Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Recommendation that Lets Rear Hatch Open on 2009 Toyota RAV4
Question:
Will it allow the rear hatch door to swing open when the rack is tilted down? Will childrens bike fit on this rack?
asked by: Carl S
Expert Reply:
For a 4-bike rack that you can tilt with the bikes still loaded, take a look at the Inno Tire Hold # INH142. This rack tilts down so that you might can open the rear hatch and keep the bikes loaded. It would depend on how much the bikes interfere with the hatch and the design of your hatch. I have linked a video review of this rack for you.
For a hanging style rack that would for sure give you access to your hatch, take a look at he Yakima FullSwing # Y02465. It swings away from the vehicle and off to the side with up to 4 bikes loaded. I also added a video for this rack.
A childrens' bike would fit on the Inno rack if it has 20" wheels or larger. A child's bike would fit on the Yakima. However, if it is a very small bike frame like 18 inches or less, you would need a bike adapter bar like # TH982XT. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works. The arms are close together on this rack but you still may need to use the adapter bar to carry the children's bikes or any bikes that do not have a top frame tube that goes straight across.
Products Referenced in This Question
Inno Tire Hold Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Inno
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Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
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- 16 - 31-1/2 Inch Long
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Yakima FullSwing 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
- Yakima
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Saris Glide EX Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
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- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Saris
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