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The Hatchback Problem SUVs and crossovers create a unique challenge because most use: hatchbacks lift gates rear spoilers curved body lines Traditional rear-door mounting systems often don’t work correctly with this geometry.

For The Last 6 Months, We’ve Been Chasing One Problem Almost every day, we receive emails asking the same question: “Do you make a Bike-Hook for hatchbacks or lift gates?” Until now, the answer has mostly been:  "Not yet,,..  ALMOST THERE" 

The Hatchback Challenge Hatchbacks and lift gates create a unique engineering problem for bike storage. Unlike rear barn doors, hatchbacks: move upward require clearance limit mounting locations create awkward loading angles

Bigger Gear Isn’t Always Better For years, outdoor and vanlife products followed the same formula: add more features add more metal add more moving parts make everything larger But in 2026, many travelers are starting to move in the opposite direction. Instead of oversized systems and complicated setups, vanlifers are increasingly looking for: smaller, lighter, and simpler gear.