Originally Posted by
msu2001la
Hitch racks are super easy to use. If my car could handle a hitch I'd definitely go that route.
I am stuck with roof racks - but with that said, I've had the same Yakima Q tower rack since the late 90's and it is bomb proof. I've replaced a few parts on it here and there and purchased newer bike and ski/snowboard mounts, but the basic bones of the rack have worked flawlessly on many different cars. I would not hesitate to buy another one in the future.
My roof rack went out with the taller Subaru Outback (2014). Trying the ladder routine was just not safe!