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Suggestions for trailer-hitch bike rack?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by glock24, Jul 22, 2017.

  1. Jul 23, 2017 at 7:23 AM
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    5678ta

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  2. Jul 23, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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    I have the Swagman Titan and I like it. Getting bikes on and off is easy, it's easy to fold it down out of the way of the tailgate, and the hitch pin is threaded so it doesn't rattle all around. Had it for about 4 or 5 years or so now with no complaints
     
  3. May 10, 2018 at 12:10 PM
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    Seriously considering the 1 UP. Would like to see any Gen 2 tailgate clearance pics. Wish to be able to lower tailgate fully without contact w/ the rack.
     
  4. May 10, 2018 at 12:48 PM
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    Clearance is perfect. If you lower the rack with two bikes, wind the inner pedal upright and you can drop the tailgate. Only interference you may ever run into is if you don't fully open (empty) or fully closed the rack arms and open the tailgate.
     
  5. May 10, 2018 at 1:18 PM
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    Exactly what I needed to know! Thx for the info.
     
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  6. May 10, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    I'll try to grab some pics tomorrow
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    Any pics ? Really interested in the 1 up?
     
  8. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:33 PM
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    I agree with the tray bike racks, having had to rack my gf's f'up down tube - never again. Get a 4 tray rack.
     
  9. Dec 31, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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  10. Dec 31, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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  11. Dec 31, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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  12. Jan 2, 2019 at 6:09 AM
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    Thanks man. Any body try the swingout racks like the Thule vertex swing away? Seems easy for 2 bikes but these trays seem so stout and i like the fact it mounts the tires and not frames and less swinging and swaying.
     
  13. Aug 8, 2019 at 5:52 AM
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    Exactly the same story for me. Only time I’ve blown off pro deal pricing b/c product was that much better.
     

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