Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Pix!

[bac]

Hi folks. In my quest to find some answers to my cargo carrier question (hint ... PLEASE help!) .......

Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier

...... I decided to post a few pix of my Prius with my bike rack and bike attached.

The rack is a Hollywood rack, but this rack is sold under a variety of names and variations. I have a variety of bikes in a varitey of shapes; therefore, I need a rack that holds the bike by the wheels - not the top tube. This rack works well with the Prius, as it has a rise built into the shank.

As you can see, I have the rack set-up for only 1 bike, but it easily carries 2. When I only have 1 bike on the rack, I put the bike on the inside of the rack to minimize downforce on the hitch. Using this method, I cannot open the hatch without removing the bike. I could easily put the bike on the outside part of the rack, and the hatch would open with the bike still on the rack. I'll probably do this after I get some miles on this set-up, and feel more confident.

Again, if anyone can help me with this:

http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-main-forum/47716-hitch-mounted-cargo-carrier.html

I would be very greatful.

... Brad

[bac]

Hey Brad ... nice pix - thanX for posting! I ride a Blur mtb also!

Unfortunately, I don't have any thoughts on your quest for a cargo carrier, but others most certainly will. Here's the link again in case you lost it:

Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier


Also, here are the pix and links to the 2 cargo carriers that you are currently considering:


20x48 Cargo Carrier Fits 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver Hitch 6500 : Trailer hitch bike rack and trailer hitches - etrailer.com


20x36 Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches - Designed for ATV's TR65855 : Trailer hitch bike rack and trailer hitches - etrailer.com

Good luck, as I know you need to buy ASAP!

[a priori]

Hey, Brad! Great Pix!

How did you get so many different kinds of bike racks? Could you recommend one for me?



(Just trying to help get some interest and responses!)

[bac]

Originally Posted by a priori

Hey, Brad! Great Pix!

ThanX Priori!!

... Brad

[a priori]

Originally Posted by bac

ThanX Priori!!

... Brad

You're welcome. It just would be nice if there were other people joining this thread . . .

I have the same interest as you in finding out which cargo carrier would work best. As I said before, I'd like to see one that folds up so it could be stored easily itself.

I really like the railing that would allow more opportunity to tie down and give stability, but I wonder if the one that gives more vertical rise isn't more practical. I guess it all depends on how much weight you'll have in the car and on the rack. It doesn't take much to really drop the rear end of this car.