Stromberg Carlson BC-204HD Heavy Duty Platform Mount Bike Rack – Folding Hitch Carrier for 4 Bikes, Fits 2″ Hitch Receiver, Durable Transport Solution, Compatible with Cars, SUVs, Truck and Trailer
$225.00
Price: $225.00
(as of Sep 27, 2025 13:36:30 UTC – Details)
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Stromberg Carlson Products is a third-generation, family-owned company that has been serving the needs of the RV aftermarket since 1959. We’re committed to delivering products that provide greater value, performance, and convenience. Our inventory includes RV handrails, ladders, bike racks, and fifth wheel tailgates.
How did we get our start?
Our grandfather, David Stromberg, established the business, providing any solution possible to meet customers’ needs. He ran the job himself until he solved the problem, and we continue his legacy today.
What makes our products unique?
We have taken part in building the RV industry since 1959. Our products are made to match the RV lifestyle of people who’ve lived the lifestyle made by RV-ers for RV-ers.
Why do we love what we do?
We live this lifestyle. We camp, travel and bring family with us to seek adventure. We want our customers to have a successful experience too.
Quality Handrails
From standard assist to extended rails, our RV handrails help improve safety when entering and exiting the RV.
Quality Handrails
Electric Tongue Jack
Ball screw technology for smoother, quieter set-up and tear-down with all work done at the press of a button.
Heavy-Duty Carriers
A sturdy place to store your cargo, our all-steel carriers can safely support your load.
Ladders & Accessories
We provide bunk ladders, exterior ladder/rails, and ladder mount accessories.
Outstanding RV Accessories
Base Pads for Stabilization
High strength pads that help level and maintain your RV’s stability while parked.
Leveling and Stabilization
Extend-A-Line
Chrome-plated arms to carry towels, suits, or clothes on hangers.
Sturdy Stake & Grill
From burgers to brats, coffee to tea, this is the way to cook for many seasons of camping.
Hose & Cord Caddy
Stores up to 75 feet of hose and other hose accessories.
BIKE RACK FOR AUTOS: Our BC-204HD bike hitch rack easily accommodates 4 bikes, providing a great solution for short or long trips with the family. This carrier can be installed in the 2″ receiver on your SUV, car or truck.
MADE OF DURABLE ALLOY STEEL: With our bike carrier, people will be ready for any adventure with their family and friends. Made with a stable alloy steel frame structure, these bicycle car racks can carry up to 160 lbs.
EASY TO INSTALL BIKE RACK HITCH: Stromberg Carlson’s BC-204HD four-bike platform-mount bike carrier is a convenient way to transport your bikes wherever you go. Designed to fit 2″ hitch receivers on your vehicle, our easy-to-install platform-mount bike rack makes it easy to transport your bikes without removing each bicycle.
4-BIKE RACK HITCH FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE: This bike mount for car is designed to keep it simple. The rack boasts a 2″ interface that fits most vehicle receivers, and can simultaneously hold up to 4 bicycles. If you have more than one bike, load the inner one first. This bike carrier adds convenience and safety to your next family trip or adventure if you enjoy riding with friends and family.
ABOUT US: Here at Stromberg Carlson, you can count on our products’ comfort and convenience to add greater enjoyment to your next RV adventure. We are a third-generation, family-owned company that has been serving the needs of the recreational vehicle aftermarket since 1959 based in Traverse City, Michigan, USA.
Customers say
Customers find the bike rack sturdy and well-made, with good value for money, and appreciate its versatility as it can be configured for 2 or 4 bikes. The rack is easy to assemble, though some mention it requires two people for operation, and while it keeps bikes secured, some report issues with the locking mechanism. The rack is heavy, making it difficult for one person to remove, and there are concerns about paint chipping during use.
4 reviews for Stromberg Carlson BC-204HD Heavy Duty Platform Mount Bike Rack – Folding Hitch Carrier for 4 Bikes, Fits 2″ Hitch Receiver, Durable Transport Solution, Compatible with Cars, SUVs, Truck and Trailer
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Elliott –
For the price, its totally worht it!
