Bike racks, so many choices
I plan on installing a front hitch on my 2011 F350 for a bike rack to carry 2 bikes. Chosing the hitch was easy as there are not to many choices but the bike racks are a whole differnt story. Which bi...
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Swagman. Don't bother with anything less.
Best bike carrier I've ever found or owned. Because there's a ratcheting J hook to hold bikes down, it doesn't matter if it's girl or boy style. Plus; the wheels are level, you ALWAYS have an even ride height for the bikes. This is one source; Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Swagman-Cross-Country-2-Bike-2-Inch-Receiver/dp/B0001VO1YY/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1370369918&sr=1-6
The hitch pin screws in so the rack doesn't rattle around. There's plenty of clearance on any RV or car, even if there's a spare tire mounted on the back of your car.
Notice it folds up very compactly. The vertical bar with J holders folds down for access to a rear hatch or your hood, or the two sides with loop baskets for the tires fold up for stowage. There's pins that lock those in place.
notice the bikes are perfectly balanced to the hitch and ride level. Also, notice the straddle bar; it's a girl's style but still is able to mount tight. Your bike won't move and no tools needed. I take on and off the bikes in seconds, but know there's no way they'll ever come loose. No straps and such to get loose or cut, dirty, etc.
Check ALL the photos and see how it folds, and is used. I swear, for a front hitch mount bike carrier this is the end-all.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B0001VO1YY/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_0?ie=UTF8&index=0
The only photo I have with the rack on my truck is without bikes. Notice the wheel loops are folded up. Notice too the clearance in front enough for my push bar and driving lights. Plenty of clearance for the bikes and access to the truck
View over the hood arriving at Yosemite taken from passenger seat. You can just see the seat and water bottle mounted to the handle bars of the mountain bike. Two bikes in this photo.
Best bike carrier I've ever found or owned. Because there's a ratcheting J hook to hold bikes down, it doesn't matter if it's girl or boy style. Plus; the wheels are level, you ALWAYS have an even ride height for the bikes. This is one source; Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Swagman-Cross-Country-2-Bike-2-Inch-Receiver/dp/B0001VO1YY/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1370369918&sr=1-6
The hitch pin screws in so the rack doesn't rattle around. There's plenty of clearance on any RV or car, even if there's a spare tire mounted on the back of your car.
Notice it folds up very compactly. The vertical bar with J holders folds down for access to a rear hatch or your hood, or the two sides with loop baskets for the tires fold up for stowage. There's pins that lock those in place.
notice the bikes are perfectly balanced to the hitch and ride level. Also, notice the straddle bar; it's a girl's style but still is able to mount tight. Your bike won't move and no tools needed. I take on and off the bikes in seconds, but know there's no way they'll ever come loose. No straps and such to get loose or cut, dirty, etc.
Check ALL the photos and see how it folds, and is used. I swear, for a front hitch mount bike carrier this is the end-all.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B0001VO1YY/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_0?ie=UTF8&index=0
The only photo I have with the rack on my truck is without bikes. Notice the wheel loops are folded up. Notice too the clearance in front enough for my push bar and driving lights. Plenty of clearance for the bikes and access to the truck
View over the hood arriving at Yosemite taken from passenger seat. You can just see the seat and water bottle mounted to the handle bars of the mountain bike. Two bikes in this photo.
