miffed, I called and they said it's OK to use, but the literature was a direct contradiction and I thought I'd been had. The CS was fine. I've only used it to carry 3 adult bikes, and while rated for four, I think that's a stretch and may rip your door or bumper off. I think 150 pounds of bikes is the load limit.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Hollywood F4 is easy to use..., June 15, 2009
By FSJ (Bay Area, California)
|
|
Not difficult to place on back of SUV, took about 10-15 minutes. Price is exceptional for being able to hold (supposedly) 4 bikes. It is very sturdy. I appreciate all the straps (to keep tires from spinning), etc. Two issues I did have were: the length of main strap for holding bikes...I wish it were either longer or there were two attached to both sides of the rack to ensure even distribution when attaching and strapping bikes to rack. The other would've been a little more padding on the two vertical rails so bikes don't scratch the black surface of the rack. The thin layer of sticky padding is not sufficient. (At least in my opinion). But, I do really enjoy this rack. I'd definitely buy it again.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Loved this bike rack, so easy to install !!!!!!!!!!, May 30, 2011
By marie g.
|
|
This bike rack worked exactly like I was expecting. It's easy to install ( just go to youtube they have a video that takes you step by step ), and sturdy. We put three kids' bikes no problem; I'm sure we could've managed to put the 4th bike. We have a Honda Odyssey and it fit perfect !!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Check compatibility before ordering, March 28, 2011
By RH
|
|
I didn't see any reference to a compatibility chart in the Amazon listing and should have checked the Hollywood Racks web site. Although it sounds from the description like it would work on most vehicles it does not fit a Honda Pilot. It's a real shame as I didn't want to have to add a hitch to the vehicle to get a bike rack but it looks like I have to. Otherwise it looked very sturdy - I'm sure it's great if it fits your vehicle. Check first at [...]
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Hollywood F4 bike rack, July 9, 2009
By James B. Staab (Kearney, NE)
|
|
This bike rack worked perfectly for my vacation. I was able to secure four bikes to my van with the weight of the bikes riding on the bumper instead of the back window, like other bike racks.
The rack stayed very secure to the van and needed minor adjustments. At the end of the 1000 mile trip the rack performed better than I expected.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
as is heard often in hollywood "Nice Rack", November 14, 2010
By I research everything
|
|
Used it 2x around town, on somewhat bumpy roads, and on the open highway 65MPH. This thing is solid and the bikes don't move. Easy to install but you absolutely must check the webisite to see which cars, SUV's mini vans are compatible. I called the company just to make sure sure, and he said they go to the car shows every year to make sure of any new models and their compatability. Can be adjusted for cars that have trunks or cars that are hatches. This is the only strap on rack that I know of that boasts fitting 4 bikes. 4 bikes is probably a tight squeeze, the weight limit is 150 Pounds. I'm obsessive so I use extra bungie cords so the wheels don't move. Oh, 1 other thing that is great is that once you strap on the rack, you can still open you hatch, I wouldn't do this with the bikes on of course but it's great not to go through the back seat to get to your stuff you might have packed. I understand that this is not always the case with the trunk mount type racks. Happy biking
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Very good bike rack, August 16, 2010
By E. Surprenant (Connecticut)
|
|
I read a lot of reviews on a lot of different bike racks. We drive a Honda Odyssey minivan so I was worried about purchasing a bike rack that didn't fit well on a minivan. The Hollywood Rack F4 not only fits well, but you don't have to remove it to open the rear hatch. It took me a little bit to figure out how to assemble it when I first took it out of the package. It doesn't clearly show you that there's a couple bolts and nuts that have to be put on to complete the assembly. It does say that it comes pre-assembled, but you need to use the extra bolts and nuts that ships with it. However, once it's assembled, it's a breeze putting it back on. If there was one downside to it, the only one I see is the clamps that attach to the vehicle door and roof are metal and I worried that they may chip or wear away the paint on the vehicle. So far they haven't, but it would be better if there were a little foam inside them. We've fit 3 bikes no problem, but haven't yet tried fitting 4. One word of advice is when you get them on and strap them down with the provided strap, also bungie the wheels together so they don't move or spin during travel.
