Can Hanging Style Bike Racks be Tilted With Bikes Still on them
Question:
Can any of these racks be tilted down while two bikes are still loaded on the rack?
asked by: Jim
Expert Reply:
Hanging style bike racks, like the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058 you referenced, are meant to tilt only when the bikes are unloaded. This is a great feature for accessing your rear hatch or trunk without having to take the whole bike rack off, but if the bikes are still loaded it is a little more inconvenient.
If you are wanting to keep your bikes loaded and access your rear hatch or trunk area then you would either need to use a swinging bike rack like the Apex Swing # TH9027XT or a platform rack like the Transfer # KU74FR.
The swinging bike rack is a great option if you have a 2" receiver and you would like complete access to the back of your vehicle while the Transfer is a great option because the tilting feature is a little easier to operate than swinging the whole bike rack out of the way.
If you let me know the year/make/model of your vehicle and if you have a hitch already installed I can make more specific recommendations if need be.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Thule Apex Swing XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Swing-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Thule Camber Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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