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Yakima FlipSide 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1.25 and 2-Inch Receiver) |  | Brand: Yakima
Category: Sports
Department: Racks
List Price: $299.00
Buy New: $239.08
as of 9/8/2010 09:07 CDT details
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New (19) from $239.08
Seller: 7GIFTS
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 10373
Color: One Color
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: One Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 43
Dimensions (in): 43 x 14.5 x 7
MPN: 8002426
Model: 8002426
UPC: 736745024260
EAN: 0736745024260
ASIN: B0012SFIAG
Release Date: January 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 4-bike capacity | | • | Compatible with 2-in and 1 1/4-in hitch receivers right out of the box | | • | Tilts 90 degrees to the left or right for best-in-class rear-of-car access | | • | Premium sliding SwitchBlade anti-sway cradles to eliminate bike-to-bike contact and improve ease of loading | | • | Arm padding ensures superior bike protection |
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Product Description
The Flipside is Yamika's first hitch mount to offer 90-degree tilt. Features Yakima's finest arm padding and the sliding SwitchBlade anti-sway cradle system for improved bike protection and quicker, easier loading. 4-bike capacity
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 Solid, easy and looks great July 3, 2010
Norfolk Jones
Installed on my Ford F150. I had one question with the instructions and called the customer service number and got put right through. From there installation was easy. Took me less than 10 minutes. I have had hitch racks before. This one is by far the most solid. The locking pin once tightened made it feel like it was part of the bumper. I didn't have any trouble with the locking cable sliding back in. And it rides nice. It is a very heavy rack, so on a lighter weight vehicle that could be a problem. I would absolutely recommend this rack to others.
AWESOME BIKE RACK WHEN PROPERLY INSTALLED June 2, 2010
LaTiefa H. (Atlanta, Georgia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one awesome bike rack when properly installed. Proper installation isn't hard either as the directions are very clear and straightforward. I read many reviews almost any review I could find as I wanted to be certain that I was getting my money's worth...I mean $400 bucks for a bike rack is a lot for a school teacher...but luckily through much research I decided to purchase the Yakama flipside...and didn't pay $400 either, more like $269 with shipping included from Amazon.
This was only my second Amazon purchase but when compared to the 359.00 plus tax and installation at the bike shop...it was a choice made easy really quickly.
First of all the rack arrived a day early even though it was ordered over memorial day weekend. When unpacked the rack was double boxed and in perfect condition.
It's quite obvious from unpacking the piece that you have a quality item in front of you. Installation is very minimal and you should not waste money paying for it I promise. I did notice that when I read the directions carefully (and watched the video on youtube) that the bushing was installed improperly but was tagged to see the instructions and make sure it was installed properly. The little green tag said it was in right but the instructions said it was wrong...Being a school teacher, I went with the instructions.:-)
This might seem minor but its not. The proper rotation and alignment of the arm is maintained by this bushing, and there is adhesive in the bolt hole that makes it difficult and a bad idea to have to remove after having installed it.
So now you have the mast installed to the hitch, all you have to do is run the hitch into the receiver and screw in the threaded bolt, then apply the included lock.(There is no need for the cotter pin when using the lock, and you cant use them both; the same grove the pin slides into is the grove the lock holds onto.)
Now when threading the bolt I suggest you use a ratchet to get it really tight and to insure you don't strip the threads on the bolt or the receiver. Also make sure that you have installed the lock washer then the larger black washer. This is crucial to that rock solid attachment.) When it starts to get tight lift up on the hitch a little as it will rock back and fourth slightly. As you tighten the bolt, you will feel it lock into place. I'm a big guy so I put a little shoulder into it and it went right into place and is rock solid.
After that throw on the lock and pull the dust cover over the lock, which I also had no problem with...its soft rubber just tug on it.
The thing is solid as a rock and it tucks behind my vehicle nicely. Do note this is a full sized rack best applied to a full size vehicle. As for my Chevy Avalanche, I don't even know it's back there...we'll see how that goes...which may be the only set back for me. LOL
When the rack is installed it will disengage auto-alert backing systems...at least OnStar. Which should not be a problem as long as you look where you are backing.
I try not to depend on it too heavily to keep from hitting stuff but it has come in real handy in tight parking spaces....
Did I mention this thing DOES NOT WOBBLE at all !!!
Very happy Customers
Michael and LaTiefa H.
Yakima Flipside September 21, 2009
Kurt S. Pommerening (Simi Valley, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent - performs as advertised. The flip side feature works great - the deadbolt and lock work as advertised. 2 areas for improvement: Need a strap for the front wheel to secure it (I use a bungee). And there is a little wiggle in rack - but overall it is very secure. A good product
 Will not work on a 2006 Rav 4 or hold 4 bikes. August 12, 2009
Sue (Pittsburgh)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
While the Flipside looks like it would be a good solution for a side opening back door, it did not work on our 2006 Rav 4. When the post was flipped to the side, it was still not low enough for the door to clear the support post. Both Amazon and Yakima failed to provide this dimension, although all of the product sketches suggest that it might work. Unfotunately, I forgot to record the height to share here.
Return costs ran about $24, in addition to losing our original shipping costs.
After purchasing the Yakima Swing Daddy, we have also found that fitting 4 bikes on the rack is probably not possible. In addition, the large arms of the rack do not work well with some bike styles. Built in bike lock also adds additional width to the arms, and easily scratches bikes.
Positive points - nice styling, easy assembly, appears sturdy.
Yakima FlipSide 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1.25 and 2-Inch Receiver) (Purchased on 03/18/2009) April 18, 2009
Eugene Hadden (Savannah, GA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Yakima FlipSide 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack 1.25 and 2-Inch Receiver is very well constructed and has so far withstood the weather and is very stable. I really like the convenience of being able to access the cargo area of my Sion xB by easily flipping the bike rack to the left or to the right and folding the carrier arms down when not in use.
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