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Bike Rack Install Information Notice different ways to install bike racks on cars. Pick the one right for you. Ball Mount=fastened by a hitch ball or bolt kit. (below right)
Towing bike rack= special 2" receiver bike rack that allows you to hook up a small trailer behind your bike rack. With the addition of your tow ball, the user may tow up to 3000 lbs (300 lb tongue wt). 4 bikes rack only. (above left picture) 1-1/4" receiver=class I-II. Your vehicle has a 1-1/4" square steel hole in the back to insert this size rack. 2" receiver=class III-IV. Your vehicle has a 2" square steel hole in the back to insert this size rack.
Spare Tire mount bike rack= comes with 2.5" backing plate that mounts on your vehicle spare tire bracket. 1" bracket for Honda CRV and space saver tires & 5" bracket for extra wide tires. Just note the year, make, model of your vehicle in the comments section of the order form and we will get you the correct bracket. (Note for Tire Mount Applications for small and midsized SUVs. As general rule you should check with manuf. to see if your spare tire mount is strong enough to hold the weight of rack & bikes. Suzuki or GM equivalent and some Isuzu Troopers should not use spare tire mount, may cause door damage due to weight.)
Trunk mount bike rack= bike rack sits on trunk and six straps with coated steel hooks mount on trunk edges. Other features: Fold Down Bike Rack=folds down to 45 degree angle to allow access to the rear of the vehicle. Deep V Channels, grooved vinyl to position cables so as not to scratch bike finish. 50% wider and deeper. Extra wide channel spacing for each bike is now 6" for easier loading. Much better that any other brand.
To see bike rack pricing...shipping...all models...options... and order information......... click here. Bike racks can be shipped to Canada for no extra charges. All bicycle racks have an unconditional one year warranty. We have stock for immediate delivery. Back to bike rack main page click here. How to choose the right bicycle carrier for your car. Thule and Yakima bicycle and cargo carrier fit guides.
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