Will SportRack Ridge Swing Allow Ford F-150 to Open Tailgate
Question:
Hello, I drive a Ford F-150 and we are driving from Tennessee to Canada. I need to carry four bikes and I need to still be able to access the back of my truck, meaning the ability to lower my tail-gate. Will this swing out bike rack swing out at enough to give me clearance for my tailgate to lower? It looks like it will... but I need to be sure.
asked by: Matt L
Expert Reply:
Yes, the Sportrack Swing Bike Rack part # SR2415 will allow you to open the tailgate of your truck with bikes loaded. We've had several people report back that they were able to open their tailgate with the rack swung out.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
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SportRack Ridge Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
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