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[Desert Dweller]

I have a 2" hitch cargo carrier and doesn't have enough room to carry a mountain bike. I notice when I remove the red cap at the end of the hitch bar it measures 1 1/4". Does anyone know if I could use this to put a 1 1/4" bike carrier onto the backside cargo carrier? The cargo carrier allows 500lb. and I don't come close to loading that much weight.

If anyone could give me some direction I'd appreciate it.

I don't want anything roof mounted, but any other suggestions would be welcomed!


I also would like to install a wind fairing on my 2002 Toyota Tundra standard cab with a Ranger Model on it. In order to determine the size of the fairing, where would I measure from?

Thanks for any and all help!
jinlq

[John D]

utility trailer built by my father in 1948

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[erod]

good question on the fairing, i too am figuring that out right now and will let you know. seems like mounting a bike carrier on the cargo carrier would really create some issues. you would lose rear departure angle and i would think it would be pretty heavy...if i am picturing this right. could you attach a pic of what your talking about? we have tried a numbe rof bike/cargo set ups over the years and have seen a lot too so post a pic and maybe i can help...

[Stan@FourWheel]

I don't know how your cargo carrier is set up, but I can't imagine that it would not hold a mountain bike ? I'm guessing it should be easy / no problem at all.

I had a jet ski on mine and it held fine.

I have also seen versions where people have a motorcycle.

Hope these help.


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[erod]

stan, sweet pics! lovin' the one with the dirt bike, lloks like good ole' times!

[cvc]

jinlg,

You may want to check with the CHP for distance restrictions from the vehicle body before you add anything. I've heard it's three feet, but check for sure.

I just purchased one of these (the lower pic) with a bike carrier accessory that bolts on to carry three bikes. I'll post a pic when I get it modified.

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[erod]

looks good, send some pics when you get them, i like the fact that it folds up when unpacked...i may actually be thinking about purchasing one of these...where did you get it? thanks

[Puffins]

I have 2" hitches front and rear. With the bikes on the front I don't have to take them off to get into the back. The one on there is a Sportworks, yakima and thule make similar. With the low mount I don't have a visibility problem.

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[EdoHart]

I have a front receiver and thought it would be a good place for the bike rack, however, I was told by the shop that sold me the rack that it was illegal to place the bikes up front (at least in California) because of visibility, and I never looked further into it because I haven't had a need.

Question: how well can you see the road with the bikes up front, and have you ever been approached by law enforcement because of the bikes up front?

[erod]

never really thought of putting the bike up front but it makes sense i guess...especially if you need your rear hitch for a cargo carrier...however i think they make those for the front as well. as a side note, similar to the post on steps...has anyone seen a step that fits on the wheel? something to help gain some elevation when accessing the roof rack...i feel like i have seen one of the units somewhere????