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This bike rack is made well. It appears to be extremely durable and it swings away from the doors on my Ram ProMaster allowing me to open my back doors.

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!

I recently found myself in need of a bike rack that would allow me full access to my car, and my search led me to Rockymounts. I decided to give it a shot, and I am beyond thrilled with my decision! The shipment arrived incredibly fast, and the bike rack is worth every penny.
The assembly process was a breeze, with clear instructions and minimal tools required - just a Philips screwdriver. At one point, I thought I might have encountered an issue with some missing screws, but the Rockymounts team was quick to respond to my message and ensured that my weekend plans weren't jeopardized. After following their guidance, I ended up with a flawlessly assembled bike rack.
The quality and durability of this bike rack are outstanding, and I have no doubt that it will last for many years to come. Not only does the Rockymounts bike rack meet all of my expectations, but their exceptional customer service has also left a lasting impression. I wholeheartedly recommend Rockymounts to anyone in search of a reliable, high-quality bike rack.

I'm a real customer and I can tell you this is one of the best product I ever head. There are not many swing away bike racks are on the market and I did my research before buying this and I never regret it. I had it for about 3 years now. No issues so far. I drive a truck and I wanted something that can be installed non stop so I can throw on my bike go for a ride any time. But I have to be able to access the bed for loading / unloading that the swing are allows me to do so. It is a well constructed, easy to use, but definitely adds a little weight to a small car. I definitely recommend this product!

This rack is amazing. We use it to carry 2 e-bikes on a Sprinter 2500 camper van. It allows total access to the back of the van. The swing-away mechanism is smooth and easy to use and the anti-wobble technology holds the rack really securely. The bikes are solidly secured by the tires and there is no contact with the frame. I also love the integrated hitch pin lock and cable lock for the bikes. On a recent trip we were rear-ended in a traffic jam and this rack took the brunt of the force of the collision. Though it bent, it absorbed the impact and protected our van from any damage. Despite the damage to the rack, it was still able to carry our bikes another 1000 miles home. We are so grateful for this rack and replaced it immediately.

Love this rack, easy to swing it open and get into the back of my FJ, even with bikes on it. Never worry about the bikes coming out of the rack! Highly recommended!!!

carries my ebike and my dh bike with ease. love how i can sit on my tailgate with the bikes still on the rack swung out. would totally recommend and have done so many times. thanks for the great product!

Bought this rack Sep 2020. I looked at all the competitors but due to COVID, only a few racks are actually in stores. I wasn't too sure if the swing arm was an important feature or not. Since no competitors have this feature I thought it was too necessary....WRONG. Great feature. I have a new model Nissan Murano with 2" receiver. I think the rack is great and I am glad I was able to find one locally.
Where I see need for improvement is with the directions. There are like 8 pictures that show assembly. I was patient and used trial and error. For example, the wheel trays, there are two and there is nothing about which one is supposed to be outboard. Just say, the "RockyMounts" decal should be outboard and should be oriented up when the hitch is folded. The hitch is heavy but I have 50 lbs ebikes so I will appreciate the heft. Due to the weight I will not be removing and re-installing as I had envisioned.

Well built and rugged! I use the Swing-Away feature constantly to facilitate the quick entry of my dog to my truck. Bikes feel secure when in use.

So glad I chose this rack over Thule/Yakima "equivalents". I drive a late model Nissan Frontier crewcab and wanted full access to the bed for loading/unloading camping gear. The fold-down function of this rack *almost* allows the tailgate to fully open, but not quite. It rests on the inside plastic wheel rest of the bike rack. I suspected this might happen, which is why I wanted swing-out functionality as well. Thule and Yakima sell a separate swing-out attachment which connects to their hitch-mount bike racks. The attachment plus rack cost almost $400 more than this Rocky Mounts rack, and it also causes the rack to stick out out much further from the rear of the vehicle.

The Rocky Mounts backstage swing-away has a clever design, is user-friendly, doesn't stick out too far from the rear of the vehicle, and doesn't have the bikes sitting too high up. It's also built like a brick s***house: super-solid, bikes don't move at all while driving, even on bumpy roads.

I am very, very happy with this rack and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a platform-style bike rack.

