Does your rack when loaded drop DOWN to allow better access to vehicle?
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
1869225
We use it with a subaru crosstrek. The two upright standing braces fold down.......when in this position, there is no problem opening the hatch
1869226
It does not drop down farther. On my Subaru Outback we can open the rear hatch with bikes in the rack.
1869227
No, at least with My Car i have no problem having access to the trunk, but I think all depends on the type of car you have. I love the bike rack, and recommend to anyone who wants to get one. It it a great product!
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.
698173
No. Anywhere on the lower rack. I "unfolded" mine so it rests along one edge of the lower rack.
1638179
The vertical bar does not fold down. The two horizontal bars where you put the tires will fold up. As far as opening the trunk, if the bikes weren't in the rack you could slip off the "hold down" brackets and that should allow the trunk to be opened and closed.
1119043
Yes, but as other posters have said, you should not have the bikes on the rack when you do this.We have a 2006 Mazda Tribute SUV and when we flip down the rack, we can open the hatchback (or the window).
1119042
The rack will tilt down away from your hatch. I have not done this with bikes loaded on the rack but the rack does have the capability. I would imagine it may be a bit difficult to do with loaded bikes given the rack uses pins to adjust to different settings. However I have Mazda 3 hatch and the rack is far enough away from the car to open the hatch without adjusting the racks position.
1412571
I'm assuming it is the simple process of being to move the bar that holds the bikes down when not in use. Basically 2 red small bars you easily pinch together that lets the bar move down. We love this bike rack!
1065446
Yes, the rack is hinged at the bottom and will swing down. Can't say for sure if the clearance will enough for your particular door.
511592
It bolts down to the rear rack with U bolts. Can be removed, but not exactly easily.
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.
668845
We carry our kayaks hull down. This carrier looked as if it would carry hull down, and intended to use it that way, if we could have attached it to our rack.
1269078
Dear Mr. Bisli,The website itself describes how to measure clearances for mounting, but even on my Dodge Nitro the height of the load determines whether the rear door can be opened or not without unloading first. As others have said mounting extensions are available but will affect weight capacity. Still the best and safest way to increase cargo capacity. Good luck.
175489
First always park in good spot, not backed in at the end.My rack has a 6" side rail. I can loop a small plastic coated cable (ready made or pieced together at Lowe's) enough to discourage the average lowlife.
1791747
Good day, while the rack could be mounted on the front of a vehicle, we do recommend only using it in it's intended capacity, which is installed on the rear of the vehicle. Thanks!
115114
There is a red button "pull up" release behind the upright rack post. Pull up and the post tilts downward allowing access to the lift gate. Pretty awkward if there are bikes (more than one) on the rack but easy to use. The actual support bars for the bikes fold down with a red toggle at the top of the rack for use if you want to leave the rack in place (without bikes, of course).
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 :)
2006088
If you have a hatchback, the rack straps to the door/bottom of the trunk. It would open, but I imagine it may be heavy to lift the trunk door up? If you have a car with a trunk, you can't open it with the rack on.