Can I Open the Rear Tailgate with My Yakima FullBack Installed On My Vehicle

Updated 12/12/2020 | Published 12/11/2020

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Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms

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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike

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Question:

Hi, just ordered a Yakima Fullback Bike Rack for a 2020 BMW X3 SUV. Can you confirm that I shouldnt open the back/hatch door with the bike rack on? And, is there a passive security strap or something you can suggest to secure the bike rack, and more importantly, the bikes, from theft. Thank you

asked by: Susanne S

Expert Reply:

Yes. You won't want to open the rear hatch with the Yakima FullBack 2 # Y02634 attached because the hooks could get pinched and damage your 2020 BMW X3. The great thing about the Yakima FullBack is that it comes with a security lock to keep the rack attached to the car as well as a cable lock that extends from the front of the right arm, wraps around your bikes, and secures to a post built into the arm; this means you won't need any additional security unless you're looking for something additional.

If you wanted to go the extra mile, you could use a cable lock like the etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike # e98891, which can be wrapped around the bikes and the rack to provide an additional layer of security.

expert reply by: Erik B