The only "con" is that it may be a bit heavy for people of smaller/weaker stature. It weighs a solid 50 pounds, so installing/removing it from a vehicle may be challenging for those with limited strength.

If you plan to frequently install/remove the rack from your vehicle, I highly recommend buying a dedicated ratchet with deep-well socket. This allows installation/removal in less than a minute.

I chose RockyMounts Backstage rack for three reason: First, the rear doors of my Dodge Ram Promaster clear the rack. Many other swingaway type racks from other manufacturers sit up too high and don't allow the rear doors to open. Secondly, the Promaster is a wider vehicle and the Backstage swing arms are wide enough to allow the bikes to be swung out of the way along the side of the vehicle. Thirdly, I wanted the rack to not stick out in back any further than it needs to. Some competitors are building racks that place the bikes too far from the rear of the vehicle. The Backstage keeps my bikes close to the rear which looks better and is safer when backing up.

The Backstage Rack is truly perfect for anyone wanting easy access to the camper shell or slide-in camper on their pickup even when the rack is fully loaded and secured for travel. Obviously it's designed to swing completely out of the way of the back end of your truck or camper when parked or set up in camp. But it also tilts out just like more "traditional" racks to allow the tailgate to be fully lowered without having to swing the bikes to the side. Further, the fit, alignment & tolerances are precise enough that even when the rack is fully loaded one can easily tighten the blue "handle assembly" with one finger except for the final tightening twist - no lifting/shifting/ twisting anything to get it to catch. And the various other latches with their blue knobs click into place without a struggle. Loading bikes is a breeze and they're very secure when clamped in. Further, the rack can be swung fully aside & out of the way while leaving your bikes securely locked to the platform portion they sit on. Another plus: if you operate your rig with the tailgate on as we do, when the bikes are swung around to the side, the part of the rack that fits into the receiver and supports the rest of the rack functions as a handy (though narrow) auxiliary "step" for climbing up onto the tailgate when it's down.

I was tired of not having access through my Wrangler tailgate with my rack on. I wanted a platform rack for my carbon bike and swingaway for the jeep. The Backstage met all the requirements. Depending on the size of your spare, you may need the 8" extension. Anything > 4" would work, but the RockyMount 8" fits exactly and includes another antiwobble locking hitch bolt and they'll key it the same as the rack. There is minimal wobble to the rack when loaded and it is solid. Comes with an extra screw handle (used to solidly secure the swing arm when folded) since that piece is at risk of breaking if you back up a bit to far and hit anything. Assembly was about a 30 minute job for 1 person. I've had to move it from my Wrangler to my wife's SUV twice and it's far easier than I thought it would be. Highly recommended.

Extemely well built product and great support. The ability to swing out the rack and access your vehicle is HUGE. The rack is built to the max with all steel construction. This rack should last for years. Service is is also top notch. I had a minor issue with a end cap and Rocky Mounts sent a replacement FOC. Buy this over the competetitors. It's a no brainier.

The only rack that would work on our motorhome and let us access the rear doors without removing the bikes and then the rack. Well designed and very easy to use.

I recently purchased a Back Stage hitch mount rear rack. It was quite easy to assemble and well made. I love the swing out feature if I need to get into the back of my truck ! As a sales rep for Cervelo, this rack is in constant use carrying bikes almost daily. The rack is secure, stable, doesn't wobble around in the receiver and extremely easy to get bikes on and off. I liked the product so much that when I had to purchase two trays for my roof rack, I bought two of the Brass Knuckles trays from Rack N Road in Sacramento. These trays are so sturdy and robust, I never worry about the safety of very expensive bicycles on them or my rear Back Stage rack. I highly recommend
Rocky Mounts products a bike industry professional who is constantly using these racks for thousands of miles per month with absolutely perfect and secure bike carry for multiple bikes.....

Pretty awesome. It's heavy because it has to be to do what it does, and for anyone who has a truck bed camping set up or those even more lucky souls "dirt bagging" it in vans, it's perfect.

Love everything about this rack. I always get people asking about it at trailhead parking lots. Really comes in handy when I go camping, and I can leave the rack on all the time, even when I need to use the back of the truck.
One suggestion; the locking handle needs to be made of a stronger plastic, or even lightweight aluminum. Also, maybe think about making it more of a t-handle shape, than the l-handle. Harder for it to break.