Rigd really sticks out but is probably some of the best quality I’ve seen. I’m also not paying 1100 for it though.


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Rigid Armor Accessories is only $860
And it's trail rated !!!

Looking at their site now.


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If you do end up ordering ... Let Daniel know you saw my review. Great guy... I've been testing his swing out for a couple of months now. And yes I paid for full price and I've been giving him input on the swing out ( as I'm one of the first one to have it). I'm still waiting on getting the vertical traction board mount and the table ...

They look solid but sadly not $860, site has it for $960 now . Still looks like a solid option. I wonder how far it comes out compared to Rigd

Just talked to Daniel.
His making me a custom discount code. And I should have some time today. And I'll post it here

Wobbly
Sticks out too far
Interferes with liftgate
Interferes with rear camera
Kills departure
Looks stupid

Pls DM me for the coupon code as I can not post it publicly

Kind of a long review on a Wilco Hitchgate. Enjoy!

Hitchgate™ Offset | WilcoOffroad.com

Ive owned a wilco hitchgate for two seasons now (discontinued but they still make the hitchgate offset model). My requirements were something to give me access to my spare on the trail, carry trash & still maintain a bike rack. I went with a hitch mounted instead of full bumper because it had to be removable for winter / ski season. I didn't want to deal with the weight and lift gate access during winter especially if the swing-out or pins were to freeze in place.

Overall a great product and I really like the full width lower bar here as opposed to most swingouts that only cover the passenger side. Ive had bad luck with oblivious drivers in Denver so I see this as "urban armor" from rear-end accidents. I hope that it scares drivers behind me from tailgating. Combined with a Yakima Spareride (SpareRide Yakima) and a trasharoo (mounted backwards) It checked everything on my list. Yes its big, bulky, adds length to the vehicle but functionally it is perfect for my use. See some picks at bottom.


Wedge Lock stops the wobble & knock.
Gives plenty of clearance for accessories mounted behind tire.
Swings out to allow liftgate access?
Relocate kits are available but if you rely on the backup camera then thats your problem.
Reducing departure is fair. Im no rock crawler but have not had any issues.
Looks again is your problem. Its highly functional and I like the rugged look of it.

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looks like with some quick chopsaw work, you could make that thing a coupla inches tighter to the bumper

I hit the swing out once while on John Bull ...right where I was climbing the gate keeper.




Sticks out too far = not really; it can be adjusted. I have mine adjusted to the closest adjustment.



Interferes with the lift gate = so does every full bumper on the market with a swing out.

Interferes with rear camera = so does every bumper with a swing out. Thats why they have relocation kits. Here's mine with a modified relocation kit.




Looks stupid = thats your opinion and luckily. We all have freedom of choice and freedom of opinions.

I had considered trying to shorten mine. The only issue is when you shorten the tube you also need to cut the tube at a 45° angle (see the zinc plated piece in the link below) to give the wedge a good surface to contact. I unfortunately dont have the fab skills for this...

Wobble Free Hitch Extension | WilcoOffroad.com

In the end I like the extra space between the hatch and tire. My trasharoo (when full) takes up this space perfectly. Maybe next season Ill take it to a shop to have done when Im not camping as much.

I'm confused.

There seem to be TWO companies named Rigid making spare tire hitch-mounted carriers.

RIGd - theirs is $1,200 for a swing-out.

Rigid (Armor) - they have a swing-out for $960 and a drop-down for $460.

I think you guys are talking about the latter company, correct?

I've ordered the DOM swingout. Should have it in couple of months.

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