Camber Bike Rack - 4 Bike
Size:
Quantity
Why We Like The Camber Bike Rack
Eliminating the hassle and danger of roof rack transportation, the Thule Camber Rack is an exceptional hitch-mounted solution that won't cost you a fortune, and is compatible with both 1.25in and 2in hitch receivers. The hanging style design is simple to use, and features anti-sway technology that keeps the bikes from contacting each other during travel. The rack is easily tilted down to access the back of your vehicle, and can be folded up entirely when not in use. It holds 4 bikes of almost any style, whether they're mountain, road, or touring, just as long as the total weight doesn't exceed 37.5lb per bike you are good to go.
Details
- Securely transport up to 4 bikes with this hitch-mounted rack
- Works with a wide variety of frame styles and bike sizes
- Superior bike stability and fit with integrated anti-sway
- Bikes are safe and secure thanks to 7in of spacing between bikes
- Ratcheting cradle straps are quick and easy to use
- Easily transitions between 1.25in and 2in hitch receivers
- HitchSwitch lever tilts rack down to access rear of vehicle
- Bike arms can be easily folded down when rack is not in use
- Item #THU008Z
- Bike Capacity
- 4
- Compatibility
- [bikes] road, mountain, carbon fiber frames, [receiver] 1.25in, 2.0in
- Part Number
- 9056
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
3 based on 13 ratings
Review Summary
What do you think about this product?
View
Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 10, 2024
Easy to install, ready to ride
Bought this for my new truck. Love that I can still put down my tailgate. Pretty simple installation. Great product.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
June 13, 2023
Rack is solid, Straps are Terrible
Just recieved the Thule Camber 4 Bike Rack. Easy assembly, very solid rack but the PLASTIC straps are beyond terrible. I promise you will fight with these cheap plastic straps every use. I would give a much better review but will now go out and purchase my own straps to replace the junk straps. Expect more out of Thule. Don’t cheap out on your straps!!
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
June 5, 2023
Straps are a Pain
If not for the terrible strap design, I would give the rack 5 stars. As it stands, I would never recommend this rack to anyone. The straps are very difficult to release and remove. It's very aggravating. It seems like Thule should have the brain power to design and engineer a strap that is functional and easy to use. Prior to my purchase, I read reviews that talked about the poor strap design and the difficulties. I dismissed them thinking it would not be something I couldn't overcome. Big mistake, listen to the reviews and don't purchase this until Thule comes up with a better design and a user friendly strap.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
April 22, 2023
Great rack
Great rack, no wobble. Satisfied with purchase , just buy it
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
November 14, 2020
Almost major disaster on the highway
Driving along the Long Island Expressway at 70 MPG, one of my bikes dislodged from one of the cradles and dangled on the exiting cradle. A passing motorist signal to me and I was able to pull to the shoulder. I took the bike off and returned it and was positive the the strap was ratcheted tightly as it had been on the initial mounting. After a few miles it again came off of the cradle. I again pulled ono the shoulder of the road and a police vehicle stopped to assist. We ware able to put the bike inside my SUV and I continued home. If the bike had fallen off at that speed on a major highway there could have been a massive accident involving multiple vehicles causing major damage and certainly injuries. I would have been subject to liability as well as the
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
July 12, 2020
Good but could be better
It's good for this kind of bike racks. However they're bulky, require lots of actions to mount and then unmount the bikes. Depends how often you'll use it, it might be worth it to buy a standing one.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
July 4, 2020
Straps are terrible
Bought this a month ago. Easy to install, but the strap design is terrible. Bikes are very difficult to unclip once clipped.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
May 14, 2020
Strap Design is a Problem
I previously had a similar Thule 4 bike car carrier that was great. It was solidly built with thick rubber straps that made it easy to load and lock down bikes. It survived several hard impacts but when I accidentally backed it into a tree it was done. I went looking for the exact same rack but was dissapointed that they don't make them that way any more. So, I bought this, the 2020 version. First, the good. The core and frame are solid and heavy duty. It is easy to assemble and attaches snugly to a tow hitch. The mechanisms to raise and lower the bars are easy and efficient to use. It will easily hold the weight of 4 bikes (although hanging 4 adult size bikes on it would require a Tetris expert). I usually only carry two (adult mountain bikes and it works well for that). The rubber rests are solid and can be adjusted to fit various bike frames. Now the bad and annoying parts. The straps (for holding bikes down) are a pain! They are thin, with plastic teeth and tighten down by threading through small locking boxes. To lock in place the straps must be run straight through the locking boxes. This can be difficult with wide or odd shaped bike frames. I haven't lost a bike yet but the thin straps do not have my confidence for holding up over time, elements or bumpy roads. Second, to unlock the straps, you push down on a plastic release lever which is supposed to raise off the teeth so they can be pulled out. However, again, the straps must be straight in the boxes to release and remove. If bikes have shifted during the drive (which they always do) you have to lift and adjust the bike to straighten the strap to get it out. Also, the release lever tends to flip over when it's under pressure (like when the bike shifts en route) - this doesn't release the strap fortunately - but it gets stuck, and the release lever has to be pushed back into place. To do this, again, you are lifting and struggling with the bike to straighten the strap. Even when the straps are straight getting them out of the box can be a pain. Im a big guy and the straps are just an annoyance but they would be a major problem for many women and anyone with a slighter build. Even for me, after a day riding, Ive left the bikes on the rack overnight rather than fight to get them off. The heavier, thicker rubber straps on the previous model were much more efficient and easy to use. You just pulled and hooked them. They were sturdy and I never had any problems getting them on or off. Switching to this overcomplicated strap and lock box design was a bad idea. So to wrap it up - this works ok as a bike carrier. The frame and its workings are solid. The straps will be annoying for anyone - but a big problem for many women and those with a slighter build who will struggle to get bikes connected and disconnected.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
May 11, 2020
Solid Product
Overall and quality product that is easy to assemble and use. Smaller frame kids are a real struggle to get latched up though.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
May 9, 2020
Great Bike Rack
I bought this rack last month, so that my family and I could get out more on our bikes. The rack comes almost fully assembled and was very easy to install. The rack is made from quality materials and very functional. This is the second Thule rack I have owned and I have not been disappointed with their product.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
Need Expert Advice?
Our Gearheads Can Help