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    Cyclists - platform vs hanging hitch rack?

    I leave my rack on the vehicle 99% of the time. We’ve had the rack on our sport since new (Oct 2021) and I think it’s been off maybe 3 times for various reasons (odd period of snow here and a long road trip without the bikes) but never more than a few weeks. I’ve never changed the hitch and...
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    Cyclists - platform vs hanging hitch rack?

    The velocirax also doesn’t block your licence plate even when loaded which can get you a ticket depending on where you live. If you live in a snow area where you may not ride in winter months there is a bracket where the velocirax can be attached the the garage wall when not in use and is a...
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    Cyclists - platform vs hanging hitch rack?

    I personally love the hanging racks. The velocirax is rock solid, you can transport anything from a road bike with tiny tires to a fatbike. we regularly transport our bikes and I’ve transported on long road trips with zero issues including down rough gravel roads to trailheads, there’s no sway...
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    Cyclists - platform vs hanging hitch rack?

    I have found that the rack I use doesn’t impede the backup camera much but it does piss off the sensors..I’ve tried turning the sensors off but they turn back on when I restart the vehicle. I just live with it and usually when backing up the vehicle recognizes the sensors are blocked within...
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    Cyclists - platform vs hanging hitch rack?

    I would go with a hanging rack. we currently have a VelociRax which is awesome. We have expensive carbon bikes and have both mtb and gravel. it hangs by the wheels and they also can take fat bikes. the only downside is having to tilt the rack when loading our dog but it’s not a big deal...
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    Navigation and sync issue/ TSB 21-2411

    UPDATE: took the vehicle in and they said they found TSB 21-2411 which involves the sync problems I mentioned. Dealer updated sync and everything is finally working properly. FYI if anyone else has/starts having the same issues.
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    Navigation and sync issue/ TSB 21-2411

    I’ve tried messing with different settings in the navigation and phone. It’s also not just the navigation. The sync also is super glitchy with our phones. It’s very strange. The only way I can get the vehicle to make a phone call verbally is to use Siri. I either physically plug my phone...
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    Navigation and sync issue/ TSB 21-2411

    So I tried searching the forums and couldn’t find anything, so either it isn’t there or my search abilities suck, I’m guessing the latter ? Anyways, wondering if anyone else is having an issue where the factory navigation won’t verbally give directions. It will show on the screen the street...
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    BL finally arrived

    So far we’re absolutely loving it! Learning all the new tech in it but love how it drives and handles. Ford has done a great job of making the BS feel bigger than it is, I drive it then my 2013 F150 and I feel like the BS drives much more like a truck than a car. Our BS replaced a 2015 Escape...
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    BL finally arrived

    Yup that thing is a bit of a tank off-road and a lot of fun! I wish we had kept it but such is life. I like that the BS is rubberized inside and with our mtb stuff going in and out it will get muddy like the FJ did and we have a dog as well so another point for the BS as well. Looking forward to...
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    BL finally arrived

    Yup unfortunately we let our FJ go in 2014. We had moved to a remote community where there was no 4x4’ng and whenever we would leave we would take our F150 to load up on groceries and supplies. The salt air from the ocean was doing a number on our FJ as it was just sitting not getting used...
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    BL finally arrived

    Well finally after nearly 9 months of waiting our custom order BL with BL package arrived! Promptly put the bike rack on which ensured the rear sensors don’t work and got it dirty! We’re pretty happy and impressed with how It drives and performs! The dealership was awesome, threw in paint...
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    Yakima JetStream Bars and TimberLine mounts system installed

    How far do the 60” bars stick out from the towers? We have our BS on order and want to put a Yakima showdown load assist kayak carrier on it, the showdown requires a minimum of 3.5” of bar sticking beyond the tower. just tying to plan the best setup for our crossbars. Thanks
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    Spare tire question

    Anything I’ve found online seems to show that people are getting the scorpion 225 spare regardless. But I’m not finding much information so I’m hoping some people who have badlands with the optional 235’s from the factory can speak up with personal experience. Also wondering if anyone has put...
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    Spare tire question

    I just ordered my new badlands today and managed to get the dealer to put a set of 235/65/r17 toyo at3’s on instead of the tires from the factory! My question I want to sort out prior to delivery when people are ordering the optional larger tire with the badlands, does the spare match as a 235...


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