When the rack is installed, can I still open the trunk door?
1988259
Yes you can. the Allen sport can move around 45 degree to be able to open the trunk door
1988260
I installed mine on a suv....rack tilts easy with a pull of pin and gate opens, its a little tricky with the bikes on...the anti wiggle bolt is a huge plus...bikes hardly wiggle.
1988261
I have a GMC Envoy. I have to pull the pin at the bottom to drop the bikes down to get the hatch opened. I can open the glass window without moving the bikes. If you have a car, the trunk should open without interference from the rack.
1988262
you have to lower the rack which is real easy to do and open up the door then raise it back up when the door is closed.
1988263
It has a pin that allow you to tilt the rack and open the door without removing the entire rack. Keep in mind you still have to deal with it in the way.
1954762
I'm guessing no. Not in the trunk and possibly not in the back seat. I'm away from home and can't measure the unit for you, but this info should be on the web site. I'm not at all sure what your door opening is. All I can say for sure is that we're very happy with the unit.
107158
No, you have to unscrew it. I preferred that for a little more theft deterance. Overall I love this rack
871992
The straps have hooks that basically sit inside the seams of the hatchback and would require the hatch to be open in order to remove. I suppose someone could just cut the straps, but that would render the rack unusable. If the intention is for you to lock the bike to the rack and the rack to the car, thereby locking the bike to the car...the answer is no. This is no way to actually lock the rack to the car that I can think of.Having said that I used it on a trip across US (Boston to Tx to San Diego) and never had a problem leaving it and bikes overnight in parking lots.
1369808
Hello, so I havent got this installed yet, I have a different code alarm on a different car, I can pop my trunk with my other one im not sure about the window thing ive never had a car where a remote unrolled my window, it should still pop your trunk.
946405
No, but the back of the cabinet is finished, so if you didn't need frequent access to the door, you could turn it around. The door would be in back, but the rack would be on the opposite side if needed.
822996
It depends on how safe an area you are parked in. I removed the bike rack when I arrived at my destination because I was in a high crime area for bicycles and related equipment. I wouldn't leave the bike rack on when you are not planning on transporting bikes. It's easy to remove and also impedes access to the trunk so I wouldn't leave it on if you are not actively using it.
336832
I've left it on my car for weeks at a time. The only reason I take it off is because I was worried about someone stealing it. But on my car I can still open the trunk with the rack attached
482847
Sorry. The rack is attached to the trunk. Theoretically, the trunk would open but the weight of the bikes and the rack will be on the trunk.
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)
19714
You need to modify your trunk lock with a electric actuator. I found touota van door lock actuator and work well
2219141
I have a pick-up and can almost let tail gate down. The rack does stick out and I really think that any trunk can be opened.
1966430
no....the trunk will open to about 45 degrees. I haven't found this to be a big problem since the trunk is fairly deep. I have not had any problems loading and unloading gear.
432516
Yes you can. Once you unpack it take your time to think where the main bar will go. Then the higher bar must go on the oppossite side where the door closes.
857498
You will NOT be able to open the trunk lid completely. It will go up to about a 50 degree angle. I have not found this to be a problem, as I can access anything in the trunk... even the spare tire.
1056194
If your bumper has two covers you can open to enable the rack to be screwed into eAxh point the rack should work.
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 :)