BackStage

Although this rack has a few things that could be improved upon it is still the best rack for the price. I replaced a 2013 Kuat NV hitch due to it having a 1.25" hitch setup. The adapter was too unstable, so replacement was the better option. The full swing away of the Backstage and the quality of the build makes this rack a must have and makes it superior to the Kuat. I would like to see a better option for the bike lock, and it would be nice to have the bike repair clamp that the Kuat had, but the swing away capability far outweighs both of those capabilities of the Kuat. The price is comparable, and the bike is much more stable on the back of the vehicle that the Kuat.

Awesome rack. Live in Massachusetts and have traveled with 2 pedal assist e-bikes to Florida and west coast and have had zero issues. Highly recommend

Great bike rack! Class B rv and it allows the Transit doors to open and lock at 90*. 3,000 mile trip and never an issue.

I have a sprinter with boxes on back of van. This rack worked great with a 18" extension. Bikes swing out and clear boxes nicely. Most importantly is the rack is rock solid in the hitch. There is no rocking like my old Thule. I added a set of Brake/ signal lights and pluded into the trailer plug. Added safety and makes it Legal.

Just got this recently and took it from Tx to Utah and back. We camped out mostly in backwoods and drove through a lot of dirt roads that were bumpy and some a bit rough. The rack didn't come loose at all the bike stayed in place and didn't shift. The swing away feature is perfect for our sprinter van, too so we can access the back doors without having to remove the bike or rack. This rack is solid and a great one! (We used the hitch extender because my ebike handlebars are just a tad too wide and it didn't affect the performance one bit.)

the Backstage was relatively easy to install and use however the so called anti bouncing claim is a bit overstated. bolts are all tight and it still bounces

Really happy with the BackStage rack. I was able to assemble it step by step with help from a video on the site and the instructions included. A great value with all the options to make accessing the back of vehicle easier. Super solid, well made and easy to load bikes onto. Great product that I look forward to using for years to come.

Love it have two of them !! Just another Jersey guy with a great idea !!!!

After happily using the BrassKnuckles on top, when it was time to add a hitch rack, it was a no-brainer to choose the BackStage for its innovative and clever built-in swing-out design and the solid build that RockyMounts is known for. When compared to other "rack plus a separate swing-out unit" setups of other brands', the BackStage built-in swing-out design is absolutely brilliant because it's the most compact when stowed up (least bulk/distance from bumper), lighter & less expensive as a whole system. The swing-out works beautifully, and the entire assembly is super beefy in the usual RockyMounts way. All the knobs/switches are cleverly designed for ease of use and security. Assembly/installation was very easy/intuitive out of the box. One nitpick wishlist... Maybe this is because I'm used to using BrassKnuckles, but I think it'd've been even better if the hook-and-trigger unit had a built-in lock (especially when quickly transporting just 1 bike and don't feel like dealing with the included cable lock). If such becomes available as an extra BackStage part for purchase in the future, I'll buy it in a heartbeat. Online ordering was simple (w/ a specified lock#), and processing/shipping (free) was super-fast. To top off the great products, the customer-support folks at RockyMounts are absolutely above-and-beyond helpful. Another customer-for-life here once again - thanks, guys!