Four Bike Rack Tilting Ability on 2020 Subaru Forester
Question:
can you tilt the bike back for easy access while loaded with bikes on 2020 Forester?
asked by: Steven H
Expert Reply:
The Yakima BackRoad 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # YA44FR is not designed for tilting when bikes are loaded on any vehicle. The anti-sway cradles are not designed to hold the bike weight at that angle on any hanging style rack.
If you have a 2 inch receiver, I recommend adding the swing away # Y02483 or you can instead use a platform style carrier which can be tilted like the Hollywood Racks Destination 4 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HR4000.
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Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Hollywood Racks
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Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches
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- Swing-Away Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 250 lbs
- Yakima
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Yakima BackRoad 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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