What Can I Do if I Do Not Cannot Clear My Rear Bumper with the Swagman XTC4 # S64665?

Question:

Hi, I have just purchased a hitch I have successfully installed and a bike rack Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2inch Hitches - Frame Mount and the rack do not fold up straight/upright since the clearance is not enough. It needs at least 1 inch more to fold up straight. You do not indicate in your website that The Swagman bike rack is not compatible with the car. please advise what to do.

asked by: Sebastian D

Expert Reply:

I am so sorry about your rack not fitting! If you are having a bumper clearance issue with your Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # S64665, the best solution is to get a hitch extender to extend the length of the XTC4's shank. For this route, I recommend the Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 7" # HE06. The Brophy extender will give you 7 additional inches of length to clear your rear bumper of your 2021 Subaru Forester. This extender is the shortest extender that we have that is compatible with a 2-inch hitch. However, it must be noted that any time you use any kind of hitch extender/adapter, you will decrease the maximum hitch weight capacity by 50%.

expert reply by: Bob C