Can the Yakima HangTight Bike Rack Be Tilted with Bikes Loaded or Be Used with a Swing Away Arm

Question

Question:

Can the hangtight be tilted down slowly, carefully with a bike or 2 loaded? If still no, why not? Why does the hangtight not work with the Yakima SwingAway attachment? Will the hangtight work with another brand swing away arm?

asked by: TJ

0

Expert Reply:

The Yakima HangTight Bike Rack for 6 Bikes # Y39GR is only meant to be tilted with no bikes loaded. That is how the rack was designed and tested. Could you potentially tilt it with only a couple loaded, yes. But that is not recommended and will void any warranty claim should something happen. There is also a chance the rack will not tilt fully before the wheels on the bikes come into contact with the ground.

The HangTight does not work with the Yakima EXO SwingBase Swing Away # Y34VR or other swing away arms because of the weight and distribution of that weight. With the HangTight going more vertical, it adds more downward force and when extended away from the vehicle it cannot be properly supported. Most swing away arms also cut your hitch tongue weight capacity by 50%.

expert reply by: Scott S

0

Answer 1

Since you may be transporting 6 bikes, you have three choices. First, there is a hitch-mounted 6-bike carrier available, #Y02485 however, it only works if all 6 bikes have suspension forks. Second, we have the 6-bike carrier #Y39GR. It works with…

view full answer...

Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 4

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

view full answer...

Answer 5

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

view full answer...

Answer 6

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

view full answer...

Answer 7

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Yes, the Curt hitch part #C77ZV is a fit for the 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid. I attached a link to the install instructions as well as a link to an installer finder in case you wanted to find someone near you to install the hitch.

view full answer...

Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

view full answer...

Answer 10

As long as the flat tow wiring is wired in before the 4-Way #C93ZV and you connect the power for the converter directly to the battery it will work. I have seen several use Magnetic Lights #TL21RK which they will wire in on the main harness to have…

view full answer...

Answer 11

There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

view full answer...

Answer 12

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

view full answer...

Can the Yakima HangTight Bike Rack Be Tilted with Bikes Loaded or Be Used with a Swing Away Arm

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Continue Researching