Hitch receiver bike racks

By chance, has anyone got any experience with the type bike racks that are
supported by the trailer hitch receiver. Specifically fold down models
that allow access to the truck bed.

IF so, hidden problems to the idea? Model suggestions? Things to avoid
when getting one?



TIA

On Nov 21, 9:50*am, "Larry L" wrote:
By chance, has anyone got any experience with the type bike racks that are
supported by the trailer hitch receiver. * *Specifically fold down models
that allow access to the truck bed.

IF so, hidden problems to the idea? * Model suggestions? * Things to avoid
when getting one?

TIA

I have one that is this one or the equivalent 5 year old version:
http://www.rei.com/product/752949

It's not really rocket science, so I assume most any brand
that works the same will do fine. My car doesn't fit in the
garage with the rack on, so I only put it on when I'm
actually taking the bikes out. It will fold down to allow
the back to open, but I rarely use this feature.

Not sure that helped, but that's my $0.02.
- Ken

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On Nov 21, 9:50 am, "Larry L" wrote:
By chance, has anyone got any experience with the type bike racks that are
supported by the trailer hitch receiver. Specifically fold down models
that allow access to the truck bed.

IF so, hidden problems to the idea? Model suggestions? Things to avoid
when getting one?

TIA

I have one that is this one or the equivalent 5 year old version:
http://www.rei.com/product/752949

It's not really rocket science, so I assume most any brand
that works the same will do fine. My car doesn't fit in the
garage with the rack on, so I only put it on when I'm
actually taking the bikes out. It will fold down to allow
the back to open, but I rarely use this feature.

Not sure that helped, but that's my $0.02.
- Ken

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I have the same swing out rack. Heavy, but nicer than the fold down models.
Not a problem with the weight of the bikes getting the unit back up and
gives full access to the bed. Since I run a camper on the truck, Palominorv
B-800 popup. I can get to the door without effort.

"Larry L" wrote in message
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By chance, has anyone got any experience with the type bike racks that are
supported by the trailer hitch receiver. Specifically fold down models
that allow access to the truck bed.

IF so, hidden problems to the idea? Model suggestions? Things to avoid
when getting one?



TIA


Larry,

Last year I bought the Thulse 956 from these guys
http://www.rackattack.com/index.asp

Like the rack and like the service and price from rackattack.