Bike Racks

[Adam]

Hey Matt,

Heres a different angle since I'm having such a tough time justifing a bike rack that cost over $ 400.00 I'm now thinking about folding bikes http://www.campingworld.com/browse/products/index.cfm?deptID=1&subOf=123,7&prodID=1561 this may not be for you but I think this maybe a solution for me...just another angle !

[tlhdoc]

Adam if you buy four of the bikes it will cost more than the rack. :eyecrazy:

[Adam]

Adam if you buy four of the bikes it will cost more than the rack. :eyecrazy:

Tracy, I only need one adult bike, the kids bikes still fit in the rear of the Pilot that's why I was intrested in you abs roof rack ! juts for one adult bike ~

[tlhdoc]

Tracy, I only need one adult bike, the kids bikes still fit in the rear of the Pilot that's why I was intrested in you abs roof rack ! juts for one adult bike ~

You would need my ABS roof rack, and you would still have to get a bike tray.  The trays do not come as part of the bike rack.

[gekko65]

:eyecrazy:

Well I still think the Pro-Rak may be the best. The only other option I have seen that will work for me and all of the different size bikes and frames I have to carry is the Swagman 4 bike "towing model"....

Here is the link to the page:

http://www.swagman.net/detail.php?id=64975

The problem is the towing capcity may be to low???

"This rack carries up to 4 bikes, incorporates the same adjustable rotating cradles as the entire XP line, has a locking knob for security, slides into a 2" receiver with 350 lb. TW and 3,500 lb. GWT, and folds down for easy access to the rear of the vehicle."

And it makes the hitch connection at least 1 foot farther out to the ball than normal.... Anyone used one of the "towing racks before??

Thx Matt

[mike4947]

Matt, I prefer the 64000 series racks (hitch mounts) as long as you have a little over two inches of clear space on the drawbar they work.

Another option if you have a step bumper is they make a bolt on 2 inch receiver stub you can bolt to the top of the step bumper and use on one of the receiver mount hitches and still have your under body receiver open for the trailer drawbar and ball.

[gekko65]

Thx Mike,

That is another option I did not think about..............That just might work.... I will do some checking on clearence while turning with this kind of set-up and let you know if it will work.....

Great input!!!!!

Matt in San Diego