Trailer Hitch Bike Rack/Carrier
#1
Trailer Hitch Bike Rack/Carrier
Last month at the Ocotillo, CA Century Bike Ride, I spotted a Prius with a hitch bike carrier. At that time I should have stopped and put a note on the car to contact me. Well, so this is my solution.
Several of you have such a creature. Usually the carrier is configured for 2 bikes with the front wheels off and the fork skewer locked. Even if you're carrier will hold the bike with both wheels on I'd like to hear from you.
How's your milage? Any issues with warrantee violation? Any additional info would be appreciated.
Several of you have such a creature. Usually the carrier is configured for 2 bikes with the front wheels off and the fork skewer locked. Even if you're carrier will hold the bike with both wheels on I'd like to hear from you.
How's your milage? Any issues with warrantee violation? Any additional info would be appreciated.
Last edited by centrider; 02-03-2008 at 12:37 PM. Reason: correct spelling.
#2
Re: Trailer Hitch Bike Rack/Carrier
Do a search on this forum for Draftmaster Hitch. There are several suggestions there. Additionally, see the Prius Trailers web site about hitches and even trailers if you're interested.
#3
Re: Trailer Hitch Bike Rack/Carrier
Thanks. If you know of anyone with a bike rack on a Prius, that would be helpful. The hitch is not the problem. The problem is: how does the bike/bike rack impact mpg. I know, for example that a roof rack cuts mpg from about 50 mpg to less than 40.
#4
Re: Trailer Hitch Bike Rack/Carrier
I looked at several bike rack options 2 years ago when I was going on a long trip in the prius. I opted for the Saris Barebones hatchback mounted rack. I removed the wheels and given all the other variables of the trip (loaded down car and two dogs) I didn't notice an mpg impact. I was still getting around 48 mpgs on the highway.
#5
Re: Trailer Hitch Bike Rack/Carrier
I looked at several bike rack options 2 years ago when I was going on a long trip in the prius. I opted for the Saris Barebones hatchback mounted rack. I removed the wheels and given all the other variables of the trip (loaded down car and two dogs) I didn't notice an mpg impact. I was still getting around 48 mpgs on the highway.
Thanks.
#6
Re: Trailer Hitch Bike Rack/Carrier
Last month at the Ocotillo, CA Century Bike Ride, I spotted a Prius with a hitch bike carrier. At that time I should have stopped and put a note on the car to contact me. Well, so this is my solution.
Several of you have such a creature. Usually the carrier is configured for 2 bikes with the front wheels off and the fork skewer locked. Even if you're carrier will hold the bike with both wheels on I'd like to hear from you.
How's your milage? Any issues with warrantee violation? Any additional info would be appreciated.
Several of you have such a creature. Usually the carrier is configured for 2 bikes with the front wheels off and the fork skewer locked. Even if you're carrier will hold the bike with both wheels on I'd like to hear from you.
How's your milage? Any issues with warrantee violation? Any additional info would be appreciated.
#7
Re: Trailer Hitch Bike Rack/Carrier
What do you use the hitch for? Pulling a small trailer? Pulling a camping trailer?m A bike carrier?
#9
Re: Trailer Hitch Bike Rack/Carrier
Ah HA! Now that's info I'm looking for. And mpg stays roughly the same as without the bikes.
Thanks
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