---
product_id: 111147690
title: "BackSwing Bike Rack Hitch Extension"
brand: "yakima"
price: "€ 970.47"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Yakima"
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/111147690-backswing-bike-rack-hitch-extension
store_origin: DE
region: Germany
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# 2" hitch compatibility 250 lb max load capacity 90° swing-away access BackSwing Bike Rack Hitch Extension

**Brand:** yakima
**Price:** € 970.47
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ↪️ Unlock your ride’s full potential with the ultimate swing-away hitch extension! 🚲

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BackSwing Bike Rack Hitch Extension by yakima
- **How much does it cost?** € 970.47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/111147690-backswing-bike-rack-hitch-extension)

## Best For

- yakima enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yakima brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Security:** Threaded pin and SKS lock keep your bikes locked tight and road-ready.
- • **Heavy-Duty Load Support:** Supports up to 250 lbs of bikes and gear without compromising stability or safety.
- • **Tailgate-Friendly Design:** Access your cargo or tailgate anytime, even with bikes fully loaded—never leave gear behind.
- • **Effortless 90° Swing Access:** Unlock and pivot your fully loaded bike rack with a simple lever—no more tailgate struggles.
- • **Seamless 2" Hitch Integration:** Transforms most 2" hitch racks into a swing-away powerhouse for ultimate versatility.

## Overview

The Yakima BackSwing Bike Rack Hitch Extension converts any standard 2" hitch bike rack into a secure, swing-away system that effortlessly opens 90 degrees for easy tailgate access. Engineered to support up to 250 lbs, it features a threaded pin and SKS lock for maximum security on the road. Designed for heavy-duty use, this metal hitch extension ensures your bikes and gear stay stable while providing unmatched convenience for active lifestyles.

## Description

Now you can rack up the bikes and still access your tailgate. The BackSwing hitch adapter turns your hitch product into an easy-to-use swing-away rack that locks up tight while you're on the road. It works seamlessly with most 2" bike racks, like the HoldUp EVO - as well as almost any other rack using a 2" receiver - to let you swing your fully loaded rack out of the way so you can easily get to your coolers, gear, and Fido. Weight: 35.46 lbs. Dimensions: L 20.00in x W 30.00in x H 8.00in.

Review: I have a Hollywood (brand) rack for 2 electric bikes (ie bikes and rack are both somewhat heavy). There was not enough clearance with just that rack to open the back doors, and difficult to load the bikes without damaging the van. I had ordered a straight hitch extension but came across this swing-away rack (see etrailer.com for in-depth specs) in time to cancel the order for the extension. . Like another person noted, it puts the bikes quite a ways behind the van, but that's the price you have to pay for clearance. The 90 degree opening with automatic lock is perfect for the van, it lets me swing the rack open to load and unload both bikes. Very solid even with the heavy bikes and rack attached to it. I did have to make one mod. There's a threaded "nut" inside the hitch for the locking hitch pin. I had to reverse that because of the way the factory Sprinter hitch is set up. Easily done though.
Review: 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.

## Features

- Hitch extension converts most 2" hitch products to a swing-away rack; Provides easy tailgate access - even with a rack fully loaded with bikes
- Easily swings open 90 degrees and locks in place with the simple to use release lever
- Safety latch secures the rack closed while you're on the road; Secures to any 2" hitch receiver using a threaded pin
- Included SKS (Same Key System) lock keeps the rack secure
- 250 lb maximum load capacity (rack plus gear)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B077BX789P |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Brand | Yakima |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (170) |
| Date First Available | 11 Jan. 2018 |
| Department | Unisex |
| Height | 24 inches |
| Included components | Backswing |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item display length | 32 inches |
| Item display width | 9 inches |
| Item model number | 8002483 |
| Manufacturer | Yakima Products |
| Material type | Metal |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 50.8 x 76.2 x 20.32 cm; 16.08 kg |
| Size | 2in |
| Weight | 19.66 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Yakima
- **Colour:** Black
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00736745024833
- **Is foldable:** No
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 50.8 x 76.2 x 20.3 centimetres
- **Item weight:** 35.46 Pounds
- **Load capacity:** 250 pound
- **Material:** Metal
- **Mounting type:** Hitch Mount
- **Vehicle service type:** Car

## Images

![BackSwing Bike Rack Hitch Extension - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sZUwoygDL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how far does it swing out?**
A: On a jeep, it allows me to swing out my tailgate fully. I’m pretty sure it would allow any vehicle to open their access door fully as well, even those that open vertically.

**Q: how far does it reach out from the hitch**
A: Roughly 12"...Check with Yakima for exact distance.

**Q: could I use this in conjunction with a hitch mounted cargo carrier?**
A: Yes you can, it has a 2” hitch on the outer side where you stack any normal hitch mounted device.

**Q: What is the distance this sticks out to the passenger side from the reciever? It says 30" but is that the overall length? My exhaust pipe is 28" over.**
A: I guess I don’t understand the question... On the back of my PU, it clears everything even with bikes on a Hollywood rack. It works for us.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***S on 13 September 2018*

I have a Hollywood (brand) rack for 2 electric bikes (ie bikes and rack are both somewhat heavy). There was not enough clearance with just that rack to open the back doors, and difficult to load the bikes without damaging the van. I had ordered a straight hitch extension but came across this swing-away rack (see etrailer.com for in-depth specs) in time to cancel the order for the extension. . Like another person noted, it puts the bikes quite a ways behind the van, but that's the price you have to pay for clearance. The 90 degree opening with automatic lock is perfect for the van, it lets me swing the rack open to load and unload both bikes. Very solid even with the heavy bikes and rack attached to it. I did have to make one mod. There's a threaded "nut" inside the hitch for the locking hitch pin. I had to reverse that because of the way the factory Sprinter hitch is set up. Easily done though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***R on 5 March 2025*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***. on 6 July 2025*

Worked absolutely perfect for me, mine is mounted on the back of a transit van and the doors swing open, and the bikes have to clear so with the bikes, arranged one way they can’t open all the way, but a bungee fixed that problem easily.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-21*