---
product_id: 111857799
title: "Apex XT Bike Hitch Rack"
brand: "thule"
price: "VT391334"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Thule"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/111857799-apex-xt-bike-hitch-rack
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Integrated lock system 4-bike capacity Tool-free install Apex XT Bike Hitch Rack

**Brand:** thule
**Price:** VT391334
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚴‍♂️ Elevate your ride game—secure, sleek, and ready for every adventure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Apex XT Bike Hitch Rack by thule
- **How much does it cost?** VT391334 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/111857799-apex-xt-bike-hitch-rack)

## Best For

- thule enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thule brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Space-Smart Design:** Foldable bike arms and compact profile keep your rack sleek and out of the way when not in use.
- • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Anti-sway cradles and ratcheting straps keep your bikes locked in place, eliminating annoying bike-to-bike contact.
- • **Carry More, Worry Less:** Securely transport up to 4 bikes with a 150 lb load capacity—perfect for family adventures or group rides.
- • **Effortless Setup & Access:** Tool-free installation and a tilting rack design provide quick mounting and easy rear vehicle access without unloading.
- • **Universal Fit, Ultimate Compatibility:** Fits both 1.25" and 2" hitch receivers and accommodates a wide variety of bike frames with optional adapters.

## Overview

The Thule Apex XT Bike Hitch Rack is a premium, heavy-duty carrier designed to transport up to four bikes with a 150 lb capacity. Featuring anti-sway cradles, ratcheting straps, and a tool-free installation system, it ensures superior bike stability and easy vehicle access. Compatible with 1.25" and 2" hitch receivers, this rack folds compactly when not in use and includes integrated locking mechanisms for enhanced security. Ideal for families and cycling enthusiasts seeking a reliable, versatile bike transport solution.

## Description

Premium hanging hitch bike rack, providing superior bike protection and multiple size options to fit the needs of two people or an entire family.

Review: Well, made and secure bike rack - High quality bike rack, a bit heavier than others, but easy to install. Instructions are just pictures so you'll have to figure out how to interpret the picture instructions. it is very stable on the car with no shaking. Easy to place bike on carrier and it is held securely. I would recommend this bike rack. It's worth the money.
Review: Great product well built, easy to use and light weight compared to others. - Love it! Easy to use, light weight than ones we've previously owned. All the moving components are rock solid, smooth and function with easy. With larger bikes it's a tight fit to get them all lined up right between the handle bars on some bikes being longer, tangling with the brake cables and the pedals fitting in between spokes and rear derailer. That being said, I believe it depends on the types and size of bikes. This product is Solid and Sturdy! We love it and the quality as well as the weight. The hidden and retractable cable lock is a fantastic touch! Also there is a knob on the bottom that has a key lock so the unit cannot be removed.

## Features

- Premium hanging hitch bike rack for 4 bikes
- Superior bike stability and fit
- Anti-sway cradles prevent bike contact
- Quickly attach and secure bikes with ratcheting cradle strap
- Bike arms fold down when not in use
- Rack tilts down for rear of vehicle access
- Ideal for a wide variety of bike sizes/frame styles. Please note some frame styles may requrie a Thule Frame Adapter to securely attach to hanging bike racks.
- Designed to fit 1.25" or 2" hitch receivers
- Quick, tool-free installation | Load capacity: 150 lbs
- Please check the Compatibility Guide (under Product Details) to confirm the fit with your vehicle's receiver hitch.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07MXYZK4V |
| Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit |
| Best Sellers Rank | #65,912 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #53 in Bicycle Car Racks |
| Brand | Thule |
| Brand Name | Thule |
| Color | BLACK |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (999) |
| Date First Available | January 18, 2019 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00091021340893 |
| Included Components | 1 bike carrier |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 42.1 x 11 x 37 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 41 x 19.3 x 10.5 inches |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 42.1 x 11 x 37 inches |
| Load Capacity | 1.5E+2 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Thule |
| Model Name | Apex |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Mounting Type | Rack |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 19.48 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 9025XT |
| Size | 4 Bike |
| Sport Type | Cycling |
| Style | 4 Bike |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| UPC | 091021340893 |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Thule
- **Color:** BLACK
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00091021340893
- **Is Foldable:** Yes
- **Item Weight:** 35 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 42.1 x 11 x 37 inches
- **Load Capacity:** 1.5E+2 Pounds
- **Material:** Metal
- **Mounting Type:** Rack
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Van

## Images

![Apex XT Bike Hitch Rack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51X8GAjL9+L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: It says "Easily transfers between 1.25” and 2” hitch receivers"  Does that mean it includes an adapter?  If so, is the adapter for a 1.25 or 2 inch?**
A: Just wanted to point out that this bike rack is best if you have a 1.25" hitch. In a 2" hitch, the adapter is in one corner of receiver and when tightened/installed, the rack was tilted a bit for me. Not a real issue I guess but a deal breaker for me as it drove me crazy seeing it tilted in the rearview.

