What 4-Bike Tilting Rack do You Recommend to Open My Trunk with Bikes Loaded?

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What if I just put the rocky mounts hitch extender? Will that allow the hatch to open while the 4 bikes are loaded on the Mount? I’m going with the Yakima full tilt 4 bike.

asked by: Arshak H

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I have a great solution for you. However, the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR can only tilt when bikes are unloaded.

If you are set on a 4-bike rack that can tilt with bikes loaded to access the rear hatch on your 2016 Lexus RX 350, the best option is the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # SA4414B or the fat-bike version # SA4414B-FB for bike tires that measure between 3-5 inches wide. While we cannot confirm for sure whether you can open the rear hatch on your vehicle without knowing the exact elongation length of your trunk, the 10" long shank length of the Freedom definitely gives you more roof for clearance than the Thule Hitching Post and most other 4-bike racks we carry. With that being said, I recommend mounting the bike with the longest handlebars at the rear-most position of the rack when loading. I went ahead and attached a video of the rear hatch opening on a 2015 Grand Minivan with a bike loaded in the front position at timestamp 5:35.

You will not have any bumper clearance issues with the Freedom when using the Curt Hitch # C73DR on your vehicle.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Arshak H.

1/1/0001

What if I just put the rocky mounts hitch extender? Will that allow the hatch to open while the 4 bikes are loaded on the Mount? I’m going with the Yakima full tilt 4 bike.

Bob C.

3/24/2022

Yes - you can definitely use a hitch extender like the RockyMounts Hitch Extender w/ Hitch Pin and Lock - 2" Hitches - 8" Long # RKY10008 along with the Yakima Full Tilt 4 Y02462 for extra clearance length for your hatch. However, it is important to note that the Full Tilt cannot tilt with bikes loaded. If you want to have the bikes loaded when tilting, you can always use the extender with the # SA4414B or the fat-bike version # SA4414B-FB. It is important to note, though, that you will be adding a considerable amount of length to the Freedom since the rack measures 13-1/2" long from the center pinhole when folded down. Whenever you use a hitch extender, you decrease your overall weight capacity by 50%. This means that your # 75540 will have a max tongue weight of 337.5 and a max gross towing capacity of 2,250.

Answer 1

The best hitch for a 2024 Toyota Sienna is the Curt item #C22UR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs maximum…

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Answer 2

You can put a Class III hitch on the 2021 Toyota Sienna with the Curt #C22UR, and the main concern with the Swagman XTC 4 #S64665 is that it's going to be a tight fit if you want to fold the rack up towards the vehicle when it's not in use.…

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Answer 3

Great News! The Saris #SA4414B Freedom 4 bike rack will accommodate all four of your bikes, even the small 12" bike. The wheel baskets can be adjusted toward the center to fit bikes with a smaller wheelbase. I have attached a picture of the…

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The best hitch for your 2021 Toyota Sienna is going to be the etrailer Hitch item #e56RR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity,…

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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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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Good morning to you as well Steve, and congrats on your new van! I would be more than happy to make a recommendation for you! The best hitch for your 2026 Toyota Sienna, is going to be our etrailer item #e56RR. This is a class III hitch with a…

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Answer 9

Hey Tanner! These hitches are all pretty similar so it can be hard to decide between them. If I were you I would choose the Curt #C77MJ over the other two. The Curt #C77MJ and etrailer #e84ZV actually share the same design, and both have the…

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Answer 10

Hello William, Thanks for writing in, you are correct the Firestone #F4155 is not a good fit for the 2021 to 2024 Sienna Hybrid. The hybrid models have some key differences in the rear suspension area due to battery placement and tighter coil spring…

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Answer 11

Hey Suzie. To add a 7-Way connector to a 4th generation Toyota Sienna you'll need a 4-way wiring harness like item #C53VV and the Universal Installation Kit item #ETBC7. There is no custom fit 7-way harness and you have to have a 4-way harness…

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