All in all, we really like this bike rack and would buy it again for our minivan.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Good Bike Rack, July 27, 2010
By techy guy
|
|
After doing a lot of research, we decided to buy this bike rack. It was easy to fit on our BMW X3. We were a little anxious during our fist few visits and were worried if the buckles would turn loose. It turned out well and has been a good buy for us.
The reason why I have not rated it 5 stars is because it has limited space for 4 bikes. It is a struggle to get 4 bikes on it. It is good when you have 3 or fewer bikes.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
NOT for Honda Odyssey, April 13, 2012
By Rosalind Chan
|
|
This bike rack looks great, but I have no way to assess that. The Amazon site does not give any list of vehicles this will work with..... it does NOT work with any Honda Odyssey...... I had to call Hollywood Racks to be sure. The one rating is mostly for the lack of information from Amazon. I am very disappointed as I am trying to find a way to haul 4 bikes and a pop up camper and also have a way to just haul the bikes when the camper isn't going with us. I was hoping this was a solution.
The rack is very heavy weight and appears to be very well made.... I really wish it would have worked. The plastic third brake light spoiler is the issue. There is no way to hook the rack to any metal. Oh well, back it goes.....
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
F4 on 2009 Toyota Avalon Comment, June 7, 2011
By Edward Graves (Chesapeake, Virginia)
|
|
I was informed by a Hollywood Racks customer service rep that if used on our 2009 Toyota Avalon to "Assemble the rack in the short configuration, but the bikes will be leaning against one another, so please use some kind of padding between the bikes." I replied that if I had bought the rack then found that out I would be very upset. If you are considering this rack check with the Hollywood Racks web site and also ask customer service about the fit. The web site says it fits my car, but the site does not mention touching or padding. I did not buy this rack, but the rating is 4 stars because that is about the average review presently. There is no comment only option for a reviewer, so I had to use some kind of rating.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
all-weather bike hanger!, October 22, 2010
By jersey boy
|
|
I am very happy and satisfied with this rack. The rear crossbar on my Honda Pilot is a good place to hook up the upper straps (the Pilot's spoiler on the rear door is made of plastic material). It's sturdy and good for a long drive although it looks tight for four adult bikes. I could also use it to hang my bikes in the garage during winter.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Works like a charm, September 12, 2009
By Hardware Guy (Sunnyvale, CA USA)
|
|
I was able to use this rack to mount 3 bikes on my Toyota Matrix and traveled more than 400 miles without a hitch. The trick is to make sure all 6 anchor ropes were tightened again after the bikes are mounted or the extra weight may shift the position of the rack. The only concern is how durable the ropes can last due to the high tension. Hopefully long enough.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Works as advertised, August 3, 2008
By John MD (Silver Spring, MD)
|
|
I bought this for my honda pilot suv and it works great. Sturdy construction. Have only used it for 2 bikes so far.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Doesn't work if you have a rear spoiler on minivan, July 11, 2011
By M. J. Figurski (Philadelphia, PA, USA)
|
|
Enough said in the title. Seems to be a solid construction, but I didn't have a chance to try it out. If you have a rear spoiler or any plastic part on your rear door - this won't work.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Very reliable, October 29, 2011
By P. Gazzerro (Brooklyn, NY USA)
|
|
So I made this purchase with some trepidation, as I have had bad experiences with bike carriers before, and as a car renter, needed to buy a rack that would take 3-4 bikes (adults and kids) on a number of different car makes/models.
This rack was phenomenal for me. OK, seems over the top? Well, it did what the rack is supposed to do - hold the bikes, safely, on the back of the car, without falling off, scratching the car, etc. Turns out, from my prior experiences, that this can be a lot to ask. I've had the white knuckle experience of watching the bikes/rack sway on the back of the vehicle and needing to pull over several times to re-tighten in order to try and acquire some peace of mind. Not so with the Hollywood Rack. I used it in straight up and down setting on the back of a Honda Element (which is the position that makes me most nervous, as there is only the straps and the rear bumper to provide support), and it worked very well.
