Some bike owners know that their bike rack is going to receive more punishment than others. Going off-road, carrying a heavy load of bikes, and frequent use create wear and tear. The Hollywood F4 bike rack was made for you, if this is how you plan to use it.
Their heaviest-duty rack, it features thick steel tubing and reinforced hardware. The positioning system is fully adjustable, and will allow the rack to fit snugly on all makes and models, from sedans to SUV’s. Quality padding protects vehicle and bike alike. Extra side straps provide additional security for hauling on rough roads or up a mountain. The motorcycle tie-downs and quality buckles will mean your bikes will arrive safe and sound. When not in use, it folds up for easy storage.
Who Should Buy the Hollywood F4 Bike Rack
This will be the chosen rack of those who want to get their bikes to out-of-the-way places. Mountain-bike riders are among its most enthusiastic owners. It easily handles four bikes, and has a 150 pound load capacity. And the fact that it does not use a hitch-based system, which some deem unsteady, is a major plus for some. If you need a rugged and dependable rack, the F4 will make you happy.
Carry heavy loads with confidence with the Hollywood Racks F4 Heavy Duty 4-Bike Trunk Mount Rack. With an exclusive dual-positioning trunk/bumper system, the F4 Rack works with a custom fit on most sedans, SUVs, and minivans. With extra-heavy-duty steel tubing and hardware, the rack can carry up to four bikes, and an integrated tie down strap affords extra security for your load. In addition, the rack is equipped with motorcycle tie down buckles and extra side straps to ensure a secure fit for heavy loads. The rack comes fully pre-assembled and folds flat for easy storage.
Specifications:
Carries up to four bikes
Extra-heavy-duty steel tubing and hardware
Dual-positioning trunk/bumper system allows
Custom fit on most sedans, SUVs, and minivans
Motorcycle tie down buckles
Integrated tie down strap
Extra side straps
Comes fully pre-assembled
Folds flat for easy storage
Day glow safety flag
Hollywood Racks F4 Heavy Duty 4-Bike Trunk Mount Rack carries up to four bikes and comes with a day glow safety flag
Exclusive dual positioning trunk/bumper system allows a custom fit on most sedans, SUVs, and minivans
Extra heavy-duty steel tubing and hardware and integrated tie down strap for extra security
Motorcycle tie down buckles and extra side straps ensure a secure fit for heavy loads
Comes fully pre-assembled and folds flat for easy storage
Great Bike Rack
Review Date: November 15, 2006
Reviewer: 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.
Hollywood Racks 4-Bike Trunk Mount
Review Date: August 1, 2008
Reviewer: 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.
Hollywood Racks 4-Bike Carrier
Review Date: October 30, 2007
Reviewer: 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.
great set of racks!
Review Date: April 13, 2009
Reviewer: Amazon customer, Charlotte, NC
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.
this is the one to buy
Review Date: July 23, 2008
Reviewer: R. Yannes, 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.
Great Bike Rack
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