Thread: Tow-ball bike racks that allow the tailgate to open?

Originally Posted by Dagilmo

Just for a further option. I've got one of these. Very happy with it. Easy to adjust for different bikes and most importantly very easy to load. Drops down and can open top tail gate when loaded. It's pretty heavy though.

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That’s what we have. Great bit of kit.

Originally Posted by frstep

I'm planning to buy a "hang" type bike rack since my "platform" type rack is a bit big and bulky for just chucking a few bikes on the back to go to the local trails. Does anyone know a current rack that allows the tallgate(s) to open? Upper only would be fine, if this avoids a complex heavy rack with tilt/swing options.

Cheers,

Fraser

Mate, we have a Thule swing-away bike carrier for sale that sounds like will do exactly what you want. I don't ride enough anymore to warrant keeping it and the bikes go on the caravan these days anyway. It plugs into the 50mm hitch receiver and locks closed with a t-handle bolt. Swings away to the driver's side and can lock open. Ideall for the back of our D2. The keylock for the hitch is buggered but all else is OK and it'll hang 4 bikes easily. Will dig out some photos. Send me PM if you want. Cheers, Peter