Is it true that once you install an Eclipse 4 bike rack, you cannot take it out of the hitch?
1560428
No this is not true. Ours is hanging in the garage right now. The hitch does have an anti-rattle bolt instead of a normal hitch pin which takes a few more minutes but it is not difficult.
1110444
If it doesn't come out far enough, you could buy a hitch extender. This is not a difficult rack to get on and off the hitch, but it is a bit awkward because the rack does not fold down flat. It's a great hitch rack though. I highly recommend it.
1394465
Yes. But you will need a sleeve. The insert which is bolted to the extension at the L bend can be unbolted. The insert can then be slid into a sleeve and placed in the hitch. If you are able to fabricate or find the sleeve, you are all set. If not, I would try something different.
1556551
This is a very strong hitch. I can not see the need for any aditional stabilizing straps because of the Curt hitch. Sometimes the bike rack itself wants to bounce around and that rack may need the straps. That would be true whatever recirver the bike rack is mounted on. Maybe Curt is just expressing a concern that other companys are ignoring.
1078984
No way! The weight is no problem. Properly installed it will hold your bike just fine. The rack is very heavy and well made. It does however depend on the additional supports being welded to the frame on either side . The setup is very critical. The side supports must be welded in the same plane as the main hitch. If not it will bind and not slide in and out. I took mine to a welding and machine shop that I trust. It took a whole day to get it exactly right. Cost was about $500 but with the additional supports it was rock solid. John S.
745519
No. The way it works, you turn the knob at the base till it expands within the hitch receiver making the rack very sturdy. Once it is tight enough, you then use the provided Yakima key to lock the hitch to the hitch receiver. So I just leave my rack on all the time. I actually really like my rack :)
5787
Yes you should have a lock to secure your bikes. If you dont use a locking hitch pin than anyone with vise grip pliers or some crescent wrenches can remove the rack (and your bikes if on the rack.)
1496108
It will be very uncomfotable to load the bikes. Technicali i dont see a problem if you have space on your rack but very unconvenient and i strongly dont reccomand
1139448
No, you have to take the bikes off first. Then you can swing it out of the way and open the hatch. (My rack is on my CRV)
1468579
You shouldn't have any problems using that hitch as long as it is even. We had that hitch and had it removed because it was not even so the bike rack was tilted. Other than that it would have worked fine. If you're still not sure you can call the company to get details. They have a guy that can give you answers. It's an awesome hitch, works we'll and looks great
711745
I run a cable through my bikes and the chains hooks on the receiver and then lock it. Also the pun that holds the hitch into the receiver could probably be changed intone locking pin though the cable with lick works fine for me
1308942
I have an Subaru Outback. The back hatch opens no problem with one bike however a bit more tricky when rack is loaded with two.
2022958
I am having a hard time visualizing how you would do this. The bikes hang vertically, so I do not see how it would work on a receiver hitch rack.
686639
I don't know what the first question means. The rack mount is part of the face plate, so no, it can't be removed.
44300
It did not come with a hitch lock... but I think I was able to run the cable lock thru the bikes on the rack and then thru some part of the hitch. Wasn't the best solution, but better than nothing.
2213194
Yes, it is easy to remove. Unscrew the retaining pin in your hitch receiver, pull it out, then remove the bike rack. It takes just a couple of minutes.
563605
I'm guessing the outside space should work - not certain about the inside one. And it may depend on exactly where your hitch receiver is located. For my Corolla, I can open the trunk with a bike mounted on the outer space, but not the inner one.