How to STOP Your Bike Rack from WOBBLING!

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Want to stop your bike rack from swaying on your hitch? Install a hitch clamp and keep the bikes from bouncing back and forth down the road! This will work for 1 1/4 inch and 2 inch hitch receivers. I’ve used it on a class 1 hitch on our 2 door commuter car, the class 4 hitch on our pickup truck and a minivan in between. In addition to the bike rack I have also used this to tighten down the wobble of our hitch mounted cargo carrier basket! ↘️↘️Click “SHOW MORE” below to open the full video description! ↙️↙️
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@alouellette4900 2 дня назад

I have a pretty cheap bike rack and it swayed all over the place. I used one of these and the difference is amazing. Great recommendation. I've been using one of these for 2 years now.

@shaygsu 5 дней назад

I was just about 2 buy another bike rack because it sway sooooo much on our road trips. I thank you soooo much. I'm about to order this part right now!!!!

@KING-BUZZ Год назад

I just installed a hitch on my vehicle. Bike rack is coming soon and I made sure to also purchase this item! Thanks for the video! Exactly what I was looking for 👍

@GanderFlight Год назад

Awesome Austin! It really helps a ton.

@amys6358 4 года назад

The exact video I was looking for! Thank you!

@GanderFlight 4 года назад

You’re welcome! Hope it was helpful too

@danielreed4803 Год назад

awesome! Did exactly what you did here and that little hitch clamp eliminated the wobble. Thank you!

@GanderFlight Год назад

Glad to hear it Daniel! Much better than watching things sway back and forth like a pendulum in the rearview window!

@zsapayne 3 года назад

Exactly the information we needed. Thank you for posting this!

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

You’re welcome!

@The_Algorithm_ 12 дней назад

@@GanderFlight How are you liking that stem extension? Did it make a big difference?

@susanrosenthal1102 2 года назад

Yes-exactly what I needed!!! Thank you so much!

@GanderFlight 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@brian_wooley 3 года назад

Super helpful! Made a huge difference with my new rack. 👍

@GanderFlight 2 года назад

Glad to hear it Brian!

@thomasj9700 Год назад

Sounds like this is what we need when carrying 2 bikes - great tip and appreciate the video

@GanderFlight Год назад

Glad you found it helpful!

@goodmorningsky 3 года назад

Thank you! it's very good video, specially the comparing part with and without tightener.

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@KJ1965Prime 3 года назад

Very informative and to the point. Great video thank you for posting

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

You're Welcome!

@katysignorelli5168 Год назад

This was so helpful and informative. Thank you for sharing it.

@GanderFlight Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@asherkothapalli 3 года назад

Thanks for putting this video together.

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

No problem!

@jefflastname882 2 года назад

Awesome ! I have a very easy to use bike rack - but the bike sways too much for me to feel comfortable taking the rack and bike on long road trips. I'm OK with going 11 miles on side streets to my favorite trail. With this inexpensive tightener, I can feel safe taking my bike on the bike rack on long drives - Texas to New Orleans - to recreate rides I did as a kid. THANK YOU !!!!!

@GanderFlight 2 года назад

You're welcome Jeff! Happy trails my friend!

@patrickpunzalan1622 3 года назад

Thank you for this informative video!

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@Jswisdom2011 Год назад

wow this is exactly what i needed!!!!!!! thanks! subscribed

@GanderFlight Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Jimmy_Cavallo 4 года назад

It greatly reduced the wobble. Great vid. 🤘🏼

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

Yes it does!

@BS-bi7ok 3 года назад

Thanks! That's exactly what I need!

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

Awesome! Glad the video could help you out!

@skippygirl959 Месяц назад

Thank you. Friend and ai bought two bikes and I was stressing coming home with then wobbling side to side

@geeveescott 3 года назад

Thanks this helped me so much!

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

No problem!

@AD4Life 2 года назад

Useful, thank you very much!

@GanderFlight 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@SG-gb6sq 2 месяца назад

Heck yes!! Thank you!!

@GanderFlight 2 месяца назад

You bet!

@havefunbesafe 2 года назад

I like the sway because I know the bike ain’t falling off and it clears away tailgaters from behind me! Downside is you get to wrench that off to remove the rack.

