Does Thule Verse Bike Rack Tilt Down for Rear Hatch Access
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 02/26/2025
Question:
I have a 2023 Ford Explorer and want to know if I can access the trunk with the bike rack on. Does the rack tilt?
asked by: Wade B
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Expert Reply:
Hey Wade, yes the Thule Verse bike rack part # TH74SA that you referenced does tilt down to allow you rear cargo area access with bikes loaded so that you can get to the rear trunk area.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Thule Verse Tilted Down
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Thule Verse Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Rack
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Tire Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Jameson C.
10/30/2025
Hey Wade, how did the Thule Verse bike rack work out on your Explorer when you tilted it for trunk access? Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same setup.