Pedal Bike Trailer Hitch
01-10-2018, 12:36 PM
#1
Pedal Bike Trailer Hitch
I have a 2016 SuperCrew with a tonneau cover. I am looking to add a pedal bike rack using the trailer hitch so the wife and I can hit some trails. Does anybody have one that they would recommend?
01-10-2018, 12:44 PM
#2
Large Member
01-10-2018, 01:22 PM
#4
Yakima
01-10-2018, 02:45 PM
#7
I love the Kuat but can't see spending $1000 for a bike rack. If you want to save some money, I've been very happy with this one, although I just got my truck this winter so I've only used it on my wife's explorer. Several of the people I ride with have purchased it and we've all been very happy. It's easy to use in 2 bike or 4 bike mode, and loads up to 4 bikes without them scraping and scratching each other.
Full disclosure - I did replace their velcro straps with some that were easier to use, and I've had to replace a few of the rubber straps as well (which is common) with Yakima straps from an old trunk mount rack I've got laying around, but I've still only spent about $160 on it.
Full disclosure - I did replace their velcro straps with some that were easier to use, and I've had to replace a few of the rubber straps as well (which is common) with Yakima straps from an old trunk mount rack I've got laying around, but I've still only spent about $160 on it.
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01-10-2018, 04:30 PM
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I got something very similar to this one made by Curt Mfg.
Mine was branded Champion and had a small square tube going into the hitch receiver, so I had it modified to a 2-inch tube by a local fabricator. The Curt carrier already comes with a 2-inch tube when sold as a 4-bike carrier. If you only need a 2-bike carrier, you can get the one with a small tube for less money, but I'd prefer the peace of mind of the 2-inch tube.
Here's the link for the 2-bike carrier, the price difference is only $66.
Mine was branded Champion and had a small square tube going into the hitch receiver, so I had it modified to a 2-inch tube by a local fabricator. The Curt carrier already comes with a 2-inch tube when sold as a 4-bike carrier. If you only need a 2-bike carrier, you can get the one with a small tube for less money, but I'd prefer the peace of mind of the 2-inch tube.
Here's the link for the 2-bike carrier, the price difference is only $66.
Last edited by Motorsports One; 01-10-2018 at 04:32 PM.
01-11-2018, 12:13 AM
#10
Here are several Swagman bike racks that are made for RV's https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-RV_...AaAi2vEALw_wcB. They are more simple racks but I have one and it's been great. I recommend the RV ones because you get a true 2" tube for the hitch instead of the usual 1" tube with an adapter. Just a thought.