@GanderFlight 2 года назад

Yeah, the sway really tightens down the screwed hitch pin.

@dennisdownes9319 2 года назад

Nice!! Thanks DD

@GanderFlight 2 года назад

No problem 👍

@paullobao9360 3 года назад

Thank you for the information really useful I just had my first hitch installed. Do you have any information videos on dealing with small trailer like the ones from uhall

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

Glad it was useful Paul! What kind of information are you looking for regarding small trailers?

@barryhearn6384 3 года назад

Legend thanks solved my problem.

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

Glad to hear it was helpful!

@John-shreds 3 года назад

Awesome thanks

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

You’re welcome!

@S1MPLECAVEMAN 2 года назад

Very useful video 👍

@GanderFlight 2 года назад

👍

@ramosramos5179 2 года назад

Helpful Thanks

@GanderFlight Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Simplicity1207 3 года назад

Thanks alot!

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@joed1244 3 года назад

I used a composite carpenters wedge and tapped it in along side the bike rack in the receiver. Works great.

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

I'd be concerned it would vibrate its way out going down the road.

@joed1244 3 года назад

@@GanderFlight I went 600 mile with it . Never budged. When I put it in ,I used a hammer to make sure it was in tight. Then I just wiggled it out later with my hand

@markparent7999 3 года назад

This was exactly my thought and my plan on a trip i plan on taking soon.

@Overmotor 9 месяцев назад

I have an ebike on a motorcycle carrier and when I first installed it it was swaying back and forth like crazy! So much so that after 1/2 a mile I turned back home because I thought the thing was gonna fall off! Lol. Just ordered one and this should fix it. Thanks!!

@GanderFlight 8 месяцев назад

Hope it fixes the issue for you! Happy trails :)

@Overmotor 8 месяцев назад

@@GanderFlight it did thanks!

@TimTurner115 4 года назад

That's a good tip.

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

Glad you liked it

@USAbLaSt Год назад

Thanks for this video! I had no where near the slop you had but it was still bugging me. When I turn left or right the hitch would shift.

@GanderFlight Год назад

You're welcome!

@keithblackwelder1751 3 года назад

Good job

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

👍

@FLORISH_SOL Год назад

Thank you 😅

@GanderFlight Год назад

You're welcome! I hope it helped solve your problem!

@migmogg8087 3 года назад

Dope thanks for the vid

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

Absolutely!

@migmogg8087 3 года назад

@@GanderFlight man I found one for sale locally and it sold before I could scoop

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

Bummer

@rrich52806 2 года назад

Thanks

@GanderFlight 2 года назад

You're welcome Leigh!

@NikkiLongoWells 4 года назад

I've been looking for something like this. Any concern on how it transfers energy to the rack or hitch if you hit a bump?

@GanderFlight 4 года назад

Nikki Longo I’m not an energy expert, but I’d be more concerned about the energy transfer when NOT using it because the Rack becomes more dynamic and flops around.

@cheefussmith9380 3 года назад

@@GanderFlight that would be my concern

@abstraddic0442 3 года назад

Cool

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

👍

@ritchcarcass8624 10 месяцев назад

Oh man, I paid top dollar for the Tesla bike rack and the thing doesn’t even seem to really fit well and it’s all wobbly. Thanks for this video. I’m still working on installing this bike rack.

@GanderFlight 10 месяцев назад

Let us know if you get it figured out and what worked for you!

@ritchcarcass8624 10 месяцев назад

@@GanderFlight went to Tesla service and they said it’s fine it just has a little slack. Test drove and it’s fine like that. Doesn’t wobble really when driving

@thisisbob1048 Год назад

What is the strap you have to prevent your front tire from spinning?

@GanderFlight Год назад

Its a cam buckle strap like this one: amzn.to/449uDaR

@scottshipp2980 3 года назад

Another similar issue to avoid is a mismatch between your bike rack and hitch receiver. For example a 1.25” bike rack in a 2” hitch receiver and if that’s your case buy the correct adapter instead or in addition to a hitch tightener / stabilizer.

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

Agreed - I can't imagine using a 1.25 hitch in a 2" receiver without an adapter and anything good coming from it.

@baileymccallum5503 3 года назад

I have the correct adapter (two actually, one that works on the hitch, and one that's a small extender) and they both have sway.

