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BackStage

$769.95
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The BackStage is the only swing away platform hitch rack on the market that swings out 180 degrees. No matter if you have a truck, SUV or camper van, this rack is perfect for those who need open access to the back end of their vehicle. Based around the MonoRail platform, the BackStage provides full access to the back of the vehicle, even with bikes loaded.

 
Product Features:
  • The industry’s first 180 degree swing away platform hitch rack
  • Carries 2 bikes, up to 60 lbs per tray (120 lbs total). Not compatible with Add-On
  • No contact with frame, secures bicycle by front wheel
  • Carries road tires up to 5.0” fat bike tires, and diameters from 20” to 29”
  • Compatible with bicycle wheelbases from 36” to 50”
  • Folds flat against the vehicle and tilts down 30 degrees to allow for hatch access
  • Only available for 2" hitches. Utilizes RockyMounts premium 3-axis anti wobble system
  • Includes locking hitch bolt and cable lock, keyed alike
  • Not for use with fender equipped bicycles
  • Rack weight 59 lbs (shipping weight 75 lbs)
  • For cargo vans like Sprinter, Transit and ProMaster, an 8" Hitch Extension is usually required for handlebars to clear the door.  Road/Gravel is usually OK, modern mountain bike bars are too wide and can contact the rear door and the hitch extension is required.  

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  • 5
    I can finally get into my JEEP!

    Posted by Michael Connelly :-) on Sep 13th 2018

    I saw RockyMounts online a year ago. As a JEEP Wrangler owner & NICA MTB head coach, I carry my team gear and was sick of taking my old rack off to unload. A buddy showed off his new RM MonoRail and I loved the build, so RM was choice for me. RM BackStage only holds 2 bikes, AOK for my needs. DRIVEWAY REVIEW Threaded hitch bolt make rack rock solid. Bikes locked solid to tray. Easy to swing out & JEEP rear doors open & lock. A little effort to push bikes back in place & lock, but nothing major! Only critique: Plastic locks. I'll get 2 Curtis 23158 for the metal locks ends, swap out the RM plastic, and feel more secure. NOT ABLE TO FOLD UP With stock JEEP P255/70R18 tires, I need 1+” more distance from tire to fold up and lock. I tested a hitch extension and didn’t like it. While RM 50% reduced tongue weight warning isn't an issue for me, I felt the bikes were too far away for my taste and could cause rack wobble. SIMPLE SOLUTION I will only put on the RM rack while traveling with bikes. When bikes are off & JEEP is parked, folding up & not locking isn't an issue. If I need to drive, I can either push rack down and remember the extra space needed for backing up or pull up and use tie-down strap to secure - but it wont look as cool! If this is too much hassle, I realized my hitch is almost flush to bumper and I can buy a new hitch that extends 3” from bumper. That will give enough clearance to fold/lock. Can’t wait for first real use this weekend :-)

  • 4
    Great product, but far from perfect

    Posted by Jeremy W. on Sep 4th 2018

    First of all, the quality is very high, much more so than the leading brands. Actually swinging the rig out of the way of the tailgate is not easy and with bikes on it, it does not feel very safe or confidently extended out. That said, we haven’t actually had any problems with it functioning. My problem is more with my expectation of ease of use, swinging it out of the way and back to let the dogs out of the tail gate etc.

  • 5
    This is a great rack.

    Posted by Mark C. on Sep 3rd 2018

    I have a camper that goes on the back of my truck and until RocyMounts came out with the BackStage Swing Away Platform Hitch Rack (That’s quite a mouthful.) there were very few viable options. Thus, I’m really happy with the rack. It works great and is easy to operate. Next should be places for 3-4 bikes.

  • 5
    Awesome

    Posted by Sean on Aug 31st 2018

    Just got this tonight, love it. The rack is much strurdier than my previous Thule rack. The rack locks are awesome and there is no slop in the hitch. The hardware is all black oxidized and is all locking so you don’t need to worry about stuff coming loose. The swing out feature is a must if you own a truck.

  • 5
    THE bike rack to own

    Posted by David Wernet on Aug 21st 2018

    Sold my gas guzzling pickup and bought a cute little Rav4... only issue was it has a swinging back door and with any other hitch rack I would lose access to the back. Enter the Backstage, swings away so I can still get in the back of my car, easy to load and unload, and keeps my whiny friends with carbon bikes happy since it doesn't touch their frame at all.

  • 5
    Awesome

    Posted by Gregory J. on Aug 3rd 2018

    This rack works great and is perfect for having access into the rear of the vehicle

  • 5
    BackStage Swing Away Platform Hitch Rack

    Posted by Susan S. on Aug 1st 2018

    Love this! Best of its kind. We carried bikes across country and they were safe and secure with no movement. Super easy to use.

  • 5
    better lock option

    Posted by Jared K on Jul 29th 2018

    I just left a review on the 20th, but would like to add this bit. If you are not happy with the plastic locks that come with the rack, I found that Curt 23515 hitch locks work perfectly with the RM posts. You can get 2 (one for the hitch and one for the cable lock) for about $30. This, and some washers to take up the empty space on the posts will help prevent sawing attempts. This may be a partnership that RM may want to consider in the future.

  • 5
    Worth every penny

    Posted by Jared K on Jul 20th 2018

    Just got the Backstage 2. Very impressed at the solid lack of play, once everything was snugged down, there's literally none! I thought I would need to buy the hitch extension for my 2009 RAV4, but did not. I have a Curt class 3 hitch and have about a 1/2" of clearance between the rack and the spare tire cover when the rack is in the upright stow position. Plenty of clearance when the rack is swung out and the rear door is wide open. Great product! The only thing I would change is the locks for the hitch pin and cable lock. They are plastic and could probably be broken with simple tools. I don't trust cable locks, so I got a heavy duty chain and lock, which i run through the hitch, bike frames and wheels. If someone is going to steal it they would need to unbolt the entire hitch off the car and carry away about 180 pounds worth of cumbersome metal! Rockymounts knocked it out of the park with this design. Having owned both Yakima and Thule racks, this rack is built beefier and I think it will last a long time. Very pleased!