The EXO Swing Away hauls 2 bikes and a full load of gear on a single hitch. The DoubleUp rack holds bikes by the wheels—no frame contact—and supports 40 lbs per bike with tire widths up to 4.8" and wheel sizes from 20" to 29". Beneath it, the GearWarrior cargo carrier handles 110 lbs of coolers, firewood, or luggage. Both tiers attach to the SwingBase using Yakima’s cleat system and SpeedKnobs for a quick, tool-free fit. If you only need one tier, the top can be removed, upping the cargo tray’s capacity to 250 lbs. It’s a complete system built to adapt to whatever the day brings.
Reaching your hatch doesn’t mean unloading the bikes. The hinged SwingBase moves the entire system out and locks in place, giving you full rear access while everything stays secured. Once extended, the top tier can swing 180° for clear access to gear on the bottom rack. A built-in jack stand keeps everything level if the system stays open for a while. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference when you’re mid-trip and need to grab something fast.
Ten Same Key System (SKS) locks secure the rack, carriers, and bikes. The tiers lock to each other and the hitch, the arms lock the accessories, and the bike rack includes two cable locks for the bikes themselves. The threaded hitch pin tightens with a 24-mm wrench to reduce movement and noise. Powder-coated steel construction resists rust while the anti-rattle design keeps the ride steady—mile after mile.
Installing the EXO system is straightforward—slide the base’s shank into a 2" receiver, insert the threaded pin, and tighten it down. The cleat tracks and SpeedKnobs make it just as easy to switch from a bike rack to another EXO accessory like a ski or enclosed cargo carrier (sold separately). Rotate the knobs, lift one piece off, drop the next one in, and you’re ready for a new adventure without tools.
Even packed with bikes and gear, the setup stays balanced. The entire system weighs 160.5 lbs, with 4-1/4" from the hitch pin to the closest part of the rack and 35-1/2" to the farthest. The bike rack measures 26-5/8" long x 72" wide x 7" tall, and the cargo tray spans 23" long x 60" wide x 6-1/2" tall. It’s a sturdy, thoughtful configuration that carries more while keeping space and stability in check.
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Ratings & Reviews
Went together without a problem, almost intuitively. Just followed the instructions. Test drive was smooth with bikes and cargo. Didn't feel any difference in Sprinter. Although expensive, it's a cleaner and safer way to carry bikes and cargo than I was considering. Highly recommend.
I was impressed with how quickly it arrived, ordered on Tuesday and arrived on Friday. It was very easy to install and I am looking forward to using it on my first road trip. Thanks
etrailer always communicates well and the products are high quality!
Love this rack. Customer service was excellent as it arrived with a broken piece and they immediately sent a replacement part, thank you!!
Best class B investment anyone can make.
I'm always impressed with the speed of getting shipments from etrailer. Of course the Yakima product quality is great, I think the service at etailer is what keeps me coming back.
Great product!
Great customer service!!! Very fast delivery.
Super easy and smooth all the way, from order to install it.
Thank you!
Got everything but the keys for the Cargo Carrier, no instructions in the box or keys. All the other items had instuctions, hardware etc. included but not the cargo carrier. It was the only piece that did not come in a Yakima labeled box.
It was necessary to fix a problem in parts to get the rack to your customer service was only, "it does not work? Send it back" I ended up calling Yakima directly to make the rack work.
All of the items ordered came quickly. Overall I am very satisfied so far. I say that not having taken the carrier system on the road yet. One disappointment was the locks. I was told that they would be matching. They were not. Also the upper level yoke was slightly dented and would not fit on the post properly. I was able to hammer the dent out well enough so that it fit into place.
Built to Last. Some people have commented on the cost of this, but if you see one you'll know why. Incredible construction and engineering in this system. You can add on so many other things, like cargo boxes, cargo carriers, a second level, camping stove and table, ski rack, nothing else compares. Different attachments can be swapped out in seconds.
Easy to install very strong and high quality. Kate at etrailer said I would find it fantastic. And she was right.
Per our email exchange, here are pics of the EKO set-up. I'll send you the table set-up pic in about a week (when we get to Key West.
great design and functionality. The clips for the stage bin attaching could be hardier
Easy to install,seems very well made. Road trip soon, will see if it holds up!
Great bike rack and cargo carrier. I use it on my camper van and it is very functional and creates a ton of extra storage. Swing away rack works extremely well!
Installed on 2017 Transit 350HD.
First order on etrailer and the experience was great; really fast shipping and great communication. I was surprised to see it picked and shipped so quick so late in the day, especially for how big this is. It comes in 4 boxes; one giant one and 3 moderately huge ones.
The Yakima EXO system is top notch, great construction. Excellent fit and finish, and pretty easy to assemble. Read the instructions and follow each step and you'll have no issues. I have a bad back and was able to assemble myself, the heaviest part is the swing away hitch - if you can lift about 40-50 pounds it is going to be easy to assemble without any help. I went slow and it only took me about 30-45 minutes.
Tips - the bike rack portion it's not super clear that the rails should not be tight when you put the upper bike rack on. Just set everything in place and it will make getting the bolts through easier.
Pros - it's as advertised. Super sturdy, no shaking/rocking, easy to use. The people who designed this system should be high fiving themselves, it's great.
Cons - none really other than one minor customer experience gripe - you're given enough lock centers to re-key multiple Yakima EXO accessories, I think 4 are included...but it does not come with a master key for removing the lock center. You'll need to buy this separately or do like I did and make your own. Considering they put the effort into including replacement lock centers and give you every tool you'd need, it's a weird oversight.
That being said once you replace the lock center on the cargo carrier you only need 1 key for all of the locks on the system which is awesome.
Ford Transit specific issue I ran into:
When the swing away is open there is a safety latch that holds it open so it will not fall closed on you. This gets in the way of the passenger door opening. But if you remove this (at your risk) you can open the passenger door fully and if you rotate the upper shelf you can even open the door entirely against the side of the van. Also it will 100% block your camera and license plate if it's door mounted.
Absolutely stoked on this system. The cargo box is awesome with internal tie downs and taking it apart to store it in the garage only takes a minute or two. I love how easy the cargo box indexes in place. Every aspect of it has been super satisfying to play with.
Amazing customer service and great rack
The primary reason I bought this item from E-Trailer.com is that its customer support staff is superb. I was able to call them, tell them which vehicle this rack was for and they are able to tell me how well it would fit and any drawbacks down to specific detail. So when it arrived, there were no surprises. The Yakima EXO system is well made and has worked as promised since Day 1. I like that it is modular so that I can only take the parts that I need on a particular trip. We have a camper van, which has far less storage than our previous RV. The Yakima EXO provides us with much needed added storage, and room for two bicycles.
Great customer service! Definitely recommend etrailer.
Great transaction. Fast shipping and good follow up! I would definitely order from you guys again!
Perfect for my needs, 2 bikes load easy and are secure. Gear tray is perfect dimensions for cooler and gear bags.
This thing is well built and Heavy! should work well for my needs. definitely have to load heavier things on the driver's side as it is off center and tilts to the passenger side when not loaded with gear. I also got the tabletop which now I realize is useless for my application. I am using this on my truck with a truck camper in the bed. this makes the table attachment shoulder high. wheels for the wheel kit at pneumatic and flat so I guess I will have to add air every time I intend on using them, I thought the description said they were solid wheels, but I must have read something wrong cause they are definitely phonematic.
Easy to install and use on the back of our small camping van. Exactly what we were looking for - more storage and a secure bike rack.
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