Comparing The Yakima Fullback and Halfback to Saris Bones and Thule Gateway

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I previously asked your opinion about the Saris Bones 2 and the Thule Gateway 2...How would you compare the Yakima Fullback 2 to those two???...Thanks for your help...

asked by: Paul F

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Between all of the bike racks you mentioned I'd prefer the Yakima Fullback part # Y02634. The Fullbak is considered to be on the higher end of the trunk rack quality/feature spectrum yet they aren't that crazy expensive so the value for these two racks over the Saris Bones # SA801BL and especially Thule Gateway # TH88VR makes it the obvious choice.

If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Saris Bones part #SA805BL and the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack #Y02634 are both really great bike rack choices. I would recommend the Bones for you though since you said you have a bad shoulder. This rack only weighs 10 lbs whereas the Fullback…

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Answer 2

The Hatch Huggers #SA3035 are needed to replace both the top and side hooks of the Saris Bones #SA805BL on your Toyota Prius. They are needed at the top to protect the glass on your Prius that's above the hatch. Then for the side attachments…

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Answer 3

This is actually a common issue but it is easily resolved. If the change key comes out but the lock cylinder does not, the first step is to make sure the lock is unlocked. Then insert the change key. You may need to put tension on the key by pushing…

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Answer 4

I have a great demonstration video that shows exactly what to do! Our expert Jon walks you through how to turn the bottom hooks of the FullBack 2 #Y02634 into the "anchor mode" at the attached video at timestamp 3:25. You simply flip the…

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Answer 5

Out of those two hitches, I recommend the Curt Hitch item #C99FR over the item #C45CR for your 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE. The tongue weight capacity for both will easily accommodate a cargo carrier but the item #C99FR has a far better profile once…

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Answer 6

A 2016 Chevy Volt; I always liked the Volt. I'm a little jealous! I can tell you now that none of the Thule trunk mount racks will fit the 2016 Chevy Volt. Thule does extensive testing so if they don't show a fit then their racks should not…

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For your 2022 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack #Y02634. This carrier is the lightest option we carry for a two bike rack, weighing in at only 21-lbs, and is capable of carrying two bikes weighing 35-lbs each, for a total of…

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Answer 8

Hey Pat, yes we sell replacement hardware for all of the hitches we carry including the part #75758 with the part #RHK. Transferring the hitch to a new vehicle?

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Answer 9

After doing some digging, I was able to find one option for a 3-bike trunk-mounted bike rack for your 2016 Lexus RC 300, from Yakima: - Yakima FullBack 3-Bike Rack #Y02633 The FullBack will fit your Lexus, but it is also just a really nice rack with…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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