Up Close! TRAIL SWING by DIRTCOM. Hitch Mounted Tire Carrier Details and Offroad Test!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I’ve tested this thing for a weekend, and it’s an awesome unit! I’ve been thinking of tire carriers for a while now and the offerings a few years ago just didn’t meet my criteria. Back then I drove a Subaru, and the Wilco hitch only used a pin to secure the swingout. Quite honestly, a latch would be plenty secure for daily driving and getting groceries, and a latch is much easier to operate than a pin. Also, all the shaking and wobbling I saw with the Wilco tire carrier was a turn off, and another reason I never considered a tire carrier. The RIGd swing out, seemed to hit all the boxes. Well, that’s what I thought. Back in January I had the opportunity to hang with my friend @suba_ruski that was rocking a Wilco on his Subaru Outback and my friend @revving9k that was rocking RIGd on his Outlander GT. It was a great opportunity to compare the two tire carriers side by side. The RIGd unit wasn’t completely superior. The departure angle was noticeably worse with a 6” hitch receiver extension going straight back. The beauty of the Dirt Complex tire carrier is that it doesn’t have the flaws of the current offerings. Not only that, but it’s the only hitch tire carrier that has an auto locking mechanism. The way I plan to use mine is I’ll only use the latch for daily driving and running errands. It will be easy one hand operation, especially with the auto lock on the swing out. I’ll have the lanyard pin handy, and will use it when I hit a trail. I’ll incorporate the pin insertion part of my tire air down process. I’m excited for this Swing out! Can’t wait to get one attached long term!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@trailmonstah1892 oh HEY @TRAILMONSTAH aka Marco or Mark, or shall I say parkinglotmonstah troll. I updated everyone at the end of March, after my Moab trip, that Dirt complex sponsored me. This is 2 months AFTER this comment.

[@MariuszProductions]

Thanks for not having Oakley sunglasses and a Black Rifle Coffee shirt like every other youtube overland company trying to sell me something.

[@DirtComplex]

Just an old fashioned button up shirt here

[@MariuszProductions]

@@DirtComplex Great product I plan to order one for the Jeep. You hit on every issue I had with other swing outs...the one handed operation and auto catch is genius.

[@DirtComplex]

@@MariuszProductions There's a video on KZbin another guy made showing the fitment on his Gladiator. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmPaY6Z9ZdOKfqs

[@kanaisolomon7642]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DannyRocksteady]

Love how this looks on the RAV4-looking forward to the finished product so I can get back to using my hatch more regularly when carrying a spare! Thanks for using my rig as your model in this video

[@23Sheldog]

Def the best swing I’ve seen so far! Love the little details like departure angle.

[@cameronkent1807]

AJ - your trail swing rocks! your personal responsiveness to questions is second to none, the speed of shipping (especially these days) simply amazing. Love my trail swing, rocking 34's. keep us updated on improvements you make. nothing else compares ( and yes i did customize the wheel mount - welded my studs and shortened the length by 1.5" at a local Fab shop in Tulsa Ok.) the license plate bracket is well thought out and easy to wire tap in to your tail light power. if you are considering a hitch mounted tire carrier, dont buy anything else - this is an exceptional product

[@spartan8390]

Okay, I’m so impressed by this product. I figured out who this is aimed for as well. I was comparing the cost of this beast vs a steel bumper with swing outs and it hit me; this is FOR people who don’t have the option of a steel bumper with swing outs. Or people who don’t want the constant weight of a full setup. So part of the price is for the hard to reach market, AND the already plentiful market that wants the fun, but not the weight on their daily. To that; his makes complete sense. If I didn’t have a steel bumper already, I would have gone this route. Tube bumpers too. Damn, I should have waited.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Great way to address most, if not ALL, of the issues other companies deal with when it comes to aftermarket tire carriers, etc...

[@DirtComplex]

Thank you! We spent a lot of time in research and design before finally releasing the product. Even from our prvious prototype video, to this version, and to the production version there have been small changes to make it better and better! Thanks for watching!

[@michellemeyer2430]

My husband looked at all of them and this one looks like the best by far. We have one ordered for our GX470. We had the guys at Toy Tec install a 3" lift, new rims and tires. This will be a great addition. He spoke with AJ and said he was really cool, answering all our questions and suggesting the left swing out version for the GX. Can't wait to get it!

[@DirtComplex]

Thank you!!!!

[@MattAK]

I'm so glad I found this, I'd come close to getting the Wilco a few times but there was enough things I disliked about it that I never did. This solves all of them and then some and is over $1000 less that the full bumper solutions I was considering. Plus I have a 4th gen 4Runner and I love that the testing for this was done on one and I can see exactly how mine will fit. The long wait will hopefully be worth it!

