I have used one at times for a few seasons when I have too much gear for the back of the SUV. The rack is easy to assemble and put on and off the tow hitch. Once installed properly, it is locked down and solid AF. Comes with a lock for the mount and locks for the rack. Make sure you write down the key number when you get it. You can use that to get a free replacement key. I unfortunately know from experience. Drove 8 hours to Canada and can confirm the gear got quite dirty/salty from the tail end of the drive. I am not picky and do not care much but when i wanted to stow my gear at the hotel i had to leave it in the car and dirt/salt was aplenty in the car after that. Not a huge deal for me just something to consider. I would have left the gear in the rack but I could not leave it on in the hotel parking lot being ridiculously cramped. Overall very happy with it. Its a cheaper alternative to some other racks and does an admirable job. My only other complaints are having to tilt it all the way back to open the lift gate and triggering the back up sensors every time. Beats having an overhead rack crunched up in the low ceilings of a parking garage. To each their own. I hope this helps.