Bike hitch for back of 5er
Just got a new fiver that came from the factory with a 3,500# rated, frame mounted, receiver hitch. I'm looking for a bike rack to use on the back, preferably a 4 bike tray type hitch. I am lookin...
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avvidclif1 wrote:
No matter what bike rack you put on the back have a friend drive the rig and you follow and watch it. It will scare you. To those who say it doesn't move, I call BS. You never saw it in motion.
That's why I'm asking the question and on a specific model. There are many variables that can lead to movement: slop in the carrier, slop in the hitch, type of hitch, attachment to hitch, design of carrier, strength of carrier etc. I don't doubt that some of them look like they'll fall off at any time and I also don't doubt that there are a select few that are solid enough that they look like they could be an extension of the frame.
I expect that a carrier with a threaded pin to hold it in the hitch is more stable than one with just a pin. I also expect that the more joints in the hitch, the more potential for movement/bounce. Also, one that locks the bikes in would be more solid.
Just looking for experiences that help me pick the right one.
