Yakima EXO SwingBase Installation

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ม.ค. 2025

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  • @bobskiswabeski7597
    @bobskiswabeski7597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What's the purpose of the hitch key when the 2 bolt can be remove.
    Damn design.

  • @arnoldquimson9590
    @arnoldquimson9590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'd like to buy one of this because it is modular rack and multifunctional so you can mix and match. However, as i watch the video closely- THE SWING BASE CAN BE EASILY STOLEN. All they have to do is loosen the 2 long bolts and nuts attaching the swingbase to the tongue and there goes your expensive swing base. The tongue is lock with the hitch reciever but the swingbase is not lock to the tongue.

    • @ItsChoeTime
      @ItsChoeTime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just weld the two nuts and you wont have that problem.

    • @CaliVapor
      @CaliVapor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ItsChoeTime That’s what I thought, weld them on. You will still be able to remove it as one unit. Should have came like that (one piece design) from the start. Maybe they will review this and update accordingly. Even if they don’t sell the hitch separately, there goes your base and gear with it most likely. 🤦‍♂️ 👎 now it doesn’t matter if hatch opens when installed with gear locker, as I won’t be getting one for this reason

    • @ItsChoeTime
      @ItsChoeTime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CaliVapor nothing is safe these days, you have battery operated tools designed to steal your crap! Just keeps honest people away at best. #Weld it and forget it.

    • @TyBardy
      @TyBardy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Red lock tight will likely be all you need.

  • @mrjsw820
    @mrjsw820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This works great with my 2021 Jeep Wrangler JLU. It swings out far enough that allows the back window to open fully. Required a 2" drop hitch to make it work.

    • @Logan-de3xx
      @Logan-de3xx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Imagine if they only were smart enough to make one for a Wrangler JL that opened the other way? Then the door would clear and no need for a drop.... unbelievable to me how they never did that.

  • @workingmaninavan2621
    @workingmaninavan2621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So excited. My complete exo cargo carrier system just shipped. Can’t wait to install it and utilize it

  • @josef7246
    @josef7246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    their stocks just started to come in Canada and was able to get mine this week.
    i love the modularity of it and it meets my needs for a 4 season adventure but they forgot to put a locking mechanism on the tongue and exo swingbase.
    I agree on some comments that it can be easily stolen since you only need a 24mm or 1in wrench to loosen it up.
    Options to secure it is to weld it or use a chain/cable lock to secure it attaching it your hitch receiver and the exo swingbase.
    not sure if there is a bolt & nut which is similar to the size that Yakima uses but longer and has a similar locking key of a hitch lock. (maybe i can get this customized)
    I wish Yakima made one their bolt & nut a bit longer and can be locked with a hitch key or put a third hole (if structurally sound) and provided a hitch lock.
    i guess the the engineer who design it always forget to lock his door that made it forget to put a locking mechanism in the tongue and base. LoL 😃

  • @dgrfsthrgsergwrtghasefq
    @dgrfsthrgsergwrtghasefq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why have a hitch lock when someone can just loosen up the two bolts on the tongue and steal everything, shouldn't have to weld something myself for lack of engineering or foresight from Yakima. Top shelf is the same way...removing three allan bolts steals everything.

  • @jasonsovereign4750
    @jasonsovereign4750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    these sold out fast everywhere. saw them when they showed up at rei. took a wek to decide and by that time the I was able to pick up the exo bike rack, swing base and upper extension. rei was already sold out of warrior basket and so is everyone else. get these back in stock please.

  • @busyaustralia
    @busyaustralia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there, got a prado with rear spare wheel mounted at door. Will it touch the spare wheel?

  • @notmenowhere
    @notmenowhere 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can this fit in a Tesla Model Y tow hitch??

  • @roberthravanal61
    @roberthravanal61 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Venta en Chile?

  • @korswe
    @korswe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't use this system on my Model Y, which has a vertical load limit of 72 kg. The Eco SwingBase plus the bike mount leaves me an limited ability to carry only one road bike.

    • @vietqt
      @vietqt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      According to Yakima’s website, the SwingBase is 68.50 lbs, and the bike rack is 37.15 lbs, for a total of 105.65 lbs. The weight limit of 160 lbs still leaves you with 54 lbs for two bikes, or 27 lbs each.
      I don’t know your specific bike models, but that will should be sufficient for two road bikes. Possibly even two mountain bikes if they are light weight hardtail or cross country bikes.

  • @nathalievanturnhout2480
    @nathalievanturnhout2480 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has anyone installed this on a sedan?

  • @ABowTieProduction
    @ABowTieProduction 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the swingbase allow for tailgates to open?

  • @jamesc6137
    @jamesc6137 ปีที่แล้ว

    Du’masses for not putting locking 24mm bolts on the base. Easily steal the entire assembly in minutes. R&D got lazy there.

  • @le8148
    @le8148 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would not recommend this. I keep exchanging these since the sliding pin rods near the knobs that turn are broken or bent. A product is only as good as it’s weakest link
    Save yourself the aggravation, just get something more tried and true and much less expensive.

    • @tubetime39
      @tubetime39 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get what brand that is better an cheaper, instead of this one ?