robcc
Advanced Member
Anyone have experience with rear mounting bike racks on a popup? We have an ATC Bobcat popup and want to install rear mounted bike racks for a 2” receiver. Weight is a concern with a Nissan Frontier with a 1215 payload. We’re thinking of 3 options. Our question is similar to BillTheHiker but we already have a Thule T2 so we started a new post since we have some specific questions:
Option #1
We already have an old Thule T2 classic bike rack that tilts. We’re thinking of getting at least a 10”-12” hitch receiver extension with step. This way we can still have quick access the back with the rack in the driving/untilted position. Weight 50 lbs, Cost $60. Question - will we need to worry about this rig on 4wheel drive roads with the racks extended? There are hi/lo hitch extensions which increase the height of the rack but not sure if they are recommended.
Option #2
RockyMounts BackStage 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Swinging - Wheel Mount. Cost $700. Weight 60 lbs. Question - how hard will it be to quick access the back door and do you have to swing to do so?
Option #3
Do option 1 and get Thule Access or the Yakima backswing. The issue here is the Thule 2 is $350 at 56 lbs which will be 106 lbs with the rack, which is starting to get heavy.
Which option is suggested or other ideas?
Option #1
We already have an old Thule T2 classic bike rack that tilts. We’re thinking of getting at least a 10”-12” hitch receiver extension with step. This way we can still have quick access the back with the rack in the driving/untilted position. Weight 50 lbs, Cost $60. Question - will we need to worry about this rig on 4wheel drive roads with the racks extended? There are hi/lo hitch extensions which increase the height of the rack but not sure if they are recommended.
Option #2
RockyMounts BackStage 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Swinging - Wheel Mount. Cost $700. Weight 60 lbs. Question - how hard will it be to quick access the back door and do you have to swing to do so?
Option #3
Do option 1 and get Thule Access or the Yakima backswing. The issue here is the Thule 2 is $350 at 56 lbs which will be 106 lbs with the rack, which is starting to get heavy.
Which option is suggested or other ideas?