[@niteranger6376]

Awesome product , bought it for our 2022 Rav4 no problems at all!

[@tjtolbert95]

Just got mine and installed it today! Looks great, I’m very happy with my purchase!

[@pattayperformance]

How much was it?

[@tjtolbert95]

@@pattayperformance when I ordered mine it was $1250 but I think prices have gone up due to supply issues.

[@pattayperformance]

@@tjtolbert95 Thank you for your prompt response! I'm cheap ass, for that price I will try and find a Jeep Based Bumper and get fire up the Welder for my Element! Hope you enjoy yours!

[@SweetzSaccharin]

Can we get a vid with the accessory hitch? would love to see if you can fit a bike rack as well.

[@alexbrusoe1290]

I’m so excited for mine!

[@DirtComplex]

We're excited too!

[@garym51124]

This thing looks freaking awesome

[@Max-ow5wo]

Will this work with a 2015 jeep Cherokee trail hawk?

[@DirtComplex]

Yes it will. We have photos on our Instagram @dirtcomplex and also under the product photos of the Trail Swing at dirtcomusa.com

[@yourdailyblockchain]

Very cool - I'll definitely be ordering one of these

[@llowielynbatara1089]

Was about the checkout my cart on a tire carrier I saw it OEW, then I saw this. Sometimes procrastinating works to your advantage.

[@robwiltshire8236]

Have you considered including blank sections for fitting reverse sensors? (moving existing ones backward etc)

[@halfmoongh]

I want one that doesn't have a tire on the left sife, but has the cooler/table option on both sides, and still allows access to the back of the vehicle, and the ability to put a hitch step in for my dogs to use to get in and out of the back.

[@DirtComplex]

You can definitely add a hitch step. You can easily mount a table on the back side and even on the front side if you just remove the tire mount!

[@ImproV2314]

I will wait for the driver swing for my GX470!

[@richardburguillos3118]

Really nice design. What keeps it from bouncing around in the vehicles hitch? I think there may be a feature you didn't discuss or is missing? I'll have to check the website. UPDATE: I went to the site and found it, the "Anti wobble hitch mechanism keeps the tire swing from rattling in your vehicle tow hitch."

[@jerryquintana2508]

Any pictures of one of these on a fj cruiser? Great looking product.

[@johnyang6969]

Can you make a video on how to install the license plate lights on a crosstrek?

[@UtahNick71]

I need one of these for my Outback Wilderness.

[@ponyboy481]

Will this fit a 2500hd silverado? I'm looking for you an so far I like ur design

[@stevencondron9355]

Do u delivered to Australia

[@kingbetong8741]

Its awesome but the price on their site is $2222!! Is it made from wolverine claw..

[@DirtComplex]

Hello we are in a transitional phase at the moment as we are changing business models. Pricing will be better from other retailers soon!

[@dtrn750]

There should be a test at Moab

[@dimwitrj]

Will this work with the gx470's rear door?

[@DirtComplex]

We are making a driver side swing out version for the GX community!

[@zlion71]

Does it cover your rear camera?

[@punktexas]

Requesting a picture with a tire mounted on the Tail Swing in the Cherokee folder. I think that was the only one without a tire mounted? Pictures of a table mounted on the Trail Swing would be nice. Info. on which table works best too. Thanks. Looks like a great product.

[@DirtComplex]

We don't have one yet with the spare mounted but we did have a couple Cherokee orders so we'll have some soon! The best table will be our table. Stainless steel and comes with all brackets to mount it! Thanks for checking it out.

[@Element_lifestyle]

Would it fit a 2005 Honda Element

[@Element_lifestyle]

Would it fit a 2005 Honda Element?

[@isaacunkefer1856]

Please test with the Honda Element!!

[@morahim5178]

Great job.Is it possible to Mount a spare wear tire on tailgate of my Tiguan 2008?thanks

[@IAmJeka]

I just started the video so forgive me if this is answered but does it block the back up cameras in forester?

[@Stratagem420]

When is this getting released? I want one BAD

[@Gagnant926]

The spare tire can be stolen by unscrewing the tire mount?

[@wendyeugene3264]

Please share a link to your web site

[@betweenthebennyandme]

I wonder if I can make this work on my 96 JDM Toyota Townace

[@JustinJehle]

This thing looks awesome, can't wait for the gx 460 version!

[@JoeTirone]

They have a left hand one already

[@toyotabrony]

@DirtComplex Oh I am happy I found this. I don’t own a RAV4 or a Subaru SUV’s. But to make a comparison of the RAV4, I own a 2015 lifted Scion xB. And I need these. A 5th wheel and tire set would be perfect as my spare. Not for just badass looks, but also for Incase if I have a flat tire or anything. This is the way to go. I just need a trailer hitch that they already made for 2008-2015 Scion xB. And with this, this is a major goal. To me it’s a must have. This will be on my list for when the time comes.

