The SwingDaddy swings completely out of the way to allow access to the back of the vehicle.

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Product Details

• Size: One Size
• Color: multicolored
• Brand: Yakima
• Model: 8002422
• Released on: 2008-01-18
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 19.70" h x 7.30" w x 41.70" l, .25 pounds

Features

• Four-bike hitch mount rack designed to fit cars with 2-inch hitch receivers
• Sliding SwitchBlade anti-sway cradles eliminate bike-to-bike contact
• Swings bikes completely out of the way when you need to access vehicle
• TriggerFinger release folds down when not in use; LockDown security cable
• RocSteady hitch tongue; integrated bottle opener; lifetime warranty

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
Great! No Issues!
By Javier Campos Jr.
This has worked out great for me! I have it installed on my Toyota Tundra 2" hitch and being able to drop the tailgate and move the bikes out of the way has proved invaluable in the 15 rides I have take the wife and kids on.

My youngest duaghter has a smaller frame (26") and I am using a Saris extension bar to be able to mount hers on the rack. Her bike sits a bit awkward but gets on easily.

I have a road bike (Canondale CAAD 9) and a Trek 1200 road bike, one has the cables over the main bar and the other unning underneath the main bar. The rubber straps simply slide "underneath" the cables where they run over the bar on the Trek 1200. On the CAAD 9, the cables are far enough apart that their is no issue and the bike fits nice and snug and does not mover or the fear of getting scratched. The fold down seat post clamp makes the whole thing very stable when using the 3 straps.

Just having the convenience of using my tailgate as a chair an d being able to make adjustments or have the bikes out of the way or pulling out the grocery bags or anything else that has to go in the bed of the truck without having to remove the Yakima rack is a true blessing..

Overlall, It works great, too bad you can't get a 5th bike on it... In store prices for this Big Daddy is around $430-$460.. Amazon with Shipping (Amazon prime 2 day shipping) runs $363 at the time of this writing. The rack wighs 53 pounds to SHIP..(packaging etc)..

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome Hitch
By Ruben Garcia
When I found out that a regular trunk hitch was not going to work on my 2011 Equinox I was nervous. I knew I needed a hitch mount now but didn't want to sacrifice losing access to my hatch cargo space. Having a toddler we carry a stroller with us and I didn't want a bike rack that needed to be taken off and put on just to carry our bikes. When I came across this one I was very happy to know that Yakima had a bike rack that swung open. Not only do I now have full access to my rear cargo space, I can leave the rack on year round and not have to worry about removing it. It's so easy to operate that my wife has no issues with it at all. Rack is very sturdy with our bikes on it.

One thing that I bought optional because it did not say came with it was a receiver lock pin. But in fact this rack includes ones. It utilizes a anti rattle receiver pin. You actually have to screw it in and then it has a lock on the other side. So if you this one, do not buy a optional lock ing receiver pin. It has one.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Yakima SwingDaddy Rack
By Skater
Once we tried this rack we knew it was the one for us. It is rock solid, holds four bikes, and the swing-away feature works well. When we carry gear inside our minivan and bikes outside, it has been wonderful to simply swing things out of the way to raise the hatch - no need to unload bikes. I have found this situation comes up much more often than I expected and I'm really glad we chose this rack. Some reviewers have complained about the weight (~40+ lbs), but it's not a problem if the rack is picked up at its center of gravity.