Rakattach vs Rambleswing vs Exo vs ?

[mrodriguez]

I’m considering a swing arm for a cargo carrier primarily. When camping we load up the Rivian pretty full and I’d like to move some of the gear outside and don’t want a roof rack to avoid drag and further efficiency impact.

I have looked at all referenced in the title and am leaning the Rakattach personally but curious on thoughts from the hive mind.

I really like Rigd Ultraswing that fits for full size spare but I’m not sure a full size spare and cargo carrier is just a bit much. Right now camping I just keep the small spare stored away but worry if I ever have an issue I have no place for the full size to go even temporarily.

Either way I’d like to get opinions and thoughts. Thanks!

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[SPITmadFIRE]

Did you not consider the Kuat Pivot for some reason? Not rated for enough weight?

 

[wjhdrew]

Yea. The compact spare is not a great option if your R1S is already packed up. I'm going with the Ultraswing with a full size spare, and looking at a cargo carrier to go with it.

 

[mrodriguez]

Did you not consider the Kuat Pivot for some reason? Not rated for enough weight?

No reason at all, just did not consider it. Where would you consider it amongst the others?

 

[SPITmadFIRE]

No reason at all, just did not consider it. Where would you consider it amongst the others?

I haven't used the others, but I owned a Kuat Pivot v2 for a long time when I drove a Bronco and loved it. I had no need for it when the Bronco got totaled from behind and I bought my R1S, but would've gladly bought another if I were doing the kind of setup you're proposing. It's solid, swings out buttery smooth regardless of how much weight I had on it, and locks firmly in place with no rattling. Plus it can take a minivan hitting it at 25mph and still work

 

[lslick23]

I got the Kuat pivot and it works great

 

[mrodriguez]

Well you folks are selling the Kuat well. I also like that it’s the lightest of the bunch.

 

[Steve A.]

I’m considering a swing arm for a cargo carrier primarily. When camping we load up the Rivian pretty full and I’d like to move some of the gear outside and don’t want a roof rack to avoid drag and further efficiency impact.

I have looked at all referenced in the title and am leaning the Rakattach personally but curious on thoughts from the hive mind.

I really like Rigd Ultraswing that fits for full size spare but I’m not sure a full size spare and cargo carrier is just a bit much. Right now camping I just keep the small spare stored away but worry if I ever have an issue I have no place for the full size to go even temporarily.

Either way I’d like to get opinions and thoughts. Thanks!

Not sure how you can get better than the Yakima EXO System given it's modularity and diverse set of options. See the following for details:

Yakima EXO System is the best swing away cargo hitch-based solution for my R1S​

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