Hello. I have a 2011 Patriot and I'd like to know if anyone has any experience with bike racks that can mount on the back of a Patriot and what are the advantages/disadvantages to different models. Ideally, I'd like it to hold up to 4 mountain bikes, but if not, at least 2. I'm sure this has been discussed a million times and I'm sure I could easily look it up, but I'm a bit pressed for time and I would like to know personal choices some of you might have. Thanks a lot.
samhain73
Suggestions for bike rack?
My first option would be a hitch mounted carrier.
Second would be roof mounts,
My last option would be one of those trunk/tailgate mounts.
But I don't know if/how you open the tailgate with 4 bikes nounted to it
Second would be roof mounts,
My last option would be one of those trunk/tailgate mounts.
But I don't know if/how you open the tailgate with 4 bikes nounted to it
Get a hitch mounted one. They make them up to holding 4 bikes. Also, if you plan on keeping it on the Pat, make sure it folds down so you can access the rear cargo area. I have a Saris and works good for me.
hitch mounted.
best of anything.
roof ones make it difficult because the pat is quite high.
tailgate ones leave marks on the paint and are not practical as you can't lift the gate after installation.
i have a thule hitch one and it is fantastic.
best of anything.
roof ones make it difficult because the pat is quite high.
tailgate ones leave marks on the paint and are not practical as you can't lift the gate after installation.
i have a thule hitch one and it is fantastic.
Tailgate mounted=no
in-laws gave us one, I could not figure out how to put it on, and I gave up because it was clearly going to scratch the #$^#$%& out the paint.
Hitch mounted is the way. If you don't have a hitch like me...buy one, I am going to, its a versatile component, even if you aren't towing. bike racks, baskets aux bumper guards, etc.
in-laws gave us one, I could not figure out how to put it on, and I gave up because it was clearly going to scratch the #$^#$%& out the paint.
Hitch mounted is the way. If you don't have a hitch like me...buy one, I am going to, its a versatile component, even if you aren't towing. bike racks, baskets aux bumper guards, etc.
I agree with the other poster's: if you have a hitch, get a hitch-mounted rack. I put on a Mopar hitch to mount a Yakima Holdup 2-bike rack. If you want to carry 4 bikes you'll need a 2-inch receiver:
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