Tilting Trailer Hitch Mounted Bike Rack that Will Clear the Rear Swinging Door, 2011 Jeep Wrangler

Expert Reply:

If you look at the 1 minute 45 second mark of the video I have linked on the Thule Ridgeline, # TH954, you will see just how far the rack will tilt. It is a good 45 degrees. Even at this angle, the swinging door on your 2011 Jeep Wrangler will most likely make contact with the rack. Few hanging bike racks will fold flat but the Kuat Alpha, # A101-WHITE or # A102-BLACK will. These racks hold 3 bikes as opposed to the 4 bike capacity of the Ridgeline.

Another option would be a platform rack, like # S64665. On this rack the center arms will fold flat against the base. I have included links to video reviews for reference on each of these racks.

expert reply by: Michael H