The Outfitr 4118 has quickly become my preferred hitch rack, moving beyond basic bike hauling to offering a truly user-friendly experience. After several trips, (both short local hauls) I can confidently say this rack delivers on its promise of convenience and security.

Ease of Assembly: Up and Running Quickly

One of the first things that impressed me was the ease of assembly. Straight out of the box, the process was straightforward and intuitive. The instructions were clear, and the major components were pre-assembled, requiring only minimal tool use to secure the main arm and the rack trays to the hitch mount. I had the entire unit assembled and mounted to my vehicle in under 30 minutes, which is a major win when you’re eager to get on the road.

A Game-Changer: The Loading Ramp

The included loading ramp is, without a doubt, a game-changer, especially for anyone hauling heavier bikes or electric bikes (e-bikes). It removes the awkward, back-straining lift completely. You simply attach the ramp to the connection point, roll the bike into the tray, and secure it. This feature alone drastically reduces the effort and potential for scratches or drops during the loading process, making the 4118 a top choice for accessibility.

Security and Accessibility Features;

The core locking mechanisms are robust and reliable:

Top Mount Clamp: The ratcheting top mount clamp secures the bike frame quickly and firmly without damaging the carbon or painted surfaces. It holds the bike vertically in place almost instantly, allowing you to move on to securing the wheels with confidence.

Tilt Lockout Mechanism: The tilt lockout is an essential feature for hatch or trunk access. It allows you to quickly tilt the rack (even when loaded) away from the vehicle to access the rear cargo area without having to unload the bikes entirely. The mechanism feels solid, locking securely into both the vertical and tilted positions, eliminating any worry about accidental movement while driving.

Enhanced Safety with Integrated Lights

The integrated lights are a significant safety upgrade. Unlike racks that obstruct your vehicle’s taillights, the 4118 connects directly to the trailer wiring harness to provide fully functional brake, running, and turn signals. This dramatically increases visibility and ensures that you remain compliant and safe on the highway, especially in poor weather or at night.

Pro Tip: Adding Extra Stability

While the rack is incredibly secure, I highly recommend adding a separate stability strap (like a basic cam buckle strap) around the wheels and the wheel tray. The included wheel cradles and straps are excellent, but for maximum peace of mind on long, bumpy stretches of road, this extra strap takes only seconds to secure and virtually eliminates any lateral movement or 'jiggle' from the bike.

Unbeatable Value

Speaking of investment, the price point of the Outfitr 4118 is one of its most compelling attributes. Given the robust feature set—integrated ramp, secure clamps, and lights—this rack punches significantly above its weight class. It genuinely makes you question why you would pay a premium for more established, expensive brands when the 4118 delivers equal, if not superior, functionality and build quality at a more accessible cost. It's truly unmatched value.

Final Verdict

The Outfitr 4118 is a premium rack that justifies its price tag through thoughtful design, robust security, and unparalleled convenience, thanks to the loading ramp. It's a rock-solid investment for serious cyclists.

My concern with buying this is whether it would work with my wife’s step-through bike. It works perfectly! So easy to load both bikes and they are rock solid. The rack is strong, well built metal but easy to maneuver and quick to load/unload bikes. Plus I can access my SUV hatch when I carry one bike (outside) or when it’s folded and low profile for driving around town. It’s possible to tilt the rack back with two bikes on it but they don’t recommend it and it’s so quick to pull the inside bike off anyway I don’t worry about it.

This rack is very well made. It fits my bike perfectly along with a friend's. The straps keep it secure. The hitch bolt is kind of a pain as it has to screw in versus pushed through. Lining it up can be tricky. Also, it doesn't have any side stability, so when you go down a gravel, bumpy road, it oscillates A LOT. But I like how you can drop it down to load and push it up to take off. Good engineering.

Its fit and look good

This worked out perfectly for toting around my nearly 100lb E-bike. I highly recommend it to everybody looking for a lightweight inexpensive bike rack.

I ordered this rack from Outfitr because of an advertised 200 lb. weight capacity. Our bikes are large and heavy, I think in the neighborhood of 90 lbs. The photo shows the size. I remove the batteries for travel simply to lighten the load on this rack. It has done very well to date. I can think of no instance that I would 'tilt' this rack down with this weight on it but the ability to fold up the rack and leave it on the truck is a bonus when I'm not towing.

I’ve had the rack now for two days and honestly, it’s really sturdy and durable which I’m surprised because it’s $250. 0 to 48 mph you will hear a wooshing sound, But honestly, it’s not that bad once you hit like 65 to 70. The bolts are really sturdy and the C clamps are actually good quality.

Fits and looks great. Easy assembly.

Works great. Just what i was looking for.

This has to be the best bike rack for heavy e-bikes! It was delivered in a relatively short time and put right to work. It is secure and easy to load and unload. It's already made a voyage from CA to CO and back!!! Can't say enough about the stability of both bikes on the rack. Every time we stopped, we were asked, "Where did you get the bike rack?"
We responded with....OUTFITR! Best rack we've owned so far!

Very steady! Bike fits great! I hauled 2 Rambo bikes and they were rock solid. Great bike hauler. Highly recommend!

So far, we didn’t have no issues whatsoever putting it together was a breeze instructions were easy to understand. Unloading and loading our e-bikes with no issues with the ramp that came with it made things easy. The rack is very strong and sturdy for the price. You won’t be disappointed!

Easy to assemble. I can load the bikes by myself. I've got heavy bikes! Fair price.

Amazing shipping amazing product amazing performance amazing customer service.
You don’t need to spend $800 on a E-bike rack OUTFITR is A proof of that.
$229 can do the job just as good.

I purchased the Outfiter 2 bike hitch e-bike rack and couldn’t be happier!!! It’s so easy to use. It’s easy to put your bike up there. The ramps are very sturdy and helpful. You can secure your bikes with ease with this bike rack. I like that it is very sturdy and doesn’t rattle and the bikes don’t move when you travel.