I would buy again in a heart beat, but because it's so good, I won't have to!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great product and price, September 24, 2011
By Only the best
|
|
My first bike rack purchase and it was the right choice it seems. The rack comes fully assembled and the installation is pretty intuitive. It easily holds 3 bikes securely, but have not done 4 yet -- but it appears it will w/o a problem. I bought it b/c of a good ratings from previous purchasers which I rely on to make my purchase decision and I wanted to make sure I contribute it so others will benefit. Bottom line, great product for a great price!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Good rack for short trips, May 8, 2011
By Math Teacher
|
|
We bought this rack for family vacations. Aside from the paint missing from where the small L-hooks met the hatch lid, it performed as expected. All four bikes were secure on the highway, town roads, and even dirt trails. At the price, this is a great buy.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Good for 3 bikes, November 29, 2010
By thanara (Northridge, CA USA)
|
|
It's easy to install, it does what it should.
My only concern is that it could handle 3 bikes easily, but it seems like I need to remove pedal or use additional accessory to load 4th bike, like other users mentioned. That's why I bought this one even though I just need carry 3 bikes.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Good rack for the money, September 11, 2010
By kenny8203
|
|
Just drove from Philly to North Carolina and back with this rack on our minivan - sturdy, strong and was able to hold 3 bikes for 8 hours each way without a worry. Only one paint chip and it's in a place where nobody can see. All in all a good buy.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great Rack, August 26, 2010
By Eric Bruce (Chicago, IL)
|
|
Hauled four bikes (two adult and two kids) six hours from Chicago to the northwoods of WI. 65+ on the interstate. Some rough side roads. No problems at all. I recommend a couple extra straps to keep things still back there. Easy off and on too. Great purchase for the $.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great product, July 24, 2010
By cat2102 (Georgetown, TX United States)
|
|
We are a family of four with 2 sedans and this carrier easily adjusts to work on both vehicles. So far, we've only carried 3 bikes on it (2 adult, 1 child) as our 2nd child rides a trailer bike, and we can fold that down for the trunk. Once we graduate up to 4 bikes, (2 adult, 2 child) I think they will all still fit on the carrier. One thing we've noticed is that alternating the handle bars of each bike (1st bike--bars to left, 2nd bike--bars to right, etc.) helps in being able to space the bikes closely together. We've never felt like we were at risk of losing our load and the bikes are as tightly arranged when we arrive at our destination as they were when we departed--no shifting around.
All in all, this is a great, sturdy carrier for a super price!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great Bike Rack, June 22, 2010
By R. Durant (South Jersey)
|
|
This bike rack has been great. It is very sturdy. The bikes do not move at all. It is easy to install and deinstall. I have used it 6 times since I bought it and am very happy with it. I borrowed other bike racks before I purchased this one and this bike rack is built way better. The only reason I didn't give a 5 star rating was because it would be really hard to fit 4 bikes unless some tires come off. I find it perfect for 3.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
As advertised, July 4, 2009
By H. WONG (San Bruno, CA USA)
|
|
I bought this bike rack for my Mazada MPV. I wanted to carry three bikes to my summer vacation/camping trips. I have used this rack one time to camping. It has worked adequately and handled three bikes (two adult size, one child) without any problem. The rack was secured and the bikers were stabled during my 40 miles drive to the campsite on easy to moderate terrain. I am not sure how it will fare if I have four adult size bikes on it. My main concern will be how 4 bikes can be positioned safely. The frame of the rack is steady enough for the wt of 4. Anyway, I think for short to moderate distance trips, this rack is excellent bargain for its price.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great Bike Ever, June 1, 2009
By eagle049 (Montebello, CA USA)
|
|
I bought the bike rack looking for something that would hold four adult bikes. I have two SUV's one has the hitch the other one does not. It fits on my 2000 Explorer perfectly, now my 2008 Yukon because it has rear breaking red light on top of the rear door it's surrounded by a plastic cover so it won't hold the weight. Open rear glass window and hook inside the edge of rear door leave window open and it will work fine just make sure that the straps are tight. Have not tried it on a car jet.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Love it!, August 13, 2008
By K. Kurtz
|
|
