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Thule 9027 Apex Swing Away 4 Bike Hitch Rack, One Color, One Size

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Color One Color
Brand Thule
Load Capacity 140 Pounds
Mounting Type Hitch Mount
Vehicle Service Type
Hatchback
Material
Alloy Steel
Item Weight
42 Pounds
Is Foldable
Yes

About this item

  • 2" hitch mount carrier for transporting up to four bikes that swings to the passenger side whether the carrier is loaded or unloaded, allowing access to vehicle hatchbacks
  • Bikes lock to carrier, and carrier to vehicle using the included cable and hitch locks
  • Integrated auto pin functions as hitch pin, and moves into place with an audible click
  • Hold Fast cradles absorb the shock of the road protecting your bike during transport and patented No-Sway cages prevent bike to bike contact
  • Top-oriented hitch switch lever allows the arc style bike arms to fold down when not in use.Load capacity:140 lb
  • DO NOT install on a trailer or other towed vehicle

From the manufacturer

Easy Access to Rear of Vehicle

Swing-away design that allows a fully loaded hitch rack to swing away from the vehicle for rear of vehicle access.

Tool-Free Installation

Snug-Tite receiver lock virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in receiver and locks the hitch rack to the vehicle.

Shock Absorbing Cradles

Hold Fast RDT (Road Dampening Technology) Cradles absorb the shock of the road protecting your bike during transport.

Arc Design

Arc design of the arms gives bikes greater clearance off the ground and provides greater distance between bikes preventing contact.

Integrated Cable Lock

Hide-away, heavy duty integrated cable lock allows you to lock the bikes to the rack and stores inside hitch rack when not in use.

Bike Stability

Patented No-Sway Cage to prevent bike to bike contact.

Integrated Handle

Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling.

Compact Fold

Folding Hitch Switch allows the arms to fold when not in use.

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Part Number/Maximum Number of Bikes 9027 (4 Bikes) 9025 (4 Bikes) 9026 (5 Bikes) 9042 (2 Bikes) 9043 (3 Bikes) 9031XT (4 Bikes) 9028XT (2 Bikes) 9029XT (4 Bikes) 9030XT (5 Bikes) 958 (2 Bikes) 957 (4 Bikes) 956 (4 Bikes)
Hitch Receiver Fits 2" (Class 2-4) 9025 (1.25" & 2" Class 1-4) 9026 (2" Class 2-4) 1.25" & 2" (Class 1-4) 2" (Class 2-4) 9028XT (1.25" & 2" Class 1-4) 9029XT (1.25" & 2" Class 1-4) 9030XT (2" Class 2-4) 958 (2" Class 2-4) 957 (1.25" Class 1-2) 956 (2" Class 2-4)
Hitch Receiver Locks Included Yes Yes Yes No No No
Bike Locks Included Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Rear of Vehicle Access Rack Swings to Side Rack Tilts Away Rack Tilts Away Rack Swings to Side Rack Tilts Away Rack Tilts Away
Tool-Free Install/Removal Yes Yes Yes No No No
Product Weight 42 lbs 34-35 lbs 19 - 20 lbs 42 lbs 32 - 34 lbs 25 - 27 lbs
Maximum Weight Capacity (per bike) 35 lbs 35 lbs 35 lbs 35 lbs 35 lbs 35 lbs
Distance Between Bikes 5.5" 5.5" 5.5" 5.5" 5.5" 5"

Product Description

Product Description

Premium hanging hitch bike rack in a swing-away version for convenient access to rear of vehicle (for 4 bikes).

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The Thule 9027 Apex swing away is a four-bike hitch mount carrier for use on vehicles with previously installed 2" hitch receivers. It is designed for cycling enthusiasts and families that want the stability, functionality and space-saving rear orientation of a hitch mount bike carrier, but not the restrictions on the opening and closing of vehicle hatchbacks that often go along with those same carriers. Features include: a "swing away" design, an integrated hitch pin, an arc arm design for easier bike loading and carrying performance, increased mast height, Thule Hold Fast cradles and no-sway cages, fold-down bike arms, locks for securing the carrier and the bikes, and an integrated carrying handle.

Hitch mount receiver stowage for four bikes with swing to the side action that ensures access to rear vehicle openings.
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Premium Four-Bike Hitch Receiver Stowage That Doesn't Block Hatchbacks

The 9027 Apex is arranged in two primary sections: an upright mast assembly with folding arms to support bikes, and a two-piece, horizontally folding swing arm assembly. Included hardware and generic tools provide for easy combining of the mast and swing arm sections, which terminates in a 2" hitch that is inserted into the vehicle's hitch receiver. The carrier ensures access to rear hatchbacks, even when fully loaded, through its spring-loaded mechanism that connects the two assemblies and that allows the entire unit to be pushed to the passenger side of the vehicle. As this is done the two folded pieces of the swing arm unify along a single plane, and are held in place by a tethered hold-open pin. A moveable joint at the edge of the outer end of the swing arm and below the mast assembly can also be secured in place using the carrier's main lock-up pin. This ensures that bikes extended to the side will not pivot and make contact with vehicles. When not swung out to the side, the carrier automatically centers itself against the rear of the vehicle, the two pieces of the swing arm pressed together by spring loaded joints, which is locked in place by the lockup pin, which clicks into position automatically. A turnable locking handle positioned at a 90-degree angle to the lockup pin provides additional security when the vehicles is in motion.

