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Thule Insta-Gator Truck Mount

Thule Insta-Gator Truck Mount

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Thule Insta-Gator Truck Mount

Thule made the Insta-Gater Bike Rack because they know you don't want your expensive bike sliding around in the back of your pickup. Thule's Insta-Gater quickly installs in most pick-up beds without any drilling or bolting. The Ratcheting Quick Load System holds the front wheel securely holds the bike—it can even be locked down so your bike doesn't get stolen out of your truck. The Insta-Gater fits wheels 20 to 29 inches and up to three-inch-wide tires.

Bottom Line: Lock up your bike and keep it from sliding around in the back of your pick-up truck with Thule's Insta-Gater.

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I have three bikes and a tacoma pick up. will three fit?

I have three bikes and a tacoma pick up. will three fit?

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July 15, 2009

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I have three bike and a tacoma pick up. will three fit?

I have three bike and a tacoma pick up. will three fit?

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July 15, 2009

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Thule 501 Insta-gater

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September 8, 2008

I purchased 2 of the thule 501s for both of my mountain bikes (with different size tires). The install was fast and easy and most of all, no tire removal. The ratchet locking arm and hook arm holds the bike in place. It's an awesome well designed pickup in-bed rack!

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I have a Nissan crew cab with a four foot bed. Will I be able

I have a Nissan crew cab with a four foot bed. Will I be able to use this mount in this bed...

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July 12, 2009

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Thule 501 Insta-gater

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November 3, 2008

This bike carrier is great. very easy to install and remove from your truck and very user friendly. I bought two of them and have had no problems what so ever.

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We are getting a Honda Ridgeline and are looking to have this

We are getting a Honda Ridgeline and are looking to have this as our bike rack. I am selling my Thule T2 hitchmount and want a replacement that doesn't require taking tires off. Is the Ridgeline bed long enough? It is 60.0 / 79.0 with tailgate up / down.

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This rack has to be used with the tailgate up. It uses the gap between the bed and the tailgate to get secured in place. So the answer to your question, it'll work if the bikes will fit in the bed of the truck standing up. You can't gain extra length by lowering the tailgate.

I'm not sure of the length of your bikes, but my guess is that unless they are very small or kids bikes you'll have to get a rack that has you taking of the tires. Standard bike tires are 26" so that already puts you at 52" in length. so if you have more than 8" between the tires, then the bike won't fit.

In summary, once you get the Ridgline, try to stand the bike up in the bed and see if it fits with the tailgate up and not on an angle.

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June 10, 2009

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I like the rack, but I mau be doing something wrong, seems like

I like the rack, but I mau be doing something wrong, seems like a juggling act. Do I need to lift bike over the side of the truck bed instead of dropping tailgate to load? With tailgate down and bike in bed then I have to steady bike while reaching to close tailgate (while standing in bed) then rachet the rack into place, then secure bike in rack. Please let me know how I can streamline my bike load. I do use the rack in my garage to hold bike when not in transit and that serves a dual purpose.

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May 18, 2009

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Thule 501

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September 8, 2008

This is an awesome bike rack system for pickups. Quick and easy, best of all you don't have to remove the front tire. I purchased 2 501's and they work great with both mountain bikes (of different size tires and frames).

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will this mount in my 09 tacoma

will this mount in my 09 tacoma

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April 14, 2009

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Hi, I have a 2009 Tacoma with a standard bed, and this rack works for me. I use for a 6" travel specialized enduro mb. I think if you have the short bed it would not work.

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April 14, 2009

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Has anyone tried this with a cruiser? I am looking for a convenient

Has anyone tried this with a cruiser? I am looking for a convenient way to load multiple bikes in the bed of my truck without removing wheels, and two of the bikes are cruisers. This seems like it would work, but not sure if it's strong enough to support the weight or big enough to fit cruiser tires.

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April 9, 2009

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As long as the tires are 3 inches wide or less you should be fine. I wouldn't have any concern with the strength.

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April 9, 2009

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a curious question about the lock on the system. i know it locked

a curious question about the lock on the system. i know it locked the "hook", but most of the bikes have quick release on the front wheel, so how does the lock help?

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November 20, 2008

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The quick release drops the wheel down, with the lock on, the wheel has no room to drop down. Also looking at the image it appears the release latch is covered instead.

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November 25, 2008

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How is this lockable? I realize that you secure it by closing

How is this lockable? I realize that you secure it by closing the tailgate, but is the rack itself lockable so my bike doesn't get stolen?

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November 14, 2008

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You can lock the slider so that the front wheel can't be released.

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November 14, 2008

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I have been looking for a bike rack for my Ranger that doesn't

I have been looking for a bike rack for my Ranger that doesn't require drilling, bolting or wheel removal, and this item seems to fit those requirements. But for the life of me I can't figure from the photo what keeps this thing, along with the bike, from falling over when the truck makes a turn. Can someone enlighten me?

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September 10, 2008

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It has two anchors that you place when your tailgate is down. When you close the tailgate they keep the rack from moving. If your tailgate doesn't lock then the lock on the holding arm isn't that big of a deal.

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November 5, 2008

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Can I come and pick this bike rack up from your warehouse. I

Can I come and pick this bike rack up from your warehouse. I live about a mile from your West Valley location?

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September 9, 2008

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Yes you can. Mon - Fri 8am - 8pm and Sat and Sun 9am - 4pm.

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September 10, 2008

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Thule Part Number:
501 

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