I bought this this over 3 yrs ago. Here’s my honest opinion and experience.I have read several 1 star reviews and have noticed that the most complaints have to do with this rack being weak/wobbly/quick to rust/velcro straps are not good and other similar complaints. I do understand their frustration. However, if you’re looking into a bike rackthat will not have these minor problems then don’t search for anything under $400.With that said, if you’re in a budget or like me just don’t want to spend a lot of money on a bike rack then this is a great buy.Mine is over 3 yrs old and most of the time it carries 4 bikes. Here’s how I use mine.Just a lot of common sense. 3 bikes are at 30-32 lbs of weight. One is just over 40 lbs. The lightest one sits at the far back and the heaviest one closest to the vehicle. The velcro straps are still good and sticky becuase I don’t let them sit dirty and or leave them in the sun when not in use. The rack ONLY is used when carrying the bikes, I never just drive around with this thing or leave it hooked up over night. If it gets dirty I clean it and store it. If it gets wet I blow dry it before storing it. I store it on top of a 2×6 so it doesn’t sit on the floor. When I use it I ALWAYS use the threaded pin it comes with and tighten it very much a d the tack is nice and sturdy. I dont try to jiggle/wobble or shake the rack while its empty, it’s not ment to be used empty, yet while it is in use with all 4 bikes and all is nicely secured and adjusted the rack is very sturdy. No need to over tighten the plastic wing nuts and break them. Just nice and tight and snug not OVERTIGHTENED. Sturdy on the highway at 75 mph. No wobble, not for me as I set ut up the same way each time. I’ve usedit as a two bike set up and its simple to convert and works great, but have not used it this way much. I’ve been almost 4 hrs on a one way trip and its been solid for me. The pics are at current date of this review.After 3 1/2 yrs mine is still performing greatly. Very sturdy while in use and solid. It does have some surface rust as it is not the greatest paint finish but again, for the price you can’t expect more. I will be lightly sandi g a d touching it up with rust protecting paint before it goes from surface rust to any worst. As for me, a little common sense in how to use it and care goes a long way. I HIGHLY recommend this product for a budget buy!
Isidro –
Get this while itâs still cheap and in stock.
This well worth it. I carry 4 bikes most of the time and I just got back from about a 450 mile trip and couldnât be more happier with this rack. Itâs secure, you can lock the bikes up if you need to leave them and did I mention it is solid.The initial set up was pretty easy. I did it myself in about an hour or so. It does fold up if you want to keep it on your vehicle. The hooks that keep your bikes secure also has a locking feature. You can be sure you bikes wonât get stolen if you need to leave them in there for a bit. My insecure self still puts a cable chain on all of them.I have a 2016 GMC Acadia and I used a regular 4 bike rack that holds the bikes suspended with the top bar but I always got nervous when driving around with bikes on it. It would move and bounce like crazy. I wasnât a fan of the rubber straps that companies used to tie down the bikes.This platform rack by Stromberg Carlson is awesome and is half the price of other similar racks on the market, but is as durable and useful as them. I would definitely recommend this to everyone I know!
ok –
Quality of the rack
Iâm really disappointed with this bike rack. The parts and accessories feel cheap, and itâs incredibly difficult to remove and insert the hitch pin properly. Even when the bikes are secured, the rack wobblesâmaking it feel unstable and unsafe. Itâs frustrating, especially since the product cost over $100. Unfortunately, Iâm past the 30-day return window, otherwise, I would have returned it. Itâs clear that the company prioritizes profits over providing quality products, as the lower star reviews (4 and below) seem to reflect my experience. I would not recommend this bike rack to others.
Greg Teufel –
had to return mine but it seemed to be of good quality other than one major problem
Seemed sturdy and well made and fairly easy to assembly, having only one or two bolts that were annoying to tighten, requiring large wrenches on both sides to tighten it. Unfortunately, ours came with a manufacturing defect. The Short Support Base Assembly has 3 pairs of quarter circle cuts in it to allow the horizontal arms and the vertical arm to be positioned either horizontally or vertically, which is important when you want to fold it up for storage or fold it against the vehicle while attached to the hitch but not carrying bikes. The rack is kind of a pain to connect and disconnect to the hitch because the bolt used to secure it to the hitch is VERY long (requiring you to screw and screw and screw to fully tighten it) and the rack itself is VERY heavy. So you do not want to have to be removing and reinstalling the rack on the hitch more times than are absolutely necessary. On ours, one of the pairs of quarter circle cuts were going in opposite directions, which meant that the vertical arm could not be folded down to the horizontal position, and the rack could not be folded up against the car for when there are no bikes on the rack. That was a deal breaker for us, so despite having fully assembled it before I realized the problem, I went to the trouble of fully disassembling it and putting it back into the box. We are currently awaiting a replacement unit, which hopefully will not have any similar manufacturing issues. I will check more carefully this time for that same issue before going to the trouble of fully assembling it. Will update after we get the replacement unit.Since we already had it assembled, we tested out the returned unit. We put 4 bikes on it and drove it to the trail. Putting the end bikes on is pretty easy. Putting on the first middle bike is also easy. Putting on the second middle bike can be a challenge. There is not quite enough space to easily fit another bike on once you already have a bike in one of the middle positions. I will have to look at the other reviews to see if there is some trick to getting the second middle bike on. I managed it, but it was inelegant. I had to take care not to tear at cables or damage spokes in the process.Edit: now we have used it forore than a year. My bike is too heavy (80 lbs.) The screws are all badly corroding. They went cheap on the screws.