Bike rack options

Fmfosnacht · Feb 14, 2021

Has anyone experienced problems with the rear collision sensors activating constantly with a rear bike rack? I am looking at purchasing a drawtite hitch and this carrier for my two e-bikes. The trailer.com comment indicates an issue with the sensors.

https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Bike-Racks/Yakima/Y96FR.html

White3 · Feb 14, 2021

I have a Draw-Tite hitch and a Kuat rack to haul 2 e-bikes. The only warning I get is with the back up collision sensors every time I put it in reverse. This can be turned off from the back up camera screen with the push of a button. It only happens when I put car in reverse, not constantly.

Ultrarunner511 · Feb 14, 2021

We have the Drawtite and the Yakima Holdup 2 on the 2017 XC90. I don't recall an issue and we've driven many hundreds of miles with it on.

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obiwan · Mar 20, 2021

Does the Drawtite hitch require a cutout in the bumper?

Ultrarunner511 · Mar 21, 2021

obiwan said:
Does the Drawtite hitch require a cutout in the bumper?

Nope. No cut out.

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grnbaja72 · Mar 21, 2021

Ultrarunner511 said:
Nope. No cut out.

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No cut out from the rear facing the car but you have to cut the rear bumper underneath for all hitches on the xc90. It isnt a big deal and you cant see the cut unless you get under the vehicle. Biggest downside to the drawtite is that it is always out and a bit hideous to see under the rear bumper at all Times.

Stealth hitch has a great product and is invisible when
You don't need it. Though it is 3x the price.

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likeXC90 · Nov 23, 2022

Did the research on hitch mount bike racks for 4 bikes, chose a (wheels rest on) platform type bike rack, and settled on QuikRStuff Mach2. Very pricey but very well engineered, modular from 1 to 4 platforms, completely toolless to use and expand/shrink for more/less bikes, all-metal (zero plastic), and looks to last forever - I'll have to pass this to my grandchildren to recoup the cost [emoji14] - but again, excellent quality.

When reversing, the proximity sensors will be on as the all-metal rack is inches away (with no fear of bikes ever touching the rear). When only 2 platforms are present, empty, and folded up, it does not block the rear camera should one choose to leave the rack on the hitch. Zero wobbling with 4 bikes due to their unique hitch tightening construction. Am extremely happy with the purchase.

Other than the price the only other issue is a 6 month manufacturing backlog! While the rack does tilt down for hatch clearance (may be heavy and awkward with 4 bikes for some), I'm contemplating getting a 3rd party swinging hitch for stuff-the-trunk-full roadtrip convenience but will have to $$$ave up for that - I have some time while the kids get old enough for that.

Ultrarunner511 · Nov 23, 2022

likeXC90 said:
Did the research on hitch mount bike racks for 4 bikes, chose a (wheels rest on) platform type bike rack, and settled on QuikRStuff Mach2. Very pricey but very well engineered, modular from 1 to 4 platforms, completely toolless to use and expand/shrink for more/less bikes, all-metal (zero plastic), and looks to last forever - I'll have to pass this to my grandchildren to recoup the cost [emoji14] - but again, excellent quality.

When reversing, the proximity sensors will be on as the all-metal rack is inches away (with no fear of bikes ever touching the rear). When only 2 platforms are present, empty, and folded up, it does not block the rear camera should one choose to leave the rack on the hitch. Zero wobbling with 4 bikes due to their unique hitch tightening construction. Am extremely happy with the purchase.

Other than the price the only other issue is a 6 month manufacturing backlog! While the rack does tilt down for hatch clearance (may be heavy and awkward for 4 bikes for some), I'm contemplating getting a 3rd party swinging hitch for stuff-the-trunk-full roadtrip convenience but will have to $$$ave up for that - I have some time while the kids get old enough for that.

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It’s hard to even see a bike rack when you have those wheels… [emoji15][emoji15][emoji15]. Such a beautiful car

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likeXC90 · Nov 24, 2022

Ultrarunner511 said:
It’s hard to even see a bike rack when you have those wheels… [emoji15][emoji15][emoji15]. Such a beautiful car

Thanks! Those are Volvo wheels and I have OCD cleaning this piece of functional art every ~4 days - never had a car this pricey - so it better last! [emoji846]

Ultrarunner511 · Nov 24, 2022

likeXC90 said:
Thanks! Those are Volvo wheels and I have OCD cleaning this piece of functional art every ~4 days - never had a car this pricey - so it better last! [emoji846]

They are my favorite wheels Volvo offers. The V90’s 21’s are a close second.

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