Bike rack on plug in ideas

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  1. frodoz737

    frodoz737 Top Wrench

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    I strongly recommend the 1UP USA hitch mount bike rack that has add ons and the Curt hitch. Sorry for the bad picture but it was taken just before my Son drove off to College part II...it fits the PIP, tilts and does everything you need. Look them up.

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    #21 frodoz737, Sep 8, 2015
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    I see a lot of Curt hitches on Amazon and many here recommend them. However, I'm hoping to get something more like the Ecohitch since it hides the frame behind the bumper and only exposes the square to the wind. The price is absurd, however.


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    #22 Redpoint5, Sep 8, 2015
  3. dyyuan

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    +1 on 1UP USA, I use just the one most of the time, and it doesn't interfere with the hatch...


     
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    Very nice, but still twice the price of the other options.
     
    #24 frodoz737, Sep 14, 2015
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    But also robust, comparatively inconspicuous, and less likely to drag on steep driveways or hill transitions. And available in 2" format.

    For me, it also counted as 'buying local'.
     
    #25 fuzzy1, Sep 14, 2015
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    Anyone ever use the Saris Bones bike rack that mounts on the car? I have one used on my Mazda Millenia and will consider using on the PIP, prevents opening hatch however
     
    #26 ppimd, Sep 14, 2015
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