Getting ready to have a reciever hitch installed on my 07' E and wonder if the Thule T2 plays nice with the tail gate. I'm guessing that the tail gate can't be lowered w/o hitting the rack?
Any T2 owners out there?
This is one of the things that has me worried about any hitch rack. There's nothing like kicking back on that tailgate after a ride & enjoying a refreshing beverageOn mine I like to lower the rack and the tail gate and sit on it after a ride. Just a note that it does slightly rub on the lever of the T2 on mine if you sit on the gate. you could shave the Lever slightly but it might not do that for all. the mark was extremely small so I didn't worry about it.
I have a similar comment. It almost clears when I sat on the tailgate. I had some shaved off some of the lever and it now clears. A suggestion is to put a thin pad between the tailgate and the lever to assure the paint job does not get any scratches.On mine I like to lower the rack and the tail gate and sit on it after a ride. Just a note that it does slightly rub on the lever of the T2 on mine if you sit on the gate. you could shave the Lever slightly but it might not do that for all. the mark was extremely small so I didn't worry about it.
This is one of the things that has me worried about any hitch rack. There's nothing like kicking back on that tailgate after a ride & enjoying a refreshing beverage
I assumed that the T2 would allow me to do this if I dropped the rack down but wasn't sure if it would work w/o dropping it.
Thanks for the replies!
just installed a 2" receiver hitch in case i want to get the T2 4 bike attachment. Haven't picked up my T2 yet.
I have a question though. I know thule sells a lock for the hitch and for the arms on rack. But my question is; can't you simply deflate tires and roll the bike out even if arm is pressed down and locked?
Even that said I heard it is a great sturdy rack.
Yes, for MTB and hybrid it is easy but not so for 700x23/25 tires, but it keeps honest people honest. If I'm not close by, I also use a 10 foot cable through the hitch and bikes and then lock it => http://www.rei.com/product/638602I have a question though. I know thule sells a lock for the hitch and for the arms on rack. But my question is; can't you simply deflate tires and roll the bike out even if arm is pressed down and locked?
meatwagont The 2" receiver hitch I got has a ring on it for chains that I might be able to slip a cable through, other than that would like to here some suggestions on a good spot.