The Bike Hitch/Carrier Answer!!

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iBass
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After several attempts to figure out the best way to haul our two bikes around, the answer is here and I'm sharing it with you. I have the Ginormous package so I was a little worried about the spoilers but the hitch fit perfectly. U-Haul has the proper hitch. Go to http://store.uhaul.com/hitches.aspx. $129 + installation. Took 45 minutes. Next. The bike rack. Go it at Amazon http://amzn.to/aBW1z0. The carrier is great! Swagman XC Cross-Country 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1.25-Inch Receiver). $119.99. Solid. No sway. Simple to attach. That's it. Enjoy!!


TBrack
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I wasn't aware that there was a question in bike racks. The rear mount system works fine if you enjoy not using your trunk. As for me, I'll keep my Yakima roof rack any day.

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JeffAvery
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I'm considering the hitch mount as well. I had a Thule rack torn off a car once in a drive through car wash. They basically said go pound sand. Took me forever to get $600.00 out of them and that didn't come close to covering the damage and the rack.....just my .02

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chompsticks
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I never took any of my cars through the wash when I had a roof rack on. Just not a safe...

Roof racks are not as permanent as hitches and you can use roof racks on other vehicles sometimes.

TBrack
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Why the hell would you take a car with a roof rack in a an automatic wash???????????? Sounds like you deserved that one.


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