This was my first experience with a bike rack and it was so easy to install and it definitely holds 4 bikes. I recommend this bike rack. It is a great product and is reasonably priced!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Everything it was supposed to be, July 14, 2008
By R Trot (MA)
|
|
We used this new rack on our family vacation last week. As advertised, it was easy to assemble and to hook onto my SUV. It held 4 adult sized bikes easily and once loaded and secured, the rack and bikes didn't move at all over the 4 hour ride. This item is well worth the money.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Easy Installation, September 11, 2011
By vanner
|
|
The rack is light enough for my mom and I to set up by ourselves. Quick and easy to install and remove on our 2005 Sienna. Salesperson said that it should fit 4 bikes and should be able to carry heavier cruiser bikes. But I did not try mounting the cruiser or 4 bikes because after mounting 3 adult mountain bikes, it seemed a bit heavy and did not have much room left. It should fit 4 bikes if you really try though. It did not make much noise during travel and it the bikes stayed nicely in place.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
JUST WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!, July 4, 2011
By Jack Souza (New England, MA)
|
|
The bike rack attaches easily to your vehicle and will take about twenty minutes. I used it to transport THREE bikes and it may be tight for a fourth. I was pleased with the ease of "installation" as well as the ease of removal and storage thereafter. Keep the box that it comes in since you can fold it up and use the original box for storage. This was the first bike rack I have ever used (and bought this one after extensive research here on Amazon). I was lucky to get mine for less than $100 and note that it has since gone up a bit in price. Nonetheless, with appropriate installation (and DO glance at the directions) this proved to be a very sturdy and dependable rack. I felt very comfortable driving my SUV with the bikes on the rack. For three bikes ,,, this IS the rack for you. Particularly if you will attach it to a SUV.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Good Bike Rack..., December 14, 2009
By BINGO (Fremont, CA USA)
|
|
First im hesitate to buy this at amazon... Im choosing between saris bones rs 3 bike rack, but its a bit expensive..so i decided to try this Hollywood racks f4 4 bike rack.. im very satisfied with the hollywood racks f-4..highly recommended.. its simple and strong.. all metal no plastic... no complain.. if you have a small bike or girls bike... still fit, ill just figure it out.. and it fits... ill buy this hollywood racks f-4 again...Buy it....
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Hollywood Bike Rack, June 9, 2008
By J.R.C (Vancouver, WA United States)
|
|
This is a great product. Very sturdy and well put together. We used it to for a family vacation and did have to worry about our bikes at all. One think you need to do is make sure it will fit on your car model otherwise I would definately recommend it.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Good value but a goofy manual, July 17, 2009
By Ralf Weiser (Pennsylvania USA)
|
|
Hi there,
The carrier is really sturdy and easy to install on our Benz station wagon and Dodge minivan. The manual is goofy because for what vehicle it works should be on the outside of the box and in the web site description and not inside the box. Otherwise I am really happy with it.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Needs more straps, April 9, 2012
By Stephanie Cross (Georgia)
|
|
Held three bikes, one adult 26" wheel and two 20" kids. Easy to set up. After to initial setup it only took a couple minutes to put HW rack on vehicle. It did fit our 2007 Toyota Sienna. On a 530 mile trip, none of the straps or bolts loosened. We used ratchet straps to hold the bikes in place as there were NOT SUFFICIENT STRAPS on the rack to stabilize the three bikes. We ratcheted from double pipe section of frame, through bikes then hooked to luggage rack on car. No shaking or vibrations.
FYI, instructions said this rack will fit 2010 and earlier Siennas, but not 2011.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Good value but a goofy manual, July 17, 2009
By Ralf Weiser (Pennsylvania USA)
|
|
Hi there,
The carrier is really sturdy and easy to install on our Benz station wagon and Dodge minivan. The manual is goofy because for what vehicle it works should be on the outside of the box and in the web site description and not inside the box. Otherwise I am really happy with it.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Works well on 06 Sienna van, November 25, 2011
By TB
|
|
Bought this because to install a hitch would have hung to low on my van. Only had 3 bikes on it so far and it worked fine. retightened straps after putting bikes on it.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Love this rack, October 26, 2011
By dogcrazy
|
|
This rack has been a godsend. I'm not a bike person (I'd rather be running), but running wasn't cutting it for my dog. So I bought a bike.
