Extended trailer hitch - to load bike on back not top

[sandysurf]

The idea of bikes on top of a vehicle has a lot of drawbacks.

1- loss of aerodynamic efficiency= less range
2- prevent the occasional accident of pulling into a garage with bikes on top
3- easier access to bikes from the rear.

Just a suggestion

 

[J Alynn]

The idea of bikes on top of a vehicle has a lot of drawbacks.

1- loss of aerodynamic efficiency= less range
2- prevent the occasional accident of pulling into a garage with bikes on top
3- easier access to bikes from the rear.

Just a suggestion

Only concern is the tailgate and lift hatch configuration. And with spare tire mount option even tougher. Having seen it in person I wonder if they could design a Molle like unit to fit on spare carrier to hold bikes. I used to have a wagon when I biked so I liked it on roof but the size and height of this thing necessitates a low mount so rear is tricky. Wonder if a storage solution at frunk could work if you are hauling bikes with quick release wheel(s)

 

[vmikee]

The idea of bikes on top of a vehicle has a lot of drawbacks.

1- loss of aerodynamic efficiency= less range
2- prevent the occasional accident of pulling into a garage with bikes on top
3- easier access to bikes from the rear.

Just a suggestion

I use a 12" extension for the bike rack on my Wrangler. Getting rid of that extension would be nice, but not at the expense of rear ground clearance / departure angle. The 12" extension is a good workaround for when the bike rack is on the vehicle, but I wouldn't want that extension on there all the time.

 

[Gpawlak2000]

I'd be happy without the spare on the back to have my bike on and off easer. I'd put the tire up top if I'm off roading