Will the Folded Up Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Rack Clear the Tailgate on a 2017 Honda Ridgeline

Question:

When I fold down the central arm of the bike rack S64683, can I lower to open the tailgate of my Ridgeline?

asked by: John L

Expert Reply:

I went out to the warehouse and put together a Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting Item # S64683 to measure it for you. With the center mast folded down it measures 14 inches from the top of the receiver opening to the highest part of the rack. With the mast folded down and the rack tilted up it is approximately 16 inches from the top of the receiver opening on the hitch.

Basically measure from the top of the receiver opening on your 2017 Honda Ridgeline up 14 inches and if it does interfere then the rack will fit and the tailgate will clear it. Measure up 16 inches as well to see if the rack clears the tailgate when the rack is tilted with the center mast folded down.

expert reply by: Michael H