For added security and stability for the bike I’d run a strap over the back tire or between the back tire and the seat post and strap it down to the hooks in the truck bed.

you don't tie the bike down or secure it in any additional way? I would be afraid it would bounce out of the back when going over bumps in the road or by the wind at highway speed

Awesome, thanks, I have never hauled a bike like this, I've only used a tree in my hitch. I have a '22 Frontier, pretty much the same colour as yours.

That’s it? That’s perfect! I’ll order one for my Tundra!! Sweet Taco! Awesome color.

Hey, thanks for making this video. Very helpful.

Nice bike!

Do you have to secure the bike or no?

Couldn't you also just lay it down in the bed of the Tacoma backwards and then shut the tailgate, that is usually what I do , the only thing that I have to do is turn the handlebars perpendicular to the frame so the front tire will fit in the bed when the tailgate is shut

Who needs lights?

sick bike, Santa Cruz all the way (have a 2019 Tallboy) Just upgraded from a 2012 tacoma to a 2020, with the wide tailgate at top. Seems like the bikes don't want to sit as flush at the downtube because of the wider profile of the tailgate. Having an issue using the adjustable straps on my dakine pad, I wonder how to remedy this, may need to call dakine directly.

$150-$335??? Harbor freight 40"x50" moving blanket $4, 1" x 12" lashing strap, 2 pack, $5... Barnum was right, there IS a sucker born every minute! And by the way, you need to strap that down. In the case of an accident, you will be liable for damages that your bike causes when it flies out and becomes a 30-40lb projectile, along with a nice juicy fine for driving with an unsecured load... Here in PA... § 4903. Securing loads in vehicles. (a) General rule.--No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any highway unless the vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping. (b) Fastening load.--Every load on a vehicle shall be fastened so as to prevent the load or covering from becoming loose, detached or in any manner a hazard to other users of the highway. Penalty for violation of subsection (a), (b) or (c).--A person who owns or who operates a vehicle in violation of subsection (a), (b) or (c) and, as a result of the violation, any item, piece, fragment or part of the load escapes and causes injury to a person or damage to another vehicle or other property commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $300 nor more than $1,000.

Would you recomend using a hitch bike rack to transport a bike? Or you think it may damage the bike?

That's awesome for one bike, but how about more bikes? I'm considering renting a Tacoma. Could I haul 4 mtn bikes?

You own the Tacoma? How you like it?

On the highway would you bother tying the bike down or does it stay in there well?

Man... what’s stopping a passer by to just run up and steal your bike as you’re stopped at a red light? That’s my biggest fear when I’m transporting my bike using my sea sucker mounts

Is that a 5’ or 6’ bed?

This video should be taken out of youtube, nobody shoud take a bike like that!

Can somebody please explain to me why the bike is hanging over the tailgate? Why don’t you just lay it down in the back of the truck it isn’t gonna hurt the bike.