@scottshipp2980 3 года назад

@@baileymccallum5503 I don't think anything takes sway away entirely but I have a 2" hitch, a 2-to-1.25" adapter, and a 1.25" rack. With a hitch stabilizer like shown in this video, almost all of the sway goes away.

@williamko4751 2 года назад

@@baileymccallum5503 my hitch is 1 1/4, my bike rack is 2". I use an adapter. I use two clamps, one for adapter, one for the rack. Works great, no more rattle.

@letsgoridebikes 3 года назад

A threaded (locking) hitch pin would also do wonders!

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

So this bike rack came with a threaded pin and I haven't found it to help much - especially when using it on a 2" receiver.

@paultruslow7959 3 года назад

Get a decent hitch pin without play and preferably one that has threads inside the rack tube!

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

The hitch pin on this bike rack is threaded, its just the nature of hitches- there is always going to be a little play, hence the tightener 😎

@samrosthstein6385 7 месяцев назад

Just got one. I was a bit nervous driving my 10k bike on a rack that was wobbling around. 😂

@GanderFlight 7 месяцев назад

This'll help for sure!

@wilmercab 2 года назад

super

@GanderFlight 2 года назад

👍

@cuata3m618 Год назад

The receiver is 3" and rack 2" ?

@GanderFlight Год назад

On that setup the bike rack was 1 1/4 with sleeves to make it fit 2” and the receiver is 2” on the truck - so essentially a 2” shank and 2” receiver. The tightener takes out all the slop and wiggle.

@ritchcarcass8624 10 месяцев назад

The only thing that sucks is sometimes I wanna take my bike rack off and this device will make it so hard for me to do that. I’ll have to pretty much leave it on all the time which is OK but I’m mad my bike rack doesn’t fit perfectly.

@GanderFlight 10 месяцев назад

I hear ya - frustrating!

@GanderFlight Год назад

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@retiredguyadventures6211 9 месяцев назад

You put the anti-rattle hitch tightener on backwards

@GanderFlight 9 месяцев назад

There is no one way to install this device - that's so awesome about it. I'd install it differently on my truck versus my minivian vs the coupe and totally different if using it with the weight distribution hitch for my RV.

@retiredguyadventures6211 9 месяцев назад

@@GanderFlight I can send you the package directions if needed. It specifically shows to "not" mount it the way you showed on your video.

@GanderFlight 9 месяцев назад

@@retiredguyadventures6211I showed several mounting options in the video -- which are one are you referring to? The unit I received did not have any indications like you're referencing - did we purchase the same unit? I'd love to learn more - feel free to shot me an email at joshua at ganderflight . com with a photo :)

@Ryan-bc2wh 2 года назад

Wrapping it with duct tape works too

@GanderFlight 2 года назад

Technically....

@williamko4751 2 года назад

No. Did that, the tape will wear out. Not safe.

@amaraamar9031 10 месяцев назад

I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. ru-vid.comUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...

@GanderFlight 10 месяцев назад

What price - how many bikes -- amazon reviews are a good place to start.

@OrignalRobRobert 3 года назад

Damn I feel smarter now

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@tribute9682 3 года назад

Which bike

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

???

@tribute9682 3 года назад

@@GanderFlight giant model

@GanderFlight 3 года назад

@@tribute9682 Giant Boulder

@Kelspeed1972 2 месяца назад

You need a black kit.

@GanderFlight 2 месяца назад

???

@scotth5503 Год назад

Seems like the only downside is it makes rack removal much more of a chore.

@GanderFlight Год назад

Yes, that is the downside. However, if you're driving anything over 15-20 minutes with bikes - its totally worth it.

@rstidyman Год назад

I've watched several other videos on installation. In your first example, you are not taking advantage of the bent part of the plate. Watch other videos folks to compare.

@GanderFlight Год назад

I'm not sure if you continued watching but thats ultimately how I installed it. Its flexible based on each setup. Thanks for watching!

@pretol1 2 месяца назад

the guy managed to show every single unintuitive way to put the plate, and ended up with a slightly better direction than the first attempt...

@GanderFlight 2 месяца назад

I think you're over estimating how much the individual hitch and shank will dictate what direction you go - but I could only show the example with this setup. Thanks for watching!