We have a Honda CRV, can the back hatch be opened while the bikes are on the rack?
1139446
Forgot to mention in my answer that the bikes should be secured to the center post while the tilt feature is used..... I use an adjustable nylon strap and it works just fine.
1139447
There is a pin at the bottom that can be removed and the rack folds down so you can get in the hatch if needed.
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)
1139449
I have mine mounted on a prius, but yes the rack has tilt feature that would allow easy access without removing the bikes
1139450
Absolutely! The rack tilts from the bottom to about 45 degrees for tailgate clearance. I have mine mounted on a pickup truck and have full use of my tailgate in a dropped position.
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.
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
158629
10 and 3/4" to the vertical post (the side that is nearest the car) The rack does pivot away when you remove a pin to allow access to open a rear hatch or trunk with bikes still on rack, this feature works great on my Nissan Xterra.
1442120
I've found it easy to install my BestTop Trektop, however, I can't flip it backwards with the rack installed. I do not want to remove the cross bars.
229416
I have a 2011 Honda CR-V with the Honda Crossbars, and this Skybox 12 is interfering with the back hatch. I tried to install the box as far forward on the roof as possible, but you can only adjust the front grips so much, and it does not allow the hatch to open all the way, even though it does open enough to access the truck.I would suggest to CR-V owners to buy another cargo box, maybe a shorter one.
755347
Sorry, I have not tried that. Although, even with one bike on the rack, it is pretty heavy.
336835
yes you can. I remove mine after use because I need to get into hatchback of car. Installs and unenstalls within seconds. Do it daily. Take someone to work everyday with their bike. Then he rides home.
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.
563605
I'm guessing the outside space should work - not certain about the inside one. And it may depend on exactly where your hitch receiver is located. For my Corolla, I can open the trunk with a bike mounted on the outer space, but not the inner one.
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.
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.
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Joe,The rack is adjustable, you can move the rails apart to make room for the larger bikes. I carry two Honda Ruckus on mine and they are fat heavy little scooters.
81615
I don't think so. It's more for a trunk lid of a car, than a rear opening van hatch. I think the angle of the bikes would be at the wrong angle. You'd have to ask the manufacturer directly.
1989898
Yes. There is sufficient distance between the two racks so that your bikes should not touch. However, you will need to load the bikes in opposite directions to ensure the handle bars don't touch.
2129603
No. my hatchback clears it as long as there are no bicycles on it if there's no bicycles on it it is a two step process to remove it at the hitch which is quite easy. but the short answer is No
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.