Yakima BackSwing hitch receiver swing adapter no. 8002483

The BackSwing is a great piece of kit which, when used with compatible Yakima 2" hitch racks, allows them to be swung away from the vehicle, giving full access to the rear doors; it's ideal for use on vehicles with vertically mounted tailgates as well as on vehicles with twin rear doors.

Important fitting information: The BackSwing fits US and Australia style 2" hitch receivers only; it doesn't work with UK 50mm tow balls. You'll also need to check the 'Fitting information' tab, and page 5 of the instructions (see Fitting instructions and videos tab) to work out whether (1) it's suitable for your vehicle - it won't fit every vehicle with a 2" hitch receiver - and (2) whether the hitch receiver bike rack you want to use is compatible.

A BackSwing and loaded bike carrier will impose unusually large forces on a tow bar system; for this reason the BackSwing may not be used on any vehicle whose rear axle to hitch pin-hole distance is greater than 127cm - which for example includes most most motor caravans, and all Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans longer than L1 (SWB).

Looking at the racks we sell, it's compatible with the

• Yakima HoldUp EVO 2 (and 2 bike extension accessory)
• Yakima HangOver 4 (note that it's not compatible with the HangOver 6)

Other features and specifications:

• It swings open 90 degrees
• A simple-to-use lever releases the swinging mechanism and then secures it in the closed position
• There's a safety latch to make sure the rack won't open unexpectedly
• Secures to a 2" hitch receiver using a threaded hitch bolt
• Includes a Yakima HitchLock and two keys
• The lock is a Yakima SKS (Same Key System) lock - you can have the same key number for all your Yakima products
• 114kg maximum load capacity (bike rack plus bikes)
• Product weight: 16.1kg

Check out the information on the Yakima Hold Up EVO 2 and Yakima HangOver 4 to learn more about hitch receiver tow bars.

Delivery charges and arrangements:

We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.

These are our standard charges; there are usually surcharges for all offshore destinations and some remote postcodes - for details please see our delivery information page.

Delivery of other items

Delivery times

Delivery times are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays).

Cut-off times for Express Delivery orders
Express Delivery orders placed before before the cut-off times shown below will usually be desptached on the date of order. Express Delivery orders placed after these cut-off times will be despatched the next working day.

Delivery FAQs

When will my order arrive?
There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. Express Delivery orders placed on a Friday (before 1pm) should be delivered on the Monday or Tuesday, Express Delivery orders placed on a Saturday or Sunday should be delivered on the Tuesday or Wednesday. The arrangements for Very Heavy Items are different and are shown above.

What about Next Working Day delivery?
Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next working day, if the order is placed before the cut-off time (see above). Some will arrive on the second working day if there has been a "split-delivery". So-called “split deliveries” happen when the couriers do not have enough trailer space for everything that should be moved around the UK, so they will load what they can and leave the rest for the next trailer.

Is my delivery day guaranteed?
No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. As well as split deliveries, all courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.

Do I need to be at home?
We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver to an address which suits you – this does not need to be your home address. Goods can usually be left without signature - we prefer this with roof boxes. There's a "Special Delivery Instructions" box in the checkout area where we'll ask you to choose a typical instruction and then amend it to suit your particular requirements.

Payment options:

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This adapter only fits US style class III or IV 2" hitch receivers; these may usually only be fitted to Class N1 vehicles, usually pickups, large 4x4s and medium-sized to large vans.

It's important you don't exceed the weight capabilities of your tow bar system; add up the weight of your bikes plus the bike rack plus the BackSwing (16.5kg).

Before you order a Yakima BackSwing, you need to click here for the vehicle-specific measurements you'll need to check.