In most cases, StowAway2 Swing Away Hitch Mount Cargo Carriers will allow pickup truck bed access when the carrier is attached. StowAway2 Fixed Cargo Carriers will not allow the tailgate of the pickup truck to be lowered when the carrier is attached.

To determine if you will be able to lower the tailgate of your truck when the cargo carrier is attached, please measure the horizontal distance from the center of your hitch pin hole to the back edge of your open tailgate.  This measurement is marked red in the diagram below.

The swing away models can accommodate an "X Distance" up to a maximum of 25.5 inches.  This distance reflects the maximum clearance that swing away carriers offer when they are swung out to the 90 degree position.  Please note your truck's year, make and model when ordering to ensure a proper fit. We will select the appropriate frame for your Cargo Carrier or Rack to provide the proper "X Distance" for your truck.