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With the Yakima SwingDaddy Hitch Bike Rack (8002422) you'll be the envy of the road! As Yakima Racks premiere hitch mount bicycle rack, the SwingDaddy not only includes all the security & stability features you'd expect from a top-tier hitch mount bicycle carrier, it also conveniently swings completely out of the way even with the bicycles loaded for full access to the rear of your vehicle. The Yakima Swing Daddy carries up to 4 bikes. Fits 2 inch hitch receivers only. Includes new RocSteady hitch tongue for superior stability, eliminating any possible hitch rack wobble found on competitors' models. Yakima Racks thought of everything for this rear 2 inch hitch receiver mount bike rack, you'll have your bikes loaded so quickly you can put the integrated bottle opener to use before your friends are finished loading even one bike on any competitor's hitch bike rack!
- With the Yakima SwingDaddy swing-away technology you'll enjoy total access to the rear of your car by simply swinging the bike rack completely off to the side and out of the way, even with 4 bikes loaded!
- The Yakima Swing Daddy bike hitch rack is compatible with virtually all types of bicycles - new narrower dual arm design eliminates the need for top-tube adapters normally used with bike styles including kids and womens bikes. Please note, for easist loading of each bicycle with an unconventional frame, including downhill / freeride mountain bikes we highly recommend the Yakima TopTube Adapter (not included; see accessory add-ons below).
- Yakima TriggerFinger release enables arms to instantly fold down when not in use (ideal for garage and parallel parking without having to take the hitch bike rack off).
- Includes SwitchBlade anti-sway bike cradles. Eliminates bike to bike contact and bike to vehicle contact. Comes with Yakima Chain Straps to anchor each bike in place. Quickly adjust for perfect bike spacing and lock down when in use.
- Finest padding made of EVA foam used on the arms allowing for optimal bike protection.
- Includes the integrated Yakima LockDown security cable lock & keys for simultaneously locking the bicycles to the bike rack and the entire rack itself to the receiver hitch. No additional locking devices necessary.
- Includes new RocSteady hitch tongue for superior stability, eliminating any possible hitch rack wobble found on competitors' models.
- Durable, strong and lightweight construction combined with premium metallic powdercoat finish.
- If you ski or snowboard we highly recommend the Yakima HitchSki snowboard-ski rack attachment (sold separately; see accessory add-ons below) for use on the Yakima SwingDaddy during the winter months.
- Fits 2 inch receivers only.
- Carries up to 4 bicycles.
- Even comes with a built-in bottle opener included!
- Easy-to-follow Yakima 2422 SwingDaddy instructions included.
- Yakima Racks Lifetime Warranty!
» Yakima Swing Daddy Hitch Bike Rack User Manual
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COMPARISON HITCH BIKE RACK VIDEO
Hanging-Style Hitch Bike Racks Comparison Video
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Product Reviews
Read the reviews below to find out what other customers are saying about the Yakima SwingDaddy swinging hitch mount bike rack.
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Worth the Money
this Yakima SwingDaddy review by Larry
vehicle year/make/model: 2008 Toyota Highlander
item(s) transported: hybrid bicycles
This really is a good rack. In our ongoing saga to ride rail trails all over the country we needed a rack to haul 4 hybrids from Virginia to Nebraska. We chose this rack for its obvious features and were not disappointed. Even though we exceeded the weight max the rack did a great job. Two observations - if tubes are close together it can take some maneuvering to slide over the bars and straps and as with any rack bikes with racks/bag mounts can pose an issue. All in all, though, this rack is sturdy and does the job.
