Have you used this bike rack?

[Jwinfrey]

Originally Posted by Selkirk

FYI - Depending on your comfort/experience level working on bikes, you might want consider investing in a 1/4" torque wrench to ensure you don't overtighten the stem bolts when you adjust the handle bars. This is especially important if either the stem or the steer tube are made from carbon fiber (not uncommon on even moderately-priced bikes these days). The max torque values are often printed directly on the stem and should not be exceeded.

Aluminum/steel bike parts are going to be less torque-sensitive, but care should still be taken ensure they are not grossly overtightened.....

Yes. Invested in and use regularly.

[bailiej757]

I bought a Thule T2 classic to carry 2 e-bikes. Expensive but strong enough for the heavier bikes. It is the easiest bike carrier to load that I have ever used. Bought from REI so got the rebate at year end and the famous REI satisfaction guarantee.

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by bailiej757

I bought a Thule T2 classic to carry 2 e-bikes. Expensive but strong enough for the heavier bikes. It is the easiest bike carrier to load that I have ever used. Bought from REI so got the rebate at year end and the famous REI satisfaction guarantee.

the one that says "DO NOT INSTALL on a trailer or other towed vehicle" in the owners manual, and makes no mention of RV tested ?

[bailiej757]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

the one that says "DO NOT INSTALL on a trailer or other towed vehicle" in the owners manual, and makes no mention of RV tested ?

Yes that is the one. I did some checking beforehand and the reason for the disclaimer is to release the bike rack manufacture from liability. Most find it impossible to certify their rack for all the variables associated with RVs. Use at your own risk.

[John in Santa Cruz]

well, both Swagman and 1Up have racks that are RV Tested. my last thule rack failed just hauling it on my van for a few years.

[sofmerc]

soo, the nice Fedex man delivered my new 1up bike rack today.. Like others, its quality is apparent when you take it out of the box.. Looks like some serious engineering... hurt paying for it, but now I see why

[Jwinfrey]

Originally Posted by sofmerc

soo, the nice Fedex man delivered my new 1up bike rack today.. Like others, its quality is apparent when you take it out of the box.. Looks like some serious engineering... hurt paying for it, but now I see why

While you have your credit card out, buy this. Makes storing a breeze.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Sean Murry]

Looks similair to the one that 1-UP supplies. I can't remember what I paid for it but I am sure it is more than the one on Amazon. Of course the one from 1-UP is a nice red colour. That must be worth something! Works fantastic though. Makes storing so easy.

[Randy in Maine]

Originally Posted by Jwinfrey

While you have your credit card out, buy this. Makes storing a breeze.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Make sure you buy the 2" version though.

[Sean Murry]

Unless you bought the 1.25" 1-Up bike rack

[sofmerc]

Originally Posted by Jwinfrey

While you have your credit card out, buy this. Makes storing a breeze.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think I'll pass on that

[sofmerc]

Originally Posted by Jwinfrey

While you have your credit card out, buy this. Makes storing a breeze.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't intend to be taking it on and off the trailer...stored on the back of the 5.0 is where it will live

[Fox hunt]

which one up did you get?

[sofmerc]

I got the 1up quick rack single and the bolt on 2nd bike option as suggested by Donna.

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by sofmerc

I got the 1up quick rack single and the bolt on 2nd bike option as suggested by Donna.

the Quik Rack is not RV rated, only the Heavy and Super Duty racks are, as singles or doubles.

[Fender]

Arrived today and installed fat tire spacer kit!

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

the Quik Rack is not RV rated, only the Heavy and Super Duty racks are, as singles or doubles.

I think that's what sofmerc meant. At least I hope so, because I got the Super Duty single with the SUPER DUTY ADD-On and yes, it IS RV rated.

[LarryLSB]

Originally Posted by Sean Murry

Looks similair to the one that 1-UP supplies. I can't remember what I paid for it but I am sure it is more than the one on Amazon. Of course the one from 1-UP is a nice red colour. That must be worth something! Works fantastic though. Makes storing so easy.

Don't remember seeing these when I bought the 1 up. Do you store yours vertically or horizontal?

Larry

[Sean Murry]

Originally Posted by LarryLSB

Don't remember seeing these when I bought the 1 up. Do you store yours vertically or horizontal?

Larry

I store my rack horizontally. Simply plug the 1-UP rack into the storage bracket, the same way I would plug it into the hitch receiver. The 1-UP storage bracket was listed under their accessories. Works virtually the same as the one shown on Amazon, and the Amazon one looks to be less expensive

[Sean Murry]

When I said I stored my rack horizontally, I didn't mean I left the rack in the down position.
Here is a pic of the stored rack. It also serves to hold up brooms, hiking poles etc to prevent them from falling onto the car