When comparing Yakima Dr. Tray vs Rhino Rack RS499B Vortex 2500 RS, the Slant community recommends Yakima Dr. Tray for most people. In the question“What are the best rack systems that are compatible with a 2012 Prius C?” Yakima Dr. Tray is ranked 1st while Rhino Rack RS499B Vortex 2500 RS is ranked 2nd. The most important reason people chose Yakima Dr. Tray is:
Being able to access bikes close to the ground compared to the roof of a vehicle is a huge convenience.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Easier and quicker access
Being able to access bikes close to the ground compared to the roof of a vehicle is a huge convenience.
Pro Can handle wide range of bikes including fat tire bikes
Tire diameter range: 26” to 29”
Tire width range: up to 5”
Pro Easily fits the look of the vehicle
Cons
Con It is incredibly hard to activate the folding mechanism
See first image in gallery above. Many users report that the spring loaded grip bar is incredibly hard to activate making it difficult to lower or raise the rack.
Con Makes it harder to access things in trunk or hatchback of vehicles
The lower tire holders do not fold, so it's awkward to get access to the trunk of most vehicles when the rack is on the vehicle.
Con Expensive
Expensive for what you get.
Con Instructions are not very clear
The instructions for product installation are not very clear, which can make the process a little more difficult.