Hitch racks that don't interfere with tailgate?

I use a Thule Helium Aero 2-bike rack. I bought it for a Subaru Outback about 2 years ago and was worried that it wouldn't work with my new '17 TRD Sport DC LB 4WD, which replaced the Outback. Here's what I like about it: 1) aluminum & light weight, but very solidly built;
2) the rack is very solid in the hitch receiver and the bikes are very stable on the rack; there's just no motion from the rack or bikes when in motion; 3) it locks into the hitch receiver and there is a built-in cable lock to secure the bikes to the rack; 4) and, finally, when I tilt the rack down with the bikes on it, the tailgate can be fully dropped, but just barely. Although I don't like obscuring the taillights with a hitch-mount rack, I will use it when the bed is loaded with other stuff.

Now I'm looking for an in-bed rack for a couple of bikes when I've got enough room in the bed for the bikes and whatever gear is needed.

 

Here's my solution: have an old roof mount bike rack, but found it too difficult to hoist my bike on the roof, so I mounted it to a hitch cargo tray.

I can open the tailgate and camper with the bike installed (not opened in pic, but you can see it's possible)

This tray model folds up when not in use, which is nice

Hitch tightener and locking pin and ready to go!

 

Is the NV 2.0?

 

Nope. Sherpa.

 

Dam... so the sherpa works butt he NV doesnt, thats a bummer but good to know!

 

The NV does not work. I have one.

 

and jsut to confirm, is this then newer model?

i am selling my NV and will either be getting this or a 1up.

 

I have the new NV 2.0 and it does not work. The sherpa above is the new sherpa 2.0 and it does work. The sherpa cannot be expanded to 4 bikes.

 

I have the softride dura. It rotates back, while loaded with up to 5 bike, from the tailgate enough to open to about 1 or 2 degrees from parallel to ground. The tailgate rests just slightly on the rack arm (no pics on Taco sorry. But the website shows it on a Silverado). I wouldn't sit on the tailgate, but you can easily lean in and access whatever is needed.
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Bike...MIquyIwPWR1QIVEER-Ch2vuwwVEAQYASABEgL77fD_BwE

 

You would think KUAT would address this.

 

1st choice NSBR
2nd kuit nv
Used both lots!
Tailgate folds down with out hitting rack or bike.

 

My RockyMounts SplitRail, when folded down all the way, clears the tailgate of my 2nd gen.

 

Although I do not see it on Kuat's own site yet, it was announced some time back:
https://www.bikerumor.com/2017/04/28/soc17-kuat-pivot-turns-any-2-rack-into-a-swing-away-platform/

 

http://www.performancebike.com/weba...Product_10052_10551_1122106_-1_400170__400170

I use this. I made a new arms for it that attached to into the hitch with a hinge on it so it folds out of the way. Replaced all the crappy pins they use with bolts. thing is pretty solid. Great budget option.

 

The swagman g2 2 bike rack folds just far enough out of the way for a tailgate to drop. It's the best bang for buck on the market.

 

The new Yakima DrTray clears in all positions - highly recommended. I don't have any pictures at the moment but can take some if anyone is interested.

 

If you don't mind, pictures would be super helpful. I just discovered my Kuat NV is not going to work on my new 3rd gen.

 

Go with the 1UpUSA. It clears my tailgate, has great utility, and folds up for storage. I have owned a few hitch racks and this by far has the best engineering and design.

 

same. i have had yakima, Kuat, Thule and 1up is by far my favorite and it is compatible with 3rd gen tailgate

 

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.... ^^^ ....Nice setup .... I always liked the extra front mounted hitch too.

Was it just a "bolt on" ??

FWIW ... REI has a good price on bike racks once a year with that 20% Off membership coupon and you can get another discount on top of that too.
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