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I have been looking for a hitch mounted bike rack with a tilt down feature that will allow me to open the tailgate with it installed.

Most that I have seen are either too close to the bumper so even if they tilt they won't let the tailgate open fully, or else are really expensive.

I found the Allen Sports model 552RR Deluxe via Walmart dot com that goes for $79 and it checks all the boxes for me.

The 552RR has a longer hitch section so when tilted the rack provides a 2 inch plus clearance for the tailgate.

 

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"Why do you need a hitch mount bike rack if you have a truck with a bed?" you ask.

For trips to the desert or camping the bed is filled with other stuff so the bikes can't just ride in the bed.

In this shot my landsailer rides on top of the bed and the bed itself would be full of kite buggies and associated equipment.

 

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tallspawn Enthusiast

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Funny, I just bought this yesterday and put it together this morning. Good rack for the money!

 

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It holds 4, I can take some in the morning if the op doesn't have any

 

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crewl1 Enthusiast

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I only tested with two bikes and didn't get a picture. Here is a video of it loaded up on a different vehicle

 

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Looks like an OK rack for the money. I had the Thule T2 on my FJ Cruiser before, expensive but a great rack. It hold the bikes by the wheels and doesn't scratch the frames if you have fancy or carbon bikes. I'm not sure how I'm going to load my truck yet for trips to the cottage, 2 bikes, 4x8 trailer with the ATV any maybe a couple of kayaks.

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I've been in the market for a bike rack, how many bikes does it hold? Do you have pics with bikes on the rack?

 

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I did a little test fitting, not too bad...thinking about going for the tray style. Nice sturdy rack for the money for sure though.

 

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Crewl1. How has the bike rack held up. Looking to get a hitch mount as well and curious how it is. Is it pretty sturdy?

 

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