We have a Rav4. I found that by mounting our Thule Tandem Carrier on the driver's side, with the fork pivot at the rear, with rear door open, the rear wheel of our Cannondale can be on the ground while I unclamp or clamp the fork. And because I'm 6'3, I can pull forward into any parking slot in the lot and pivot the bike over the car next to me and set it down behind the Rav4.