[@DirtComplex]

We love seeing unique cars! Lifted XB sounds awesome!

[@toyotabrony]

@@DirtComplex oh you bet man. And if is indeed unique. 🔥🔥🔥

[@toyotabrony]

@@DirtComplex when I have this. Is there something I can post and share on ur IG or FB or ur official website?

[@DirtComplex]

@@toyotabrony our Instagram is @dirtcomplex however I would definitely post a good picture on our website if you send one

[@toyotabrony]

@@DirtComplex sounds good. Thanks man

[@noremac022]

Can you ship to Australia?

[@charlenebeauchamp6395]

I have a mini cooper I have a hitch would this be too heavy

[@Nelly2473]

How is the license plate light powered? Do you have to splice into wires?

[@davids9577]

I am considering this as well, but I think it would block the rear sensors in the bumpers. I have a 2020 Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk and I don't see a single picture of a current Cherokee KL on the site. I did see a pic of a white 4Runner (I think and the sensors of the right half of the bumper were completely blocked. Also, I have yet to see any stock rear camera solution other then buying 3rd party one. Not a bad way to go. Another thing I wish is that they sold a simple plug for the 4-pin plug to power the relocated license plate light. Maybe a pass thru for when you tow. Oh.. and a cover for the pass thru to keep it from filling with water.

[@MrBIGROB916]

Will the trail swing work on the sequoia

[@DirtComplex]

Yes! Trail Swing HD will fit great. If you want a more compact solution the standard Trail Swing will also fit. You just have to watch the hatch near the license plate bracket at 180 degrees.

[@JuanDuenas1943]

What is the load capacity?

[@BernonCars]

Gonna put one of these on my XC90 one day 😆

[@cubs1908wsc]

Will this fit on Volkswagen Atlas? Thanks

[@npmull1]

where can you buy these ?

[@MultiCax]

Can a travel trailer be pulled? If so, can the swing be open it having the travel trailer hooked? Or, does it get in the way?

[@TitoBoy1968]

Can you please post a link for one that will fit for a 5th gen 4runner? Thank you!

[@DirtComplex]

Thanks for watching. The 5th gen 4runner can fit either left hand or right hand standard Trail Swing like seen in the video. Our nest version has included upgrades such as a solid billet steel hitch. dirtcomusa.com/products/hitch-mounted-high-clearance-tire-carrier-swing-out

[@beck7394]

Hi, what about sertification? Can I have this mounting in Europe legally?

[@danwinters3948]

can you still tow a small trailer with this ?

[@DirtComplex]

yes! The Trail Swing is built around a solid steel billet hitch. SAE Tow Rated for class 4 - 10,000 lb towing.

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Will this work on a new Ford Explorer

[@terraformingcats8175]

I'm definitely interested in one of these for my GX 460. I sent an email to your sales team, waiting to hear back. :)

[@pianomom1108]

Does it wprk for Toyota Sienna？

[@davidwayne9982]

Iv'e looked at several and I think I like YOURS best--- does it fit LEXUS GX470??? and how to you keep some damn fool from stealing the whole rig??

[@ButternutTrucker]

Will this fit my 2021 Trailblazer...? I really hope so. I want to buy one for long term. Been looking everywhere for one that looks good and also accepts my non-off road suspension and departure angles. Also, if this does fit, I will buy immediately.

[@MultiCax]

Does it have a lock to prevent being stolen?

[@LukeAMcDowell]

You can put a hitch lock on it. Look on Amazon.

[@mvn7328]

purchased a 2021 toyota land cruiser heritage, will this fit?

[@FirstnameLastname-ni9uh]

Isn't the Rav4 have the spare originally mounted inside the rear trunk covers ?

[@UnfiItered]

Yeah but it won't fit a 33 or 35 size tire. Same as my f150, the tire is too big.

[@erniegarcia4724]

Hello... does that carrier fit on a 3rd gen 4runner, 1998? What's the cost if it does? Thank you.

[@reggierespicio1177]

Do you have plans to have a hitch on the swing out?

[@DirtComplex]

Yup! There's a picture of the design on our website! We'll have final pictures next week. It bolts on the existing Trail Swing.

[@gj0628]

Do they al swing to passenger

[@DirtComplex]

@@gj0628 we offer both sides! Left hand or Right hand swing. You can customize your Trail Swing on www.dirtcomusa.com

[@montelhood7905]

Would this fit a Ford Flex?

[@cashanglin986]

Any updates on lead times? My buddy ordered theirs 10 weeks ago and still no tracking number

[@DirtComplex]

Hey how are you. Thanks for checking out the video! That is a hard question to answer without proper information. Let your buddy know he can call or email us for any updates. We pride ourselves with always answering or getting back to our phone calls.

