Bike rack hitch suggestions

[Fox hunt]

i use the swagman RV rated not expensive fits on my 5.0. I got the fat tire holder for my electric bike. The one up looks really nice but so expensive.

[Jack!]

Originally Posted by Tom&Joan

Given that the spare tire on our 5.0TA extends past the face of the receiver, is the shank on a 1Up rack long enough to go in to the receiver a sufficient amount?

With the bikes on, rack extended flat, that won't be any problem. It could be a problem, empty, rack on the 90 degree folded up position depending upon how thick your tire happens to be. However, you don't need to fold up to 90 degrees if you need more room. The rack can be tilted outward. There are several lock points less than a full 90 degrees so you can get the shank further into the reciever. 1UP planned for that case it seems.

[Tom&Joan]

Thanks Jack! I did measure the distance the rear face of the spare tire is from the end of the receiver, about 5". Prior to measuring I would have expected a greater distance. I do want the bikes to be vertical. If need be I can fabricate an extension for the receiver. Neither of the two bikes are heavy.

[Jack!]

Originally Posted by Tom&Joan

Thanks Jack! I did measure the distance the rear face of the spare tire is from the end of the receiver, about 5". Prior to measuring I would have expected a greater distance. I do want the bikes to be vertical. If need be I can fabricate an extension for the receiver. Neither of the two bikes are heavy.

I think there is a misunderstanding. I will try to explain better. When I say 90 degrees, I mean 90 degrees at the shank & reciever. So loaded with bikes upright on the rack the shank and reciever are straight. Spare shouldn't be a problem with bikes loaded and shank straight into the reciever. However, when bikes are not on the rack, it folds up out of the way. Max is 90 degrees to the reciever but you can fold the rack up and lock it less at than 90 degrees to accommodate a thicker spare tire situation. Hope this helps.

[sherminator]

Here are a couple of pictures that showed up on the Escape FB group this past weekend. It happened when going over a railroad crossing - two bikes on a receiver mounted rack. No details beyond that. 2nd picture is showing that the inboard rail where the receiver was mounted is bent upwards.

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by LRL

We use the 1UP and recommend it unreservedly. It’s expensive, but you get what you pay for in this case. It locks into the hitch receiver very tightly, and has a solid and easy-to-use on/off mechanism for the bikes. In the past we’ve used Yakima products, and find this to be far superior.

I second the motion for 1Up's.... I've used a lot of hitch mounted bike racks over the years, and this is by far the nicest made, most secure, and easiest to put your bikes on. I got the 2" SuperDuty Double to carry our two ebikes, and hauled them a few 100 miles of back roads, often quite rough this weekend on the back of our E21. I will note that 1Up probably won't work well on a bike with full fenders, as it secures the bikes in place via their wheels, and a full fender on the rear wheel at least would be in the way.






(inner bike is a 26" 'step through', outer bike is my 700x40 hybrid, both bikes electrified. with the batteries removed, I'm right around the weight limit.

[casejh]

Originally Posted by Tom&Joan

Given that the spare tire on our 5.0TA extends past the face of the receiver, is the shank on a 1Up rack long enough to go in to the receiver a sufficient amount?

Yes. No problem.

[Sean Murry]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

I second the motion for 1Up's.... I've used a lot of hitch mounted bike racks over the years, and this is by far the nicest made, most secure, and easiest to put your bikes on. I got the 2" SuperDuty Double to carry our two ebikes, and hauled them a few 100 miles of back roads, often quite rough this weekend on the back of our E21. I will note that 1Up probably won't work well on a bike with full fenders, as it secures the bikes in place via their wheels, and a full fender on the rear wheel at least would be in the way.






(inner bike is a 26" 'step through', outer bike is my 700x40 hybrid, both bikes electrified. with the batteries removed, I'm right around the weight limit.

