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Bikechunk
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 Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 4:11 pm Post subject: Cheap rear hatch mounted rack for bikes, etc… |
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| I’m looking for a cheap rear hatch mounted rack so I can turn it into my jerry can rack. I think any sort of rack that mounts to the rear hatch will do. I’ve looked mostly for bike racks but have only found things over $250. Is that the best I can get or should I keep looking? |
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: Cheap rear hatch mounted rack for bikes, etc… |
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Does something like this begin to fit the bill?
$70 -
https://www.rei.com/product/862689/saris-solo-bike-rack
Hollywood Racks also offers basic, lower priced racks that may fit the bill
$105
https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Racks-Express-Tru...2&th=1
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:49 am Post subject: Re: Cheap rear hatch mounted rack for bikes, etc… |
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Fiamma Bike rack could be modified for that
paid $179 new about 2 years ago
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ThinkingD
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:19 am Post subject: Re: Cheap rear hatch mounted rack for bikes, etc… |
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I use the Hollywood Rack with 3 bikes on it. I put an extra strap around the rear hatch hinges to help support the weight. I also put a strap from the bottom of the rack to the trailer hitch to add stability. When I bought the van it came with a 4-bike trailer hitch Thule, I sold it too heavy and stuck out too far for my taste. A bit more work but I prefer how tight the load is and how close it is to the back of the van.
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vanagonjr
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:38 am Post subject: Re: Cheap rear hatch mounted rack for bikes, etc… |
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I used something similar many times. An old Rhode Gear trunk rack. My only problem was the lower straps coming in lipped from under the hatch - I would use the bumper or bumper brackets instead.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:30 am Post subject: Re: Cheap rear hatch mounted rack for bikes, etc… |
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Fiamma Bike rack could be modified for that
paid $179 new about 2 years ago
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Currently $380 @ TheBusDepot and more elsewhere. |
Can still get it for well under $300 new
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campism
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: Cheap rear hatch mounted rack for bikes, etc… |
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If you have actual jerry-type cans you probably want to support them from beneath, which the Fiamma would do. Most of the strap-on hatch-mount racks use two prongs that the bikes hang from and these likely would only work for Rotopax-type gas containers, if you feel like buying more new stuff. Those prongs might also let you hang a jerry can but I suspect it could be dicey.
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