I'm very impressed with this rack -so easy to install, and I feel safe that my bike is secure when I drive to a nice spot to bike with my dog.
Highly recommend.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
4 bike rack, August 1, 2011
By Bikers
|
|
Used the Rack a few times - on a Honda Pilot.
Doing well so far.
Instructions for instal were inadequate.... but figured it out eventually. Even though Pilot is not on the recommended list of vehicles for this - I managed to set the hooks up under the rear brake light on the hatch.
Comfortably holds 3 bikes .... is a little squeeze for 4 though. Addl. straps to secure bikes would be helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Bike Rack, July 27, 2011
By Beth Ann McNeill (Rochester, NY)
|
|
Great bike rack for the price! Had a difficult time finding one that would work on our mini-van (Honda Odyssey). This worked very well. No problems. Took an 8 hour drive and never had any problems while driving or setting up the rack. Would recommend.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Very Heavy Duty, July 25, 2011
By mkala2000
|
|
We needed this bike rack because if you read the specs on most others, the weight limit is around 105 lbs on most. We have 3 adult bikes weighing 115 lbs all together and this was the only rack we could find to handle them with a capacity of 150 lbs. It is very sturdy and easy to use. I would have given it 5 stars but it doesn't fit our 09 Camry SE very well. I need to prop up the top supports with a piece of foam or else it would touch the spoiler. Also, in the fitting guide it says it fits the Camry but then if you read the tiny footnotes it says "not recommended". Why even say it fits then? Also, it doesn't have cradles to hold the frames, but the bikes seem to stay in place during the drive. All in all we're happy with it and would recommend it.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great Product, July 21, 2011
By StrawberryFields
|
|
Great product. Stable, sturdy, and easy to use. Holds two adult-sized bikes with plenty of room for two more. Works well on our minivan hatchback. My only complaint is that there is a lot of straps and sometimes they get tangled. They also take a long time to tie down your bikes. However, for this price, I don't mind putting in a little extra time to secure down my bikes.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
works great, July 18, 2011
By krysteven
|
|
I have a 2005 Hyundai Elentra and it fits and works great. I have an extra large bicycle since I am 6'5" and it still fit on the rack and was well supported by the sturdy metal and design. 5 stars!
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Good solid rack, but compatibility information was wrong., June 13, 2011
By S. Power (Detroit, Michigan, United States)
|
|
This rack is pretty good, and well made. It easily holds three bikes, with room to spare for the fourth that it is designed for. All the materials are study, and the straps hold it to the car very securely. It uses six straps to hold it to the car instead of the usual 4, so it seems even safer than most.
I don't like the way the bolts allow so much space between its parts, but as long as it stays on, that isn't a big complaint. Instead of the various parts of it being held firmly together by bolts, it is designed so the bolts get left very loose with space between the various parts of it. Other than looking poorly designed, it would seem that this design would put a lot of lateral strain on the bolts. They've been making there racks like this for a while, so I'm pretty confident that it is just a cosmetic issue, and the long bolts are high enough strength to deal with the load.
