RockyMounts WestSlope 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Wheel Mount

Awesome product from Rocky Mounts. Seems very comparable to the Kuat transfer at $50 less. I have not noticed hardly any wobble as the previous reviewer mentions. I tightened down the included threaded hitch pin and that took all the wobble out. I have this mounted on a 1 1/4" drawtite hitch from etrailer on a 2013 Toyota Camry. I orginally purchased a "universal" locking hitch pin (item #63147) to go with it but realized that pin didn't work because this rack has threading welded into the shank of the hitch. Basically the threads ended up being different sizes so it was not interchangeable with the pin I purchased separately. After doing some more research, I found Rocky Mounts does sell a separate locking kit specifically for this rack (Item #RKY10224). That kit has one lock that clips onto the hitch pin and one that clips onto a bolt at the pivot point of the bike, holding on the included cable that you can run through both bikes. This originally seemed like an unneccessary expense and I wasn't clear on how it worked because they didn't have much for pictures on etrailer or the Rocky Mounts website, but after installing it and seeing how easy it is I would definitely recommend it. Only complaint so far, and why I chose to remove a star, is that the front tire arm already has a chunk of rubber taken out of it from rubbing against the front fork area of my mtn bike. Some videos online say not to let the arm contact the frame, but the Rocky Mounts manual clearly states it MUST be touching the frame in order to be secure. The rubber on the arm is soft, so it is easily rubbed/chipped off and I expect it to get worse with continued use. Overall this is a great affordable rack, but it does feel somewhat "cheap" in comparison to the much more expensive Yakima's and Thule's I have used. 672927

Got the rack with missing pivot nut and one loose thread bolt. Called up CS and they promptly mailed the missing part. Overall the rack is solid and looks great too. My first choice was a kuat rack but it's all too common. Though I'd try this brand and I didn't regret it. My two 29er bikes are secure on the rack with little movement. My only concern is it did not come with keyed locks. I need to order it. 682982

We do have a cable lock and hitch lock currently listed as related item RKY10224 if you are interested in that style of lock.

-- Rachael H - 08/13/2019

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Holds bikes great, easy to use. If I had one complaint it is how much wobble and wiggle the rack has, even with the hitch bolt tightened. 668017

by: Bigsky10/28/2020

Very secure and sturdy. Used on up to 1600 mile one way trips and never any issues. Best bang for the buck among this type of carrier. 905049

The instructions were easy to follow. The only problem I had was aligning a couple of screw holes. Other than that the assembly went smoothly. The rack seems well built and I am satisfied. 881061

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by: S. R.09/08/2020

Bike rack works very well, a great deal when compared to other brands. For long freeway trips we do deflate the front tires a tad before ratcheting down the clamp, and then add air to tighten up the clamp a bit, but that may not be necessary? 875661

by: Randy H09/04/2020

We love this rack. It's stable and easy to load. We'll see how long the plastics last on the tire supports. 874253

by: TimS.09/02/2020

Overall I think this is one steady mount. Comparatively, it better than the average hitch mounts, inthat it secures almost all common frames regardless of top tube angle and tire widths common to MTB and road wheels. Ive had one incident in which the bike came loose during a speed bump and I think a design change in the wheel support " strut" should change. The strut arm is designed to swing over the front tire, then a ratcheting "shoe" locks down the front frame, the rear tire then is ratchet strapped to the tire holder. The front swinging arm has an odd shaped inverted "u" that locks against the front brakes, fitting awkwardly at best. It is not a clamp but holds against the front tire, and can scratch more expensive brakes, let alone cantilever or linear style brake arms. There are noticeable gaps in the locking holder, and if not firmly pressed against the front tire/ brake was suspected in my bike coming loose during transport. I recommend that Rocky re-design the holder into a more effective clamp that fits closer and eliminates the space/ gaps. 2nd recommendation is to add hitch mount holes that can allow a closer fit to the hitch and mount. This might seem a minor fitting but allows users to bring the bike mount closer to bumper and should be a relatively cheap fix. Anything that reduces mounts from sticking out is a safety plus and overall quality. 873003

by: Enorman7708/29/2020

Great rack! Well made and keeps the bikes secure without rubbing the frame. 870804

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Korren helped me with my order and it arrived within two days!!! Thanks for everything 856106

This is the first platform / hitch style bike rack I've owned. My primary reason for purchasing the West Slope bike rack was to replace my old trunk mounted unit that kept loosening. I also wanted to be able to keep the rack on my vehicle without losing access to the rear hatch of my 2014 Honda CRV. This rack fit the bill perfectly! Installation was easy overall, but I did have some difficulty with several screws that were difficult to screw in. The wrench provided slipped off the screws easily, and the process took longer than it should have. Otherwise, the assembly was simple with relatively few pieces. Once installed I did notice some extra play when pulling up on the rack in the bike towing position, but there was no bouncing when driving with the bikes mounted. When not in use, the rack tilts up to store close to the vehicle, and locks into place securely. In this position my license plate was still visible and I could still see well on my back up camera. Loading the bikes was easy, especially since you can step through the frame to load the bike nearest the vehicle. The rack allows for plenty of room between the two bikes and the vehicle--even with my beach cruiser bike with wide handle bars. The rack holds both bikes securely while driving, with good ground clearance. It was solid going over bumps, however I did notice some minor side to side movement during cross winds on the highway. I did take off a star for not including a hitch lock at this price point. Aside from that, this is a great, solid rack for the price. 851896

by: Steve07/14/2020

Quick install, works great, holds the bikes securely 837686

The rack was easy to put together. It is very stable, yet not too heavy to take on and off. Most of all, I like the design because it's easy to take the bikes on and off and they don't contact each other during the ride. The hatch of my 2020 RAV4 opens with plenty of room to spare when the bikes are on the rack and the rack is tilted down to make room. 822717

Very nice bike rack for the money. Easy to assemble and hold the bikes in place solidly. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a rack that does not come in contact with the frame. Ordered on Monday and it arrived at my house as scheduled on Thursday. 697495

This works great on my Golf with a Curt hitch. The raised positioning works well with my low ground clearance. Seems to hold my road bike and XL 29er with no issues. 694065