An Awesome Swing Away Rack!
this Yakima SwingDaddy review by davis10
vehicle year/make/model: 2004 Ford Explorer
item(s) transported: road bikes, mountain bikes, kids bikes
At first I was uncertain if spending this much money on a hitch bike rack would be worth it just for the swing away feature, but make no mistake after using the Swing Daddy just once I knew I made the right choice. Getting to the back of the Explorer is absolutely effortless evern with all the bikes loaded onto the bike rack. And the construction is rock solid too. No play in the hitch receiver, no squeaking in the hinges or difficult knobs or levers to operate. Yakama Racks definitely got it right with the Swing Daddy. Installing the rack was easy but use your own wrenches as the one supplied by Yakima wasn't very good. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this hitch rack to anyone that plans to use it regularly and has a need to ever access the rear of their car when the rack is on.
The Best Hitch Rack in Its Class
this Yakima SwingDaddy review by happyme
vehicle year/make/model: 2007 Chrysler Town & Country
item(s) transported: hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, kids bikes
Happy me is right! Once I installed the SwingDaddy, which took no time at all by the way, I've never had a reason to remove it since. It's a permanent addition to our minivan. I can't tell you enough how amazing it is to finally be able to open the rear car door whenever we want whether the bikes are all loaded on or not. I've had other hitch bike racks and I'll be the first to tell you how old it gets to have to pull a pin or something and tilt the rack down (and that's after you've taken all the bikes off) just to get into the back of the car. I recommend the Yakima Swing Daddy to everyone!
Product Discussion
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ORS Racks Direct crew says -
Here is some good technical information on the SwingDaddy:
Weight: 47.8 lbs.
Dimensions: About 43" high & 36" extension from hitch bolt hole to upright mast when in fully extended, swung out to side of the car position (14" when folded.) About 11” between back of mast and hitch bolt hole. Distance from the bolt hole to part of the rack nearest the vehicle is 6". Distance between arms is 11" (center to center).
Capacity: 4 bikes up to 30 lbs. each.
Perry asks - Do I need to unload the bicycles before swinging away the rack?
ORS Crew answers - The Yakima SwingDaddy allows you to leave the bikes on while swinging the rack off to the side.
Jim H. asks - Has anyone tried using a 1.25 to 2 inch hitch converter to mount a Yakima Swing Daddy or Thule Revolver to a 1.25 mount? What are the draw backs to this configuration, if any?
ORS Crew answers - The big issue is that it will void the manufacturer warranty on the bike rack. Otherwise, many people use hitch converters all the time. We have not personally, to date, heard of any issues or problems encountered with using converters with any hitch mount bike racks, including swing away models and platform style bike racks.
Product Videos
Yakima SwingDaddy hitch mount bike rack (8002422) review video & demo by ORS Racks Direct. Demonstration movie of the Yakima Racks SwingDaddy showing premium features including that it offers best-in-class rear of vehicle access with swing-away capability, even with bicycles loaded onto the rack! Yakima Swing Daddy mounts to 2" hitches only. The included TriggerFinger allows the arms to fold down for better parallel parking, garage clearance etc. Includes all stability and security features such as the Yakima SwitchBlade anti-sway cradles, integrated Yakima LockDown to simultaneously lock the bikes to the Swingdaddy and the rack itself to the receiver hitch and also the Yakima ROCsteady hitch tongue that eliminates any possible bike rack wobble found on many other hitch bike racks. The Yakima SwingDaddy is indeed a premium trailer hitch mount bike rack that works with all types of bicycles.
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ORDERING NOTES
All bicycle stability and security features included. The integrated Yakima LockDown security cable lock & keys simultaneously locks the bikes to the Yakima SwingDaddy bike hitch rack and the entire rack itself to the receiver hitch. No additional locking devices necessary.
Compatible with all types of bicycles - new narrower dual arm design eliminates the need for top-tube adapters normally used with bike styles including kids and womens bikes. Please note, for easist loading of each bicycle with an unconventional frame, including freeride / downhill mountain bikes, we highly recommend the Yakima TopTube Adapter (sold separately; see accessory add-ons above).
If you ski or snowboard we recommend the Yakima HitchSki ski-snowboard rack attachment (sold separately; see accessory add-ons above).
QUICK ORDERING SOLUTION
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