Does the rack allow the trunk to be opened without having to remove the rack?
799085
It does. I've just kept mine on there the whole time because it was such a hassle to get it on there in the first place.
799086
It can be done..but as another person wrote...it disrupts the ties and hooks a little.... at least on my Nissan Altima.
799087
Yes but some of the hooks will come undone. Easy enough to put them back into place and close the trunk again.
134031
You need to open the rack to unscrew it from the rails. So if they are closed and locked they cannot be removed. I love this system.
574025
No it doesn't. I bought the rack it is a 2 piece rack so it can fit through the opening. It is a nice heavy duty rack.
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.
439071
It is not necessary to install the rack. You can leave the space open. The rack actually does not attach anyway It is inserted loose and can be removed any time.
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.
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
1606933
You can use it without a car rack if you have some way of anchoring it to the top of the car, otherwise no.
2248357
Nope, but once unlocked you can push a button and remove the trunk. Super easy and solid.
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.
1217669
open in operational mode or closed to be able to fit into your trunk? please specify
1102164
No it doesn't however, when it's filled with the items we purchased it for, it hasn't moved around the trunk at all.
1461259
Sure do. The arms fold down so they are in line with the mast, then the mast will angle away from the back of the car so you can access the trunk. All can be done with one hand, which is super nice compared to the racks that have pins.
242150
Great Question! On mine, it only locks the side with the lock, which lends itself to the question "can't they loosen one side and then simply unhook the other side?" and the answer to that question would be yes. That said, the other two straps that connect to the trunk lid will deter / prevent theft because your trunk needs to be opened before they can be detached. I hope that helps.
930404
yes it has a strap that will go through the door jambs and still allows you to open and close the doors, You don't need to have a roof rack, we went from CA to IN with no problems at all.
1500508
Yes. It does that, and the carrying arms can be lowered when not carrying a bicycle. It pivots in two places, at the top with the carrying arms, and also at the bottom so that the entire bike rack can tilt away from the lift gate and allow the lift gate to open.
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.