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Cyclers, need a bike rack (trunk mount not trailer) for my SUV any recommendations?

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Fab1b

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Mar 29, 2010 1:53 PM
I need a 3 bike rack that is a trunk mount for a SUV, Chevy 4dr S10 Blazer. I don't have a trailer hitch and don't want a roof rack. I have been searching on amazon but I never trust the reviews and I will be driving an about an 18hr round trip with 3 bikes. Any suggestions?
Mar 29, 2010 1:53pm
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LJ

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Mar 29, 2010 2:15 PM
Find a coupon and get a hitch installed. I wouldn't trust a trunk mount on that long of a trip.
Mar 29, 2010 2:15pm
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Fab1b

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Mar 29, 2010 2:16 PM
I have thought of that as well, where do you get a coupon???

Also still would like to hear from anyone that has used a good trunk mount rack.
Mar 29, 2010 2:16pm
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LJ

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Mar 29, 2010 2:18 PM
I used to use one on my lexus. I just never felt they were very sturdy.

You can get coupons from the manufacturer or I might be able to hook you up with a manufacturer directly, old fraternity brother of mine owns a hitch company in Canton.
Mar 29, 2010 2:18pm
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Mar 29, 2010 2:22 PM
Since he is in Canton, is that gonna help me in Jacksonville, Fl?
Mar 29, 2010 2:22pm
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Mar 29, 2010 2:26 PM
Fab1b wrote: Since he is in Canton, is that gonna help me in Jacksonville, Fl?
They are a national company. Their florida rep is in Stuart, that anywhere close?
Mar 29, 2010 2:26pm
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Fab1b

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Mar 29, 2010 2:31 PM
Stuart is a haul for me probably about 4hrs
Mar 29, 2010 2:31pm
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Thunder70

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Mar 29, 2010 2:32 PM
how much would it cost just to buy a hitch and put in on yourself? what kind of SUV do you have?
Mar 29, 2010 2:32pm
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Fab1b

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Mar 29, 2010 2:36 PM
Its a chevy s10 blazer 4 door but there is no existing hitch and I don't know much about working on cars at all.
Mar 29, 2010 2:36pm
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LJ

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Mar 29, 2010 2:50 PM
Should be ready for the receiver.
Mar 29, 2010 2:50pm
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Fab1b

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Mar 29, 2010 3:05 PM
I will check into it, thanks. I am actually gonna swing by a bike shop this weekend and see what they recommend as well.
Mar 29, 2010 3:05pm
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Mar 29, 2010 3:32 PM
on my jeep there is a very faint outline on the rear bumper (plastic) that is meant to be cut out in order for a reciever to be installed. they are just bolted to the frame. might be something to look into...
Mar 29, 2010 3:32pm
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Fab1b

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Mar 29, 2010 3:41 PM
^thanks will look at that too
Mar 29, 2010 3:41pm
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thavoice

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Mar 29, 2010 4:13 PM
I got a hitch put on my Honda Accord last year....(dont laugh) and it cost around 200 b0nes.

I forget what kind of bike mount I got..ill check it out. I really like it tho.
Mar 29, 2010 4:13pm
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Mar 29, 2010 5:36 PM
if you weren't such a pussy, you'd rid the bike for the trip.
Mar 29, 2010 5:36pm
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Fab1b

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Mar 29, 2010 5:40 PM
j_crazy wrote: if you weren't such a pussy, you'd rid the bike for the trip.
Well you have a point will save a ton on gas :)
Mar 29, 2010 5:40pm
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iuhoosier11

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Mar 29, 2010 5:54 PM
I have a $25 dollar trunk mount from walmart that worked great for a 1200 mile trip last year. If you want to go the hitch route, hit up the local junk yard and find a wrecked blazer with a factory hitch. It's only 4 or 6 bolts and most of the time the junk yard will pull it off for you. Probably cost $60-$75 bucks. If I had some extra cash laying around though, I'd go with a nice thule or yakima roof rack set up.
Mar 29, 2010 5:54pm
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May 5, 2010 2:07 PM
I am getting a hitch installed tomorrow morning. 2 bike stores recommended that I do not use the trunk mount for a SUV because different from a car it will really just be the straps holding it on since a SUV is straight up and down and on the cars it bends over the trunk.
May 5, 2010 2:07pm