I have Chevy Tahoe will the back hatch open without taking the bikes and rack off?
1308939
You would need to remove the bikes and fold the upright post down. Bikes come on and off very quickly - no big deal and the upright post comes down with a flick of a release catch.Best bike rack I have owned.Very unimpressed however with Niagara the supplier. Annoying to deal with.
1308940
I did see a youtube video where the Thule 916XT T2 does allow you to pivot the rack down to open the tail gate, with bikes mounted. You will pay for that feature though, dearly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQB4lUtpAAg
1308941
I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee and we can open the hack without taking the bikes off. We remove the pin to rack and lean it down. You need to hold onto the bikes and the rack does not lean down all the way.
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.
1308943
Probably not. I have a Jeep Cherokee and can access the back because I can open the glass independently from the lift gate. It's a great bike rack though.
308864
you need to have the suzuki rack on back then then t-box works great. easy installation.
1447374
There are two rubber T-Pieces that get locked in place in the tailgate when you close it. Tailgate needs to be lockable if you want it theft-proof unless you lock the bike to the loadbed. "Rack" does have a lock that locks it to the bike though. Have a look at this pic, but it really is an easy diy http://rackwarehouse.com.p2.hostingprod.com/images/productimages/thule/t501-2.jpg
1006419
I have two sets on my 2014 out back. No problem. Level the rack before tightening the wing nuts. Suggest you move the back cross bar to the rear position.
149706
Sure. I do. But of course your temperament may vary. I keep a spare wrench in the rear cubby to make tightening/loosening the bolt convenient but sometimes I just hand tighten and put the lock on it (that's where it locks to the car). My hatchback (2014 Outback) opens with rack mounted but I must make sure the top inside bike clamp is nor in play. Basically mounting us put the rack in your hitch, insert bolt, put lock on. Removal is the opposite. I also fold the two wheel racks down/up because my garage is so full of crap the isn't much roo to set it.
1123237
To remove the rack from the car, you first release the safety pin by pulling outward. Then you unlock and unscrew a handle that loosens the expanding mechanism inside of the hitch receiver. At this point, the entire rack can be wiggled out of the receivet easily. When it comes out of the receiver, you have the full weight of the rack to carry so just be ready. You can get a good grip on the top of the unit as well as the swing away arm on the bottom. Of course never try to take it off with a bike attached or with it in the swung open position!
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.
495252
Maybe. I have used the rack on Honda Odyssey, and was able to set it up to work effectively, but had to cut some special slots in an upper plastic "hinge cover" over the top door. The upper support straps have little "U" shaped clips on the end that have to be able to hook over the top edge of the rear door of your vehicle. Check to make sure that you can slip the edge of a coin (such as a quarter) onto the top of this door. Also go to this website: http://www.netcarshow.com/chevrolet/2002-tahoe/800x600/wallpaper_05.htm Which shows a photo of the 2002 Tahoe back end. If you can get the "quarter thickness" U clip into the space between the rear door and top of the vehicle, it will work. You have to keep in mind that this kind of rack will generally keep you from opening the tailgate on the vehicle, even though it does a good job of carrying your bikes.
163609
You should have plenty of room.use mine on Ford f150 of which I can lay tailgate down with rack on, center bar up (with one bike on in rear most position. You may not be able to open door with bikes on but should have plenty room. Great rack though! Very solid.
1832774
I have the rack installed on a 2014 gonna odyssey. No problem with the lift gate. The cross bars that the rack mounts to are in a fixed position, but plenty forward for no problem. The rack is fantastic.. Super easy to use and hold the bike very well without having to deal with for the front wheel. Strong recommend.
1186649
My Mazda CX5 has a "spoiler" on the top of rear hatch. The rack does not interfere. Look at a Mazda CX5 and see if yours is the same. Or go to Thule.com
2107548
Yes. When one the bikes are removed the rack can be positioned to make it flush with the rear of the vehicle
2129600
You can open the hitch without removing the base. The two uprights simply pull out by removing the quick release pins. If you have a smal one inch receiver, the while thing comes out in seconds. The larger Class 3 hitch has a lock bolt, but you easily remove the two upright bars to gain access to rear hatch. It will take any two bikes of same or different size. Mike
1482220
To the best of my knowledge it does not. Yes there is a fold up, but not a tilt away. If you are getting into a trunk it seems like you would still be able to do that since it lifts straight up. My SUV has a door that open out so with bikes on and no tilt away you can't open that back tailgate. With bikes off, no problem with access. Careful using this rack with Mt. Bikes. The shocks and fat tires are not a fit for this rack.
1125562
Yes. Buy yourself an adjustable lug wrench and you will save yourself a lot of time installing the rack.
826837
Yes. Two locks on rack. (One key for both.) One to secure any bikes on the rack and the other locks the rack in position on car, making it pretty much impossible to get off. I have a Mazda CX5. Works great.
1869224
I have not been able to open my Honda Odyssey tailgate without removing the rack from the trailer hitch. The rack does lift up and can be secured in a semi upright position so that when you are parked your vehicle's profile will be smaller