| Thule 501 Insta-Gater Truck Bed Bike Rack |  | Brand: Thule
Category: Sports
Department: Car Racks
List Price: $129.95
Buy New: $116.95
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 5,534
Color: One Color
Size: One Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13
Dimensions (in): 32 x 18.5 x 10.5
MPN: 501
Model: 501
UPC: 091021501270
EAN: 0091021501270
Release Date: August 4, 2007
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Ratcheting Quick Load System | | • | Quick installation in pick up bed- no drilling or bolting required | | • | No wheel removal, no frame contact | | • | Fits Wheels from 20-29" and up to 3" wide tires | | • | Thule one key system compatible |
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Product Description
The Insta-Gater pick-up bed rack, features the secure and convenient Ratcheting Quick-Load system. Mounts between tailgate and pickup bed in seconds (no drilling required)
Product Description
The Thule 501 Insta-Gater Truck Bed Bike Rack is the quickest and easiest way to secure your bicycle in the back of your pick-up truck. The Insta-Gater is extremely quick and easy to install in your pick-up, with no drilling or bolting required. This truck bed bike rack handles a wide range of bike styles, and fits bikes with 20- to 29-inch wheels with tires up to three inches wide, all without requiring you to even remove the bicycle's front tire. The Insta-Gater has a one-bicycle capacity, and features Thule's secure and convenient, Ratcheting Quick-Load system. This fast, reliable, and stable bike rack system is cable lock compatible (no cable lock included), weighs only 12 pounds, and is constructed of frame-welded, powder-coated steel so it should last you a lifetime. What's in the Box?
501 Insta-Gater rack, 2 x M8s, 2 x RQL arm bearing halves, 1 x bearing clamp, 1 x locking ratchet arm, 1 x hook for short ratchet arm, 4 x end caps (RMS), 2 x end caps, 10 x Philips screws, 2 x molded straps, and instruction guide Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 16
 Gator Rack September 3, 2010
Matthew A Mozelak
If you are looking to haul one bike in a pickup, and want the simplicity of moving the bike without taking the wheel off then this works great. It is very easy to use and holds the bike firmly without marking it. I also didn't want to mount a bar across the my bed, and have to deal with the cover getting in the way when rolled up. This just locks into the tailgate and wrenches down and you are done. I rated it 4 stars becuase - it didn't come with the lock and it is more expensive than other options out there, but to me worth the money.
Works well and easy to use August 30, 2010
Duckcole
I got this product because I wanted to put my bike the bed of my truck but did not want to be drilling and installing anything permanent. This came right out of the box ready to use and was ready to roll in less than 3 mins. I would recommend this product. The InstaGator holds my bike tight even on the highway.
 Works great June 14, 2010
J. Petrylak (cville)
So far the insta gater has worked well. The only thing I dont like is that if the frt. tire goes flat while it's in the carrier is that bike could come out of it. I have used it about 10 times so far it's been a good purchase.
Couldn't be more simple. March 19, 2010
A. Witkin (DC)
Honestly, this rack from Thule couldn't be more simple or easy to use. It went from the box to holding my bike within 5 minutes.
My recommendation: Bring the bike into the bed with you before you close the tailgate and secure the rack. That way you don't have to lift it over the closed tailgate.
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Great product easy setup October 27, 2009
EMN (Johnson City, TN)
I have a small truck that I did not know if I'd keep in the long run and did not want to invest in a hitch and a bike rack setup which would be more expensive. This product is something I could use on this truck, or on another truck if I trade-in. It is so simple to install, as well as remove. I can setup and place my bike in position in minutes. I will run a cable through the inta-gater and bike and for security run it through truck bed hooks. All in all, this is affordable and easy setup. I'm thinking hard to buy a second one.
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