Gen 6 Rear Bike Rack/Tow Hitch

[MJZ]

Any suggestions for brands? Pics? Didn't see anything immediately on a search.

I'll be looking for an easily removable high quality one that attaches to the trunk rather than a Tow hitch though.

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

We just got the tow hitch one on the XLE... i don't have any pics of it though.

I also have one that straps to the trunk. It works well but a painin the ass ifyou need your trunk.

The roof rack is only take 5' to take off plus u can use the trunk if needed. The roof rack I have is a Yakima, as for gen6 don't get the 58" get the 48". It fit better don't hit yur head when you step out the car

[MJZ]

Originally Posted by -Kenny-

The roof rack is only take 5' to take off plus u can use the trunk if needed. The roof rack I have is a Yakima, as for gen6 don't get the 58" get the 48". It fit better don't hit yur head when you step out the car

I wouldn't mind a roof rack but isn't it annoying to get the bike on and off your roof?

Or do you actually use it hehe?

Originally Posted by MJZ

I wouldn't mind a roof rack but isn't it annoying to get the bike on and off your roof?

Or do you actually use it hehe?

It shouldn't be hard to take the bike off. I never use it
oh well I'll get a bike one day lol

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

If you get the roof rack remember when the bike is on top you add like 5' to the height of your car and if you have to go in a parking garage you're kind of screwed...

With the hitch you CAN use the trunk still.

[MJZ]

Punks, what did you get that straps to the trunk?

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

kinda hard to see in the pics...but you get the idea...i can get a pic of the actually assembly later It's a cheaper alternative to the hitch for sure. i think it was 60 bucks on sale

when the XLE gets home i'll put that rack on and get a pic for you as well..

[desentrix]

Originally Posted by Punks_Not_Dead5

We just got the tow hitch one on the XLE... i don't have any pics of it though.

I also have one that straps to the trunk. It works well but a painin the ass ifyou need your trunk.

I use a Saris bike rack. Has 6 straps, and 2 stoppers that rest on the trunk/bumper. You can open the trunk even with it secured.

...and I got it for free.

similar to this:
http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp...uctDescription

[carlo$]

hitch is the only way to go, you can carry your bike and have access to the trunk. Don't waste time or money on anything else.

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[ArmY1]

Originally Posted by Punks_Not_Dead5

kinda hard to see in the pics...but you get the idea...i can get a pic of the actually assembly later It's a cheaper alternative to the hitch for sure. i think it was 60 bucks on sale

when the XLE gets home i'll put that rack on and get a pic for you as well..

has same 1 on GEN 6.5 i'll upload pic in a week or so

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

I'll get pics of the hitch rack tomorrow. I've been busy and keep forgetting.

[DJV]

Hey all! Thread revival haha. Looking for a bike hitch to attach to the trunk does anyone have any brands to suggest? Thanks alot all