Is There a 5-Bike Rack for Trailer Hitch That Can Tilt with Bikes Loaded
Question:
I am looking for a 5 bike rack. We will be using this for longer trips so I want one that is able to tile away from the back hatch of a 2011 Sienna. In doing research it looks like the 5-bike racks do not allow you to tilt away while the rack is still loaded with bikes? Is this true? Not sure if you can advise on this but If i did load up one of the other racks would I in reality Im sure against recomendations be able to tilt the rack and then just muscle it back up afterwards?
asked by: Alex P
Helpful Expert Reply:
Since you are wanting a 5 bike rack there are only a few options that can carry that many bikes. Unfortunately, none of them will tilt with the bikes loaded. It is just too much weight and the rack could fail with that leverage on them.
Of the 5-bike racks, I recommend the Yakima RidgeBack bike rack for 5 bikes # Y02459.
There are several 4 bike options that can swing out and tilt with bikes loaded but for the 5 bike racks we do not have one to recommend.
Check out the review video link I attached for more info as well.
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
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- Hitch Lock
- 5 Bikes
- Class 2
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- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
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Jamie K.
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I have a Ford F-150. Does the Saris Glide EX 5 safely allow for the tailgate to be open once the bike rack is extended? Also, for a 5 bike rack for a long road trip, do you typically recommend the Saris or the Thule Apex XT 5?