**Q: will this work with RV**
A: It will certainly fit into he receiver hitch but as far as the clearance behind the RV, you will need to measure.

**Q: can you add an additional lock to this? That cable lock can be cut into in a second.**
A: Depending on where we are we sometimes use a second cable.  It's easy to do.  We mostly do this when the bikes are on the rack overnight.

**Q: Does this work with cars that have a spare tire on the back?**
A: Thanks for checking with Thule.  You would need a hitch extender to make this work.  Such product are not made by Thule - you can check with U-Haul to see if they have it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well, made and secure bike rack
*by J***N on November 4, 2025*

High quality bike rack, a bit heavier than others, but easy to install. Instructions are just pictures so you'll have to figure out how to interpret the picture instructions. it is very stable on the car with no shaking. Easy to place bike on carrier and it is held securely. I would recommend this bike rack. It's worth the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product well built, easy to use and light weight compared to others.
*by T***Y on August 4, 2025*

Love it! Easy to use, light weight than ones we've previously owned. All the moving components are rock solid, smooth and function with easy. With larger bikes it's a tight fit to get them all lined up right between the handle bars on some bikes being longer, tangling with the brake cables and the pedals fitting in between spokes and rear derailer. That being said, I believe it depends on the types and size of bikes. This product is Solid and Sturdy! We love it and the quality as well as the weight. The hidden and retractable cable lock is a fantastic touch! Also there is a knob on the bottom that has a key lock so the unit cannot be removed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Toyota Highlander Owners Read this Review
*by J***E on November 17, 2019*

I think I'm one of the few reviewers to have actually purchased this product. This thing is really sturdy. Initial assembly, which only has to be done once, was a little hard because of the tight clearances on the product - if the tolerances were loose it would rattle - but it doesn't. It was also hard because the instructions are all drawings/graphics and have almost no words. I found a video on the web and it helped a lot. I tried to post the link to the video but that is against Amazon rules. You will probably find the same video if you search - and be sure to read the comments attached to the video because it explains how to install and use the keys (which stumped me for a while). It would have been nice if Thule produced a video and put it on the web - but I couldn't find one. The rack is heavy and well built. Assembly is a 2-person job for non-mechanical people. Thule provides the assembly tools and they were OK, not great, but OK. If you have a 19mm box wrench and a 19mm socket it will be easier. Toyota Highlander Owners with the "genuine" Toyota hitch... you need to buy extra parts to get this rack to mount with the vehicle because the locking pin hole in the Toyota hitch receiver is too close to the aft face of the receiver. This product requires that the hole be at least 1.5 to 2 inches forward of the aft face of the receiver. To solve this problem you need to buy a hitch extension and related components to get it all to work together. Here are the parts, all available on Amazon, that you will need... This will add around $125 to the overall cost. If you closely watch all of the review videos out there that "show off" this rack on Highlanders you will see that none of the Highlanders are outfitted with the genuine OEM Toyota hitch - they all use aftermarket hitches. Here are the parts that are needed to make the rack work with the genuine OEM Toyota hitch on Highlanders: Amazon Part 1 (Amazon Number B077SHGWZM) HiTow Trailer Hitch Tightener Anti-Rattle Stabilizer 2" & 1.25" Hitch, Rubber-Coated No Rattle Noise, Corrosion Resistant. Amazon Part 2 (Amazon Number B07PQ6D8G6) TowWorks Keyed Alike 5/8" Trailer Hitch Locking Pin Set - Receiver Lock with Anti-Rattle, fits Class III - V Hitches with 2" and 2.5" Receivers, 79632 (I got the two lock set - you only need one - getting just one will save you a few dollars) Amazon Part 3 (Amazon Number B007448NC2) FHK45054 Receiver Hitch Extension with 4" Drop/Rise, Black (I bought the FHK45054 but I think the FHK45058 would work better - Meyer FHK45058 Receiver Hitch Extension with 2" Drop/Rise, Black - it is Amazon Part B008R572HO). Line up the middle hole in the extension with the hole in the hitch receiver. You need the Tightener Anti-Rattle Stabilizer to keep the extension from rattling in the receiver. Once it is all together it works great. We knew, in advance of buying the rack, that we would need the additional parts. Because this purchase is a lot of money we downloaded the Thule instructions for the rack before making the purchase decision, and we discovered that it wouldn't work with the Toyota OEM hitch - so we knew what we were getting in to and hopefully you will too. So this rack is rock solid and well built but some of the features (like the keys and locks) I think are not as robust as I would have liked. I think it will last and do what I want it to do for our family bicycling adventures. The unit is expensive, and you need space to store it when it's not mounted on the vehicle, but so far so good!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*