Hitch Rack Dolly - Rack Lift
ONE PERSON. ONE HEAVY RACK. ONE EASY SOLUTION
Move and position a heavy rack without carrying it.
Crank the platform up or down to align with your receiver.
Casters let you guide the rack toward the vehicle.
Use the dolly to move the rack around when it's off the vehicle.
DESCRIPTION
One Person. One Heavy Rack. One Easy Solution.
Heavy hitch racks can be difficult to move, lift and line up with your vehicle's receiver. The patent-pending Rack Lift was designed to make the entire process easier—from storage to installation.
Instead of carrying and wrestling with a heavy rack, secure it to the Rack Lift and let the lift support the weight. Roll the rack to your vehicle, adjust it to the proper hitch height, and guide it into the receiver.
Move It. Lift It. Connect It.
MOVE IT — Heavy-duty casters let you roll your rack around the garage and out to your vehicle instead of carrying it.
LIFT IT — Use the hand crank to raise or lower the rack until the hitch tube aligns with your vehicle's receiver.
CONNECT IT — Once aligned, guide the rack into the vehicle's receiver and complete the connection.
And When the Trip Is Over? Store It.
The Rack Lift also gives your hitch rack a dedicated place to sit when it's off your vehicle. Roll it into your garage or storage area and leave the rack supported on the lift until you're ready to use it again.
SPECIFICATIONS
KEY FEATURES
Open-Top Receiver
The 2" open-top receiver makes it easier to position your hitch rack onto the Rack Lift and secure it in place.
Hand-Crank Height Adjustment
Raise or lower your rack to align the hitch tube with your vehicle's receiver—without having to lift the rack into position by hand.
Locking Swivel Casters
Four swivel casters make it easy to roll and position the Rack Lift. Lock the casters when you want it to stay securely in place.
Stop the Lean
Give your hitch rack a stable place to sit when it's off the vehicle. No more leaning a heavy rack against a garage wall or trying to find something sturdy enough to support it.
Optional 6" Caster Upgrade
Need additional height? Upgrade to 6" casters to increase the hitch-tube height range from 10"–18" to 12.5"–21.5", making the Rack Lift more suitable for vehicles with higher receiver heights.
HEAVY RACKS
ARE HARD TO HANDLE
A 100+ lb hitch rack can be difficult to lift and carry by hand.
Large hitch racks aren't just heavy—their size and shape can make them difficult to control.
Holding a heavy rack while trying to line up the hitch pin holes can turn installation into a two-person job.
When the trip is over, you're still left with a large, heavy rack that needs somewhere to go.
SEE THE RACK LIFT IN ACTION
OPTIMAL HEIGHT RANGE
OPTIMAL HEIGHT
Works out of the box for hitch heights from 10-18 inches. however upgrading to a 6 inch castor gives you an operating range of 12.5 to 21.5 inches for larger vehicles.
SEE HOW EASY
LOADING CAN BE
Key features
Open Top Receiver - The 2" open-top receiver makes it easier to position your hitch rack onto the Rack Lift and secure it in place.
Crank Handle - Raise or lower your rack to align the hitch tube with your vehicle's receiver—without having to lift the rack into position by hand.
Castors - Four swivel casters make it easy to roll and position the Rack Lift. Lock the casters when you want it to stay securely in place.
Stop the lean - Give your hitch rack a stable place to sit when it's off the vehicle. No more leaning a heavy rack against a garage wall or trying to find something sturdy enough to support it.
Optional 6" Caster Upgrade - Need additional height? Upgrade to 6" casters to increase the hitch-tube height range from 10"–18" to 12.5"–21.5", making the Rack Lift more suitable for vehicles with higher receiver heights.
Open Top Receiver - The 2" open-top receiver makes it easier to position your hitch rack onto the Rack Lift and secure it in place.
Crank Handle - Raise or lower your rack to align the hitch tube with your vehicle's receiver—without having to lift the rack into position by hand.
Castors - Four swivel casters make it easy to roll and position the Rack Lift. Lock the casters when you want it to stay securely in place.
Stop the lean - Give your hitch rack a stable place to sit when it's off the vehicle. No more leaning a heavy rack against a garage wall or trying to find something sturdy enough to support it.