[@GC4life123]

Are you able to use the receiver for towing or is this not rated to tow?

[@DirtComplex]

How are you. We are currently undergoing SAE testing requirements for the higher Class 4 10,000 lbs. The current tow rating is 7500lbs.

[@mauriceb4703]

I want to get this for my 2010 crv, is that a fit?

[@DirtComplex]

Yes! The Curt or Drawtite 2" hitches will both work with the Trail Swing and your 2010 CRV

[@cesarrubalcava7170]

Will this fit a 2019 chevrolet traverse?

[@Sean71976]

Any plans for additional products? I'd love to support local businesses. Any rock sliders or racks in the future?

[@DirtComplex]

We have designs for front bumpers, sliders, racks coming soon to blow up the market. Hahha. What vehicle do you drive?

[@Sean71976]

I drive a Tacoma. I already have a bed rack and a RTT but, plan to build more. I'll need some real sliders eventually as I start venturing deeper into the woods. I live in Rancho Cucamonga so I look forward to supporting a local company.

[@DirtComplex]

@@Sean71976 That's awesome. You should swing by sometime. Shoot us an email or dm on Instagram

[@ButternutTrucker]

Low profile roof rack for 2021 Trailblazer with factory rails please?

[@FrshJurassicPrnceYA]

Is this tire carrier compatible with a 5th gen Honda CR-V?

[@DirtComplex]

Yes, but you will have to cut out the factory tow hook 🪝 as it interferes with the anti rattle wedge system

[@FrshJurassicPrnceYA]

@@DirtComplex Can I do it myself or do I need a professional?

[@rc07333]

Any chance a 5gal jerry can fit behind the tire? (4th gen runner or a gx470)

[@DirtComplex]

You have about 7" on a 4th gen 4runner. Most Jerry cans are about that size. There should be more space on a GX but I have exact measurements.

[@lrdoffroad876]

Will this work with a Lexus GX470?

[@DirtComplex]

We are making a Trail Swing that is Exclusive for the GX. It will have all the great features our Current Trail Swing has except it will be mounted towards the drivers side and swing left.

[@pnw_element9822]

I need one for my Honda Element send me one

[@acereyes5169]

I have a BMW X5 2009

[@Kokolee44]

You can’t use your original back up camera with this

[@DirtComplex]

We are working on a relocation kit, if we don't have ours out someone else is bound to release one as well!

[@Jacksonville8249]

Rav4??!!😆😆😆😆

[@LT.BrianM]

Hey! I emailed your suggested email address about your swing carrier for my Lexus GX460 but have not received a response. Someone needs to take my money, like, now! Please hit me up!

[@MisterMemo]

This product looks sturdy AF! @NINE8LC_

[@rzabeatsdun4589]

$1,700 PLUS…😒

[@BoomyTheGoblin]

Thanks for posting the price, Saved me alot of hassle.

[@thereddstormproject1954]

The one thing i noticed about these hitch carriers is that everyone Left the Ford F-150 out of it. 🤣🤣 Thank you Toyota

[@DirtComplex]

We have a picture of an older f150 on our website!

[@UnfiItered]

Ikr, no bumper manufacturers makes a swing out for f150. Exp-one thought about it but decided not to. Only options are swing out hitch and this one take the cakes once they get another hitch receiver like the rigs.

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

You can literally spend 1/3 the money on this

[@veliksami]

Vehicles with rear parking sensors...... Forget about it 🤬

[@VinnyK85]

*WARNING* Do not buy anything from these guys. They have the absolute worst customer service. I ordered my Trail Swing 5 months ago with a 10 week lead time and I had to ask repeatedly for any update as to when I should be expecting my order. I’m in no rush but I would like to know what’s going on when my order is 3 months late and my bank account is $1800 lighter. When they finally got back to me I still couldn’t get any timeframe, just some story that they stopped production locally and were in the process of getting a new producer up and running (not reassuring). So I go on the website and see that they are now running a sale so I ask if they could apply that sale price to my order. My unit still hasn’t even shipped so I figured that would be an automatic yes from them. Nope! I get told they can’t discount the Trail Swing… It’s literally on discount right now. I’m done with the way they do business so I told them to cancel my order and only then do they offer the discount and as consolation they offer me a t-shirt… Like after all I’ve been through with these guys I’d want to advertise their horrible company on my back. I’m going with another option and I just want to let other potential buyers to be aware of what I’ve been through so you can make the best decision when spending your hard earned money.

[@Gjstone508]

$1750.00. No thanks

[@DirtComplex]

Yes Thanks because It's Thanksgiving where we're from!

[@abramabordo9873]

Will this fit 2019 cx5?

[@mchuck578]

Will this fit a 2017 jeep compass?