Special arched bike arms, Hold Fast cradles, no-sway cages and a cable lock keep bikes stable and secure.
View larger The easy-to-use lockup pin secures the mast section of the carrier in all positions.
View larger Bike arms fold down and out of the way when the carrier is not in use.
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The 9027 Apex has a four bike carrying capacity. Stowed bikes sit on top of Thule Hold Fast cradles, which are attached to bike arms that fold up and down from the carrier's mast section. Hold Fast cradles feature a soft, rubberized texture that cushions bikes and heavy-duty rubberized ripple straps to hold them tight. To provide maximized bike stability, bike arms also feature no-sway cages. No-sway cages are rigid rubberized bike rack components that attach to the lower edge of the bike arm, hanging below the bike cradle (one for each bike). As the top tube of bike frames rest on the cradles, the no-sway cages attach to the vertical tube section of bike frames with included straps. This holds bikes firmly in place without the need of a heavy wheel tray sometimes incorporated into hitch mount carriers. Bikes can be locked to the carrier with a cable lock (included). The cable is retractable, pulling out of the mast section when needed, and automatically stowing there when not needed.

Integrated Hitch Pin and Locking Functionality

Another valuable feature of the 9027 Apex swing away four-bike carrier is its integrated hitch pin, referred to as an auto pin. This pin provides the main connection between the carrier's 2" hitch and a vehicle's 2" hitch receiver. The auto pin is spring loaded and built into the swing arm section of the carrier. To install, simply lift the auto pin slightly as the carrier's hitch section enters the vehicle's hitch receiver. The auto pin will click into the hitch receiver's pin hole automatically. The carrier's locking knob can then be twisted tight to secure the connection further, and locked into place with the lock (included) embedded into the knob, securing the carrier to the vehicle.

Key Features

  • Hitch carrier for transporting up to four bikes
  • Swing-away design allows a fully loaded hitch rack to swing away from the vehicle for rear of vehicle access
  • Compatible with 2" hitch receivers
  • Integrated auto pin functions as hitch pin, and moves into place with an audible click
  • Snug-Tite receiver lock virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in hitch receivers, and locks the carrier to the vehicle
  • Hold Fast RDT (Road Dampening Technology) cradles absorb the shock of the road protecting your bike during transport
  • Arc design of the arms gives bikes greater clearance off the ground and provides greater distance between bikes, preventing contact
  • Increased mast height for improved ground clearance
  • Patented No-Sway cages prevent bike to bike contact
  • Heavy-duty integrated lock along the bike arms allows you to lock the bikes to rack and stores in the carrier mast section when not in use
  • Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling
  • Top-oriented hitch switch lever allows the bike arms to fold down when not in use

Specifications

  • Capacity - Four bikes
  • Hitch receiver compatibility - 2" only
  • Weight limit - 140 lbs. (63 kg.)
  • Bike to carrier locking functionality - Yes (cable and lock cylinder included)
  • Carrier to vehicle locking functionality - Yes (integrated hitch lock included)
  • Fits most bikes with disc brakes - Yes

What's in the Box

  • Thule 9027 Apex swing away five-bike hitch mount carrier
  • All necessary assembly hardware and tools
  • Integrated hitch pin
  • Hitch lock and cable lock, with lock keys and lock cylinder change key
  • User's manual/instructions and warranty information

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
116 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, sturdiness, and appearance of the transport rack. For example, they mention it works well, is well built, and secure. Some appreciate the appearance. That said, some complain about the weight. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, swing, fit, and lock.

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38 customers mention30 positive8 negative

Customers like the sturdiness of the transport rack. They mention that it's well built, has good quality, and is easy to use. They also say that the straps to hold their bike are well made, but they seem easy to lose. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and stability of the product.