Optional 6" Caster Upgrade - Need additional height? Upgrade to 6" casters to increase the hitch-tube height range from 10"–18" to 12.5"–21.5", making the Rack Lift more suitable for vehicles with higher receiver heights.
EASY ASSEMBLY
just unbox the rack lift and install the castors with the included hardware. next, attach the open top receiver to the top of the rack with its included hardware.
THE DIFFERENCE
IS CLEAR
| Without Rack Lift | With Rack Lift |
|---|---|
| Heavy Manual Lifting Required | Effortless Crank Assist |
| Risk of Back Strain | Protects Your Back |
| Awkward Working Position | Comfortable Ergonomic Positioning |
| Time-Consuming Installation | Quick 2-Minute Installation |
| Requires Extra Effort | No Heavy Lifting Needed |
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
I have a large etrike with a passenger seat behind the saddle. I bought the Hitch Rack Pro 34x75. I thought I could insert the rack easily into the receiver by myself. I was wrong. It is heavy and awkward. So I purchased the Rack Lift. It is so much easier to move and insert the Hitch Rack.
The only problem is I have a 2011 Sienna van and my receiver is lower than the Rack Lift, so I have to raise my receiver with a floor jack to meet the Rack Lift. I would recommend buying your hitch rack and rack lift together since they have special pricing if you purchase at the same time.
Works very well. At first, thought I didn't need it, but the rack I have weighs 75 lbs, and is bulky and slightly hard to handle, THEN you must maneuver it into the 2" receiver - fairly hard to do for a younger guy, which I'm not. So THIS rack holds the weight straight, and lifts up to the hitch, makes it so much easier (& safer I might add). Then to top it off, I NOW HAVE a way to roll into a storage spot, AND something in which to store it ON, in a safe manner. Super happy with this.
Photos show WHAT I am hauling, and the bulk of the rack. Unfortunately, I did not take a photo of the 'rack dolly'
Hi Gary, we're thrilled to hear how much the Hitch Rack Dolly has helped make handling your rack easier and safer! Thanks for sharing your positive experience and photos. Enjoy your organized storage!
I'm expecting the Dolly tomorrow and I have to tell you. I cant wait. We have a Cravat S3 (Three 4" tires E-Bikes 100lb rated per tray) and weighs almost 100 pounds. We're both in our late 60's so I don't have to tell you the struggle to get that monster on / off and stored. Looking forward to it arriving.
Hi Steve, we're thrilled to hear you're excited about your new Hitch Rack Dolly! We hope it makes handling your e-bikes much easier. Thanks for sharing your experience, and enjoy your new setup! Let us know if you have any questions. We are here for you!
Works with my Yakima OnRamp XL bike rack. Still waiting to see if it will work with my BIKE eRACK.
Hi there! Glad to hear it works well with your Yakima OnRamp XL. I hope it also works smoothly with your BIKE eRACK soon. Thanks for sharing your experience!
My rack is a Saris SuperClamp G3 4-Bike Hitch Rack, which weighs ~62lbs (US). Lining up the rack with the hitch by myself was very challenging, and I was excited to find the Hitch Rack Dolly - Rack Lift posted in an online video. It has exceeded all my expectations. The site provides excellent dimensions and guides, particularly as regards height range/casters size, so review those carefully when ordering. Five Stars Plus!!
Great tool. By myself and it was extremely difficult to lift the rack on the Rack Lift initially. But once on, in my situation, the Hitch Rack will either be attached to the hitch or stored on the Rack Lift. I should never have to lift it again by myself.
The Rack Lift is an amazing tool. It rolls smoothly on the lockable wheels with the Hitch Rack and is easily maneuverable.
It is great for storing the Hitch Rack, just roll it into its storage space and lock the wheels.
I would not want to handle the hitch rack without the Rack Lift. It would be impossible for me to lift the Hitch Rack and attach to the hitch without the Rack Lift.
Attaching the Hitch Rack using the Rack Lift is a breeze. The first time I used the Rack Lift, I attached the Hitch Rack the first try. (Just used the hand crank to line up).
The hand crank is smooth as silk. Very easy to lift the Hitch Rack and lineup with the hitch.
100% satisfied. I would add another star for being a delightful owner of the Rack Lift.
Good job Richard.
Ken R.
