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Dual Receiver Hitch for bike rack

fpoole,
Evan explained that linking images, like you and I tried to do in this thread, will work everywhere on the forum EXCEPT here in the 'General Photo Gallery'. I wasted a bit of time trying to get mine to work, too.
Ken
 
The bike rack that I use actually utilizes a bolt mechanism that mates to the hitch and actually turns it into a solid piece in that it does not use the conventional hitch pin which does allow for some sway. I now understand the reasoning. Fortunately my particular installation's wobble index is proportional to the inherent tortional flex of the receiver and the bike rack. Since it is a solid piece with the bolt installed it hardly moves. I believe that there is a product out there called the Hitch Hiker that operates on a similiar principle.
Leo
 
Ken
We have done the same thing with the double decker and the extension. I would highly recommend you try out these "locking silent hitch pins" to avoid all the squeaks. They work great to avoid the slop in the connections. I tried to find 3 with the same key number but have only found two so far, still looking for a third to match.
Jim
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200307327_200307327
 
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Has anyone used the dual hitch receiver with a basket instead of the bike rack. Looking for ways to carry stuff I don't want inside, like firewood and a portable grill. Thought a basket might be a good solution. I just bought a used 560 so I am new to this forum but interested in other experiences.
 
I'd love to hear the latest re taking a bike along.

I don't want to mount a roof rack on the TV, as it's too hard to take an old mountain bike off the roof. Too heavy.

We are planning a trip to Utah in August, and I am debating bringing my bike. I guess I coud rent locally, but I'd still need to move the bike from one locale to the next....I think.

-Al
 
We found an inexpensive two bike carrier at Walmart that attaches to the hatch on our Toyota 4Runner. I can't be certain of the brand, but it might be Allen. It has worked out well, and is compact for storage. I believe the cost was around $50.00.
 
Diane_Michael said:
We found an inexpensive two bike carrier at Walmart that attaches to the hatch on our Toyota 4Runner. I can't be certain of the brand, but it might be Allen. It has worked out well, and is compact for storage. I believe the cost was around $50.00.
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Does it bother you to not have use of the hatch when the bikes are on?

I know that each approach has its tradeoffs. I've not figured out the pluses and minuses of each approach.

-Al
 
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