"...The adapter was easy to assemble, and made of steel like the rest of the mounting components...." Read more

"...Pros: Very solid rack. Swing arm feature was useful.Cons: Takes time to secure bikes to rack. Hitch attachment is over engineered...." Read more

"...and cumbersome to maneuver onto the receiver as the Beast, it was well made and would last a long time...." Read more

"Solid product. Easy to install and use. I drove 1000 miles with 3 bikes the first week after I purchased/installed with zero problems...." Read more

36 customers mention33 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the transport rack. They mention that it works well with their vehicle, does everything as advertised, and is a great product. Some say that the swing assembly is not to be trusted, but overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...though I have carried only two bikes on these longer trips, it has performed perfectly...." Read more

"...This is a very solid bike rack. Bikes can be attached to rack in about 1 minute. It was taking me 10 minutes to hang 2 bikes with the Thule...." Read more

"...I have had it a few months and it well built, sturdy, and does everything I asked. My only gripe is the sway bar on one of the holders broke...." Read more

"Amazing product. Installed it while my two kids were watching. Took me 15 minutes. That includes reading the manual...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the bike rack. They mention that it has a fantastic design, it's well built, and it looks better than expected. Some appreciate the solid design and the integrated locking cable. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Pros: Swing arm is well design and screw-locks closed; integrated locking cable works well; padded arms protect bike finish...." Read more

"...The design is solid, but the ~1" receiver rod with a 2" adapter seemed odd. It's supposed to be a feature, but why?..." Read more

"I can't say anything bad about this bike rack. It's very nice. The only problem I had with it was assembling the 2" hitch adapter...." Read more

"...The good stuff: Rack attaches to your hitch in a solid fashion, and easy to insert. Well that's it for the good stuff...." Read more

36 customers mention21 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the transport rack. Some mention that it's very easy to put into the hitch on their SUV, and easy to assemble. They even thought the instructions were well written. However, others say that the instructions are a bit difficult to follow, and that it was too difficult to erect.

"...The adapter was easy to assemble, and made of steel like the rest of the mounting components...." Read more

"...it 180 degrees and it still bolts on, and the line diagram in the instructions is very cluttered and hard enough to make out in my eyes that I..." Read more

"...So far we are very happy with it. It was very easy to install and is very easy to move to the side to load items into the back of our Suburban...." Read more

"...Instructions were a little lacking in some areas, but I didn't have any trouble figuring out what was needed...." Read more

27 customers mention15 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the swing of the transport rack. Some mention that the swing feature is great and useful, while others say that it creates some play and the rack sways and bounces when driving. The stabilizing parts fall off, and the holders will slide while in transport, scratching your bike, car, truck or 5th wheel.

"...The Swing feature is great! I have full access to the back-end of my vehicle pretty easily, loaded or not...." Read more

"...Pros: Very solid rack. Swing arm feature was useful.Cons: Takes time to secure bikes to rack. Hitch attachment is over engineered...." Read more

"...to 2" hitch adapter is poorly designed, doesn't fully tighten, and rattles loose; wide-apart arms don't fit many bikes; mount may not fit receivers..." Read more

"I like the rack. It's super solid and the swing away feature is awesome!That being said, there are a few things I dislike about the rack...." Read more

17 customers mention6 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the transport rack. Some mention it fits perfectly, while others say that it's too tight to fit 4 bikes, hard to get tight on the hitch, and not able to support 3 or 4 bikes. The secure straps with holes are very tight and stiff, and the rack is very large and bulky.

"...If there was a minus, I was unable to transport 3 road bikes using the carriers in order (closest to vehicle outward)...." Read more

"...We bought this for our Toyota Highlander and it fit perfect. It is solid and holds the bikes in well. We are able to fit 4 bikes on this...." Read more

"...Cons: 1-1/4" to 2" hitch adapter is poorly designed, doesn't fully tighten, and rattles loose; wide-apart arms don't fit many bikes; mount may not..." Read more

"...It looks great!! We bought a Eurovan and it fits perfectly and impressive looking!!!it looks great and we always get good comments on it!!..." Read more

15 customers mention8 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the lock. Some mention that the integrated lock is much better, and the built-in lock cable is a nice feature. They also love that it has two locks, one that locks the bikes on it and one on the vehicle. However, others say that the safety lock came loose constantly, and that the lock mechanism wants to come out when the key is engaged.

"...For short trips, their lock is great, but for long trips I use two additional locks sets since I never know where I may be parked...." Read more

"...The nuts are lock nuts so its going to take some work to get them off...." Read more

"...The integrated lock is much better as well, but should never be more than a mild deterrent.The arc design of the arms is a real plus...." Read more

"...and the screw that "tightens" the bar into the hitch receiver also does not lock: it has a key lock on the screw's knob, but this just disconnects..." Read more

17 customers mention5 positive12 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the transport rack. They mention that it's quite heavy, bulky, and difficult to move around.

"...Plus, even if it wasn't loaded, the carrier is heavy so getting the stinger bolts out without any flexibility to adjust the load like you can when..." Read more

"...hitch lock/tightening mechanism while a good idea, is very large and bulky...." Read more

"...It was very easy to install and is very easy to move to the side to load items into the back of our Suburban...." Read more

"...To be clear, this is really substantial rack that weighs a lot (making it a bit awkward to mount into the hitch by yourself)...." Read more

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Good product
It is very complicated and difficult to assemble at the beginning and barely impossible with one person only, Took me about 25 minutes by myself due to the weight of the rack, but after you assemble the first two pins and bolts everything seems easier, well constructed product. I have for many years with the Yakima swing daddy model and this is thinner and better looking for my new car.
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