what is the mechanism for tilting the rack down away from the car (in order to open the trunk)? Is it a quick switch or is there a pin involved?
169392
Yes, for accessing trunk/hatch. A pin is pulled to lower the rack(nice feature). It is work loading and unloading 5 bikes. Also, be careful because bikes can get scratched up. Girls bikes are a pain on this type do setup. However, once the bikes are off, it is great to have the family all biking together.
467816
First thing you should ask is does rack release allow it to drop eonugh so you can open the rear door. The premier does not and the rear Jeep door can not be opened unless you take the entire unit off the vehicle. Would rather not travel with a couple of wrenches to remove and then replace everytime you want to open the rear cargo space. Very dissappointed.
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).
2248358
It is just like other luggage systems. You turn the key 1/4 turn clockwise to the unlock position, which allows you to unlatch the the upper lid and push in the red button to release the trunk from the mounting plate.
982280
The pin screws into the hitch to hold it steady and there is a safety pin that keeps it from getting loose. Would be hard to add a locking pin. I just run my locking cable through the hitch's safety chain loop so the rack can't be removed easily.
1035310
Sorry I didn't but I got one of those pins with a lock (trailer hitch receiver lock 2") and park all the way in the end of the parking lot. With my suv(Mazda cx9) I can't fold it the bumper have an extra bump out on the middle of it doesn't allow me to fold the basket.
1500511
The rack does both. The (2) rails fold down in line with the riser support bar, out of the way. The entire mechanism also tilts about 45 degrees away from the vehicle so you can open you back gate. Allen's website has an excellent video showing these features. http://www.allensportsusa.com/videos/Video7.mov?width=650&height;=490
2006087
I have a 2012 Civic and I can open and close my trunk with the rack installed as well as with my bike on the rack. The bottom strap, for me, goes on the bottom of the trunk so it does not deter opening and closing!
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.
1766760
The rack is easy to attach to a 2" or 1 7/8" receiver. There is a bolt, nut and clip you use to secure the rack to the hitch receiver (through the opening where the ball mount pin typically goes). I think you'll find that same type of attachment with most hitch-mounted racks. The rack does have a quick release pin so you can lean the rack about 45 degrees away from the car. This allows you to open your trunk/hatch with the rack still attached. The rack includes additional straps for securing the bikes if necessary. I have this rack attached to a 09 Jeep Liberty.
1596106
On my 2011 Prius, this rack paired with the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch allowed the hatch to clear the rack without tipping down the rack. The rack has a tip down feature to allow access to the hatch if it hadn't cleared, but the ability to open the hatch without moving the rack is a nice feature for Prius owners. It is close enough that manufacturing variation, or a different hitch, might make this not clear. BTW, my mechanic charged me 30 minutes labor to install the hitch.
353522
The rack does not have a quick release lever. It uses a hex screw which would be an extra step.
2101870
I use mine with my '11 Outback and can open the hatch without tilting the transporter. That said, I would think that if you had a second person lift on the back of the transporter so that the locking pin (the pin that keeps the transporter "upright") is unloaded so it can be pulled out, the second person holding the back of the transporter could then lower it down.
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)
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.
29664
None, works great. It is not adjustable front to back, it is fixed location as by design of the car's mounting holes. But, I've already hauled things so large they were over the front and rear bumpers, no problems.
1186646
You can adjust the angle so it is possible the it will work w spoiler. They have a list of automobile compatibility and I think the list includes the settings the rack should be opened to. I have a flush spoiler on my car and it's no problem but I can see that a big spoiler might get on the way.