YAKIMA, BackSwing, Swing-Away Bike Rack Adapter, Works with Most 2-Inch Hitch Products

We got this for our 1UP bike rack when we attach the rack to the back of our Jeep Wrangler. Due to the design of the bike rack, even if the bikes are removed, we still couldn’t open the swinging back door. So we end up leaving the bikes behind on some trips. This is the first trip with the swing arm and so far it is working great. Very heavy duty construction and its holding up fine so far.

I waited too long to buy this. It is heavy-duty and makes hauling bicycles so much more convenient. I don’t have to remove them and the rack now when I need to get into the back of the car. It swings effortlessly out of the way. The hitch lock is a threaded bolt, which can be inconvenient when installing or removing, but it allows the arm to be securely and firmly attached so that it is quiet and stable.

This backswing hitch appears very well designed and built. It is used on a Chevy Silverado with a pickup camper. I attached a Saris 4-bike bicycle rack to the swing out. Once all the attachment bolts are tightened the whole assembly appears stout, and very firmly mounted in place. That is, the only movement of the entire assembly is the swing out hinge. Very nice!

Having bikes on the back of the jeep means no easy way to open back gate. This swing out arm solves the problem. We have a Hollywood rack for our e-bikes and it’s a heavy setup. This swing out arm is super solid. My only gripes are that the latch release is a bear to open and a bit fiddly to latch - really takes two hands to do. Also, might be specific to us but we can’t open back door without unlatching swing out arm because spare tire hits it. Could be our tire size or hitch height.

I bought this for a family trip. Our dog rides in the back of my wife's SUV, and had trouble getting out when we used a cargo platform that was in her way. This let us swing the whole platform to the side to let her out.It went onto the hitch solid, it is built very heavy which is good and had a bolt to tighten onto the outgoing hitch to prevent any wiggle. It locks positively closed and in the open position. I do recommend a hitch clamp for where it connects to the vehicle since there isn't a bolt on the side, just to lock everything down tight. It probably matters less if you are just loading on bikes, but I probably had 200 plus pounds on the platform, and it rode really well.Also, if you are going to use it with a platform I recommend finding one with a shortish hitch tube. The yakima adds maybe a foot to whatever you have mounted back there, which is a plus for bikes, but a long tube platform may be too far back for you.

The YAKIMA BackSwing hitch is an absolute disaster waiting to happen. Despite boasting a weight capacity of 250 pounds, this hitch attachment couldn't handle even half that weight without collapsing under the strain. I made the mistake of trusting its claims and loaded close to 200 pounds onto it, only to watch in horror as the hinge started to bend under the pressure.Attempting to swing the hitch out to access the gear proved to be a costly mistake. The weight combined with the flimsy construction caused the hinge to bend and warp, rendering it virtually unusable. Now, instead of enjoying the convenience of easy access to my gear, I'm stuck lifting and maneuvering the bent hitch every time I need to lock it back into place.It's infuriating to invest in a product that not only fails to deliver on its promises but also poses a serious safety hazard. I expected more from Yakima considering they are one of the best in the business.

Easy to install. Will make using my cargo carrier a lot more convenient.

We got this to haul 2 e bikes to Alaska on a slide in truck camper... so far, it is perfect! Very stable and easy to operate. Would definitely recommend!