No! The bucket is coated with plastic, similar to your ski bases. Most damage happens in parking lots or tram lines. Rust usually comes from storing wet skis edge-to-edge, not how they're transported. Salt spray is similar to a roof rack, but drying your edges after use is the best way to prevent rust. Keep a drying rag handy — it works wonders!

Similarly to a standard hitch bike rack, you insert it into a trailer hitch on your vehicle, secure it with a pin, and then tighten the anti-wobble screw. Boom Done.

The requirements for license plate visibility vary by state. However, the Chuck Bucket has mounting holes for license plates if you would like to remount your plate.

No, believe me we have tried. We include a strap just to make sure.

We put an 80lb limit on the two center hooks, 60 lb on the outer and 40lb on any add ons. Plus no more than 275 LBS MAX. Our hooks may not work with center stem mounted screens.

Yes our anti Wobble Hitch stud is compatible with most common hitch bolt locks. Master Lock or other brands sell a variety of locks that will fit all other needs. We recommend the master lock python as it is super versatile, cheap and feeds around frames well.

We include a strap to secure the front wheel either to other front wheels or to the bikes frame.

Yes! It may require some assistance to disengage the locking mechanism while the bikes are lowered, and it can be heavy when fully loaded, but it definitely tilts back.