I have the 1 UP bike rack, heavy duty for the 2" receiver. I have 2 touring bikes with full fenders. 1UP supplies some foam tubes similair to tubes you would put around plumbing. These foam tubes go over your fenders, and you can use their mechanism to secure the bikes. It doesn't look like it would work, but it works great, so bottom line no problem if you have full fenders

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by Sean Murry

I have the 1 UP bike rack, heavy duty for the 2" receiver. I have 2 touring bikes with full fenders. 1UP supplies some foam tubes similair to tubes you would put around plumbing. These foam tubes go over your fenders, and you can use their mechanism to secure the bikes. It doesn't look like it would work, but it works great, so bottom line no problem if you have full fenders

ah, k. i've had both aluminum and plastic full fenders, and I'm not sure I'd trust either of them to hold the bike in place as well as the 1up arm directly on the tire.

[Sean Murry]

I know what you mean with the 1UP arms really biting into the tires, but it does hold a bike in very securely with that styrofoam bit they supply for the fenders. I have only used it on plastic fenders and it works great. Can't comment on aluminum fenders as I haven't ever tried it.

[Tom&Joan]

Originally Posted by casejh

Yes. No problem.

casejh Thanks much!

[Tom&Joan]

Originally Posted by Jack!

I think there is a misunderstanding. I will try to explain better. When I say 90 degrees, I mean 90 degrees at the shank & reciever. So loaded with bikes upright on the rack the shank and reciever are straight. Spare shouldn't be a problem with bikes loaded and shank straight into the reciever. However, when bikes are not on the rack, it folds up out of the way. Max is 90 degrees to the reciever but you can fold the rack up and lock it less at than 90 degrees to accommodate a thicker spare tire situation. Hope this helps.

Jack! Thanks. Got it.

[Raypat]

I am using the Swagman Escapee and it easily clears the spare tire. Very robust and easy to use.

[Effie]

My 1up setup on my Escape 19 with an extension, without it the bike's handlebar comes in contact with the back window. Used it for several thousand miles mostly with one 40 pound bike, sometimes with a second 30 pound bike. Note this is an older version without a slot in the hitch bar.

[johnp271]

I have the swagman traveler XC2 and it has worked well on both my Escape 21 and my pickup truck. My only complaint is on the escape when I travel with two bikes, the spare tire blocks the inside bicycle. I get around this by removing the spare tire (putting in my truck bed), but of course this is tedious and unpleasant. I have recommended to escape (they haven't taken me up on it) that they extend the hitch receiver, which is flush with the bumper, out 6 inches so one gets full use of any carrier with the spare tire in place.

[Ross]

Check out shuttlerack.com. Made in Chilliwack. Configure for 2, 4, or 6 bikes. I carry 3 e-bikes on PU. ( haven’t tried it on trailer, but should be good..very solidly built). Give Wes a call @ shuttleracks..

[RonB]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

I second the motion for 1Up's.... I've used a lot of hitch mounted bike racks over the years, and this is by far the nicest made, most secure, and easiest to put your bikes on.

1 UP Bike Rack ... the best, worth every penny!
https://www.1up-usa.com/product-category/bike-racks/

We also bought the license plate holder with the light bar.
https://www.1up-usa.com/product/led-...late-holder-2/

It bolts to bottom center of the bike rack, so that the license plate and turn signal/brake lights are always visible even when we cover our bikes with a bike bag. I want to avoid police officers looking for minor infractions to make some money from out-of-town vacationers travelling through their counties.

Ron

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by Ross

Check out shuttlerack.com. Made in Chilliwack. Configure for 2, 4, or 6 bikes. I carry 3 e-bikes on PU. ( haven’t tried it on trailer, but should be good..very solidly built). Give Wes a call @ shuttleracks..

guessing you meant https://shuttlerack.ca/ as the domain you referenced leads to a bunch of redirects to a domain harvester

FWIW, nowhere do I see they claim its RV rated

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by Raypat

I am using the Swagman Escapee and it easily clears the spare tire. Very robust and easy to use.

i had one of those, and the locks jammed on the sliding hook clamps, and the pivots all froze up after just a year or so. yes, it was 'stored' outside attached to the trailer. I replaced it with the 1Up Super Double and am totally happy with that choice.

[wolfnjan]

My preferred way to carry my bikes is with a fork mount bike rack on the roof of my Highlander. It keeps the bikes completely out of the way and nothing touches the frame. But since I frequently carry kayaks on the Highlander roof, I’ve gone to the 1-Up behind the trailer. As others have said, it’s very stable and nothing touches the frame during travel.