Request granted!
Showing only one bike mounted in the cargo area. Rear seats are down.
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The idea is to strap the bike mounts down to the tie-downs in the rear and the rear of the bikes to the tie-downs in the front. The bungee cords do not work well (just for demonstration). I'll be purchase a set of lashing straps.
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The board with the bike mounts is place over the fold of the cargo tray and cargo cover. For me, that provides sufficient clearance for the tailgate to close.
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I have a rack mounted on the rear wheel that clears the headliner by 1 or 2 inches. The seat and seat post have been removed. I marked my seat post with electrical tape for resetting the correct height easily. For my wife's hybrid, I have to remove the handlebar.
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This view from the Rear-Left passenger door shows the space between the driver's seat and rear of the bike (lots of clearance).
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