Hands-On with the Yakima FullSwing Bike Rack for 4 Bikes Video

Both the RidgeBack #Y02459 and FullTilt #Y02463 are high-end hanging-style racks from Yakima but in this case the FullTilt has a few extra features so I recommend going that route. Both racks have very similar features as far as tilting/folding…

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…

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…

Yes the cradles of the Yakima Ridgeback part #Y02458 can be rotated as well as adjusted in and out on the arms to allow for different spacings. So the big difference between this rack and the FullTilt part #Y02462 is that the Fulltilt does not use…

We have tested the Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack, #Y02465, on a 2012 Toyota Sienna and the bike rack did not hit the bumper, but it was pretty close. I have attached the video for you to check out. We have not received any complaints from Sienna…

The best trailer hitch for your 2024 Toyota Highlander is the offering from Curt, at the following part number (please note this does NOT fit XSE models but does fit all other models): - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C45CR It is the best due to its…

The trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2024 Toyota Highlander that has the most ground clearance is the EcoHitch, with the correct fit being the following part number: - EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH35VR The EcoHitch has 16-1/2"…

The main difference that you will see is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C45CR has a visible cross tube where the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C99FR has a hidden cross tube. So when you have these mounted on your 2022 Toyota Highlander Limited you…

The measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole to the face of the receiver tube on the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98855 is approximately 2.5".

The Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part #76170 installs using 6 M12 1.25 x 35 bolts, so you'd need an M12x1.25 tap. Before trying to chase the threads, you'll likely have success just giving the threads a good scrub with a spray lubricant like…

The Yakima HitchSki Snowboard and Ski Carrier part #Y02418 is fit confirmed fit for the Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack part #Y02465 so you should not have any issues. The two arms on the FullSwing are more or less the same for the exception that one…

I spoke with my contact at Yakima and he gave me the dimension you asked for. He said that from the top of the shank of the Yakima FullSwing part #Y02465 to the top of the swingarm measures 8-1/2 inches. So basically you would need to measure from…