Hi Ken, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that the Rack Lift has made your storage and mounting process easier and more enjoyable. Your feedback truly means a lot to us. Happy riding! Best, Hitch Rack Pro
I recently ordered a Hollywood SportsRider ebike rack with Trike adapter. This allows me to haul both my ebike and etrike. The bike rack rack with trike adapter weighs close to 60 pounds. At my youth no problem but somehow I grew to the age of 71 and with the rack weight and alignment to the vehicle hitch along with the distance between back patio to the vehicle on the street the I needed way to transport the bike rack my vehicle and onto the hitch without asking help from a neighbor each time I loaded the bikes. With your Hitch Rack Pro I can easily transport and align the bike rack carrying an ebike and trike into the vehicle hitch by myself. Thank you for this bike rack transport and storage design that will enable my senior independence riding bikes in n my travels.
Well built and easy for one person to handle using it.
Beyond my expectations! Easy to build and use. No more lifting heavy rack. I love being able to roll it around the garage for easy storage. I highly recommend.
My wife and I just reentered the cycling activity, she bought a fat tire bike and I got an etrike. To transport these to one of the scenic bikeways in our area, I modified a 72" Mockins carrier and bought a wide ramp and other bits from Amazon. The carrier weighs more than 80 pounds so the Rack Lift is the perfect tool to manage it! Quickly assembled and a breeze to use, the carrier is very stable and easy to maneuver. An essential part of our cycle equipment!
I purchased this lift for my rack not knowing if it could handle the weight and size. It’s one of the more popular racks sold in Utah and they weigh a ton and super annoying to take on and off. Now, I don’t hesitate to remove it and put it back on at will. The lift is very stable regardless of height of the hitch. Easy to put together and great customer service.
Installing the wheels and putting the hitch-holder bracket. Once I had it put together, I put my Thule Pro rack on it, rolled it over to the hitch on the Volvo XC90, raised it by turning the crank, and like magic, the rack was installed. Removal of the rack was just as easy, and then I was able to simply roll the rack lift including the rack over to the location where the bike rack is now out of the way and easily accessible. The rack lift is built to last and it’s perfectly engineered. I am very pleased with the purchase.
I am completely satisfied with your product as it was advertised. Holds the carrier well and I am able to line it up to put it on my suv by myself. It would be helpful to be able to lift it higher then your current model. I was able to overcome this by adding a lift to the wheel base by 4.5 inches. If you would like to know how i did it i would be more than willing to share. Lowering the hitch was not an option. Thank you, I would buy it again.
Hi Carroll, thanks so much for the review. I love how you took our product and made it better for your specific needs. When considering the design, we did our best to make it useful for as many people as possible. We have identified larger castors that fit that will raise it up some vehicles that need an extra 2 inches, but in your case it seems you needed more lift. We will look at options to make the next model a little better. Thanks for sharing your pictures.
Finally put my lift together. I love it. It is well built and now I can put my electric bike rack on my Jeep by myself. It’s perfect that I don’t have to lift it up or down. The rack does all that for me. Thank you so much for the genius idea.
Rene
Hey Rene! Thank you for leaving a review, we are so glad you love our product! Enjoy your adventures with your Jeep and your Ebike!
Im really impressed! I had a stroke 2 years ago that affected my balance and when I saw this it caught my eye. I had a dolly for my rack but still had to lift and try to get it in the hitch. This is so nice just to crank it up and push it right in with little effort and remove it easily and store in my garage. Thank you!
Hi Douglas, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreicate it. We are also happy to know its working out well for you.
I am 76 years old and could no longer lift my bike rack to install it to the receiver on my car. The lift pro solved my problem. With the help of a small riser adapter, the lift works effortlessly, especially with the ramp on my bike rack. I will now be able to go on "road trips" again without the strain of getting my heavy ebike on my car. What a great invention! Love it.
Hi William, thank you so much for your positive feedback. That will help others that may be in a similar situation to know how well the Rack Lift has helped you.
I received the Hitch Rack Pro this last week and it is exactly what I needed for the heavy ebike rack. It is an excellent storage unit for the rack in the garage, and most of all, it helps me get it up and in my car hitch so nicely.
This is an excellent piece of equipment and I hope that you sell a whole lot of them. They will help a lot of people with heavy ebike racks.
Thank you for designing and marketing the Hitch Rack Pro.
Thank you, Kevin White
Thanks for the review Kevin. We appreciate the time it took to provide it and are thrilled that you like the Rack Lift.