If your car has a rear spoiler on the trunk, you may want to double check with the company before you buy this rack. I had to take the spoiler off my 2003 Prius, even though the manual says that this model would fit. I posted a bunch of pictures to show it in use on the 2003 Prius after I removed the spoiler. According to their fit guide, the F4 is supposed to fit on a 1997-2003 Prius, even with the spoiler.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Very good bike rack, August 8, 2010
By Michele H
|
|
We purchased this bike rack to hold 4 adult bikes. The bikes fit great, and the rack was very sturdy on the back of our mini van. We would def recommend this bike rack.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Hollywood F4 Rack, April 4, 2010
By woodman (Cornwall, NY USA)
|
|
Just purchased and used this rack for the first time. This rack was really easy to set up and install on my SUV. I was actually surprised at how easy it went on requiring about 10 minutes the first time and about 2 thereafter. The rack is very sturdy, although like other reviewers I was a little skeptical about the rack only having bumps to hold the bikes. The bumps do keep the bikes from moving around. I agree with some of the other reviewers about the included straps. I found it much easier to just use some bungee cords to hold the bike the rack although the straps probably would work fine you only get one set.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great Product and easy to set up, October 15, 2009
By vxg (McAllen Texas)
|
|
Bought this for a 2009 Landrover LR2. It fit perfectly and was so easy to set up. Very sturdy too. However, I can only see fitting 2 bikes on there not 4.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great purchase!, August 24, 2009
By wupper pupper (Michigan)
|
|
We bought this bike rack to use on our Mazda MPV. We were really looking for a bike rack for a pop up trailer but those cost anywhere from $300 on up. We decided to see if any manufacturer made a trunk mount rack that could hold 4 adult bikes. We were so happy to find this unit! We used it right away for a 600 mile round trip at highway speeds and the rack worked great. The straps never loosened and the bikes stayed in place beautifully. We ended up taking all the front tires off (they were the quick release kind) so it was so easy to just slip the bikes onto the rack. We highly recommend this rack!
Just one note: if you are going to use it while pulling a trailer like we did, be sure to hook up the trailer and connect the trailer wires first! We didn't think to do that, so we had to take off 2 bikes to get at the trailer crank handle. Oh well, you live and learn right?!
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
GREAT!!, April 22, 2009
By Lavendarj (tn)
|
|
I think this is great!! i really didn't want to add a hitch to my hybrid.. not only the cost.. but it is just stupid since a hybrid can't pull anything. I was worried when i found this model if it would work.. but there were not alot of options. But i love it.. it is great.. fits perfect and is very steady.. i just think it is great that you don't have to take it off to open the back.. you can just leave it on.. makes life much easier!! The directions are crap.. but it is pretty self explanitory. just put the hooks on and tighten the straps.. no problem.. and they give you extra straps for the bikes so you don't have to worry about them moving around.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
This rack is terrible!!!!, September 10, 2011
By KL
|
|
I bought this rack after reading the "positive" reviews from other customers that it was easy to assemble and use. WRONG!!!!! First, it barely fit two adult mountain bikes. Second, it required about 5 bungee cords and towels for padding....and the straps still didn't tighten welll. It took about 30 minutes each time of loading and unloading the bikes. Finally, the hatchback was nearly impossible to open with the rack in place. I highly recommend just spending the extra $$ and do not buy this one!! Maybe this is okay for someone in "Hollywood" but not in Colorado!!!
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
very easy to use, July 22, 2011
By Sue
|
|
as soon as we got it I pulled it out of the box and installed it on my Jeep Cherokee. Hardly even needed the instructions, very easy.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great Product,, July 12, 2010
By Steph
|
|
Really concerned about the "No fit" warning that comes with this product. The warning names most mini-vans and SUVs that I can think of for supposedly not fitting, however, I have used the rack on my mini-van (one of the no fit vehicles named) and it works just fine. Other than that, it's very sturdy and easy to use. I am very pleased with this product.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Nice and Sturdy, July 30, 2008
By Anne Malinowski (New Jersey, USA)
|
|
So far so good. I had a store bought brand a few years ago that was much smaller and never seemed to fit my truck.
This new rack is compact and stores easy & handles well on my SUV. Saves me from getting a hitch installed.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Lives up to the hype, April 6, 2012
By Bryan A.
|
|
In this day and time, products rarely live up to what they claim to do. Well, the Hollywood Racks F4 Heavy Duty 4-Bike Trunk Mount Rack lives up to the hype. This bike rack fit like it was made for our Chevy Tahoe. It was so easy to use that I couldn't believe it. After we had put it on the vehicle, I said "Is that it"??? No problems during transport. Would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a bike rack.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Very good bike rack, August 8, 2010
By Michele H
|
|
We purchased this bike rack to hold 4 adult bikes. The bikes fit great, and the rack was very sturdy on the back of our mini van. We would def recommend this bike rack.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Home
View Cart
Bookmark This Page
Contact Us
