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Scott Coats
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• Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA |
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 Posted:10/8/2003 06:41 |
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A little off-topic, I guess--sorry.
I need a two bike hitch mount carrier that is under $200. The one's I've looked at are in the $300-400 range which is too much for my occasional use.
Ideas? Brands/models?
I've looked at Thule and Yakima--again, big $$$
Scott
2001 PSD Excursion, 4" Lift, 315's on 17" Weld Evo Velocity-8 chrome wheels, 315-75-17 BFG AT/KO's, SS Westin Tube Steps, 2200 watt sound system, full pillar gauges, AFE Air Raid, DiabloSport Revolution experimental custom EEC chip (120HP) tune, 4" exhaust, clear turn/head lamps, safety brake light, oversize wipers, 2003 SuperDuty turn signal/heated power towing mirrors, billet grill, limo tint, ProComp steering stabilizer and shocks, the list goes on... |
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excursion_man
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• Dallas, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 8/2/2002 |
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watchintv
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• Saddle River, NJ, USA |
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Lou Beckler
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• Wakeman, OH, USA |
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• Registered on 4/27/2003 |
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Posted:10/11/2003 05:26 |
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Scott,
We have a Rhode Gear carrier that works well. Got it from our local bike shop for around $125. Pretty heavy duty.
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Michael Gail
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• Sierra Madre, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/1/2003 |
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Posted:10/15/2003 13:14 |
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| Quote: | A little off-topic, I guess--sorry.
I need a two bike hitch mount carrier that is under $200. The one's I've looked at are in the $300-400 range which is too much for my occasional use.
Ideas? Brands/models?
I've looked at Thule and Yakima--again, big $$$
Scott |
I have the Thule bike carrier for four bikes. One real nice feature is that it will swing down [or is that back?] so that you can open the doors. It also comes with a built in cable lock for the bikes. My only problem is that my bike is one of those full suspension types without a crossbar so the bike sits higher than normal. Also, I don't know how they can get 4 bikes on them. The best I can fit on is three. I got it on sale at REI for about $200, however that was about three years ago. I also have a two bike carrier that I got for less than $100 from a trailer supply place. I think it was $85 plus tax. Nothing special with this one. You have to remove it from the hitch to open the cafe doors.
Mike
'02 EX, Limited, 4X4 , PSD, Nitto, Terra Grapplers 295/16, K&N Air Filter, Billet Grill, Hidden Hitch. Magnaflow SS Exhaust system with 3.5" downpipe, 4" main and 5" tip. Banks Six-Gun Power Module, Banks TransCommand. |
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Scott Coats
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• Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA |
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Posted:10/16/2003 18:58 |
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Thanks to everyone for their replies and advice.
I ended up on eBay (again) and purchased a used Hollywood rack that looks very solid and was only $100 delivered. I checked it out pretty thoroughly and it looks like this model will meet my needs.
It swings down (nice) and more importantly to me--it is built very solid.
Thanks again,
Scott
2001 PSD Excursion, 4" Lift, 315's on 17" Weld Evo Velocity-8 chrome wheels, 315-75-17 BFG AT/KO's, SS Westin Tube Steps, 2200 watt sound system, full pillar gauges, AFE Air Raid, DiabloSport Revolution experimental custom EEC chip (120HP) tune, 4" exhaust, clear turn/head lamps, safety brake light, oversize wipers, 2003 SuperDuty turn signal/heated power towing mirrors, billet grill, limo tint, ProComp steering stabilizer and shocks, the list goes on... |
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The_X_Family
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• Northern, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/20/2003 |
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Posted:10/17/2003 02:04 |
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Hey Scott,
When can we see some pics of your truck?
"4" Lift, 315's on 17" Weld Evo Velocity-8 chrome wheels, 315-75-17 BFG AT/KO's,"
Is just about what I want to put on mine.
For now it's Bone Stock
Ken D.
Just Your Basic Mobile Familyroom
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