Is this rack stable? Or does it easily tip over as some of the posts say? I can't get a good feel from the responses. Thanks!
48563
In my opinion it is quite stable. If you hang a several heavy jackets on one side and not the other it will tip, but otherwise it does not.
48564
Mine's rock solid, even after a major move, and we seriously load it down (6+ jackets/coats, umbrellas, work tote, reusable shopping bags, dog leashes, cane, etc). I'd say if you get one that tips, it's probably a defect and it should be exchanged.
48565
It's stable. We load it up with heavy winter costs, and it doesn't tip, but the poles themselves are not solid- they're lightweight.
48566
I bought two of them, I have had no problem with them tipping over. I would say, you cant put everything on one side on any coat rack. I would buy these again.
48567
So far my coat tree has been stylish and reliable. I've only had one time where it was unsteady and almost fell. Funny thing, if you pile a bunch of heavy coats on one side of the tree, amazingly it doesn't defy gravity, but falls tragically falls to the floor. Oh physics, how you perplex me. Seriously though, it sits on my carpet by the door, holds my coats/hats and gives me that aesthetically pleasing warm and fuzzy that only this coat tree can do.
48568
We use it more for decorative purposes rather than functional. We hang a couple of cowboy hats and a holster on it. But moving the hats and holster around, it's never come close to tipping over.
1580833
The problem isn't so much the sturdiness of the rack, but the fact that it is so lightweight. If you can place it in a cupboard where it is firmly braced on two sides, then it's OK. If you can't brace it and use it for something heavy, it tips over.
229885
Mine is sturdy, does not wobble. Our household does not have anyone over 200lbs.
1637278
It's pretty sturdy if you install it properly. Granted, I'm not twisting and turning mine constantly but I'm not worried it's going to fall over.
1753768
This is a very sturdy rack. It is designed for hats on top, and coats on the lowest pegs. There are only 4 coat pegs, but each is long enough to double-up. If you go higher, just even out the load. The base is wide and heavy, so tipping should not be a problem.
585817
The unit is very stable. I've never had it tip over. If your previous unit lasted for 8 or 9 years you got your moneys worth. $2.00 a year!
1097167
I have never even had to worry about it tipping. I don't raft where it's very rough though. Very stable.
1382648
It's pretty stable. The rubber stoppers will go up exposing metal spikes that you can stick into the ground for extra support.
250855
Mine doesn't rock at all, so I don't think that is normal. I'm assuming you have the yellow piece with the red button attached so it is secured to the rack, but other than not am not sure what else you should do.
1940528
HI - Mine has never tipped over. The base is solid and holds it in place. My elderly friend loves this, and can move it around to do her jewelry making again.I highly recommend it.
88347
It is all that holds the rack to the hitch. You should tighten the bolt all the way, also make sure the piece that goes into the hitch is tight as well. I beleive this is tightened with the supplied hex wrench. I've had mine for three years traveling all over with no wobbles.
2203482
It's stable. Never had a problem at all, and it does look really nice, not cheap looking at all. I found out these are the same ones they have at Hobby Lobby.
861480
It's not very stable, if you are putting heavy equipment on it, its not going to hold up, get something else, something with casters (wheels), maybe like a rack case musicians use.
1283031
The rack is built with quality materials. I have not experienced any tilt but I think it would depend on one's body weight. For reference I weight 150.
852914
Get this rack. I don't know what the capacity is but I frequently have 500+ in the rack and have never had an issue. It is solid.
1006334
My Mt. bike weighs 35 lbs. and it works fine. The only time it acts like it might tip over is when a side ways load is put on it, like when I am washing it of turning a wrench hard. But I have never had it fall over.
217842
Not sure. My rack is wobbly. I wound up getting bungy cords and wrapping around unit to make it more stable. Not the most comforting feeling when youhave 3 keyboards sitting on an unstable frame.