With the rack installed and zero bikes mounted, can you still open and access the trunk of a sedan (Yes/No)?
1419988
Yes, no problems with opening or closing the trunk as long as no bikes are installed on the rack.
1419989
OK You see how there are (6) straps? Those ones that go near the taillights are going to fall out. I wouldn't chance it. Remember it's just tension and weight holding everything secure. The rack works. I still use mine to this day. I just wouldn't open the trunk with it on. At least they do on my Toyota Yaris. It may very well be cause of the design too.
1461259
Sure do. The arms fold down so they are in line with the mast, then the mast will angle away from the back of the car so you can access the trunk. All can be done with one hand, which is super nice compared to the racks that have pins.
755345
No - the bikes and rack would need to be removed before we could access our trunk.
949065
It depends on how you attach the rack. The bottom hook can be placed either on the bottom of the bumper, which would prohibit you from opening the trunk, or you can hook it on the bottom of the trunk, which will allow you to access the trunk when the bikes are removed.
1834249
Attn Solo,I think the rack will miss the spare tyre however I think you will not get a bike in the carrier closiet to the back of the car.
744653
Yes you can, you can only not insert the rack and youll have an open space.
2158221
No. You just have to remove two screws that you will see when you open the trunk.
108424
Have not tried to use a trunk bag, but it should work since the rack is not fully vovered
689083
Not really. They use 'special' screws (screwdriver was included with mine) to hold on the outer covers. Inside the outer covers is a large fly bolt that actually holds the rack to the car.
147553
No. Don't plan on leaving your bike with this rack. I don't know of a way to lock it.
1646332
Possible. Beware of the extra weight though; one would have to be very careful closing the trunk lid. That being said, I am in good physical shape and i was able to open the trunk with 1 bike mounted (don't recommend doing that alone for the safety reasons). Vehicle is 2007 Nissan Altima
1712261
Yes I can and I have a Subaru outback wagon. And you can also lock the rack in a mounted position which also gives a little peace of mind.
1734638
Yes you can as these clip on the sides and do not cover the top of the rack. I used these with an IBERA rack and IBERA Trunk and it worked great. BTW these are really nice and are not too over sized. Worked great for an over night trip. Each are separate so you can use one or both. They have a two handle straps that can be joined to carry them. Hope this helps!
1638181
I primarily use it on the bumper of an RV, so I'm not sure if a car trunk can open. When I use it on my pickup truck, it must be removed to drop the tailgate. Removal is pretty easy, and it is the best bike rack I've used.
1308942
I have an Subaru Outback. The back hatch opens no problem with one bike however a bit more tricky when rack is loaded with two.
242148
Only straps on one side (right) will be secured. Still, due the curvature of the upper portion of most modern cars' trunk lids, it would be difficult to remove the rack (the lid curves outward, effecively increasing the distance betweet the uppor and lower cables). With that, no system is theft-proof; the locks are more of a deterrent and inconvenience feature for a would-be thief.
1638179
The vertical bar does not fold down. The two horizontal bars where you put the tires will fold up. As far as opening the trunk, if the bikes weren't in the rack you could slip off the "hold down" brackets and that should allow the trunk to be opened and closed.